Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Pharmacognosy I Laboratory ECZ391 Turkish Compulsory 5. Semester 0 + 4 2.0 3.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery Face to face
Course Coordinator Doç. Dr. Mert İLHAN
Instructor(s) Doç. Dr. Mert İLHAN (Güz)
Goals Identifying the medicinal and poisonous plants morphologically and by microscope; having detailed knowledge on the secondary ingredient groups that present in medicinal plants; having sufficient knowledge to fulfill and assess the physical, chemical, toxicological, biological, microscopic, microbiological, molecular and elemental analysis of herbal drugs, drugs, active ingredients and excipients and medical products.
Course Content Use of the CTC method in drug analysis Using gas chromatography (GC) data in drug analysis Using high-pressure liquid chromatography (HPLC) data in drug analysis Using ultraviolet (UV) spectrophotometric method in drug analysis Using qualitative methods in drug analysis Using quantitative methods in drug analysis Obtaining active substance / excipient from natural sources Development of active substance/supplementary substance from natural sources Making quality control in natural resources Identifying medicinal, poisonous or narcotic plants Counselling on traditional herbal medicinal products Preparing medicinal teas and counselling about medicinal teas Counselling on the rational and safe use of dietary supplements Detection and evaluation of drug-drug/nutrient/natural medicinal product/disease interactions Making pharmacy practices based on scientific evidence
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Use of the TLC method in drug analysis
2 Using gas chromatography (GC) data in drug analysis
3 Using high-pressure liquid chromatography (HPLC) data in drug analysis
4 Using ultraviolet (UV) spectrophotometric method in drug analysis
5 Using qualitative methods in drug analysis
6 Using quantitative methods in drug analysis
7 Obtaining active substance / excipient from natural sources
8 Development of active substance/supplementary substance from natural sources
9 Making quality control in natural resources
10 Identifying medicinal, poisonous or narcotic plants
11 Counselling on traditional herbal medicinal products
12 Preparing medicinal teas and counselling about medicinal teas
13 Counselling on the rational and safe use of dietary supplements
14 Detection and evaluation of drug-drug/nutrient/natural medicinal product/disease interactions
15 Making pharmacy practices based on scientific evidence
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Theoretical information Presentation (Preparation) Interview Preparation, After Class Study Class Hours
2. Week Demonstration Class Hours Preparation, After Class Study Presentation (Preparation) Practice
3. Week Examination of cell types-parenchyma, mushrooms, sclerenchyma, the transmission beams, stone cell (Liquiritiae radix, Cinnamomi cortex, Theae folium) Preparation, After Class Study Practice Class Hours
4. Week Examination of crystal types and starch (Scillae bulbus, Hyoscyami folium, Sennae folium, Solani amylum, Rhei rhizoma) Practice Class Hours Preparation, After Class Study
5. Week Examination of the covering and secretory feathers (Rosmarini folium, Menthae folium, Matricariae flos, Malvae folium, Hyoscyami folium, Cannabis herba) Class Hours Preparation, After Class Study Practice
6. Week Stomata and stomatal index, examination of the leaf and flower element (Menthae folium, Hyosyami folium, Sennae folium, Matricariae flos, Cocae folium) Preparation, After Class Study Practice Class Hours
7. Week Bark, root, seed and fruit inspection and comparison (Chinae cortex, Liquiritiae radix, Anisi fructus, Lini semen, Opium, Papaveris immaturi fructus) Preparation, After Class Study Practice Class Hours
8. Week Diagnostic reactions to the recognition of glucide and holosides (Molisch, Fehling, Seliwanoff and starch identification reactions) Practice Preparation, After Class Study Class Hours
9. Week Reactions to recognition of cardioactive glycoside and saponosides Preparation, After Class Study Practice Class Hours
10. Week Reactions to recognition of flavonoids, coumarins and anthocyanins Preparation, After Class Study Practice Class Hours
11. Week Reactions to recognition of tannin and anthraquinones Practice Preparation, After Class Study Class Hours
12. Week Reactions to recognition of cyanogenic glycosides and glucosinolates Class Hours Preparation, After Class Study Practice
13. Week Spectrophotometrically total phenol content determination of extracts in herbal preparations. Practice Preparation, After Class Study Class Hours
14. Week Evaluation Class Hours Practice Preparation, After Class Study
*Midterm and final exam dates are not specified in the 14-week course operation plan. Midterm and final exam dates are held on the dates specified in the academic calendar with the decision of the University Senate.
The Matrix for Course & Program Learning Outcomes
No Program Requirements Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Uses the knowledge and skills acquired by completing the pharmacy undergraduate programme in the application areas of the profession by taking initiative when necessary within the framework of ethical and deontological rules in line with the current laws, regulations and legislation.
