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Presentation
Presentation
This cu includes the fundamentals of the study of plants or other natural sources as possible sources of drugs.
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Class from course
Class from course
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Degree | Semesters | ECTS
Degree | Semesters | ECTS
Bachelor; Master Degree | Semestral | 5
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Year | Nature | Language
Year | Nature | Language
3 | Mandatory | Português
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Code
Code
ULHT477-17210
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Prerequisites and corequisites
Prerequisites and corequisites
Not applicable
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Professional Internship
Professional Internship
Não
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Syllabus
Syllabus
1.1 Introduction (Definitions and historical context) 1.2. Crude drugs (Nomenclature, Production, Preparation, and Isolation of pure compounds) 1.3. Regulamentation and use. Macro and microscopic identification of crud drugs. Quality control (Portuguese Pharmacopeia). 1.4. Notions of Plant biotechnology ¿ production of drugs): Plant Tissue and Cell Culture (In callus and in suspension, Organ cultures and regeneration of plants, Factors of importance for cultures. 1.5. Biological Active Compounds in Plants ¿ Biosynthesis. Photosynthesis. Classification of natural products) 1.6. Carbohydrates (Mono-, di- and Polysaccharides. Antibiotics. Reduction products) 1.7. Shikimic Acid Derivatives (Shikimic acid. Gallic and tannins. Aromatic amino acids. Phenylpropanes) 1.8. Acetate Derivatives from acylpolymalonate pathway and the isopentenyl diphosphate pathway. Isoprenoids). 2. Introduction to Phytotherapy.
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Objectives
Objectives
In the Pharmacognosy and Phytotherapy I course unit it is intended that the student knows to: explain the basic principles of drug development from natural products and the role of natural products in the development and production of drugs. divide and characterize the therapeutically important secondary metabolite groups (biosynthesis and chemical structure) especially in plants. identify a selection of the most important medicinal plants, explain their uses and account for their pharmaceutically active compounds. Introduction to phytotherapy
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Teaching methodologies
Teaching methodologies
In the Pharmacognosy and Phytotherapy I course, innovative methodologies are used to enhance the teaching-learning process. The lectures and laboratory sessions are designed to deepen students' theoretical and practical knowledge in this field. Continuous assessment includes attendance and performance, written tests covering both theoretical and practical content, presentations and discussions of laboratory work and mini-projects, as well as the analysis and discussion of scientific articles. A written assignment on phytotherapy is also required. The course also includes a fieldwork component in the form of a study visit, providing practical and contextual experience in an industry that uses natural products. These methodologies aim to promote integrated and applied learning, preparing students for professional practice and research in this area.
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References
References
Samuelsson, G., & Bohlin, L. (2009). Drugs of natural origin: A treatise of pharmacognosy (6th rev. ed.). Stockholm, Sweden: Apotekarsocieteten. Bruneton, J. (1999). Pharmacognosy, phytochemistry, medicinal plants (2nd ed.). Paris: Editions TEC & DOC Evans, W., & Evans, D. (2009). Trease and Evans' pharmacognosy (16th ed.). Edinburgh: WB Saunders. Farmacopeia portuguesa IX (Ed. oficial ed.). (2009). Lisboa: Imprensa Nacional, Casa da Moeda.
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Assessment
Assessment
Aulas magistrais e laboratoriais, para aprofundar conhecimentos. O aluno trabalhador-estudante que optar pela avaliação contínua deverá cumprir com os requisitos desta. A avaliação por exame final aplica-se aos alunos que por ele optem abrangendo a totalidade dos conteúdos programáticos (exame escrito e exame laboratorial). A melhoria de nota é realizada por avaliação escrita, englobando a totalidade dos conteúdos programáticos. Nesta UC inclui-se ainda um trabalho de campo que está integrado na semana de contacto com a profissão na forma de uma visita de estudo. Avaliação contínua: Participação e desempenho 10% (A); um teste escrito (aulas teóricas e aulas laboratoriais) de 30% (B); a apresentação e discussão de trabalhos laboratoriais: ncluindo mini-projecto, 20% (C); apresentação e discussão de artigos científicos, 10% (D); apresentação e discussão de um trabalho escrito de fitoterapia, 30% (E).
Classificação final = A (10%) + B (30%) + C (20%) + D (10%) + E (30%).
Para obter aproveitamento, é obrigatória uma nota média mínima de 7,0 valores no teste escrito que inclui teste laboratorial.
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Mobility
Mobility
No
