Course Database

This online curriculum database lists all of the courses that are currently being offered college’s programs of study. To navigate the course catalog database, please enter the search criteria below, or you can select a searchable course code.

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CAT164 - Principles of Botany

Course Code

CAT164

This course focuses on introductory plant biology as a fundamental element of understanding the cannabis plant from a structural and functional perspective. It defines a plant’s structure, function, and development, including a review of the botanical kingdoms, stressing reproductive cycles, and evolution. Credit Hours: Lecture – 3, Lab – 0, Credits – 3

CAT178 - Soil Fertility and Growing Mediums

Course Code

CAT178

The role of essential elements in plant nutrition is explored as well as the practical applications to mitigate soil deficiencies. Emphasis is placed on fertilizer types, usage, and applications for various agronomic and horticulture crops. Nutrient needs for outdoor, indoor, hydroponic, and artificial soil types will be examined. Soil management tactics including nutrient supply and uptake, and nutrient management strategies will be evaluated.
Credit Hours: Lecture – 2, Lab – 1, Credits – 3

Pre-Requisites: CAT164

CAT180 - Managing Retail Services & Dispensaries

Course Code

CAT180

This course focuses on the importance of managing customer service when working with clients who are often battling severe health issues. Employees at dispensaries (often called budtenders) must be able to not only explain the product, but they must also be able to explain how the different strains can assist different health considerations as well as any potential interactions. Additionally, managing a retail establishment is made more complicated, especially with banking issues, because cannabis products are illegal on the federal level.
Credit Hours: Lecture – 3, Lab – 0, Credits – 3

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TBA CAT180 FX

CAT188 - Irrigation Principles and Practices

Course Code

CAT188

This course introduces basic irrigation techniques, as well as planning, design, and maintenance of irrigation systems. The interdependent relationships of soil, plants, and water are stressed. Students will compare and contrast traditional irrigation systems with hydroponic irrigation, identifying the benefits and drawbacks of both from a management perspective. Additional focus will be on indoor hydroponic irrigation systems for the cannabis plant.
Credit Hours: Lecture – 3, Lab – 0, Credits – 3

Pre-Requisites: CAT164

CAT200 - Alternative Therapeutic Health Horticulture I

Course Code

CAT200

The course introduces the science and technology of horticulture: Growing cannabis for medical purposes. The course is structured to provide you a survey of marijuana horticulture. The process will include understanding fundamental concepts integral to all aspects of production, such as understanding climate and soil, watering schedules, managing pests, harvesting, growing indoors or outdoors, and managing nutrient levels. Another important aspect of cannabis horticulture is cultivating Terpenes, which are small molecules that give cannabis its flavor and aroma. Terpenes also provide unique medical properties, which allow certain strains to be more appropriate for specific medical conditions. Lastly, cloning plants will be addressed. Note: Because of current PA Laws, cannabis will not be grown on campus. Plants that have similar growth patterns will be germinated and harvested.
Credit Hours: Lecture – 2, Lab – 2, Credits – 3

Pre-Requisites: CAT101

CAT206 - Principles of Psychedelic Therapies

Course Code

CAT206

Psychedelics are a class of natural and synthetic compounds that includes LSD, psilocybin, MDMA (3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine), DMT (dimethyltryptamine), and several others. Historically, these substances were used by indigenous populations for hundreds of years in traditional healing practices. However, in the 1970s, these substances were reclassified as Schedule I Controlled Substances. In the 1990s, the DEA allowed research to resume on psychedelics. Significant evidence has demonstrated that psychedelics are effective for mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, and PTSD. This class will study classic and non-classic psychedelics, address the increasing acceptance of the therapeutic use of psychedelics, and provide information on emerging psychedelic therapies that may become mainstream in the future.

Credits: Lecture: 3
Prerequisites: CAT108 (The Science of Medical Cannabis)

CAT208 - Plant Genetics and Breeding

Course Code

CAT208

To respond to the increasing need in developing new medical and adult-use marijuana strains, this course will cover the existing and future methods used to create new cultivars or varieties of plants. Cannabis has been successfully and selectively bred for thousands of years, culminating in incredible yields, quality, resistance, and medical effectiveness that are available in strains today. The strategies used to produce these strains are increasingly based on our knowledge of relevant science, particularly genetics, but it also involves a multidisciplinary understanding that optimizes the approaches taken. Plant Genetics and Breeding introduce both classical and molecular tools for plant breeding. Topics such as biotechnology in plant breeding, intellectual property, risks, emerging concepts, and more are examined.
Credit Hours: Lecture – 3, Lab – 1, Credits – 4

