The use of biologically active products derived from nature for medicinal, spiritual and recreational purposes is no new phenomenon. Ethnopharmacology is a unique and diverse interdisciplinary area of study that converges historical, social and scientific perspectives in an attempt to learn the why, how, where and what of human relationships with these products. This unit aims to introduce you to relevant concepts in the fields of pharmacology and botany, and provide a broad cultural overview of a number of these natural products derived from plants, animals and fungi. By doing this unit, you will learn why these products are used, be it for medicinal or ritualistic purposes, and how they are prepared and administered by some of the cultural groups who use them. You will also be introduced to the pharmacological principles underlying how these natural products affect the body. In turn, you will apply your knowledge and understanding to explore a natural product in greater depth, while engaging in interdisciplinary discourse with students from differing backgrounds. Furthermore, you will examine and reflect on ethical conundrums encountered in different societies.
Unit details and rules
Unit code | OLET2510 |
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Academic unit | Pharmacy |
Credit points | 2 |
Prohibitions
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None |
Prerequisites
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None |
Corequisites
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None |
Assumed knowledge
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None |
Available to study abroad and exchange students | No |
Teaching staff
Coordinator | Slade Matthews, slade.matthews@sydney.edu.au |
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