Cannabis Biology & Chemistry: Analytical Concentration, Bachelor of Science
The major in Cannabis Biology and Chemistry leads to a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree. The major is a rigorous, interdisciplinary degree that has solid foundations in both biology and chemistry. In addition, a variety of supporting and general education courses are available to meet a wide range of interests, backgrounds and needs. The Cannabis Biology and Chemistry program prepares students to enter the workforce as scientists or technicians in a wide variety of different laboratories including agricultural and food, biology, chemistry, environmental science, and cannabis.
The Analytical emphasis leads to a CBC BS degree for those with more interest in chemistry.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Students will understand basic chemical and biological principles applied in these fields and how those principles can be applied to the emerging field of cannabis science.
- Students will understand cannabis physiology and growth, the pharmacological implications, and the practical applications for the industry.
- Students will use contemporary instruments and techniques for studying plant biological and chemical processes.
- Students will develop communication and interpersonal skills to enhance their working relations with co-workers, other professionals, the public and non-governmental organizations.
- Students will develop skills in reading and interpreting the scientific literature and in presenting a synthesis of it accurately in oral and written form.
- Students will demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving skills using experimental design and the scientific process.
Specific Program Requirements
Program Overview
Requirement | Credits |
---|---|
Core Requirements | 46 |
Concentration Requirements | 52 |
Total Credits | 98 |
Specific Core Requirements
Course | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
BIOL 181 | College Biology I/Organismal Bio (GT-SC2) | 3 |
BIOL 181L | College Biology I/Organismal Bio Lab (GT-SC1) | 1 |
BIOL 182 | College Biology II/Cellular Biology (GT-SC2) | 3 |
BIOL 182L | College Biology II/Cellular Bio Lab (GT-SC1) | 1 |
BIOL 201 | Botany (GT-SC2) | 2 |
BIOL 201L | Botany Laboratory (GT-SC1) | 2 |
BIOL 465 | Environmental Toxicology | 3 |
CHEM 121 | General Chemistry I (GT-SC2) | 4 |
CHEM 121L | General Chemistry Lab I (GT-SC1) | 1 |
CHEM 122 | General Chemistry II (GT-SC2) | 4 |
CHEM 122L | General Chemistry Lab II (GT-SC1) | 1 |
CHEM 301 | Organic Chemistry I | 3 |
CHEM 301L | Organic Chemistry Lab I | 2 |
CHEM 302 | Organic Chemistry II | 3 |
CHEM 302L | Organic Chemistry Lab II | 2 |
CHEM 311 | Biochemistry Survey | 3 |
CBC 413 | Cannabis Physiology & Growth | 3 |
CBC 413L | Cannabis Physiology & Growth Lab | 1 |
CBC 463 | Medicinal Chemistry & Pharmacology | 3 |
CBC 493 | Seminar | 1 |
Total Credits | 46 |
Specific Concentration Requirements
Course | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
CHEM 170 | Academic Orientation | 0.50 |
CHEM 317 | Quantitative Analysis | 3 |
CHEM 317L | Quantitative Analysis Lab | 2 |
CHEM 322 | Physical Chemistry II | 3 |
CHEM 370 | Academic Enrichment | 0.50 |
CHEM 419 | Instrumental Analysis | 3 |
CHEM 419L | Instrumental Analysis Lab | 2 |
CBC 422 | Natural Products Extraction & Analysis | 3 |
CBC 422L | Natural Products Extraction & Analysis Lab | 1 |
MATH 126 | Calculus & Analytic Geometry I (GT-MA1) | 5 |
MATH 224 | Calculus and Analytic Geometry II | 5 |
PHYS 201 | Principles of Physics I (GT-SC2) | 3 |
or PHYS 221 | General Physics I | |
PHYS 202 | Principles Of Physics II (GT-SC2) | 3 |
or PHYS 222 | General Physics II | |
Advisor Approved Electives | 5-7 | |
General Electives | 7-11 | |
Total Credits | 46-52 |
Specific Graduation Requirements
Students majoring in Cannabis Biology & Chemistry are required to have a cumulative GPA of 2.000 or better in their chemistry and biology courses.
