Cannabis

Degrees and Certificates

Courses

CB 110: Introduction to Cannabis Cultivation

Semester Hours 3

This course prepares students for work in the cannabis cultivation industry. The content focuses on specific knowledge and skill sets to work in both indoor and outdoor grow facilities, including greenhouses. Students will learn about the cannabis growth cycle, elements of plant health, agricultural cultivation techniques, cannabis plant tracking systems, state regulations and inspections, and biosecurity measures.

CB 114: Introduction to Cannabis Processing

Semester Hours 3

This course prepares students for work in the cannabis processing industry. The content focuses on specific knowledge and skill sets for employability in a variety of cannabis processing positions. Students will learn how to properly harvest, dry, trim, and cure raw plant material, as well as the various methods for refining cannabis.

CB 170: Introduction to the Cannabis Industry

Semester Hours 3
This course introduces students to all sectors of the cannabis industry production and supply chain. Students will learn and analyze key operational definitions, economic considerations and regulatory issues affecting each sector, as well as resource opportunities, challenges and best practices. Upon completion of the course, students will have a foundational knowledge of this unique industry from the cultivation stage through to final retail sale.

CB 171: Social/Cultural History of Cannabis

Semester Hours 3
This course explores cannabis culture through various historical, sociological, psychological, and anthropological perspectives. Topics include historical and current uses, criminalization and discrimination, pop culture and media coverage, activism and movements toward legalization. Students taking this class will develop a foundational understanding of cannabis as both a medicinal and recreational tool in historic and contemporary societies.

CB 172: Cannabis Retail Operations and Sales

Semester Hours 3

This course prepares students for work in the cannabis retail industry. The content focuses on specific knowledge and skill sets to work at dispensaries, including: basic supply chain information specific to the cannabis industry; basic marketing and sales techniques and how they are applied in the cannabis industry; various medical uses of cannabis and the effects on the endocannabinoid system as they apply to the sale of cannabis to potential customers. Includes components of New York State Responsible Vendor Training certification.