Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
Pharmacy & Biomolecular Sciences
Learning Methods
Lecture
Practical
Workshop
Module Offerings
7130PHASCI-JAN-CTY
Aims
This module aims to cover the phytochemical, formulation, environmental and sustainability of natural products. The lectures will offer an overview of the major: (1) Biosynthesis pathways (Shikimate, Mevalonic and amino acid) of natural products (alkaloids, phenolics, terpenes, glycosides and essential oils); (2) Application of natural products in cosmetic formulations; (3) Critical knowledge of the environmental and sustainability issues concerning natural products in cosmetic applications.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the biosynthesis, structure and physico-chemical properties of natural products and their environmental consideration and sustainability.
2.
Demonstrate a thorough knowledge and practical understanding of how to apply natural product chemistry to cosmetic formulations.
3.
Locate, critically evaluate, critically assess and make appropriate use of information from scientific literature and relevant electronic resources on phytochemistry and natural cosmetic ingredients.
4.
Perform a range of laboratory practicals, which includes the extraction of a plant material, small scale production of different cosmetic products and their analysis using techniques used in the industry and the interpretation of the results.
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:1. Plant Metabolism and Enzymes
2. Shikimate Pathway
3. Amino acid Pathways
4. Mevalonic acid Pathway
5. Essential oils
6. Glycosides
7. Formulation of Natural Products
8. Perfumery
9. Environmental and sustainability of Natural Products
10. INCI and Botanicals
Module Overview:
This module covers the phytochemical, formulation, environmental and sustainability of natural products.
This module covers the phytochemical, formulation, environmental and sustainability of natural products.
Additional Information:This module will require previous undergraduate and/or postgraduate knowledge in general biology and chemistry.