Pharmacognosy
1755-F3-FKGNL-J
The course is implemented in the form of lectures, exercises and auditorium classes. Lecture topics are focused around issues related to the origin of natural resources, groups of pharmacologically active substances contained in the discussed raw materials and their importance in the treatment and prevention of diseases. During lectures, methods of standardizing plant material are also presented.
Practical exercises include detailed research on the morphological and anatomical features of plant materials, as well as research phytochemicals of selected raw materials.
Topics of lectures
- general knowledge: types of raw materials, methods of obtaining them, division of plant medicines, standardization of raw materials and medicines, as well as
discussion of active compounds of raw materials in the chemical system.
Topics of classes and auditoriums
- analysis of diagnostic features of macro- and microscopic plant materials, as well as recognition of comminuted raw materials single and herbal blend ingredients.
- phytochemical analysis of plant raw materials
- getting to know the chemical composition of the raw materials, justifying their pharmacological action and use as components of medicines
herbal and plant preparations, familiarization with the mechanisms of pharmacological action of groups of active compounds.
Total student workload
1. The workload related to classes requiring the direct participation of academic teachers is:
participation in lectures – 45 hours,
participation in laboratories – 70 hours,
participation in seminars – 35 hours,
consultations with lecturers – 5 hours.
The workload related to classes requiring the direct participation of academic teachers is 155 hours, which corresponds to 6.2 ECTS points.
2. Student workload balance:
- participation in lectures: 45 hours,
- participation in laboratories: 70 hours,
- participation in seminars: 35 hours,
- preparation for tests 16 hours,
- preparation for the exam: 24 hours,
- reading the indicated literature: 8 hours,
- consultations with tutors: 2 hours.
The total student workload is 200 hours, which corresponds to 8.00 ECTS points.
3. The workload related to the scientific research carried out:
- reading of the indicated scientific literature: 8 hours,
- research and scientific consultations: 2 hours
- participation in lectures (including research methodology, research results, studies): 40 hours,
- participation in laboratories covered by scientific activity
(including research methodology, research results, studies): 30 hours,
- preparation for laboratories covered by scientific activity: 30 hours
- participation in seminars covered by scientific activities
(including research methodology, research results, studies): 20 hours,
- preparation for seminars covered by scientific activity: 18 hours
- preparation to pass in the field of research and development for the subject: 15 hours.
The total student workload related to the conducted research is 163 hours, which corresponds to 6.52 ECTS points.
4. Time required to prepare and participate in the assessment process:
- preparation for tests: 16 hours,
- preparation for the exam: 24 hours.
The time required to prepare and participate in the assessment process is 40 hours, which corresponds to 1.6 ECTS points.
5. Time required to undergo compulsory practice:
not applicable
Learning outcomes - knowledge
W1: The graduate has knowledge of medicinal pharmacopeial and non-pharmacopoeial medicinal raw materials, as well as methods of analysis and qualitative assessment of medicinal plant raw materials; – K_C.W41
W2: The graduate knows the criteria for assessing the quality of medicinal plant products and dietary supplements; – K_C.W41
W3: The graduate has knowledge of raw materials of natural origin used in medicine and used as consumer products in the pharmaceutical, cosmetics and food industries; - K_C.W42
W4: The graduate knows the principles of placing medicinal plant products and dietary supplements containing plant materials on the market; - K_C.W42
W5: The graduate knows side effects specific to the herbal medicine and dose dependent; - K_C.W42
W6: The graduate knows the impact of groups of chemical compounds - primary and secondary metabolites on the biological and pharmacological activity of plant raw materials; - K_C.W43
W7: The graduate demonstrates knowledge of the mechanisms of action of plant substances at the biochemical and molecular level; - K_C.W43
W8: The graduate has knowledge of highly and very highly potent plant materials, as well as chemical composition, healing properties and toxicity of narcotic plants; - K_C.W44
W9: The graduate knows the physicochemical properties of medicinal substances that affect the biological activity of drugs; - K_C.W44
W10: The graduate knows the chemical and biochemical mechanisms of action of plant medicines; - K_C.W44
W11: The graduate knows the research methods used in systematics and the search for new species and varieties of medicinal plants; - K_C.W45
W12: The graduate demonstrates knowledge of the basics of biotechnology in the preparation of a medicinal substance; - K_C.W45
Learning outcomes - skills
U1: Can make infusions, decoctions, tinctures and plant extracts using appropriate solvents - K_C.U18
U2: Can, using a pharmacopoeia, carry out a quality assessment of plant products - K_C.U18
U3: Can identify and describe the structural components of cells, tissues and organs of plants by microscopic and histochemical methods and recognize plants on the basis of morphological and anatomical features (especially species of pharmaceutical importance) - K_C.U29
U4: Can use the acquired knowledge and pharmacopoeia; marking keys; atlases, identify medicinal plant raw material - K_C.U29
U5: Can recognize a medicinal plant material and classify it into the appropriate botanical group based on its morphological and anatomical features - K_C.U30
U6: Able to assess the quality of the raw material and its medicinal value based on organoleptic assessment, pharmacopoeial monograph and analytical methods - K_C.U31
U7: Uses analytical and biological methods and techniques in qualitative and quantitative research on active substances occurring in plant raw materials - K_C.U32
U8: Performs phytochemical analysis of a plant raw material and determines the group of chemical compounds or chemical compound present in this raw material - K_C.U32
U9: Can explain the mechanism of action of a plant raw material by justifying it with the presence of active compounds - K_C.U33
U10: Can indicate the right raw material or plant processing for use in a specific ailment - K_C.U33
Learning outcomes - social competencies
K1: The graduate is aware of the need to promote healthy behaviour; - K6
K2: The graduate has a habit of using objective sources of information; - K7
K3: The graduate draws and formulates conclusions from his own measurements and observations; - K8
Teaching methods
Lectures:
• informative lecture problem lecture with multimedia presentation
Seminars:
• didactic discussion,
• work in groups (case method)
Laboratories:
• didactic discussion,
• demonstration
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of biology possessed by the participant to implement the subject of participation, especially
botany, chemistry and physiology.
Course coordinators
Assessment criteria
Practical performance of tutorials: tests, ongoing preparation for classes
Exam: written exam on all material (lectures and exercises) after the classes
Criteria of evaluation are given in part B
Practical placement
Not applicable according to the educational program
Bibliography
Primary literature:
1. Matławska I. (red) Farmakognozja. UM Poznań 2005, 2006, 2008.
2. Balcerek M.: Atlas sproszkowanych substancji roślinnych, PZWL, Warszawa 2019
Supplementary literature:
1. Kohlműnzer St. Farmakognozja. PZWL, Warszawa 2000
2. Deryng J. Atlas sproszkowanych roślinnych surowców leczniczych. PZWL Wydawnictwo Lekarskie, Warszawa 1961
3. Bruneton J. Pharmacognosy Medicinal Plants. Intercept Ltd, Londres, New York 1999
4. Hansel R., Sticher O., Steinegger E. Pharmacognosie – Phytopharamazie. Springer–Verlag, 1999
5. ESCOP MONOGRAPHS, The Scietific Foundation for Herbal Medicinal Products. Thieme, 2003
Additional information
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