The course introduces students to the world of natural substances of the plant world (secondary metabolites), correlating them with biogenetic precursors. Of each family of substances, structural aspects; functional role; biological activities; and applications in agronomy, food, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals are explored. In addition, the techniques of extraction, purification and structural characterization of natural substances are described. The expected results are as follows:
1) Knowledge and ability to understand: develop knowledge about natural organic substances, particularly from the perspective of chemical structure and major biological activities.
2) Applied knowledge and understanding: develop the ability to understand the application potential of natural organic substances in food, nutraceutical, agronomic, cosmetic and pharmaceutical fields.
3) Autonomy of judgment: develop the ability to interpret experimental results.
4) Communication skills: develop the ability to describe the topics covered with propriety of language, clarity of exposition, ability to synthesize, critical sense.
5) Learning skills: provide the tools for the study of natural substances.

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