Program Information
Program Information
Aim
İnformation is given about preparations (extracts etc.) form herbal drugs, qualitative and quantitative analysis, biological activity studies on herbal preparations.Qualification Awarded
Second Cycle (Master's Degree)Registration and Admission Requirements
Bachelor's Degree Diploma, Academic Personnel and Graduate Education Exam (ALES) ResultGraduation Requirements
Students who have succesfully complete all of the courses,a seminar and a thesis who have taken the 120 ECTS have a right to receive a diploma.Recognition of Prior Learning
Lesson Plan - ECTS Credits
* The courses indicated in this course table shows current course plan information in Student Affairs.
** Compulsory courses are certainly opened whereas opening of elective and optional courses may differ according to preferences and quota condition in related term.
*** Theoretical and practical course hours of vocational (professional) clinical courses are not considered weekly. These course hours refer to total course hours.
Please click on the course title in the table below in order to see detailed information about course objectives and learning outcomes etc.
| Fall Semester Courses Plan | ||||||
| Code | Course | Language of Instruction | T+U | UK | ECTS | Download |
| FKGY1114169 | RESEARCH TECH. in PHARM. and ETHICS in SCIENCE | Turkish | 3 | 3 | 6 | |
| FKGY1114172 | PRACTICAL STUDY TECHNIQUES in PHARMACOGNOSY | Turkish | 3 | 3 | 6 | |
| FKGY1114171 | TRADITIONAL SYSTEMS of HERBAL MEDICINE | Turkish | 3 | 3 | 6 | |
| FKGY1114173 | PHYTOESTROGENS | Turkish | 3 | 3 | 6 | |
| FKGY1114174 | TOXİCOLOGY of NATURAL SUBSTANCES | Turkish | 3 | 3 | 6 | |
| Spring Semester Courses Plan | ||||||
| Code | Course | Language of Instruction | T+U | UK | ECTS | Download |
| FKGY1213005 | SEPARATION and ANALYSIS TECHNIQUES of NATURAL COMPOUNDS | Turkish | 3 | 3 | 6 | |
| FKGY1211774 | SEMINAR | Turkish | - | 10 | ||
| FKGY1214176 | MORPHOLOGICAL and MICROSCOPIC ANALY.of HERBAL DRUGS | Turkish | 3 | 3 | 6 | |
| FKGY1214177 | POISONOUS PLANTS | Turkish | 3 | 3 | 6 | |
| FKGY1214014 | HOW to PREPARE a SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH PROJECT | Turkish | 2 | 2 | 6 | |
| FKGY1214175 | DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS | Turkish | 3 | 3 | 6 | |
| FKGY1214178 | IDENTIFICATION of MEDICINAL PLANTS and HERBARIUM TECHNIQUES | Turkish | 3 | 3 | 6 | |
Program Qualification
Theoretical, Factual
Has up to date information in the field of Pharmacognosy and Phytotherapy based on the knowledge and skills from his/her pharmacy education.
Has information about production, properties, quality and analysis of herbal medicine, drug preparation, herbal teas and medicinal plants.
Has information about pharmacognosic methods.
