BOTANICA FARMACEUTICA DELLE PIANTE OFFICINALI - FARMACOGNOSIA M - Z

Module BOTANICA FARMACEUTICA DELLE PIANTE OFFICINALI

Knowledge and Ability to Understand: The course provides tools for the recognition of major plants of pharmaceutical, herbal and nutraceutical interest.

Ability to apply knowledge and understanding: the student knowledge on the authentication and quality of plant matrices pharmaceutical interest. He/she also acquires the skills necessary to understand the use and utilization of medicinal plants and its derivatives for therapeutic applications and/or as ingredients for phytotherapeutic, nutraceutical and cosmoceutical formulations.

Autonomy of judgment: the student develops critical thinking skills in being able to recognize a health product of natural origin and possible fields of application.
Problem-solving skills: he student will be able to identify a plant product or ingredients for a physiological disorder.

Pharmaceutical biology

Attendance is compulsory according to the regulations of the teaching regulations of the Degree Course in Farmacia as indicated in the link: http://www.dsf.unict.it/it/corsi/lm-13/piani-di-studio.

Taxonomic system and evolution of systems. Plant tissues: Meristematic or embryonic tissues. Adult or definitive tissues: parenchymal system, tegumental system, conducting system, segregating system, and mechanical system.
Reproduction of plant organisms: vegetative and sexual. Biological cycles.
Fungi. General characters. Morphology. Reproduction. Pharmaceutical and applicative interest of: Zygomycota, Ascomycota, Basidiomycota. Fungal intoxication.
Algae. General characters. Morphology. Reproduction. Pharmaceutical and applicative interest of: Rhodophyta: Gelidiaceae: Gelidium sp.; Phaeophyta: Laminariaceae: Laminaria sp., Fucus
Spermatophytes. Gymnosperms. Morphology and pharmaceutical and application interest of: Ginkgophyta, Ephedrales

Spermatophytes. Gymnosperms. Morphology and pharmaceutical and application interest of: Cycadophyta, Ginkgophyta, Coniferophyta, Ephedrales
Angiosperms. The flower and its elements. The inflorescences. Sexual reproduction. The seed. The fruit. The leaves.

LILIOPSIDA (MONOCOTILEDONES)
ALLIACEAE: Allium sativum;
LILIACEAE: Colchicum autumnale
ZINGIBERACEAE: Curcuma longa, Zingiber officinalis
 
MAGNOLIOPSIDA (DICOTILEDONES)
ALOEACEAE: Aloe vera, Aloe barbadensis, Aloe ferox
APIACEAE: Angelica archangelica, Foeniculum vulgare, Pimpinella anisum
APOCYNACEAE: Strophanthus sp., Vinca
ASTERACEAE: Arnica montana, Matricaria chamomilla, Anthemis nobilis, Calendula officinalis, Cynara scolymus, Echinacea sp., Silybum marianum, Taraxacum officinale.
BURSERACEAE: Boswellia
CACTACEAE: Opuntia ficus indica
CANNABACEAE: Cannabis sativa, Cannabis indica, Humulus lupulus
ERICACEAE: Arctostaphylos uva-ursi; Vaccinum sp
ERYTHROXYLACEAE: Erythroxylon coca
EUPHORBIACEAE: Ricinus communis
FABACEAE: Cassia senna
GROSSULARIACEAE: Ribes nigrum
LAMIACEAE: Mentha sp., Lavandula officinalis, Thymus vulgaris, Salvia officinalis, Melissa officinalis
LAURACEAE: Cinnamomum sp., Laurus nobilis
MALVACEAE: Altea officinalis, Malva sylvestris
MYRTACEAE: Melaleuca alternifolia
OLEACEAE: Olea europea, Fraxinus sp.
PAPAVERACEAE: Papaver sp.
PASSIFLORACEAE: Passiflora incarnata
PEDALIACEAE: Harpagophytum procumbens
RHAMNACEAE: Rhamnus frangula, Rhamnus purshiana
RUTACEAE: Citrus sp.
SCROPHULARIACEAE: Digitalis purpurea, Digitalis lanata
SOLANACEAE: Atropa belladonna, Datura stramonium, Nicotina tabacum
STERCULIACEAE: Cola acuminata, C. vera, Teobroma cacao
TAXACEAE: Taxus brevifolia
VALERIANACEAE: Valeriana officinalis
VITACEAE: Vitis vinifera

