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Beginner Level

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Approx. 16 hours to complete
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What you will learn

  • Learn about the basic pharmacology of cannabis and how cannabinoids effect the body.

  • Learn about the history of cannabis cultivation and legality.

  • Learn about the barriers and approaches to cannabis research.

  • Learn about the epidemiological data on cannabis use in terms of cognition, education, and behavior.

Skills you will gain

  • Legality of cannabis
  • CBD and THC
  • Public Health
  • Pharmacology
  • History of cannabis
Flexible deadlines
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Shareable Certificate
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100% online
Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.
Coursera Labs
Includes hands on learning projects.
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Beginner Level

No background required.

Approx. 16 hours to complete
English

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University of Colorado Boulder

Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

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Week1
Week 1
4 hours to complete

Introduction to Course and to Cannabis

4 hours to complete
9 videos (Total 127 min), 10 readings
Week2
Week 2
4 hours to complete

History of Cannabis

4 hours to complete
7 videos (Total 97 min), 11 readings, 1 quiz
Week3
Week 3
4 hours to complete

Barriers to Research and How to Evaluate Research

4 hours to complete
6 videos (Total 81 min), 8 readings, 2 quizzes
Week4
Week 4
5 hours to complete

Risks Associated with Cannabis Use

5 hours to complete
8 videos (Total 99 min), 11 readings, 1 quiz

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