Faculty: Health Sciences This major focuses on the study of medicinal and aromatic plants, their cultivation, chemical composition, and therapeutic uses. Students develop skills in plant science, phytochemistry, ethnobotany, and sustainable agriculture. Graduates are equipped for roles in pharmaceutical industries, herbal medicine, research institutions, and agricultural sectors. **Learning Objectives:** - Understand fundamentals of medicinal and aromatic plants, their identification, and cultivation. - Develop skills in phytochemistry, plant extraction, and analysis of bioactive compounds. - Learn techniques for sustainable agriculture, conservation, and ethical harvesting. - Explore principles of ethnobotany, traditional medicine, and cultural significance of medicinal plants. - Analyze challenges and opportunities in cultivation, processing, and marketing of medicinal plants. - Develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills for research and development in plant-based medicines. **Major Outline:** 1. **Introduction to Medicinal and Aromatic Plants** - Overview of key concepts and industry trends. - Fundamentals of plant identification, classification, and cultivation. 2. **Plant Science and Botany** - Principles of plant science, botany, and physiology. - Techniques for studying plant morphology, anatomy, and taxonomy. 3. **Phytochemistry** - Fundamentals of phytochemistry and chemical composition of medicinal plants. - Techniques for plant extraction, isolation, and analysis of bioactive compounds. 4. **Ethnobotany and Traditional Medicine** - Principles of ethnobotany and cultural significance of medicinal plants. - Techniques for studying traditional medicine practices. 5. **Sustainable Agriculture and Conservation** - Fundamentals of sustainable agriculture, conservation, and ethical harvesting. - Techniques for sustainable cultivation and biodiversity conservation. 6. **Plant Propagation and Cultivation** - Principles of plant propagation, nursery management, and cultivation techniques. - Techniques for propagating and cultivating medicinal and aromatic plants. 7. **Processing and Quality Control** - Fundamentals of processing, quality control, and standardization of medicinal plant products. - Techniques for ensuring quality, safety, and efficacy of plant-based medicines. 8. **Marketing and Entrepreneurship** - Principles of marketing, entrepreneurship, and business development in the medicinal plant industry. - Techniques for developing marketing strategies for medicinal and aromatic plant products. 9. **Practicum in Medicinal and Aromatic Plants** - Real-world experiences in medicinal plant cultivation, research, or industry settings. - Application of learned skills in practical scenarios. 10. **Capstone Project in Medicinal and Aromatic Plants** - Comprehensive project applying skills in phytochemistry, sustainable agriculture, or ethnobotany. - Delivery of a polished research project or case study. **Assessment Methods:** - Plant identification reports, phytochemical analyses, ethnobotanical studies, sustainable agriculture plans, plant propagation projects, quality control reports, marketing strategies, practicum reports, capstone projects, group projects, and internship evaluations. **Recommended Textbooks:** - "Medicinal Plants of the World" by Ben-Erik Van Wyk and Michael Wink. - "Phytochemistry of Medicinal Plants" by Jeffrey B. Harborne and Herbert Baxter. - "Ethnobotany: Principles and Applications" by Gary P. Nabhan. - "Sustainable Agriculture: Principles, Practices, and Prospects" by Charles A. Francis. - "Plant Propagation: Principles and Practices" by Hartmann, Kester, Davies, and Geneve. - "Quality Control in Herbal Medicine" by various authors. - "Marketing Medicinal Plants" by various authors. **Prerequisites:** Basic knowledge of biology, chemistry, and plant science. Suitable for students interested in medicinal plants, phytochemistry, ethnobotany, and sustainable agriculture. **Major Duration:** Typically 4 years for a bachelor's degree, including coursework, projects, practicum, and internships. **Certification:** Graduates may receive a degree in Medicinal and Aromatic Plants and pursue further education or professional certifications in related fields. **Target Audience:** Aspiring botanists, phytochemists, ethnobotanists, agricultural scientists, and individuals seeking careers in the medicinal plant industry, herbal medicine, research institutions, and agricultural sectors. This major equips students with the skills needed to excel in the study and application of medicinal and aromatic plants, supporting careers in pharmaceutical industries, herbal medicine, research institutions, and agricultural sectors.