Contribution of the course to the objectives of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development: SDG 3 – Good Health and Well-being. Target 3.4

1. Maugini E., Maleci Bini L., Mariotti Lippi M. - Manuale di Botanica Farmaceutica IX Ed. – PICCIN 2014

2. Leporatti M., Foddai S., Tommasini L. - Testo atlante di anatomia vegetale e delle piante officinali – PICCIN 1997

3. Poli F. - Biologia Farmaceutica - II Ed. - Pearson 2019

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

The final examination will be assessed on the basis of equally weighted indicators, in accordance with the intended learning outcomes (Dublin Descriptors).

The final grade takes into account the following aspects.

Quality of Knowledge, Skills and Competences

· appropriateness, accuracy, and consistency of the knowledge demonstrated;

· appropriateness, accuracy, and consistency of the skills demonstrated;

· appropriateness, accuracy, and consistency of the competences demonstrated.

Communication Skills

· clarity and effectiveness of presentation;

· appropriate use of discipline-specific terminology;

· logical reasoning and coherence in the organization of the contents;

· ability to establish connections among different topics by identifying common elements and developing a coherent overall framework, with appropriate structure, organization, and logical progression;

· ability to summarize concepts effectively, including the use of discipline-specific symbols and graphical representations, such as formulas, diagrams, and equations.

Interpersonal Skills

· willingness to engage in discussion and interact with the examiner during the oral examination.

Personal Skills

· critical thinking;

· self-assessment skills;

· problem-solving skills;

· decision-making skills.

The written examination consists of five open-ended questions to be completed within a maximum of 2 hours.

The oral examination is intended to clarify and further develop the answers provided in the written examination and, where necessary, to complement the assessment through additional questions aimed at verifying the student's knowledge of the course topics, as well as the ability to establish connections among concepts and critically analyse the course contents. The oral examination generally consists of two questions, one of which may be devoted to discussing aspects that emerged from the written examination. The average duration of the oral examination is approximately 20 minutes.

The final grade is expressed on a 30-point scale according to the following criteria.

Fail (Not Passed)

Knowledge and understanding: significant gaps and inaccuracies.
Analytical and synthesis skills: inadequate, with frequent generalizations.
Use of references: completely inappropriate.

Grade: 18–20

Knowledge and understanding: very limited, with evident shortcomings.
Analytical and synthesis skills: barely satisfactory.
Use of references: barely appropriate.

Grade: 21–23

Knowledge and understanding: slightly above the minimum acceptable level.
Analytical and synthesis skills: satisfactory analytical and synthesis abilities; arguments are presented logically and coherently.
Use of references: appropriate use of standard references.

Grade: 24–26

Knowledge and understanding: good.
Analytical and synthesis skills: good analytical and synthesis abilities; topics are presented clearly and coherently.
Use of references: appropriate use of standard references.

Grade: 27–29

Knowledge and understanding: very good.
Analytical and synthesis skills: strong analytical and synthesis abilities.
Use of references: demonstrates in-depth study of the subject.

Grade: 30–30 cum laude

Knowledge and understanding: excellent.
Analytical and synthesis skills: outstanding analytical and synthesis abilities.
Use of references: demonstrates extensive and critical in-depth knowledge of the subject.

Information for Students with Disabilities and/or Specific Learning Disorders (SLD)

To ensure equal opportunities and in compliance with current legislation, students with disabilities and/or specific learning disorders (SLD) may request an individual meeting to discuss and arrange appropriate compensatory and/or dispensatory measures according to the course learning objectives and their specific needs. Students may contact Prof. Santina Chiechio (santina.chiechio@unict.it), who also serves as the Departmental CInAP Representative (Centre for Active and Participatory Inclusion – Services for Students with Disabilities and/or Specific Learning Disorders) of the Department of Drug and Health Sciences.

Examination Dates

Examination dates are published on the website of the Department of Drug and Health Sciences.https://www.dsf.unict.it/it/corsi/lm-13/calendario-esami

ECTS Workload

1. Describe the morphology and classification of Angiosperms
2. Describe morphology of an alga rhodophyta
3. Describe morphology and characteristics of fungi
4. Describe the botanical and pharmaceutical characteristics of Digitalis purpurea
5. Describe the botanical and pharmaceutical characteristics of Allium sativum