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Course Description Course Name : Protection and Sustainable Usage of Genetic Resources on Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Course Code : TB-709 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : Sub-Level (Undergraduate Degree) Year of Study : 1 Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks) ECTS : 6 Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. MENŞURE ÖZGÜVEN Learning Outcomes of the Course : Knows the concept and the models of sustainability in renewable natural resource management Knows the classification of natural resources, ecosystem principles of renewable natural resources Knows the management strategies of using natural medicinal and aromatic plants resources Knows the guidelines for good wild crafting practice of medicinal and aromatic plants Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : The aim of the course is to give students the fundamental concepts of sustainable natural resource management (medicinal and aromatic plants) in terms of ecosystem principles and the ability to deal with the current problems of the renewable natural resources Course Contents : Medicinal and aromatic plants which are currently used in our country and which are exported, benefitting from these plants without exploitation and how to collect these plants without destroying the nature are discussed. In this sense, monitoring the studies conducted in Europe, the principles of some associations like EUROPAM (The European Herb Growers Association) GWP (Guidelines for Good Wild Crafting Practice of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants) and WHO (World Health Organization) that has a bylaw named GACP (Guidelines on good agricultural and collection practices) will be discussed. Information about how to preserve the ecological balance of the nature and the "sustainable use" in accordance with the principle of flora wild plant collection methods, the dangers we will face when the laws, principles and methods are ignored and the importance of their use by the next generations will also be discussed. Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Class   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Concept and the models of sustainability in renewable natural resource management Pre reading Lecture, discussion 2 Classification of natural resources, ecosystem principles of renewable natural resources Pre reading Lecture, discussion 3 Biological diversity Pre reading Lecture, discussion 4 Management strategies of using natural medicinal and aromatic plants resources Pre reading Lecture, discussion 5 Examination of charter provisions of Europam (The European Herb Growers Association) ´s collection principles of medicinal and aromatic plants; GWP (Guidelines for Good Wild Crafting Practice of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants) Pre reading Lecture, discussion 6 Examination of charter provisions of WHO (World Health Organization); "WHO Guidelines on good agricultural and collection practices" (GACP) and in accordance with these regulations without destroying the environment and ecological balance, with attention to "sustainable use" principle, the methods of collecting wild plant flora Pre reading Lecture, discussion 7 Mid-term exam Exam preparation Written Exam 8 Group discussions of the current dilemma in using natural resources selected by the students Pre reading Lecture, discussion 9 Group discussions of the current dilemma in using natural resources selected by the students Pre-reading Lecture, discussion 10 Group discussions of the current dilemma in using natural resources selected by the students Pre reading Lecture, discussion 11 Group discussions of the current dilemma in using natural resources selected by the students Pre reading Lecture, discussion 12 Mid-term exam Exam preparation Written Exam 13 Group discussions of the current dilemma in using natural resources selected by the students and an assignment will be given on this topic Pre reading Lecture, discussion 14 Group discussions of the current dilemma in using natural resources selected by the students Pre reading Lecture, discussion 15 Group discussions of the current dilemma in using natural resources selected by the students Pre reading Lecture, discussion 16/17 Final exam Exam preparation Written Exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  WHO (World Health Organization); "WHO Guidelines on Good Agricultural and Collection Practices" (GACP)  EUROPAM (The European Herb Growers Association): GWP (Guidelines for Good Wild Crafting Practice of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants)  Van Dyne, G. M. The Ecosystem Concept in Natural Resource Management. Academic Press New York and London Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 2 60     Homeworks/Projects/Others 1 40 Total 100 Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40   Final Assessments 100 Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60 Total 100   Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes # Key Learning Outcome Contribution* 1 Graduates become a specialist on the field crops area by improving their skills. 4 2 They comprehend interdisciplinary interaction in his specialization area. 4 3 They can follow the latest developments in field crops area and get access to the knowledge source, gather this knowledge, reach new knowledge and synthesize by evaluating available studies and follow the innovations in his field. 3 4 They can synthesize and interpret interdisciplinary knowledge by using theoretical and practical skills at a specialist level in field crops area. 4 5 They find solutions for problems related to field crops by using research methods and establish cause effect relationships. 4 6 They incorporate their knowledge on his special area by combining their knowledge with those from the other scientific areas and produce new knowledge and also solve the problems by using scientific research methods. 3 7 They determine a problem independently in field crops subject, provide solutions, evaluate the results and implement whenever required. 4 8 They are qualified to solve a problem in their field. 0 9 They are equipped with analytical and critical thinking ability to direct their learning and to conduct advanced studies in their fields independently. 2 10 They transfer current developments and their own studies in the field crops area systematically to the his working group and to different groups from other study fields orally or visually by supporting them with qualitative and quantitive data. 3 11 They study and improve the social relationships and standards leading these relationship by a critical point of view and take action when needed. 0 12 They develop policy, strategy and experimental plans related to field crops area and evaluate obtained results within the framework of quality processes. 3 13 They are sensitive about scientific and ethical values during the collection, interpretion and announcement of data related to their subject.They are also capable of teaching and checking these values. 4 14 They are able to understand and translate an article written in a foreign language. 0 * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).   Student Workload - ECTS Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour) Course Related Works     Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 4 56     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 4 56 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 4 4     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 2 10 20     Final Exam 1 10 10 Total Workload: 146 Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.84 ECTS Credit: 6