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Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code: PHA007
Course Name: Plant Morphology
Semester: Spring
Course Credits:
ECTS
3
Language of instruction: English
Course Condition:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Departmental Elective
Course Level:
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: E-Learning
Course Coordinator: Dr. Öğr. Üy. SELİN AKTAR KİREMİTCİ
Course Lecturer(s): DR. ÖĞR. ÜYESİ SELİN AKTAR
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: The aim of this course is to teach the general morphological and anatomical features of plants, as well as to gain the awareness of recognizing and distinguishing vegetative structures such as leaves, flowers, stems, roots and fruits, both theoretically and practically.
Course Content: In this course, basic morphological and anatomical features of plants will be comprehensively studied. Leaf, root, flower, stem and fruit structures, characteristic morphological and anatomical structures according to families will be introduced in detail.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Will have general information about the morphological and anatomical features of plants.
2) Will acquire detailed theoretical and practical information about body branching, metamorphosis and anatomical features
3) Will acquire detailed theoretical and practical information about root features, metamorphosis and anatomical features
4) Will acquire detailed theoretical and practical information about Leaf arrangement, metamorphosis and anatomical features
5) Will acquire detailed theoretical and practical information about Flower parts, symmetry, formula, diagram and flower states
6) Will acquire detailed theoretical and practical information about fruit structures, varieties and general features.

Course Flow Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction to plant morphology and anatomy Introduction to general morphological features Introduction to general anatomical features Generative organs (reproductive organs) Vegetative organs
2) Leaf morphology and anatomy Leaf arrangement Leaf metamorphosis
3) Leaf morphology and anatomy Leaf varieties Leaf anatomy
4) Stem morphology and anatomy Stem branching Stem metamorphosis
5) Stem morphology and anatomy Stem structures Stem anatomy Ability to understand and apply knowledge in Secondary growth in the stem
6) Root morphology and anatomy Root morphological features Root metamorphosis Anatomical structure of the root
7) Midterm Exam Week
8) Flos (flower) morphology Perianth - Perigon Calyx - Corolla Andreceum – Gineceum
9) Flos (flower) morphology Flower symmetry Flower formula and flower diagram Flower situations
10) Fruit morphology Simple Fruits Aggregate Fruits Compound Fruits
11) Morphological and anatomical features of medicinal plant families Characteristics of families
12) Morphological and anatomical features of medicinal plant families Characteristics of families
13) Morphological and anatomical features of medicinal plant families Characteristics of families
14) Morphological and anatomical features of medicinal plant families Characteristics of families
15) Final Exam Period

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Bitkisel Drogların Anatomik Yapısı --- 87 sayfa, İstanbul Üniv.Yayınları No.829, Tıp Fak.No.35, Kader Matbaası, İstanbul 1959.

Bitkisel Drogların Anatomik Yapısı --- 8 inci baskı, 191 sayfa, İstanbul Üniv.Yayınları No.3678, Eczacılık Fak.No.60, İ.Ü.Basımevi ve Film Merkezi, İstanbul 1992. ISBN: 975-404-255-1.

Farmasötik Botanik --- 312 sayfa, İstanbul Üniv. Yayınları No.1243, Eczacılık Fak.No.6, Baha Matbaası, İstanbul 1967.

Farmasötik Botanik Ders Kitabı --- 6 ıncı baskı, 315 sayfa, İstanbul Üniv. Yayınları No.3637, Eczacılık Fak. No.58, İ.Ü.Basımevi ve Film Merkezi, İstanbul 1996.

Tıbbi Bitkiler Atlası --- 192 sayfa, İstanbul Üniv. Yayınları No.2421, Eczacılık Fak. No.26, Baha Matbaası, İstanbul 1978.

Tıbbi Bitkiler Atlası --- 2 nci baskı, 168 sayfa, İstanbul Üniv. Yayınları No. 3332, Eczacılık Fak. No.42, Acar Matbaacılık Tesisleri, İstanbul 1985.


Related plant morphology and anatomy books

Plant Anatomy, Morphology and Physiology, by Clive Koelling (Editor), ISBN-13: 978-1682863268.

Plant Form: An Illustrated Guide to Flowering Plant Morphology, by Adrian D. Bell (Author), Alan Bryan (Author), 2008.
References: Plant Anatomy, Morphology and Physiology, by Clive Koelling (Editor), ISBN-13: 978-1682863268.


Plant Form: An Illustrated Guide to Flowering Plant Morphology, by Adrian D. Bell (Author), Alan Bryan (Author), 2008.

