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Course Code: 
PHAR 425
Course Period: 
Autumn
Course Type: 
Core
P: 
2
Lab: 
0
Credits: 
3
ECTS: 
4
Course Language: 
English
Course Objectives: 
The aim of this course is to teach the main concepts, definitions and worldwide regulations in phytotherapy, therapeutical effects of herbal medicines.
Course Content: 

1. What Is Phytotherapy? Definitions, worldwide and national regulations, possible risks, and unwanted effects of herbal medicines. Important herbal remedies will be taught in a classification based on the affected organ/part of the body.

2. In practical courses macroscopical, microscopical and analytical methods described in European Pharmacopeia for herbal medicines will be practiced.

Course Methodology: 
1: Lecture, 2: Question-Answer, 3: Discussion, 4: Presentation, 5:Simulation, 6: Video, 7: Applications, 8:Case Study
Course Evaluation Methods: 
A:Written exam, B: multiple chose , C:Filing the blank D:False and troth, E: Oral Exam F: Portfolio, G: Contribution of course activities H:Homework

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Course Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Programme learning outcomes

Teaching Methods

Assessment Methods

1) Expresses the Basic Principles and definitions in Phytotherapy

1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 10

1, 2, 3, 4

A,B, C, D, G, H

2) Learn about the related International and National regulations.  

1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 10

1, 2, 3, 4

A,B, C, D, G, H

3) Hold on an opinion on the metabolism of the herbal remedies in the body.

1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 10

1, 2, 3, 4

A,B, C, D, G, H

4) Learn and be able to discuss the possible risks of phytotherapy applications.

1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 10

1, 2, 3, 4

A,B, C, D, G, H

5) Learn the pharmacological effects of herbal medicines based on scientific evidences. 

1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 10

1, 2, 3, 4

A,B, C, D, G, H

 

Course Flow

Week

Topics

Lab content

Study Materials

1

Definitions and Concept

Demonstration to Lab practices

 

2

Quality Control in Herbal Medicines

Demonstration to Lab practices

 

3

Pharmacodynamic and Pharmacokinetic Characteristics of HMPs

Demonstration to Lab practices

 

4

Evaluation of Clinical Efficacy in HMPs

Moisture analysis

 

5

Adverse Effects and Drug Interactions with HMPs

Ash analysis

 

6

Evaluation of Toxicity Reports on HMPs

Pharmacopeia analysis according to EP

 

7

Phytotherapy of Cardiovascular Health

Pharmacopeia analysis according to EP

 

8

Phytotherapy of Digestive System - I

Midterm exam

 

9

Phytotherapy of Digestive System - II

Pharmacopeia analysis according to EP

 

10

Phytotherapy of the Nervous System

Pharmacopeia analysis according to EP

 

11

Plants used in Inflammatory and Infectious Diseases

Pharmacopeia analysis according to EP

 

12

Plants used in Urinary Health

Pharmacopeia analysis according to EP

 

13

Plants used in Gynaecology Disorders

Pharmacopeia analysis according to EP

 

14

Plants used in Metabolic Disorders

Pharmacopeia analysis according to EP

 
 

Recommended Sources

 

Textbook

Phytotherapy Lecture Notes by Erdem Yeşilada

Additional Resources

 
 

Material Sharing

Documents

Lectures

Exams

In theoretical courses test types of exams are given, while for practical courses first experimental and then a theoretical test are applied.  

 
 
 

Assessment

 

IN-TERM STUDIES

NUMBER

PERCENTAGE

Mid-term exam

1

50

Practical courses

1

50

Total

 

100

CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADE

 

40

CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE

 

60

Total

 

100

 

Course’s Contribution to Program

 

No

Program Learning Outcomes

Contribution

1

2

3

4

5

1

Has national and international up-to-date, theoretical and applied knowledge in the field of pharmacy.

       

X

2

Defines problems related to the profession, collects data, evaluates its accuracy and reliability, develops evidence-based solutions, shares them with healthcare professionals, makes necessary explanations to other people.

       

X

3

Communicates accurately and effectively in accordance with cultural and ethical values with all relevant professional groups, especially those working in the field of health, and all segments of society, using information and communication technologies.

     

X

 

4

Takes into account the law and ethics when dealing with public health issues.

 

X

     

5

Acts as a pharmacist with high career awareness, self-confidence, leadership spirit, who is prone to teamwork, entrepreneurial, productive and able to manage financial resources.

     

X

 

6

Based on the principle of pharmaceutical care, Acts as an easily accessible health consultant with a patient-oriented approach and plays an active role in constantly informing the society.

 

X

     

7

Improves his/her knowledge by participating in in-service training and activities in line with the needs of the century and society, takes part in the professional development of colleagues and adopts the lifelong learning principle.

       

X

8

Suggests and manages multidisciplinary / interdisciplinary research and development projects related to pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, medical devices and shares their results.

     

X

 

9

Applies knowledge and skills for the benefits of the society taking part in social responsibility projects.

 

X

     

10

Fulfills the requirements of quality management systems using the theoretical and applied knowledge acquired in the field.

     

X

 
 

ECTS

Activities

Quantity

Duration
(Hour)

Total
Workload
(Hour)

Course Duration (Including the exam week: 14x Total course hours)

16

2

32

Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)

16

1

16

Lab Applications

16

3

48

Hours for off-the-Lab. study (Pre-study, practice)

16

   

Mid-term exams

1

7

7

Lab midterm exam

1

5

5

Lab Final exam

1

6

6

Final examination

1

10

10

Total Work Load

 

 

126

Total Work Load / 25 (h)

 

 

5.01

ECTS Credit of the Course

 

 

5