Chemistry of Cannabis: An Interdisciplinary Course
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[1] Manhattanville College
Manhattanville College
Town of Harrison, Estados Unidos
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- Localización: Journal of chemical education, ISSN 0021-9584, Vol. 97, Nº 12, 2020, págs. 4311-4315
- Idioma: inglés
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Resumen
Cannabis sativa is a species of plant with a rich, yet controversial history. Although the utility of cannabis has been documented for thousands of years; during the last century, research has led to a more advanced understanding of its mechanism of action and therapeutic potential. Accordingly, there has been an explosion of interest and attention; particularly from researchers, investors, academics, and those in the medical field. The relevance of cannabis spans many educational disciplines; sociology, economics, pharmacology, biology, and especially chemistry. There was a need in the undergraduate science curricula to include and reflect this revolution in cannabis’ perception and application by providing a knowledge base to students. Therefore, in an effort to contextualize cannabis’ inextricable connection to chemistry, the interdisciplinary undergraduate course “Chemistry of Cannabis” was developed and implemented. The goal was to increase student awareness, enhance the scope of their general education, and present a scientific foundation for potential further study. Due to the 2020 pandemic-related school closures, the second half of the course was presented online. The successful transition from in-person to remote learning illustrates the versatility of the course content and structure. Assessment of student feedback revealed that the course was well received and that students finished the semester with a greater interest and appreciation for both chemistry and cannabis. This article presents the design and delivery for the course “Chemistry of Cannabis.”
