SCANCRTU - The Science of Cannabis

Undergraduate Certificate

College of Agriculture, Life & Environmental Sciences

Undergraduate

The Science of Cannabis Undergraduate Certificate guides students to understand the biology of plants in the Cannabis genus and to learn the science behind the techniques used in their cultivation. Students will examine how fundamental aspects of plant growth under various environmental conditions affect plant biochemistry, crop yield, and disease and pest resistance, and will consider how this information can be applied to a grower's advantage. Scaffolded learning within each core course builds towards more specialized information about Cannabis, including how its cannabinoid compounds and secondary metabolites interact with the human body. Optional coursework in hydroponics or other applied sciences allows students to round out their experience depending on their interests. Finally, students have an opportunity to get practical experience with plants in the genus, either through a formal lab course or through an internship focused on the biological aspects of Cannabis.

- Explain key characteristics of plants in the genus Cannabis and identify aspects of plant physiology that could be manipulated in culture.
- Appraise different methods for growing plants in the genus Cannabis and predict what the effects will be of different growth conditions on the resulting crop.
- Demonstrate how to successfully grow plants in the genus Cannabis.