NCHU Course Outline

Course Name	(中) 植物化學最新進展(8295)
	(Eng.) Recent Advances in Phytochemistry
Offering Dept	International Doctoral Program in Agriculture
Course Type	Elective	Credits	2	Teacher	KANTHASAMY JAYABAL SENTHIL KUMAR
Department	International Doctoral Program in AgriculturePh.D	Language	English	Semester	2026-FALL
Course Description	This course provides an advanced and research-oriented overview of recent developments in phytochemistry, focusing on modern extraction techniques, high-resolution analytical platforms, metabolomics, bioactivity-guided isolation, molecular mechanisms of action, and emerging applications in pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, cosmetics, and functional foods. Emphasis is placed on critical analysis of current literature, experimental design, and interdisciplinary approaches.
Prerequisites				self-directed learning in the course	Y

Relevance of Course Objectives and Core Learning Outcomes(%)			Teaching and Assessment Methods for Course Objectives
Course Objectives	Competency Indicators	Ratio(%)	Teaching Methods	Assessment Methods
By the end of this course, students will be able to: Understand recent advances in phytochemical research methodologies Apply modern analytical tools for phytochemical profiling and structure elucidation Critically evaluate current research literature in phytochemistry Integrate phytochemistry with molecular biology, bioinformatics, and pharmacology Design research strategies for phytochemical discovery and validation			topic Discussion/Production Networking/Distance Education Discussion Lecturing	Attendance Oral Presentation Study Outcome Quiz
Course Content and Homework/Schedule/Tests Schedule
Week Course Content Week 1 Introduction to Modern Phytochemistry Week 2 Advanced Plant Metabolomics Week 3 Modern Extraction and Green Technologies Week 4 High-Resolution Chromatographic Techniques Week 5 Advanced Spectroscopic Techniques Week 6 Structure Elucidation and Dereplication Week 7 Bioactivity-Guided Fractionation Week 8 Mid-Term Exam Week 9 Phytochemicals and Molecular Targets Week 10 Phytochemistry and Omics Integration Week 11 Computational Approaches in Phytochemistry Week 12 Phytochemicals in Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals Week 13 Phytochemical Nanotechnology Week 14 Quality Control and Standardization Week 15 Current Trends and Case Studies Week 16 Student Presentations and Research Proposal Development self-directed learning    01.Participation in professional forums, lectures, and corporate sharing sessions related to industry-government-academia-research exchange activities.    02.Viewing multimedia materials related to industry and academia.    03.Preparing presentations or reports related to industry and academia. Students are encouraged to explore current research articles, databases, and reviews on plant-derived compounds and their bioactivities. Independent study of extraction techniques, analytical methods, and bioassay protocols, along with problem-solving exercises and case studies, will reinforce theoretical knowledge. Regular self-assessment through quizzes, concept mapping, and literature summaries is recommended to develop critical thinking and practical application skills.
Evaluation
出席狀況 attendance/ participation 20%、 作業 homework/research 40%、 口頭報告 oral presentation 40%
Textbook & other References
Harborne, J.B. – Phytochemical Methods Crozier, A., Clifford, M.N. – Plant Secondary Metabolites Sarker, S.D., Nahar, L. – Natural Products Isolation Verpoorte et al. – Metabolomics in Plant Science Recent review articles from Phytochemistry, Journal of Natural Products, Trends in Plant Science, Food Chemistry
Teaching Aids & Teacher's Website
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Office Hours
By appointment. Email:kumarnchu@gmail.com
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