Has knowledge on the biological activities on medicinal plants
To have an information about some toxic plants in our country, their properties and toxic effects
To have an information about microbial toxins in food
| Program Output TYYÇ Basic Area Matrix | |
| Basic Area Qualification | Program Qualification |
| KNOWLEDGE | |
| Theoretical, Factual | |
| 1- Developing, deepening and reaching original definitions that will bring innovation to the field with original thought and/or research based on master's qualifications. | 1 - Has up to date information in the field of Pharmacognosy and Phytotherapy based on the knowledge and skills from his/her pharmacy education. 11 - Has knowledge on the biological activities on medicinal plants 15 - To have an information about the treatment of poisoning with certain plants 16 - To have an information about the interaction of toxic substances in plants with nutritional supplements and drugs 14 - To have an information about some toxic plants in our country, their properties and toxic effects 18 - To have an information about the effect of harmful chemicals in food on human health 17 - To have an information about microbial toxins in food |
| 2- Understanding the interdisciplinary interaction to which the field is related; reaches original results by using new and complex ideas, information that requires expertise in analysis, synthesis and evaluation. | 5 - Is in communication with his/her colleagues and other professional groups in the health field, presents his/her ideas on current issues to these people and society orally/written. |
| 3- Having advanced knowledge about other technological tools including computers and devices specific to the field at the level required by the health field. | 4 - Gives importance to the professional development and lifelong learning, deepen his/her knowledge by following national/international developments by using printed publications, technological tools and databases. 10 - Has information about pharmacognosic methods. |
| 4- Knows the importance of ethical principles and ethical committees for individuals and society. | - |
| SKILLS | |
| Cognitive, Practical | |
| 1- Having knowledgeable about statistical methods used continuously in studies conducted in the field of health. | 2 - Does analysis by using various chromatographic techniques. 9 - Presents a Pharmacognosic study, he/she participated or conducted, in a scientific meeting, writes an article and publishes it in a journal. |
| 2- Evaluating, using and conveying new information in its field with a systematic approach. | 10 - Has information about pharmacognosic methods. 7 - Has information about production, properties, quality and analysis of herbal medicine, drug preparation, herbal teas and medicinal plants. |
| 3- Developing a new thought, method, design and/or application that brings innovation to its field or applying a known thought, method, design and/or application to a different field, investigates, understands, designs, adapts and implements an original subject. | 9 - Presents a Pharmacognosic study, he/she participated or conducted, in a scientific meeting, writes an article and publishes it in a journal. 6 - Designs a study in the field of Pharmacognosy, work independently or as a team member, interpret the results critically and present them in a report. |
| 4-Being able to write the report of the research he/she has done/participated in and publishes it in a nationally/internationally accepted refereed journal and presents it in scientific meetings. | 4 - Gives importance to the professional development and lifelong learning, deepen his/her knowledge by following national/international developments by using printed publications, technological tools and databases. 2 - Does analysis by using various chromatographic techniques. |
| 5- Conducting critical analysis, synthesis and evaluation of new and complex thoughts. | - |
| 6-Having high level skills in using research methods in studies related to his/her field. | 6 - Designs a study in the field of Pharmacognosy, work independently or as a team member, interpret the results critically and present them in a report. |
| COMPETENCIES | |
| Ability to work independently and take responsibility | |
| 1- Performing the necessary examination by using other technological tools and devices specific to the field at the level required by the field of health, including computers, and develops new creative solutions to problems. | 5 - Is in communication with his/her colleagues and other professional groups in the health field, presents his/her ideas on current issues to these people and society orally/written. |
| 2- Contributing to the progress in the field by independently carrying out an original study that brings innovation to the field, developing a new thought, method, design and/or application or applying a known thought, method, design and/or application to a different field. | 3 - Collects data on pharmacognosy, takes part in national and international studies to interpret and advertise these data. |
| 3- Performing statistical analysis at a level that can evaluate a scientific article. | 6 - Designs a study in the field of Pharmacognosy, work independently or as a team member, interpret the results critically and present them in a report. |
