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Fall Semester 2026
WHEN: 10:00pm-11:40pm Fridays
WHERE: Health & Social Sciences (HSS) Building, Room 155
This course examines cannabis through the perspectives
of cultivation, culture, science, and the rapidly growing
industry surrounding the plant. Students will learn the
basics of cannabis biology, cultivation techniques, and
extraction methods, with an optional “extracurricular
lab component”, as well as the broader cultural and
economic effects of legalization.
A key part of the course connects students with
professionals across the cannabis industry, including
growers, dispensary owners, entrepreneurs, artists,
and advocates. Through mentorship and real-world
experience, students will understand how cannabis
relates to agriculture, retail, media, music, and
community organizing.
Inspired by the Experimental College's spirit, the
course emphasizes practical learning, industry
involvement, and interdisciplinary exploration of
one of California’s most influential emerging industries.