Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Phytotherapy ECZ414 Turkish Compulsory 8. Semester 2 + 0 2.0 2.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery Face to face
Course Coordinator Prof. Dr. Ufuk KOCA ÇALIŞKAN, Doç. Dr. Mert İLHAN
Instructor(s) Prof. Dr. Ufuk KOCA ÇALIŞKAN (Bahar)
Goals To teach the general concepts of phytopharmady, and the phytotherapeutics used in the disorders of the body systems and to train pharmacist candidates who are equipped with knowledge. In addition, by giving information about Drug-Medicine-Food interactions, it is necessary to draw attention to the fact that Pharmacists have knowledge about this subject
Course Content Information on herbal medicines and their usage patterns
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 have suffiecient knowledge about phytothearpy
2 have suffiecient knowledge about phytotherapeutics
3 have knowledge about drug-herb-foods interactions
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Introduction and basic terms
2. Week Urinary system disorders disorders and application of phytotherapeutics
3. Week Metabolic disorders disorders and application of phytotherapeutics
4. Week Cognitive disorders disorders and application of phytotherapeutics
5. Week Respiratory system disorders and application of phytotherapeutics
6. Week Adaptogens, immunomodulators and their usage in phytotherapy
7. Week Adaptogens, immunomodulators and their usage in phytotherapy
8. Week Midterm exam
9. Week Gynecological disorders and application of phytotherapeutics
10. Week Gastro-intestinal system disorders and application of phytotherapeutics
11. Week Gastro-intestinal system disorders and application of phytotherapeutics
12. Week Dermatological disorders and application of phytotherapeutics and phytotherapy
13. Week Heart and circulating system disorders and application of phytotherapeutics
14. Week Drog-medicine-nutrition interactions
15. Week Evaluation
*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.
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.
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
PY1 4 4 4
PY2 4 4 4
PY3 4 4 4
PY4 5 5 5
PY5 1 1 1
PY6 2 2 2
PY7 1 1 1
PY8 1 1 1
PY9 5 5 5
PY10 1 1 1
PY11 2 2 2
PY12 2 2 2
PY13 1 1 1
PY14 2 2 2
PY21 1 1 1
Recommended Sources
Ders Kitabı veya Notu Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır.
Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Bruneton, J. (1993). Pharmacognosy, phytochemistry, medicinal plants (No. Ed. 2). Technique et Documentation Lavoisier. -Herbal Medicines(Newall, Anderson, Phillipson) Herbal Medicine A Practical Guide For Medical Practitioners (Graham Pinn)
  • Bone, K., & Mills, S. (2013). Principles and Practice of Phytotherapy-E-Book: Modern Herbal Medicine. Elsevier Health Sciences.
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 14 2 28
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 1
Midterm Preparation 1 5 5
Homework 1 2 2
Homework Preparation 1 4 4
Quiz 1 10 10
Final 1 1 1
Total Workload 51
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 2.0