| 4- Expanding the boundaries of knowledge in the field by publishing at least one scientific article about the field in national and/or international refereed journals. | 9 - Presents a Pharmacognosic study, he/she participated or conducted, in a scientific meeting, writes an article and publishes it in a journal. |
| 5- Leading in environments that are related to the field and require resolution of interdisciplinary problems. | 5 - Is in communication with his/her colleagues and other professional groups in the health field, presents his/her ideas on current issues to these people and society orally/written. |
| Learning Competence | |
| 1- Developing new thoughts and methods related to the field by using high-level mental processes such as creative and critical thinking, problem solving and decision making. | 1 - Has up to date information in the field of Pharmacognosy and Phytotherapy based on the knowledge and skills from his/her pharmacy education. |
| 2- Following evidence-based practices and conducts researches that will create evidence in his/her field about professional practices. | 4 - Gives importance to the professional development and lifelong learning, deepen his/her knowledge by following national/international developments by using printed publications, technological tools and databases. |
| 3- Applying the principles of advanced professional development and lifelong learning related to the field of health in his/her studies. | 6 - Designs a study in the field of Pharmacognosy, work independently or as a team member, interpret the results critically and present them in a report. |
| Communication and Social Competence | |
| 1- Examining and developing social relations and the norms that guide these relationships from a critical perspective and manages actions to change them when necessary. | 5 - Is in communication with his/her colleagues and other professional groups in the health field, presents his/her ideas on current issues to these people and society orally/written. |
| 2- Defending their original views in the discussion of the subjects in their field with experts and establishes an effective communication showing their competence in his/her field. | 5 - Is in communication with his/her colleagues and other professional groups in the health field, presents his/her ideas on current issues to these people and society orally/written. |
| 3- Establishing and discussing advanced written, verbal and visual communication by using a foreign language at least at European Language Portfolio C1 Level. | 8 - Reads English publications in the field of Pharmacognosy and Phytotherapy, compiles these studies and gives presentation within the scope of “Seminar” course. |
| Field-based Competence | |
| 1- Contributing to the process of becoming and maintaining the information society of the society in which it lives by introducing scientific, technological, social or cultural advances in its field. | 13 - To have an information about the ethical issues in scientific research |
| 2- Establishing functional interaction by using strategic decision-making processes in solving the problems encountered in the field. | 13 - To have an information about the ethical issues in scientific research |
| 3- Contributing to the solution of scientific, cultural, artistic and ethical problems encountered in the field of humanities and supports the development of these values. | 5 - Is in communication with his/her colleagues and other professional groups in the health field, presents his/her ideas on current issues to these people and society orally/written. |
| 6-Having experience in working with other health disciplines. | 4 - Gives importance to the professional development and lifelong learning, deepen his/her knowledge by following national/international developments by using printed publications, technological tools and databases. |
| 5- Choosing and implementing the right statistical methods in his/her studies in the field of health and interprets them correctly. Performing analysis and synthesis. | 7 - Has information about production, properties, quality and analysis of herbal medicine, drug preparation, herbal teas and medicinal plants. |
| 6- Using current developments and information related to the field of health for the benefit of the society in line with the children, family, national values and country facts. | 3 - Collects data on pharmacognosy, takes part in national and international studies to interpret and advertise these data. |
| 13 - To have an information about the ethical issues in scientific research 12 - To have an information ethics in science | |
Employment Opportunities
They can find job in the universities as academic researches, in pharmaceutical industry as resesrcher and administration at health care institutions.Upgrading
May apply to third cycle programmes.Type of Training
Full TimeAssessment and Evaluation
Students take the final exam and/ör final project in addition to the mid-term exams and/or mid-term projects.Head of Department/Program
Learning Experiences
Learning situations aim to develop students' creative, critical, reflective thinking skills and higher level thinking skills such as logical and mathematical thinking skills. In addition, it aims to develop students' meta-cognitive skills. Learning situations include learning strategies, methods and techniques as well as the tools used and assessment and evaluation methods. The learning situations used in the programs are given in the list below:
