FRM9920 – Ethnopharmacology
Schedule, syllabus and examination date
Course content
Ethnopharmacology is the interdisciplinary scientific exploration of biologically active agents traditionally utilized by man. This course will provide students with knowledge in the use of medicinal plants in other cultures, and the use of ethnopharmacology for development of new medicinal substances. The course will further focus on issues related to ownership of indigenous knowledge and intellectual property rights.
Learning outcome
After completing the course the student should:
- Have an in-depth understanding of the use of medicinal plants in other cultures.
- Have an in-depth understanding of intellectual property rights regarding traditional use of medicinal plants.
- Have a broad understanding of how ethnopharmacology can be the basis for development of new drugs.
- Have an understanding of how ethnopharmacology can lead to a higher degree of safety and a more rational use of herbal preparations.
- Be able to prepare and present a project to a broader audience.
Admission to the course
PhD candidates from the University of Oslo should apply for classes and register for examinations by?contacting the study administration, studieinfo@farmasi.uio.no.
If a course has limited intake capacity, priority will be given to PhD candidates who follow an individual education plan where this particular course is included. Some national researchers’ schools may have specific rules for ranking applicants for courses with limited intake capacity.
PhD candidates who have been admitted to another higher education institution must?apply for a position as a visiting student?within a given deadline.
Formal prerequisite knowledge
A 5-year Master`s degree in relevant topics is required.
Teaching
The course is centered on a one week obligatory session held in Oslo from Monday morning to Friday afternoon. The week will include lectures by local, national and foreign invited speakers within the topic of ethnopharmacology. Tuesday and Wednesday afternoon there will be seminars where the lectured topics will be discussed. On Friday the attendees will give an obligatory short presentation on a given topic. Prior to this course week the students will receive course material and prepare for a presentation. Each student will be given a topic for a project that they will present in the week they are gathered. Attendance is obligatory. Course literature will be pre-selected and accessible to course participants in due time prior to the course.
OBLIGATORY ACTIVITIES:
One week course in Oslo which includes
- 12 lectures
- 2 afternoon seminars
- short presentation on a given topic
Examination
Each student will be evaluated based on a home written ex-am. A given topic based on the course theme and literature will be given, and students write an essay of 8-10 p in 5 days. The home exam can be in Norwegian or English.
Examination support material
The students have access to the course literature during the home exam.
Language of examination
Norwegian or English.
Grading scale
Grades are awarded on a pass/fail scale. Read more about the grading system.
Resit an examination
This course offers both postponed and resit of examination. Read more:
More about examinations at UiO
- Use of sources and citations
- Special exam arrangements due to individual needs
- Withdrawal from an exam
- Illness at exams / postponed exams
- Explanation of grades and appeals
- Resitting an exam
- Cheating/attempted cheating
You will find further guides and resources at the web page on examinations at UiO.