The aim of the Course is to provide to the students an overview on plant-based molecules and their applications for transformation into consumer goods. Particular attention will be paid to the use of plant-based molecules as active ingredients for pharmaceuticals. The Course will also investigate methodologies for the chemical and biological characterization of molecules of plant origin. A research procedure will be simulated and the students will describe the results in a scientific report thus developing autonomous scientific research processes. In educational terms, students will be stimulated in the learning process and will develop independent assessment, judgment and communication skills..