Duration
20h Th, 10h SEM
Number of credits
| Bachelor in pharmacy | 4 crédits |
Lecturer
Language(s) of instruction
French language
Organisation and examination
Teaching in the second semester
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
Part 2 of the pharmacognosy course will be dedicated to the study of toxic and psychotropic plants, as well as plants used in phytotherapy, all within the context of Evidence-Based Medicine, in connection with the recommendations of the EMA (European Medicines Agency). One chapter will also focus on medical cannabis, and another on essential oils (aromatherapy).
At the end of this course, with regard to phytotherapy, the student will need to distinguish between the various pharmaceutical forms based on natural raw materials (powdered raw material, dry extracts, tinctures...), as the concentrations of active ingredients differ significantly and will not only influence the biological effects but also the analytical methods. The student will also be capable of distinguishing between different phytotherapy products available in pharmacies based on their status, as well as their effectiveness and safety.
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
Pharmacognosy, Part II aims to provide future pharmacists with resources that contribute to the following key learning outcomes (KLOs) of the Bachelor's degree programme: Pharmaceutical Expertise (1), Preparation of Medicinal Products (including herbal medicines) (2), Healthcare Advice (3), Work Management (5), Sense of Responsibility (6), and Quality Management (7).
More specifically, the course is designed to ensure that future pharmacists acquire the knowledge and skills required to:
- Know the principal medicinal plants used in phytotherapy (including aromatherapy) in Belgium, including their scientific names, the plant parts used, their indications, and methods of use, with particular emphasis on those having well-established use as well as those in widespread use.
- Distinguish between the different regulatory statuses of herbal medicinal products available on the Belgian market.
- Recognize the main toxic and psychoactive plants found in our environment.
- Identify the major phytochemical classes present in medicinal plants and understand their properties.
- Differentiate between the various pharmaceutical forms used in phytotherapy (powders, extracts, herbal teas/infusions, etc.).
- Provide basic advice regarding the use of essential oils.
- Interpret the package leaflet of a phytotherapeutic medicinal product and an European Medicines Agency (EMA) monograph (including preparations to be used, indications, dosage, etc.).
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
Organic chemistry
Analytical Chemistry (particularly practicals)
Biochemistry
Botany
Pharmacognosy (Partim I)
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
1/ Ex-cathedra courses (or remote courses as podcasts):
2/ interactive Seminars (mandatory).
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
Blended learning
Additional information:
Second semester
Face to face, interactive seminars, practicals
Course materials and recommended or required readings
Platform(s) used for course materials:
- eCampus
Further information:
Pharmacognosy (Parts 2 and 3) will be published by "Editions de l'ULg" in January (in French)
Lecture-notes about tutorials and seminars will be available for students
reference books:
J.BRUNETON, "Pharmacognosie, phytochimie, plantes médicinales" pubkished by Tec-Doc, Paris, 2016 - ISBN: 2743021659) (An English translation is available)
Herbal Medicines, Fourth edition. Pharmaceutical Press, 2013 (ISBN: 978 0 85711 035 0)
EMA Monographs.
Exam(s) in session
Any session
- In-person
oral exam
Further information:
Exam(s) in session
Any session
- In-person
oral exam
Out-of-session test(s)
Further information:
Oral examination about definite matter. Practicals: 10% of total for vegetal drugs recognition will be included in oral exam (1st and second session). A not justified absence during seminars could lead to be refused at the oral exam.
Reminder: Attendance at practical work is mandatory. Consequently, in conformity with article 40 of the general exam rules, a level of absenteeism that is too high may result in students being prohibited from sitting the exam.
Work placement(s)
Possibility of internship. Student instructor: possibilities are offered for students interested in teaching pharmacognosy. The tasks consist of supervising practical work. Research: outside of class and examination periods (from the end of block 2 of the Bachelor in Pharmaceutical Sciences), motivated students can do an internship in the laboratory (student-researchers). At the end of the course, a PhD is possible in the service.
Organisational remarks and main changes to the course
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Contacts
Pr. Dr. Michel Frédérich
Fax: 043664332e-mail : M.Frederich@ulg.ac.be
Associate Professor: et Allison LEDOUX (Ledoux Allison <Allison.Ledoux@uliege.be>)
Secretary's office: Mrs Bérangère RENAVILLE (Tel.:043664331)
Assistantes:Carla HAMANN ( Hamann Carla <chamann@uliege.be>)