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| Unit | |
| Code | SD0685 |
| Name | From Nature to Fragrance: Essential Oils and Perfumes |
| Term | 2026-2027 Academic Year |
| Term | Fall and Spring |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Üniversite Dersi |
| Label | UCC University Common Course |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Doç. Dr. NURTEN YILMAZ |
| Course Instructor |
Doç. Dr. NURTEN YILMAZ
(Güz)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
This course aims to learn the basic properties of essential oils, their extraction methods and their uses in a fun and practical way, as well as to enable students to design their own perfumes and aromatherapy products.
Course Content
Properties of essential oils, extraction methods, fragrance profiles, preparation of perfumes and aromatherapy products, essential oil trade in the world and in Turkey, storage conditions and quality control processes.
Course Precondition
Resources
Course Note and SCENTS - II by Vedat Özcan
Notes
laboratory and practics
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Learns the basic properties of essential oils. |
| LO02 | Understands how essential oils are synthesised in plants and their functions. |
| LO03 | Understands the methods of obtaining essential oils by experience. |
| LO04 | Learns the methods of analysis of essential oils and can make quality assessment. |
| LO05 | Knows the pharmacological effects, storage conditions and toxicity of essential oils. |
| LO06 | Develop the ability to design their own perfume or aromatherapy products. |
| LO07 | Understands the importance of essential oil trade in the world and in Turkey. |
| LO08 | They can explain what is oudor and ancient odour's history. |
| LO09 | They can explain odor, perfume diversity, and their sources. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Essential Oils and Their Properties | Review basic definitions and examples of essential oils. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 2 | Odor source: Essential Oils in Plants | Read about the biological synthesis of essential oils in plants. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap |
| 3 | Plant Sources of Essential Oils | Explore plants commonly used for essential oil extraction. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap |
| 4 | What is perfume and its history | bireysel araştırma | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Gösteri |
| 5 | Fragrance Notes: Top, Middle, and Base Notes | Study examples of fragrance note classifications. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 6 | clasification of Essential Oil for note of perfume | Research, about essential oils | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma |
| 7 | Most Traded Essential Oils in Turkey | Review commonly traded essential oils in Turkey. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | measuring the given information | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Perfume Making: Basic Theories and Application | Study the basics of perfume formulation. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Gösterip Yaptırma |
| 10 | Preparing Aromatherapy Oils | Read about blending essential oils for aromatherapy. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 11 | Environmental Effects on Essential Oils | Investigate how environmental factors influence essential oil quality. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma |
| 12 | Uçucu Yağların Farmakolojik Özellikleri | Explore the health benefits and uses of essential oils. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma |
| 13 | Quality, Storage, and Toxicity of Essential Oils | Research storage conditions and safety of essential oils. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap |
| 14 | Project Work: Create Your Own Fragrance | Prepare for designing and creating your own fragrance. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 15 | Project Presentations preperation | presentations | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Deney / Laboratuvar |
| 16 | Term Exams | individual project measuring the given knowledge | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Proje / Tasarım |
| 17 | Term Exams | individual project measuring the given knowledge | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Proje / Tasarım |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 15 | 3 | 45 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 5 | 2 | 10 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 6 | 2 | 12 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 75 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 3,00 | ||
| ECTS | 3 ECTS | ||