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Cannabis Science and Industries

Seeds to Needs

Amanda McKinney, MD, FACLM, Jazmin Oliver, Andrea Holmes, PhD, Dan Ricker, and Christopher Parrington

Gain a competitive advantage in the cannabis industry. The Cannabis Science and Industries: Seeds to Needs program is designed for learners who are interested in increasing their knowledge about the cannabis plant and the emerging legal cannabis industry. The rapidly growing cannabis market includes a variety of trending hemp products made from hemp fiber, seeds, and oil including popular CBD products. Learn more about these cannabis products as well as cannabis plant history, cultivation, processing and best practices for cannabis industry compliance.

What you'll learn

Cannabis plant and industry history
The difference between marijuana and hemp
Cannabis breeding, cultivation, and harvesting techniques
Post-harvest cannabis processing and extraction methods
U.S. regulations, testing, and compliance in farming, processing, and making consumer-facing products in the cannabis industry
Professions in the cannabis industry

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Three courses

General Overview of Cannabis and the Industry’s Outlook and Professions

(30 hours)

This course provides a comprehensive overview of cannabis, its applications, and uses. Students will learn about various cannabis strains, the differences between marijuana and hemp, and the major and minor cannabinoids.

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Cannabis Compliance, Testing, and Research

(22 hours)

Learn compliance and testing methods for analytical chemistry and microbiology in cannabis production. Explore instruments and methods for testing potency, residual solvents, pesticides, heavy metals, terpenes, and more. Understand industry rules and regulations, and the role of research in advancing cannabis science.

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Cannabis Cultivation and Processing

(22 hours)

This course covers breeding, growing, and processing cannabis. It discusses cultivation conditions, plant needs, drying, and curing. Learners will also survey cannabis extraction, refinement, purification, and other post-harvesting techniques.

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Time

74 hours

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Institution

Doane University

Instructors

Amanda McKinney, MD, FACLM

Jazmin Oliver

Andrea Holmes, PhD

Dan Ricker

Christopher Parrington

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