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes
1) Applies and develops the universal and social dimensional effects of basic, professional and technological knowledge in the field of pharmacy as well as pharmacy practice interdisciplinary by following legal, deontological and ethical rules. 3 3 3 3 3 3
2) Defines the terminology related to the pharmacy profession; solves problems , accesses scientific information in the field of pharmacy, after monitoring and evaluating the current literature, applies , communicates, shares by using information technologies effectively and efficiently. 3 3 3 3 3 3
3) Uses theoretical and practical knowledge about the anatomical structure of the human body, the physiological working principles of systems, biochemical, immunological events in the organism and microorganisms.
4) Uses basic and advanced analytical techniques and methods by running qualitative/quantitative analyzes and interprets the findings by using appropriate statistical methods.
5) Defines medicinal plants, herbal drugs and active substances; gains the skills for the development of natural products used for medical purposes. 3 3 3 3 3 3
6) Applies patient-centered and individualized pharmaceutical care service together with other healthcare personnel within the framework of rational drug use by using the principles of clinical pharmacy, pharmacoeconomics, pharmacotherapy and phytotherapy.
7) Knows the biological properties, structure-activity relationships, and metabolisms of drugs and gains the skill for the synthesize and development of new drug candidates.
8) He/She is competent at formulations, production, stability, quality assurance, licensing, patent studies, legal regulations of products containing natural origin and / or synthetic active substances, advanced therapy medicinal products, radiopharmaceuticals and cosmetic products. 3 3 3 3 3 3
9) Interprets the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic properties of drugs, the factors that change their effect, their toxic effects, pharmacolygical activities and their risk assessment method. Reports the drug interactions and adverse drug reactions, monitors and applies the theoretical/practical knowledge for preventing them.
10) As a health professional in his/her profession he/she acts as a caregiver, decision maker, communicator, manager, lifelong learner, instructor, leader and researcher, he/she complies with the principles of evidence-based pharmacy by making teamwork for the benefit of society, national and universal values. 3 3 3 3 3 3
11) He/She works in various fields such as community pharmacy, hospitals, pharmaceutical medical devices, herbal products and cosmetics sectors, health institutions and agencies, clinical research organizations , universities and R&D centers. 3 3 3 3 3 3

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Average 3 Highest
       
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Applies and develops the universal and social dimensional effects of basic, professional and technological knowledge in the field of pharmacy as well as pharmacy practice interdisciplinary by following legal, deontological and ethical rules. 3
2) Defines the terminology related to the pharmacy profession; solves problems , accesses scientific information in the field of pharmacy, after monitoring and evaluating the current literature, applies , communicates, shares by using information technologies effectively and efficiently. 3
3) Uses theoretical and practical knowledge about the anatomical structure of the human body, the physiological working principles of systems, biochemical, immunological events in the organism and microorganisms.
4) Uses basic and advanced analytical techniques and methods by running qualitative/quantitative analyzes and interprets the findings by using appropriate statistical methods.
5) Defines medicinal plants, herbal drugs and active substances; gains the skills for the development of natural products used for medical purposes. 3
6) Applies patient-centered and individualized pharmaceutical care service together with other healthcare personnel within the framework of rational drug use by using the principles of clinical pharmacy, pharmacoeconomics, pharmacotherapy and phytotherapy.
7) Knows the biological properties, structure-activity relationships, and metabolisms of drugs and gains the skill for the synthesize and development of new drug candidates.
8) He/She is competent at formulations, production, stability, quality assurance, licensing, patent studies, legal regulations of products containing natural origin and / or synthetic active substances, advanced therapy medicinal products, radiopharmaceuticals and cosmetic products. 3
9) Interprets the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic properties of drugs, the factors that change their effect, their toxic effects, pharmacolygical activities and their risk assessment method. Reports the drug interactions and adverse drug reactions, monitors and applies the theoretical/practical knowledge for preventing them.
10) As a health professional in his/her profession he/she acts as a caregiver, decision maker, communicator, manager, lifelong learner, instructor, leader and researcher, he/she complies with the principles of evidence-based pharmacy by making teamwork for the benefit of society, national and universal values. 3
11) He/She works in various fields such as community pharmacy, hospitals, pharmaceutical medical devices, herbal products and cosmetics sectors, health institutions and agencies, clinical research organizations , universities and R&D centers. 3

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Midterms 1 % 30
Final 1 % 70
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 30
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 70
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 15 30
Midterms 2 17
Final 2 27
Total Workload 74