Pre-Requisites: CAT164

CAT210 - Alternative Therapeutic Health Horticulture II

Course Code

CAT210

This course expands on what students learned in IAH200, specifically focusing on growing for commercial markets. The demand for hemp-based products and medical marijuana has grown astronomically in recent years, and the industry needs growers who can manage large quantities of plants. Industrial growing for the hemp market will examine the various ways hemp is used, and how it is evaluated by the marketplace.
Credit Hours: Lecture – 2, Lab – 2, Credits – 3

Pre-Requisites: CAT200

CAT213 - Introduction to Agribusiness

Course Code

CAT213

Agribusiness is broadly defined to include the suppliers/farmers, agricultural production, commodity processing, manufacturing, and distribution. Introduction to Agribusiness provides the vital information and tools necessary to achieve success collaboratively and interactively. Another major issue that will be examined is what will the marijuana industry look like as legalization spreads? Will corporations sweep in and create Big Marijuana, flooding the market with mass-produced cannabis? Or will marijuana agriculture stays true to its roots in family farming, and reflect a sustainable, local, and artisanal ethic? How will the change in laws affect this new industry? As the era of marijuana prohibition comes to an end, now is the time to learn about what the future holds for the marijuana agricultural industry.
Credit Hours: Lecture – 3, Lab – 0, Credits – 3

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TBA - CAT213 FX

CAT218 - Food and Agricultural Laws and Policies

Course Code

CAT218

This course will cover Agricultural Policy by tracing the foundation of US agricultural laws from its colonial roots to the present and using economic concepts to analyze and interpret political and economic consequences. Agricultural laws and policies from Ancient Roman food production through present-day agricultural reform will be examined including the English Corn Law and other historic examples of agricultural policies to demonstrate the necessity for governance throughout history. Processes employed to develop US agricultural policies, the structure, and function of government, and the implementation of agricultural policy, are investigated. Students will also explore policies specifically related to hemp and marijuana and the timeline of their implementation will be examined.
Credit Hours: Lecture – 3, Lab – 0, Credits – 3

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The Botany of Desire CAT218 FX

Author(s):

Michael Pollan

ISBN(s):

9780375760396

CAT225 - Marketing Alternative Health Therapies

Course Code

CAT225

This course identifies the main functions, institutions, and concepts of marketing of alternative health therapies. Topic areas include the areas of product, price, promotion, and placement—plus the growth of medical marketing and marketing ethics. Case studies are used to relate lecture topics to the real business world. Specific topics related to cannabis marketing that involve cultural beliefs and legal issues will be discussed at length. Other business opportunities that will be addressed include using technology and social media to advertise, building customer loyalty programs, and developing an ethical brand.
Credit Hours: Lecture – 3, Lab – 0, Credits – 3

CAT228 - Plant Harvest and Extraction

Course Code

CAT228

This course will outline what Co2 extracts are and how they are made. This course will cover the numerous varieties of products made with extracted cannabis oil. Students will explore the latest developments in liquid and solid concentrates as well as the cutting-edge techniques being used in CO2, BHO, and rosin concentrates. The class will also review water extraction methods and examine future trends in extraction technology.
Credit Hours: Lecture – 2, Lab – 1, Credits – 3

Pre-Requisites: CAT164

CHM105 - General Chemistry

Course Code

CHM105

This course is an introduction to the fundamentals of chemistry. Areas of study include: scientific method and experimental design, computer graphing of data, metric measurements, properties of matter, atomic structure, molecular geometry, periodic chart arrangement, chemical bonding, ionization, stochiometry, and solutions.
Credit Hours: Lecture – 3, Lab – 0, Credits – 3

Co-Requisites: CHM106

CHM106 - General Chemistry Lab

Course Code

CHM106

This course is designed to enhance the principles taught in CHM 105 General Chemistry.
Credit Hours: Lecture – 0, Lab – 2, Credits – 1

Books

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TBA Inclusive Access CHM106 O

Comment(s):

See CHM105 O.

CIS110 - Computer Information Systems

Course Code

CIS110

Students will learn the impact and role of Computer Information Systems (CIS) within the organization and understand the importance and impact of ethical topics as they apply to Information systems. Topics covered include Decision Support Systems, Database structure, enterprise applications, e-commerce, social and ethical issues related to information technology, information technology and how it impacts the strategic development of the organization. The course will help students understand the role of Information Technology as a critical element of today’s business environment and meet employers’ expectations that college graduates understand concepts and terms within information systems. Credit Hours: Lecture-3, Lab-0, Credits-3 Prerequisite(s): None

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