Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes

• 1. Pharmaceutical expertise: Use a foundation of concepts and knowledge in health sciences and pharmaceutical sciences.
• Understand and integrate the fundamental sciences (chemistry, physics, biology, botany) involved in the specific fields of pharmaceutical sciences
• Understand compounds for pharmaceutical application regarding their chemical structures, their structure-activity relationships, their physicochemical properties, their origins (synthetic, semi-synthetic, natural), their analytical control methods and their areas of use from a therapeutic point of view.
• 2. Scientific method: Solve pharmaceutical problems using their knowledge and critical mind.
• Understand and apply the basic principles of reasoning (obtaining data, analysis, synthesis, comparison, the rule of three, syllogism, analogy, Boolean logic, etc.)
• Develop a critical, practical and analytical mind
• Manage doubt and uncertainty
• Develop and rigorously manage an experimental protocol (from information gathering to the production, interpretation and presentation of results).
• 3. Communication: Communicate in an appropriate, efficient, rigorous and respectful way in a professional perspective.
• Understand the basic rules of French and of English (grammar, punctuation, connectors, etc.).
• Use a rich vocabulary linking concepts and words accurately
• Summarise, explain, and argue
• Work in a team
• Implement ICT in an appropriate manner
• Share knowledge and information
• 4. Sense of responsibility: Act ethically and professionally.
• Understand the concepts underlying health education
• Base their reasoning on the data from the scientific literature
• Understand and respect the limits of their field of activity
• Respect the diversity of gender, culture and opinion
• Show loyalty and scientific honesty (in teamwork and in respecting the results and the work of others)
• 5. Quality: Assess themself, expand their knowledge and adapt their attitude.
• Manage time
• Prioritise
• Be aware of the concepts of good business practices and quality management.
• Have developed an interest in the medical-pharmaceutical field
• Locate scientific information efficiently
• Research, read, interpret, and critique a scientific paper with sufficient knowledge of scientific English
• Compare different sources of information

Learning Outcomes of UE

The UE is addressing the issue of natural materials with the aim of providing the future Pharmacist with general conceptual skills that will enable him/her : to analyze the structure of new complex molecules to place them in a context of known biosynthetic structures or pathways; to relate the structures, the pharmacological activities and the traditional use of medicinal plants to understand the methods of analysis described in the Pharmacopoeia monographs. Practical seminars in herbal medicine will enable the student to identify the place of medicinal plants in modern therapeutics, by specifying the benefit-risk balance.

Content of UE

This UE is the continuation of the EU "Pharmacognosy I - Introduction to Pharmacognosy - UM-B2-PHARMA-010-M" The UE develops strong foundations of phytochemistry, supported by the study of active components biosyntheses; the analytical and pharmacological aspects are also deepened for the natural compounds which do not have an equivalent in traditional drugs. It aims at understanding the position of medicinal plants in modern therapy, taking into account the ratio benefits-risks.

Prior Experience

Organic and analytical chemistry

Type of Assessment for UE in Q2

• Presentation and/or works
• Oral Examination
• Practical test

Q2 UE Assessment Comments

Attendance at practical work sessions determines participation in the theory test. The student must count at least 75% of attendance at practical sessions and seminars. ANY absence must be justified. Weighting: theory: 2/3 of the final grade + practical work 1/3 of the final grade if grade theory ≥10 / 20

Type of Assessment for UE in Q3

• Presentation and/or works
• Oral examination
• Practical Test

Q3 UE Assessment Comments

Attendance at practical work sessions determines participation in the theory test. The student must count at least 75% of attendance at practical sessions and seminars. ANY absence must be justified. Weighting: theory: 2/3 of the final grade + practical work 1/3 of the final grade if grade theory ≥10 / 20