Learning Experiences * | Learning Activities | Tools Used |
|---|---|---|
Discussion Method | Listening, speaking, asking questions, producing answers, developing and questioning opinions, examining and researching opinions, producing critical thinking, producing creative thinking, (workshop, panel, opposite panel, open forum, debate techniques are applied) collegium, forum, aquarium technique application, talking circle technique, application. | Standard classroom technologies, multimedia tools (text, images, graphics, graphics, drawings, audio, video and animations), computer, projection, online environments, conference room, workshop, panel, panel opposite, open forum collegial, forum environments. |
Demonstration Method | The instructor demonstrates the use of a tool or equipment, the instructor demonstrates a performance/practice/practice to the student, the students repeat the use of the tool or equipment, the student repeats a performance/practice/practice. | Real tools or model tools and equipment, multimedia tools, videos and animations), computer. |
Problem Solving Method | Identifying a scientific / theoretical and / or real life problem, analyzing the data related to the problem, developing alternative solutions, choosing the appropriate solution method, evaluating the solution to the problem, individual study | Textbooks, research reports, multimedia tools (text, images, graphics, graphics, drawings, audio, video and animations), computer |
Case Study Method | Presentation of case studies, exploring case studies, sampling typical cases, sampling outlier cases, alternative cases, comparing case studies, case study analysis, case study interpretation, case study evaluation. | Standard classroom technologies, multimedia tools (text, images, graphics, drawings, audio, video and animation, cartoons), computer, projection, online environments. |
Self Study Method | Student interest, curiosity and motivation, learning objective, detailed research and investigation according to the topic; in- depth research and investigation, extensive reading, listening and watching, repeating a performance. | Library, e-library, laboratory, workshop |
Question - Answer Technique | Asking Socratic questions, criticizing answers, generating questions, generating answers, criticizing, analyzing and evaluating creative answers, asking structured questions and generating answers, asking closed-ended questions and generating answers | Textbooks, recommended books, worksheets, question bank, multimedia tools (text, images, graphics, drawings, audio, video, cartoons and animations) |
Experimental Technique | Setting up a scientific experiment, conducting a scientific experiment, collecting, processing and transforming data from a scientific experiment, predicting the results of a scientific experiment, explaining a scientific experiment, evaluating the results of a scientific experiment, simulation of an experiment. | Laboratory, workshop, application areas, computer software, standard classroom technologies. |
Micro Teaching Technique | Performance of presentation, development of reflective thinking skills, student self-evaluation. The lecturer distributes topics (seminar topics can also be) to the students. Students examine the topics; research. Student presentations are prepared. Students make their presentations. Students' video recordings are watched. | Camera, video recording devices, checklist, rubric, rating scale, observation form. |
Brainstorming Technique | Developing opinions, developing questions, expressing observation situations, developing critical thinking, problem solving, group/team work, listening and speaking. | Standard classroom technologies, multimedia tools (text, images, graphics, graphics, drawings, audio, video and animations), computers, projectors, online environments. |
Project Based Learning Model | Creating a real-life problem situation scenario, identifying a real-life problem situation, collecting data related to the problem, analyzing data, data processing, data conversion, developing alternative solutions, choosing the appropriate solution method, applying the solution method / creating a model / design / concrete product / producing a concrete service, evaluating the model / design / concrete product / service, exhibiting project products | Problem scenario texts / Sample projects, databases, books, research reports, laboratory, workshop, application areas, library, computer software, standard classroom technologies, tools and equipment according to the project subject |
Concept Map Technique | Distinguishing concepts, sorting concepts, counting concepts, associating concepts, analyzing conceptual framework | Concept maps |
Experiential Learning | Faculty-external stakeholder (industrial organizations, schools and others) cooperation is established. Students directly observe professional skills in the real environment. Observation results are analyzed in the classroom environment. | Internship places according to the program, professional practice places, Student product file sample, observation forms and other alterative measurement tools |
Flipped Classroom Learning | Problem solving, discussion, case study presentation, case analysis, critical thinking, creative thinking, video recordings appropriate to the learning objective are created or selected. Students make preliminary preparation by watching video recordings. The problem is solved in the classroom. The problem is discussed. | Video recordings, online environments, classroom |
