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

An in-depth view of cannabis and its potential uses.

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About this course

This course will provide a comprehensive overview of cannabis and its applications and uses. Students will gain an understanding of various cannabis strains in addition to the differences and similarities between marijuana and hemp. Professions and emerging jobs in the cannabis industry will be covered in this course as well as the future outlook of the cannabis industry.

At a glance

Institution:DoaneX
Subject:Environmental Studies
Level:Introductory
Prerequisites:None

Language:English
Video Transcript:English
Associated programs:
Professional Certificate in Cannabis Science and Industries: Seeds to Needs
Associated skills:Cannabis, Microsoft Outlook

What you'll learn

Cannabis history
Cannabis industry
Cannabis applications
Differences between Marijuana and Hemp
Major/minor cannabinoids
Terpenes and other phyto-compounds in cannabis
Cannabis benefits for humans
Medicinal, recreational, and industrial cannabis
Professions in the cannabis industry
Cannabis consumer products and global outlook

About the instructors

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Scientist-Research and Development Chemist • Cannabis Science Consultants, LLC

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Amanda McKinney, MD, FACLM

Instructor • Doane University

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Andrea Holmes, PhD

Professor of Chemistry • Doane University

This course is part of Cannabis Science and Industries: Seeds to Needs Professional Certificate ProgramLearn more

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3 skill-building courses

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3 months
5 - 10 hours per week

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