EBIO 3000 - Basic Cannabis Science
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Fall 2024 / Spring 2025 / Summer 2025 / Fall 2025 / Spring 2026
A comprehensive course that organizes its content around three key aspects: the plant, the people, and the culture. This course is designed to provide enthusiasts with or without a scientific background a foundational understanding of Cannabis sativa. Recommended prerequisite: basic biology.
EBIO 3590 - Plants and Society
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Fall 2020
A writing intensive course for majors and non-majors which acquaints students with the history of plant use in our society. Topics center on the evolving relationship between humans and plants as food sources, medicines, fuel, and other products, such as fibers and dyes. Recommended prerequisite: EBIO 1100 or EBIO 1210 or EBIO 1220 or EBIO 1250 (minimum grade C).
EBIO 4220 - Advanced Cannabis Science
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Spring 2025 / Summer 2025 / Fall 2025 / Spring 2026
This course provides a thorough exploration of Cannabis sativa, covering its phenotype, biochemistry, genetics, evolution, breeding, biotechnology, and intellectual property protection. Aimed at individuals with some knowledge about C. sativa, it delves deeper into recent scientific advancements. Topics include C. sativa biochemistry, genetics, modern cultivation techniques, sustainable practices, plant patents, and biotechnological applications. While no strict prerequisites exist, a background in science, biology, and chemistry is recommended. The course builds on EBIO 3000, and although not a requirement it is highly recommended. EBIO 4220 welcomes students with diverse backgrounds, provided they have exposure or experience in biology, genetics, and chemistry. Recommended restriction of EBIO 3000.
EBIO 4460 - Special Topics
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Summer 2020 / Fall 2020 / Spring 2021 / Summer 2021 / Fall 2021 / Spring 2022 / Summer 2022 / Fall 2022 / Spring 2023 / Summer 2023 / Fall 2023 / Spring 2024 / Summer 2024 / Fall 2024
Familiarizes students with specialized areas of biology. May be repeated up to 15 total credit hours. Recommended prerequisites: EBIO 1210 and EBIO 1220 and EBIO 1230 and EBIO 1240 (minimum grade C-). Same as EBIO 5460.
