Pharmacognosy – II Detailed Syllabus for B.Tech third year first sem is covered here. This gives the details about credits, number of hours and other details along with reference books for the course.
The detailed syllabus for Pharmacognosy – II B.Tech 2016-2017 (R16) third year first sem is as follows.
B.Tech. III Year I Sem. L/T/P/C
Course Code:PS504 3/1/0/3
Course Objectives: To have knowledge on the formation of pharmaceutically important secondary metabolites in plants and their commercial significance. The role of fibres, natural sweetening agents, colorants, volatile oils, tannins, resins in pharmaceutical, cosmetic and food industry. To make the student aware of what is Ayurveda and its various preparations.
Course Outcome: After the study of the course, the student shall be able to know about the phytopharmaceuticals of commercial significance and the various applications of the crude drugs in the preparation of formulations as medicaments and excipients (Flavors, perfumes, sweeterners and colorants).
UNIT I Biogenesis of Natural Products:
- A brief account of primary and secondary metabolite production in plants.
- Shikimic acid pathway and acetate mevolonate path way
- Biosynthesis of Alkaloids- Atropine, Morphine, Ergotamine, Reserpine, Isoprenoid compounds –Diosgenin and scillaren
UNIT II
- General introduction to Volatile oils.
- Systematic pharmacognostic study of the following: Cinnamon, Cassia, Clove and Cardamom.
- Biological source, collection preparation, chemical constituents uses of the following crude drugs – Fennel, Dill, Ginger, Eucalyptus oil, Gaultheria, Lemon grass oil, Oil of Citronella, Mentha oil.
UNIT III
- General introduction to Tannins and Resins
- Biological source, collection and preparation, chemical constituents, tests for identification and uses of following – Black Catechu, Pale Catechu, Myrobalan, Arjuna, Balsam of Tolu, Benzoin, Guggul and Podophyllum.
TEXT BOOKS
- Kokate C.K , Purohit AP & Gokhale, The Pharmacognosy S.B (Nirali)
- Trease and Evans, Pharmacognosy, Latest Edition.
- Tyler, Brady & Robert, Pharmacognosy.
REFERENCES
- Atal C.R & Kapur B.M, Cultivation & Utilization of Medicinal Plants.
- Mohammad Ali, Pharmacognosy. CBS Publications.
For all other B.Tech 3rd Year 1st Sem syllabus go to JNTUH B.Tech B. Pharm 3rd Year 1st Sem Course Structure for (R16) Batch.
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