CANNABINOIDS IN SCIENCE AND SOCIETY
Provides an overview of the history, botany, and legal policies of cannabis and examines cannabinoid pharmacology and the most common therapeutic applications. Assessment of cannabinoid therapy with an emphasis on evaluating the risks and benefits of cannabinoid therapy for these conditions, product and dose regimen selection, monitoring and titration. Not open to students with credit for PHARMACY 674 prior to fall 2026.
Prerequisites & course information
Requisites: Graduate/professional standing or declared in Pyschoactive Pharmaceutical Investigation Capstone Certificate Course Designation: Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate coursework requirement Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Fall 2026 Learning Outcomes: 1. Describe the role of the endocannabinoid system in human disease. Audience: Graduate 2. Identify appropriate cannabinoid use in various disease states. Audience: Graduate 3. Describe the mechanism of action of THC and CBD on several body systems and disease states. Audience: Graduate 4. Explain the pharmacology of THC and CBD. Audience: Graduate 5. Describe common / serious drug interactions and adverse effects of cannabis therapies and methods for preventing or minimizing their occurrence. Audience: Graduate 6. Analyze and present primary and lay literature regarding cannabinoid therapy. Audience: Graduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Describe the role of the endocannabinoid system in human disease. Audience: Graduate 2. Identify appropriate cannabinoid use in various disease states. Audience: Graduate 3. Describe the mechanism of action of THC and CBD on several body systems and disease states. Audience: Graduate 4. Explain the pharmacology of THC and CBD. Audience: Graduate 5. Describe common / serious drug interactions and adverse effects of cannabis therapies and methods for preventing or minimizing their occurrence. Audience: Graduate 6. Analyze and present primary and lay literature regarding cannabinoid therapy. Audience: Graduate
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027