Pharmacognosy
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| Number of credits | 10 |
| Course offered (semester) | Vår |
| Subject overlap | FARM238:10 stp, KJEM332:10 stp, K332:9stp |
| Schedule | Schedule |
| Reading list | Reading list |
Language of Instruction
Norwegian
Pre-requirements
KJEM130/FARM130 or equivalent.
Learning Outcomes
After completing the course FARM238 the student will be able to:
- provide an overview of the field of natural product chemistry.
- identify different types of natural products, their occurrence, structure, biosynthesis and properties.
- discuss the use of natural products as starting materials for medicines.
- carry out independent investigations of plant materials and natural products.
Language of Instruction
Norwegian
Access to the Course Unit
The course will be open to students at Master Programme in Pharmacy and Master in Pharmacy for pharmacy technician. The students also need to fulfil the prerequisites for the course.
Aim and Content
The course provides a brief introduction to plant systematics. Significant poisonous and medicinal plants, together with natural medicines, will be discussed. Important classes of compounds (secondary metabolites) in and from nature will be emphasised, and stress will be put on classification, nomenclature, structure, biosynthesis, occurrence, analysis and pharmaceutical perspectives. Practical exercises demonstrate different techniques within natural product chemistry.
Learning Outcomes
After completing the course FARM238 the student will be able to:
- provide an overview of the field of natural product chemistry.
- identify different types of natural products, their occurrence, structure, biosynthesis and properties.
- discuss the use of natural products as starting materials for medicines.
- carry out independent investigations of plant materials and natural products.
Pre-requirements
KJEM130/FARM130 or equivalent.
Subject Overlap
FARM238:10 stp, KJEM332:10 stp, K332:9stp
Compulsory Requirements
Laboratory course. Compulsory activity is valid for six semesters. The students must participate and pass a course on Health, Environment and Safety before they can start at the laboratory course.
Grading Scale
The grading scale used is A to F. Grade A is the highest passing grade in the grading scale, grade F is a fail.