Lecture Method | Listening, speaking, (lecture, conference, seminar, speech, statement and briefing techniques are applied) | Standard classroom technologies, multimedia tools (text, images, graphics, graphics, drawings, audio, video and animations), computer, projection, online environments, conference room |
Traditional Written Exam | Classical written exams to assess creative, critical and reflective thinking. Multiple- choice, short-answer (fill-in-the-blank, matching, true-false and other) exams to assess cognitive skills such as knowledge, comprehension, application and analysis. | Written exam papers, multiple choice tests, short answer tests, mixed tests, answer keys |
Oral Exam | It aims to assess student-specific, creative, critical, reflective thinking skills and cognitive skills such as knowledge, comprehension, application, analysis and synthesis. It is not a general measurement and evaluation method. It is not applied in every program; it is program specific. | Oral question bank/ oral question pool, answer keys, checklists, rubrics, rating scales |
Homework | It is used to improve students' knowledge and skills, to encourage them to research and study, to complete their learning deficiencies, and to deepen their understanding of a subject. | Library, e-library, books, articles |
Project Task | Identifies, field of application, collecting, and analyzing data, literature review, preparing and presenting report | Internet databases, library databases, e-mail, textbooks, or supplementary books |
Quiz | It is done to identify learning gaps. In this case, student grades are not reflected. The level of realization of learning objectives can be evaluated depending on the process. In this case, it can be reflected in student grades. | Worksheets, question bank, question pool, answer key |
Performance Task | It is used when it is aimed to evaluate students holistically (cognitive, affective and psychomotor). It is used to measure and evaluate the learning process and learning products. Performance assignments involve a workload of at least two weeks. | Problem scenario texts, checklists, rubrics, grading scales |
Course - Program Competencies Relations
| Course | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| IDENTIFICATION of MEDICINAL PLANTS and HERBARIUM TECHNIQUES | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| MORPHOLOGICAL and MICROSCOPIC ANALY.of HERBAL DRUGS | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| PHYTOESTROGENS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| POISONOUS PLANTS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| PRACTICAL STUDY TECHNIQUES in PHARMACOGNOSY | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| RESEARCH TECH. in PHARM. and ETHICS in SCIENCE | 3 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SEMINAR | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SEPARATION and ANALYSIS TECHNIQUES of NATURAL COMPOUNDS | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TOXİCOLOGY of NATURAL SUBSTANCES | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| TRADITIONAL SYSTEMS of HERBAL MEDICINE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| İlişkili Ders Sayısı / 11/12 | 16 | 4 | 16 | 20 | 19 | 12 | 10 | 19 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 6 |
Surveys for Students
| Strongly Disagree | Disagree | Neither Agree Nor Disagree | Agree | Strongly Agree | Don't Know/No Idea | Choose | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The lecturer explains the course's aim and extent and what is expected of the student clearly. | |||||||
| Chooses the course sources in accordance with the courses and announces them. | |||||||
| Guides/helps the students in accessing the resources they recommended for the course. | |||||||
| The lecturer's instruction method (course presentation) is clear, fluent and understandable. | |||||||
| Uses the instructional technologies (effectively.) | |||||||
| Offers multidirectional communication and interactional implementations in the classroom. | |||||||
| Has knowledge in the matter of traditional teaching strategic management and techniques. | |||||||
| Uses the teaching methods s/he covers in the course within their implementations. | |||||||
| Makes time for the student outside of course hours regarding the course | |||||||
| Comes to the class regularly and uses time effectively. | |||||||
| The lecturer is successful in establishing classroom dominance during the course. | |||||||
| Informs the students on current issues. | |||||||
| Sets an example with their open attitude and behaviour to students' opinions. | |||||||
| Success measurement methods and tools (classic/oral exam, project, assignments, etc.) are compatible with the course's aim and extent. | |||||||
| Helps me when I want to ask questions about my exam paper. | |||||||
| Lab/field/application studies are compatible with the aim and the extent of the course. | |||||||
| Develops the creative thinking process and skills of the learning and teaching process of the course. | |||||||
| The course is supported by the current issues and guests. | |||||||
| Things you would like to convey apart from the questions above; |