The Course and Training

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Aim:   The course of “Certificate Course in Identification, Cultivation and Conservation of Medicinal Plants” is for a candidate to be trained on professional skill,  and  professional knowledge and skill on cultivation & Identification. In addition to this a candidate is entrusted to undertake project work, extracurricular activities and on job training to build up confidence. 

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Introduction: Human being has developed intimate relationship with plant and plant products for his or her sustenance. Treating the ill-using natural herbal resources is one of such activities. The Siddha tradition has a rich expertise in herbal diversity and heritage of traditional herbal knowledge.

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There is a need of people who are good at plant taxonomy, field work and the applied aspects of Botany, especially medicinal plants.

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Objectives: The main objectives of the course are to train students to develop their skill in the following:-

• Capacity building of identification of medicinal plants from local Areas.

• To have the knowledge and be proficient of medicinal uses of medicinal plants.

• To have the knowledge of collection, processing and storage of herbal raw material.

• To study the methods of cultivation

• Commitment for conservation of Medicinal Plants. 

 

Facts to Note

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Duration of course: 6 months

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Eligibility to join in the course: Students studying in M.Sc. II (Analytical Chemistry) 

 

Learning Outcomes: Students will –

i.be able to identify medicinal plants (family/genus -level)

ii.identify by name and understand the effects of plant chemical constituents on humans

iii.be able to clearly and logically articulate their ideas in writing and orally

iv.be able to find reliable information about medicinal plants and herbal supplements as research, when given tasks are to be researched

 v.demonstrate understanding of the importance of medicinal plants among different cultures through clear, logical writing

vi.demonstrate how different cultures approach plant use in different ways and how plants and people interact.

vii.apply basic ethnobotanical techniques to the study of a specific cultural use of medicinal plants.

 viii.be able to logically defend a position regarding the intersection of government regulation and healthcare. 

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Evaluation System: All the students will be continuously evaluated by,

a. Attendance                                           

b. Assignments                                        

c. Theory examination (Two papers)       

d. Practical examination (Two papers)    

e. Project  - Simple project work is to be given and dissertation to be submitted at the end of the course.

 

This is to be valued for 40 marks and 10 marks for viva voce examination. 

Grades: - A grade= above 75, B grade = above 60, C grade = above 50

Certification: - A certificate will be issued on successful completion of the course.

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About the Course

The course is on the weekends - Saturday and Sunday all month through for 6 months after which a new batch will begin. This course is available twice a year only.

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Fees: For 6 months is Rs.24,000/- (Rs.1,000.00) per weekend 24 weekends in total. All fees must be paid upfront before the commencement of the course. We cannot entertain differed payments.