311047 (v.1) Evidence Based Complementary Medicine 320

Area:	School of Pharmacy
Credits:	12.5
Contact Hours:	3.0
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Lecture:	1 x 2.5 Hours Weekly
Tutorial:	1 x .5 Hours Weekly
Syllabus:	The context of pharmacognosy in modern pharmacy and aspects of the nature and role of herbs and herbal remedies; Alkaloids, glycosides, volatile oils and miscellaneous chemical constituents (e.g. coumarins and flavonoids) - their characteristics and importance as bioactive compounds; Indigenous (Aboriginal) medicines as sources of information on useful plant derived medicines; Australian Aboriginal use of medicinal plant materials; Botanical, chemical and pharmacological aspects of medicinal herbs and herbal remedies; Alternative medicines related to pharmacognosy (e.g. homeopathy, aromatherapy); Source of evidence-based Complementary Medicine research.
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Field of Education:	019907 Pharmacology
SOLT (Online) Definitions*:	Informational *Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information
Result Type:	Grade/Mark

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