2 Has sufficient knowledge and application skills about the physical and chemical structure, synthesis, microbiological and toxicological analysis, effects, structure-effect relationships, design and development, therapeutic dose determination, pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic properties of active and excipients, pharmaceutical preparations and medicinal products.
3 By adopting lifelong learning, pharmacy professional practices, science, technology, contemporary thinking and behaviour in the dimension of current information in the dimension of technological tools, databases and information resources. Develops, deepens, evaluates and uses this information for the benefit of society.
4 Takes an active role in the preparation, production, quality assurance and control, bioavailability and bioequivalence, licensing and patent studies, supply chain management and presentation of pharmaceutical, radiopharmaceutical, biotechnological, nanotechnological and cosmetic/cosmeceutical products containing natural or synthetic active ingredients.
5 Takes an active role in pharmacovigilance practices; uses the adverse effect reporting system; contributes to risk management and audit to ensure safe drug use.
6 Informs the patient, patient relatives and other health professionals to increase awareness of drug safety.
7 He/she has sufficient knowledge about the preparation of major medicines, the use and legislation of all original or generic preparations and medicinal products.
8 Has knowledge about the indications, route of administration and incompatibilities of the drugs prescribed to the patient, evaluation of clinical laboratory results in order to ensure and promote the most appropriate use of drugs within the framework of rational drug use.
9 Food supplements, nutraceuticals, cosmetics / cosmeceuticals, OTC, etc. has the competence to provide practical and useful information to the public about products.
10 Integrates and develops pharmacy professional knowledge with knowledge from different disciplines within the framework of pharmaceutical care and clinical pharmacy practice.
11 To be able to communicate effectively with the relevant legal authorities, physicians and health personnel, pharmaceutical industry and other stakeholders in order to improve the health level and quality of life of the society, and to be able to bring suggestions and solutions to the problems related to the field.
12 Has knowledge about the properties, usage areas, production, quality assurance, legislation and legal regulations of medical devices used for chronic diseases and other purposes.
13 They take part in the supply and presentation of pharmaceuticals and medical products and provide counselling services to patients on rational and safe use.
14 To be able to follow the information and developments in pharmacy practice areas by using at least one foreign language, to communicate with patients and colleagues, to express himself/herself verbally and in writing by participating in national and / or international activities and projects.
15 Has sufficient knowledge and application skills about various technological tools, information resources, software and artificial intelligence supported technologies required by pharmacy professional practice areas.
16 As a health professional providing primary health care services, provides healthy living counselling by managing patient records; promotes healthy living and fulfils professional responsibilities to protect public health.
17 He/she pays attention to the occupational safety of the employees under his/her responsibility and plans and manages their vocational training for their development within the framework of a project and monitors and evaluates the process.
18 Takes part in the development processes of the pharmacy profession and application areas related to pharmaceutical and health management; conducts research and development activities in accordance with scientific and ethical principles; analyses, evaluates, interprets and applies data.
19 Participates in quality management processes by documenting professional activities and practices effectively and safely in accordance with quality management and processes.
20 Be a role model for his/her colleagues and an example to the society with his/her attitude, behaviour and professional identity.
21 Has knowledge about anatomy, immunology, physiology, physiopathology and biochemistry of biological systems. Knows and relates the basic concepts of cognitive states and behaviours, mental and physical diseases, symptoms and treatments that affect human health.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5 DK6 DK7 DK8 DK9 DK10 DK11 DK12 DK13 DK14 DK15
PY1 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
PY3 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY4 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY5 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
PY6 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY7 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
PY8 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
PY9 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY10 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY11 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
PY12 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
PY13 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
PY14 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
PY15 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
PY16 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY17 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
PY18 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY19 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
PY20 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
PY21 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
Recommended Sources
Ders Kitabı veya Notu Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır.
Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Farmakognozi Cilt-I ve Farmakognozi Cilt- II (Nevin Tanker, Mekin Tanker)
  • Trease and Evans pharmacognosy. Bailliere Tindall: London. Bruneton, J. (1993). Pharmacognosy, phytochemistry, medicinal plants (No. Ed. 2). Techniq
  • Amerika Farmakopesi (USP)
  • Avrupa Farmakopesi (SP)
  • İngiliz Farmakopesi (BP)
  • Martindale
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 14 4 56
Ders Dışı
Preparation, After Class Study 8 2 16
Research 1 1.5 1.5
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 1 1
Quiz 1 1 1 1
Final 1 1 1
Total Workload 76.5
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 3.0