Information Package / Course Catalogue
Potential Risks in Medicinal and Aromatic Plants
Course Code: TAB233
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 3
Objectives of the Course

To inform the student about the Potential Risks in Medicinal and Aromatic Plants.

Course Content

Comprehensive information will be given about the biotic and abiotic risks that may be encountered at every stage of medicinal and aromatic plant cultivation and production. Solution methods that can be applied when these situations are encountered also will be explained.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Lec. Şebnem Hazal GÜLŞEN
Learning Outcomes
1.Consepts of risk
2.Abiotic risk factors
3.Biotic risk factors
4.Contamination prevention methods
5.Ability to deal with risk situations
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Significant Risks Associated with Herbs and their Potential Side Effects - George Segal – 2023
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Overview of the concept of risk
Week 2 - Theoretical
Adulterants and Environmental Pollution
Week 3 - Theoretical
Invasion of unwanted plant.
Week 4 - Theoretical
Pesticides and heavy metals
Week 5 - Theoretical
Harms of pesticides and heavy metals
Week 6 - Theoretical
Contamination
Week 7 - Theoretical
Bacterial contamination agents.
Week 8 - Theoretical
General assesment (Mid-term exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Parasites transmitted by plants.
Week 10 - Theoretical
Methods to avoid contamination and pollution.
Week 11 - Theoretical
Alleric reactions
Week 12 - Theoretical
Toxins, toxic chemicals and reactions
Week 13 - Theoretical
Herb-drug interactions and side effects
Week 14 - Theoretical
Incorrect plant selection and improper use
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141356
Midterm Examination110111
Final Examination110111
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)78
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
PÇ-10
OÇ-1
3
5
5
3
5
OÇ-2
3
5
5
3
5
OÇ-3
5
5
5
5
5
OÇ-4
5
5
5
3
5
OÇ-5
5
5
5
3
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026