Aromatic, Pharmaceutical and bee-foraging plants
| Title | ΑΡΩΜΑΤΙΚΑ ΦΑΡΜΑΚΕΥΤΙΚΑ ΚΑΙ ΜΕΛΙΣΣΟΤΡΟΦΙΚΑ ΦΥΤΑ / Aromatic, Pharmaceutical and bee-foraging plants |
| Code | 515Ε |
| Faculty | Agriculture, Forestry and Natural Environment |
| School | Forestry and Natural Environment |
| Cycle / Level | 1st / Undergraduate, 3rd / Doctorate |
| Teaching Period | Spring |
| Common | Yes |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 420000413 |
| Academic Year | 2016 – 2017 |
| Class Period | Winter |
| Faculty Instructors | |
| Weekly Hours | 3 |
| Class ID | 600035880
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Course Type 2016-2020
- Scientific Area
Course Type 2011-2015
Specific Foundation / Core
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600035880
- eLearning (Moodle):
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
Learning Outcomes
The students will
Gain knowledge of the morphological traits of important aromatic, medicinal and apicultural plants, which are members of the greek flora.
Learn about their ecology, chorology and their biological demands.
Learn about specific plant parts which are important in terms of concentration of aromatic and medicinal compounds.
Become aware of methods of field collection, plant patr processing and extraction of active ingredients.
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Work autonomously
- Work in teams
- Work in an international context
- Work in an interdisciplinary team
- Respect natural environment
Course Content (Syllabus)
Systematics of Aromatic, Medicinal and Apicultural plants of the greek Flora. Morphological traits (morphology, physiology) and geobotanical characteristics (ecology, chorology, historical use) of Aromatic, Medicinal and Apicultural plants. Practical use and economic value of Aromatic, Medicinal and Apicultural plants.
Keywords
aromatic, medicinal, apicultural, process, extraction, active ingredients
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- Multimedia
- Book
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
- Use of ICT in Laboratory Teaching
- Use of ICT in Communication with Students
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | ✓ | ||||
| Laboratory Work | ✓ | ||||
| Fieldwork | ✓ | ||||
| Total |
Student Assessment
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Short Answer Questions (Summative)
- Written Exam with Extended Answer Questions (Summative)
- Oral Exams (Summative)
Last Update
03-03-2015
