Training Course in Aromatic Plants and Essential Oils
General Objectives of the Course
(i) To recognize particularities and specificities of aromatic plants in what concerns to morphological, metabolic and ecophysiological aspects (ii); to identify factors that affect the quality of the aromatic plants and its processing; (iii) to understand the procedures used to isolate essential oils and other aromatic extracts; (iv) To meet quality international level standards and analytical methods suitable for the characterization and quality control of aromatic plants and their products; (v) to identify possible uses of aromatic plants and essential oils in health and its potential as raw-materials for pharmaceutical, cosmetics and food industries.Admission Requirements
Candidates must hold a university degree in life sciences. The selection and admission processes of candidates are based on the assessment of curricula vitae and a Letter of Motivation. Professional experience in the fields of production, processing and use of aromatic and medicinal plants, as well as declared special motivations may be taken into account for admission.
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Mode of Study
E-learningTeaching / Evaluation language(s)
PortugueseExamination Regulations, Assessment and Grading
Students are asked to complete four activities, one in each course module, for consolidation and application of acquired knowledge. Compliance with use of the activity allows the access to the following module.Final grading: Approved or disapproved
Learning Objectives and Intended Skills
Students must develop the proficient use of technical language with evidences of the understanding of major concepts; they must develop skills for implementation of common practices in the production of aromatic plants and preparation of essential oils; they should develop skills for critical analysis on the quality of herbs and essential oils and for the recognition of valuable analytical methodologies for quality assessment.Course Coordinator(s)
Carlos Manuel Freire Cavaleiro
cavaleir@ci.uc.pt
Lígia Maria Ribeiro Pires Salgueiro da Silva Couto
ligia@ff.uc.pt
Qualification Requirements and Regulations
Not applicableStudy Programme
2024-2025
Course Type
Non Degree Course
Qualification Awarded: Diploma/Certificate
Duration: 1 Trimester(s)
ECTS Credits: 2.0