ICR Certificate

The certificate includes 6 courses to be delivered in partnership with Colorado State University Pueblo Extended Studies beginning in the fall of 2025.

Available courses include:

1. Introduction to the Scientific Basis for the Regulation of Cannabis: Topics will include basic scientific reasons that cannabis products are regulated and sometimes recalled, a summary of the health effects of consuming contaminated cannabis products, the impact of regulation and product recalls on cannabis business, approaches to conducting the cannabis research which underlies regulation, and barriers to conducting cannabis research both historically and going forward. (ICR 101)
2. Basic Human Physiology of Cannabis Consumption: Topics will include basics of cannabis biology and physiology including basics of the endocannabinoid system (ECS) and interaction of various phytocannabinoids including THC, CBD, terpenes, and flavonoids with the ECS and other biological targets. (ICR 102)
3. Introduction to the Analytical Chemistry of Cannabinoids and Terpenes: Topics will include basic methods of extraction and analysis, current testing and analysis benefits and challenges in industry, etc. (ICR103)
4. Introduction to Agriculture and Cultivation of Cannabis: Topics will include cannabis plant physiology, and cultivation, etc. (ICR 104)
5. Introduction to Hemp Materials: Topics will include basic principles in the manufacture and utilization of hemp-based textiles, building materials, paper, biodegradable erosion matting, etc. Introduction to hemp-based cannabinoid extraction and issues related to the production and sale of hemp-derived intoxicants (ICR 105)
6. Introduction to Cannabis Science and Research: Topics will include cannabis chemistry, biology, medicine, regulation, cultivation, and agronomy. (ICR106)