PBB383 – Ethnopharmacology
Schedule, syllabus and examination date
Course content
One definition of ethnopharmacology is: “The interdisciplinary scientific exploration of biologically active agents traditionally employed or observed by man.” This course deals with the use of medicinal plants in other cultures for the treatment of illness in addition to the use of ethnopharmacology for development of new medicinal substances as well as intellectual property rights.
Learning outcome
-knowledge of the use of medicinal plants in other cultures - understanding of how ethnopharmacology can be the basis for development of new drugs - understanding of how ethnopharmacology can lead to a higher degree of safety and a more rational use of herbal preparations -knowledge of intellectual property rights regarding traditional use of medicinal plants
Admission
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Prerequisites
Recommended previous knowledge
All the preceding courses
Teaching
The course consists of lectures and seminars. During the seminars, groups of students prepare and present a given part of literature followed by discussions. The presentations are compulsory.
Examination
The students are evaluated based on a home written essay.