Education

An introduction to cannabis for medical purposes through a look at the basic therapeutic properties of the plant.

A crucially important theme in cannabis education, the topic of youth will be explored in this course, which will also investigate some of the potential hazards of early use, and prospective benefits of cannabis treatment.

This course will outline the exciting topic of beneficial bugs and insects. Used to destroy pests in the most organic fashion possible, beneficial bugs are of interest to cannabis cultivators, researchers and, for curiosity's sake, even average consumers.

When you buy a bosc pear, you know what to expect. The same can be said for honeycrisp apples, red plums, and butterhead lettuce. But with cannabis varieties, the picture is a lot murkier.

This course will look at the question of whether organic cannabis exists, and also tour some of the most popular grow mediums in this area.

One of the least popular topics under the cannabis banner, pests and disease are important aspects of cultivation. This course will look at the most notorious offenders, including powdery mildew, thrips, aphids and spider mites.

Saving space and cultivating plants in the most efficient manner possible has quickly become a priority for many residential and commercial growers, many of whom are now using vertical growing to accomplish their goals.

Providing insight into the types of products being made under these three banners, this course will navigate the worlds of cannabis concentrates, isolates and distillates.

A celebration of the versatility of cannabis therapy through a look at the diverse range of products available to patients.

A journey to the roots and through the history of the cannabis plant, in the context of its use for therapeutic means.

An introduction to the business of cannabis, looking particularly at the legality of both medical and recreational cultivation and sale.

A summary of cannabis drug policy the world over, with a lens fixed on legislation in Canada.

A little-known aspect of cannabis cultivation is the vegetative cycle. Between propagation and flowering, the vegetation period allows cannabis plants to grow its stature and strength before producing buds. Many growers prolong this period to lengthen their plants and, often, increase the yield of their crops.

This course will look at the legality of adult-use cannabis and also provide an overview of the countries that permit the use of cannabis for medical purposes.

A misunderstood aspect of human biology, the endocannabinoid system binds cannabinoid receptors in the mammalian nervous system. This course will examine all aspects of the system, including the fact that, to this day, it remains something of an enigma.