Information Package

Non-Thesis Master's Programme in Drug Research and Production Technologies

ECF533

QUALITY CONTROL IN NUTRACEUTICALS

Course Code
ECF533
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
2 + 0
ECTS
5
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelMaster's Degree Without Thesis
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS5
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Concept of nutraceuticals and related regulatory aspects
  2. Preparation methods of different nutraceuticals
  3. Application areas of nutraceuticals for well-being
  4. Interactions, contaminations and adulterations in nutraceuticals
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionThe general concept, legislation, preparation methods, usage in health systems, interactions, contamination and adulteration of nutraceuticals will be discussed briefly.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week General information about Pharmacopeia, adaptation of European Pharmacopeia, historical developments of Turk Pharmacopeia
2nd Week Analytical methods of nutraceuticals; purity controls, macroscopic analysis,
3rd Week Microscopic analysis
4th Week Titrimetric methods
5th Week Gravimetric methods
6th Week Spectroscopic methods
7th Week Mid-term exam
8th Week Thin layer chromatography
9th Week Gas chromatography
10th Week High Performance Liquid Chromatography
11th Week Examples from Monographs
12th Week Examples from Monographs
13th Week Examples from Monographs
14th Week Presentation
15th Week Discussion
Recommended or Required Reading1. R. Gupta, "Nutraceuticals, Efficacy, Safety and Toxicity" Books in Pharmacognosy and Pharmaceutical Botany
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • homework
  • Discussion
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 20
Assignment 1 20
Other 2 20
Total(%) 60
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 60
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 40
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 1 1
Preparation for Quiz 0 0 0
Individual or group work 14 2 28
Preparation for Final exam 1 20 20
Course hours 14 2 28
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 10 10
Laboratory (including preparation) 0 0 0
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework 2 5 10
Presentation (including preperation) 2 10 20
Literature review 5 5 25
Total Work Load144
Total Work Load / 30 (h)4.8
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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K5 X
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