Faculty: Graduate School of Health Science This major focuses on the study of medicinal plants and natural products used in pharmaceuticals. Students develop skills in identifying, analyzing, and evaluating the therapeutic uses of natural substances. Graduates are prepared for careers in pharmaceutical research, natural product development, and quality control. **Learning Objectives:** - Understand the fundamentals of pharmacognosy, including identification, extraction, and analysis of natural products. - Develop skills in botanical identification, phytochemical analysis, and quality control. - Learn techniques for evaluating the therapeutic potential and safety of natural products. - Explore principles of ethnobotany, traditional medicine, and cultural uses of medicinal plants. - Analyze and interpret complex pharmacognostic data and regulatory guidelines. - Develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills for pharmaceutical research and natural product development. **Major Outline:** 1. **Introduction to Pharmacognosy** - Overview of key concepts and research methods in pharmacognosy. 2. **Botanical Identification** - Principles of botanical identification and plant morphology. 3. **Phytochemistry** - Fundamentals of phytochemistry, extraction methods, and chemical analysis. 4. **Ethnobotany and Traditional Medicine** - Principles of ethnobotany and traditional uses of medicinal plants. 5. **Quality Control of Medicinal Plants** - Fundamentals of quality control, standardization, and regulatory compliance. 6. **Pharmacological Evaluation** - Principles of pharmacological evaluation and toxicity testing. 7. **Natural Product Development** - Fundamentals of natural product development and commercialization. 8. **Research Methods in Pharmacognosy** - Principles of research methods, experimental design, and data analysis. 9. **Practicum in Pharmacognosy** - Real-world experiences through internships and projects in research labs or pharmaceutical companies. 10. **Capstone Project in Pharmacognosy** - Comprehensive project applying skills in botanical identification, phytochemical analysis, or natural product development. **Assessment Methods:** - Research papers, botanical identification reports, phytochemical analyses, ethnobotanical studies, quality control plans, pharmacological evaluations, natural product development projects, research methodology projects, practicum reports, capstone projects, group projects, and internship evaluations. **Recommended Textbooks:** - "Pharmacognosy: Fundamentals, Applications, and Strategies" by various authors. - "Principles of Phytochemistry" by various authors. - "Ethnobotany: A Methods Manual" by various authors. - "Quality Control of Herbal Medicines" by various authors. - "Pharmacological Evaluation of Natural Products" by various authors. - "Natural Product Development" by various authors. - "Research Methods in Pharmacognosy" by various authors. **Prerequisites:** Basic knowledge of biology, chemistry, and botany. Suitable for students interested in pharmacognosy and natural product development. **Major Duration:** Typically 4 years for a bachelor's degree, including coursework, projects, practicum, and internships. **Certification:** Graduates may receive a degree in Pharmacognosy and pursue further education or professional certifications in related fields. **Target Audience:** Aspiring pharmacognosists, natural product researchers, quality control specialists, and individuals seeking careers in pharmaceutical research, natural product development, quality control, and related fields. This major equips students with the skills needed to excel in pharmacognosy, supporting careers in pharmaceutical research, natural product development, quality control, and related fields.