Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Medicinal and Aromatic Plants TBZ405 Turkish Compulsory 7. Semester 2 + 1 3.0 3.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery Face to face
Course Coordinator Prof. Dr. Hüseyin GÜNGÖR
Instructor(s)
Goals To give general information about medical and aromatic plants, To introduce and give knowledge about important plants such as Thyme, sage, rosemary, basil,, saffron, fenugreek, coriander, sage, melissa, lavender, anise, fennel, thyme, atropa.
Course Content To give general information about medical and aromatic plants, To introduce and give knowledge about important plants such as Thyme, sage, rosemary, basil,, saffron, fenugreek, coriander, sage, melissa, lavender, anise, fennel, thyme, atropa.
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 1- Gain general knowledge about medicinal and aromatic plants.
2 2- Learn about the dissemination and cultivation of medicinal plants.
3 3- Learn about the light and temperature, fertilization requirements, and temperature and quality relationships of medicinal and aromatic plants.
4 Identify thyme, sage, rosemary, basil, saffron, fenugreek, coriander, sage, lemon balm, lavender, anise, fennel, foxglove, and atropa plants, and learn about their cultivation.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week General Properties and Classification of Medical and Aromatic Plants Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
2. Week Soil Requirements, Field Preparation, sowing, Fertilization, and Irrigation of Medical and Aromatic Plants Preparation, After Class Study, Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
3. Week Light and Temperature Requirements of Medical and Aromatic Plants, Temperature X Light Quality Relations and Dissemination of Agriculture of Medical Plants Research, Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
4. Week Seed, Seedling and propagation methods of Medical and Aromatic Plants, breeding aims, breeding methods and Biotechnological Applications Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
5. Week Sage species, their active drug substances and their uses and growing techniques Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
6. Week Thyme, Origanum, Satureja species, their active drug substances and their uses and growing techniques Preparation, After Class Study, Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
7. Week Growing techniques of basil Growing techniques of rosemary Growing techniques of lavender Research, Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
8. Week Cultivation techniques of basil, rosemary, and lavender Presentation (Preparation)
9. Week Growing techniques of aniseed Growing techniques of fennel Growing techniques of Coriander Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
10. Week Growing techniques of black seed, their active drug substances and their uses and growing techniques Research, Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
11. Week Growing techniques of cumin Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
12. Week Growing techniques of fenugreek Preparation, After Class Study, Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
13. Week Growing techniques of Atropa (Atropa belladonna L) Growing techniques of Foxglove Growing techniques of Melissa Preparation, After Class Study, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
14. Week Growing techniques of liquorice Growing techniques of saffron, their active drug substances and their uses and growing techniques and Growing techniques of other geophytes with medical and aromatic traits Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
*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 knowledge of natural sciences and mathematics to develop various processes in the field.
2 Demonstrates behavior in line with ethical and deontological principles in decision-making and implementation processes.
3 Applies scientific and technological developments in practices within the field.
4 Integrates basic engineering knowledge with technical tools to solve engineering problems in the field using an analytical approach.
5 Designs all technical systems, system components, and production processes related to the field.
6 Applies plant and animal production processes in accordance with scientific and technical principles.
7 Uses data-oriented basic technologies of the agricultural sector in production processes.
8 Applies sustainability principles and approaches to agricultural processes.
9 Uses managerial and institutional knowledge for agriculture, taking into account global and local developments.
10 Manages the cultivation, breeding, and adaptation processes of field crops and applies sustainable agricultural principles considering biodiversity and ecological balance.
11 Manages seed standards effectively in accordance with legislation.
12 Diagnoses yield and quality problems in field crops and develops effective solutions.
13 Develops innovative decision support systems based on scientific evidence using land-based digital agriculture technologies in field farming.
14 Manages field crop production with sustainable and entrepreneurial business models in line with legal and ethical responsibilities, global policies, and market dynamics.
15 Uses effective communication and leadership skills to carry out multifaceted agricultural projects, including extension activities for farmers.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4
PY1 0 0 0 0
PY2 0 0 0 0
PY3 0 0 0 0
PY4 0 0 0 0
PY5 0 0 0 0
PY6 0 0 0 0
PY7 0 0 0 0
PY8 0 0 0 0
PY9 0 0 0 0
PY10 5 5 5 5
PY11 4 4 4 4
PY12 5 5 5 5
PY13 3 3 3 3
PY14 3 3 3 3
PY15 4 4 4 4
Recommended Sources
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Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Baytop, T. 1994. Türkçe Bitki Adları Sözlüğü. Türk Dil Kurumu Yayınları, Ankara. Baytop,T. 1984. Türkiye’de Bitkilerle Tedavi. İ.Ü. Eczacılık Fakültesi Yayınları No.40, İstanbul. Ceylan, A. 1994. Tıbbi Bitkiler II, III. E.Ü. Ziraat Fakültesi Yayınları No.509, Bornova-İzmir. Dachler,M. und H.Pelzmann. 1999. Arznei und Gewürzpflanzen. Fachbuch-Wien. Makaklı,B. 1982. Tıbbi Bitkilerimizi Değerlendirelim. Akgün Yayınevi, İstanbul. TÜİK İstatistik Yıllığı Zeybek,N. 1985. Farmasötik Botanik. E.Ü. Ziraat Fakültesi Yayınları No.1, İzmir.
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 3 14 42
Ders Dışı
Homework 1 10.5 10.5
Other Activities 1 12 12
Sınavlar
Final 1 12 12
Total Workload 76.5
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 3.0