Module Name Practical on Medicinal Plants and Simplicia
Module level, if applicable 2nd  year
Code, if applicable SFA-221
Semester (s) in which the module is taught Second semester
Person responsible for the module Dr. apt. Asih Triastuti, M. Pharm
Lecturer(s) Dr. apt. Asih Triastuti, M. Pharm
Language English- Indonesia
Relation to curriculum Compulsory course
Types of teaching and learning Class size Attendance time (hours per week per semester) Forms of active participation Workload
Practical course 30 3 Collaborative discussion Laboratory Practice 3 (hours) x 14 (meeting) 42
Collaborative Learning  Collaborative Problem Solving
Total workload 42 hours
ECTS 1.5 ECTS
Credit points 1 CU
Requirements according to examination regulations Minimum attendance at lectures is 75% (according to UII regulation). Final score is evaluated based on laboratory practices and reports (55%), discipline (15%), and exam (30%)  
Recommended prerequisites –
Related course –
Module objectives/intended learning By the end of this course students should be able to:

  1. apply discipline and responsibility in the implementation of the practicum, and uphold the value of honesty in the practicum process
  2. designing and preparing simplicia for the source of medicinal raw materials, conducting analysis, and conducting publications in the form of brochures/posters and presentations of project results that have been carried out
  3. perform organoleptic and microscopic examinations of medicinal ingredients
  4. carry out practicum in accordance with occupational health and safety
  5. carry out positive teamwork (team-work) in carrying out practicum
Content The course will cover: 

Anatomy, morphology and physiology of plants, technology and post-harvest processing of simplicia
Study and examination requirements and forms of examination Worksheet assessment, quiz, assignment, and final exam
Media employed Text books, slides (power points), and video
Reading lists
  1. Kaufman, P.B., Glimn-Lacy, J., 2006, Botany Illustrated: Introduction to plants, major groups, flowering plant family, Springer Science + Business Media, NY, USA
  2. Evans, W.C., 2009. Trease and Evan’s Pharmacognosy. 16th ed. ELBS, London.
  3. DepKesRI., 1985. Cara pembuatan simplisia, Indonesia
  4. WHO. 2003. Good agricultural and collection practice (GACP) for medicinal plants, Genev