Planning Sheet
Disclaimer: The Planning Sheet is designed as a guide for student's planning their course selections. The information on this page provides only a suggested schedule. Actual course selections should be made with the advice and consent of an academic advisor. While accurately portraying the information contained in the college catalog, this form is not considered a legal substitute for that document. Students should become familiar with the catalog in effect at the time in which they entered the institution.
Course | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
Year 1 | ||
Fall | ||
BIOL 181 | College Biology I/Organismal Bio (GT-SC2) | 3 |
BIOL 181L | College Biology I/Organismal Bio Lab (GT-SC1) | 1 |
CHEM 121 | General Chemistry I (GT-SC2) must pass placement exam or take CHEM 111 first | 4 |
CHEM 121L | General Chemistry Lab I (GT-SC1) only if enrolled in CHEM 121 | 1 |
CHEM 170 | Academic Orientation | 0.5 |
ENG 101 | Rhetoric & Writing I (GT-CO1) | 3 |
General Education | 3 | |
Credits | 15.5 | |
Spring | ||
BIOL 182 | College Biology II/Cellular Biology (GT-SC2) | 3 |
BIOL 182L | College Biology II/Cellular Bio Lab (GT-SC1) | 1 |
CHEM 122 | General Chemistry II (GT-SC2) | 4 |
CHEM 122L | General Chemistry Lab II (GT-SC1) | 1 |
ENG 102 or ENG 115 |
Rhetoric & Writing II (GT-CO2) or Technical Writing (GT-CO2) |
3 |
General Education | 3 | |
Credits | 15 | |
Year 2 | ||
Fall | ||
CHEM 301 | Organic Chemistry I | 3 |
CHEM 301L | Organic Chemistry Lab I | 2 |
CHEM 317 | Quantitative Analysis | 3 |
CHEM 317L | Quantitative Analysis Lab | 2 |
MATH 126 | Calculus & Analytic Geometry I (GT-MA1) | 5 |
Credits | 15 | |
Spring | ||
CBC 292 or CHEM 292 | 1 | |
CHEM 302 | Organic Chemistry II | 3 |
CHEM 302L | Organic Chemistry Lab II | 2 |
BIOL 201 | Botany (GT-SC2) | 2 |
BIOL 201L | Botany Laboratory (GT-SC1) | 2 |
MATH 224 | Calculus and Analytic Geometry II | 5 |
Credits | 15 | |
Year 3 | ||
Fall | ||
BIOL 465 | Environmental Toxicology fall of even years only | 3 |
CHEM 311 | Biochemistry Survey | 3 |
CHEM 322 | Physical Chemistry II | 3 |
General Education | 3 | |
General Education | 3 | |
Credits | 15 | |
Spring | ||
CHEM 370 | Academic Enrichment | 0.5 |
CHEM 419 & 419L |
Instrumental Analysis and Instrumental Analysis Lab |
5 |
PHYS 221 or PHYS 201 |
General Physics I or Principles of Physics I (GT-SC2) |
3-4 |
Elective | 3 | |
Advisor-approved elective | 3 | |
Credits | 14.5-15.5 | |
Year 4 | ||
Fall | ||
CBC 413 & 413L |
Cannabis Physiology & Growth and Cannabis Physiology & Growth Lab |
4 |
CBC 422 | Natural Products Extraction & Analysis | 3 |
CBC 463 | Medicinal Chemistry & Pharmacology | 3 |
CBC 493 | Seminar | 1 |
General Education | 3 | |
Credits | 14 | |
Spring | ||
PHYS 222 | General Physics II | 4 |
General Education | 3 | |
Elective | 3 | |
Elective | 3 | |
Advisor-approved elective | 3 | |
Credits | 16 | |
Total Credits | 120-121 |