Etnobotany
Course Code
BI4205
Number of Credits
2
Semester
Course Type
Study Material
| Study Material | Depth |
|---|---|
| Ethnobotany: Definition, history and development, ethnobotany in biological science, the role of ethnobotany in human life, the sustainability of ethnobotany in a modern perspective | Express |
| Traditional botanical knowledge: Introduction to domesticated plants, traditional agriculture, medicine, and health; Plants for various important purposes: building, construction, and fiber; Plants for various other important purposes: cosmetics, dyes, etc. | Express |
| The basics of knowledge supporting ethnobotany: Plant structure & function and its application to study Ethnobotany; Phytochemical analysis methods to produce secondary metabolites. | Express |
| Human interaction with plants (forest): subsistence - commercialization; traditional - modern, domestication; ethnobotany in the context of urban lives | Express |
| Conservation and emerging environmental issues; Ethics in ethnobotany; patents, IPR; bioprospecting and biopiracy, sustainability, etc. | Express |
Graduate Learning Outcomes (GLO) carried by the course
| CPMK Code | Course Learning Outcomes Elements (CLO) |
|---|---|
| CPMK 1 | Able to carry out work activities in practice or field work based on expertise and methodology in relation to ethnobotanical studies |
| CPMK 2 | Able to develop and show appreciation for the importance of biodiversity and biological resources through strengthening the database of plant species that have ethnobotanical value. |
| CPMK 3 | Able to demonstrate knowledge of ethics, safety, and environmental issues in relation to ethnobotany in supporting biodiversity conservation efforts. |
| CPMK 4 | Able to demonstrate basic knowledge of ethnobotany to support the management of biological resources from living systems. |
Learning Method
- Classroom/field learning process; Independent/group structured assignments; Group independent activities
Learning Modality
- Modalitas Pembelajaran Daya penyerapan: Visual; Auditorial; Kinestetik Daya pelaksanaan : Sinkron dan Asinkron Mandiri: mencari informasi, mengidentifikasi informasi yang penting, mencatat, mengorganisasi, mengelaborasi, meringkas, dan memantau pemahaman Absorption power: Visual; Auditorial; Kinesthetic Implementation power: Synchronous and Asynchronous Independent: searching for information, identifying important information, taking notes, organizing, elaborating, summarizing, and monitoring understanding
Assessment Methods
- Standard letter grades and index grades according to ITB academic regulations