- Cannabis sativa

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An exploration of cell biological functions and effects of Cannabis sativa . Students will examine cellular, developmental, behavioral and physiological questions posed in Cannabis research. In lecture, students will read and present cutting-edge primary literature that addresses these questions. In lab, students will engage completely in problem-based activities where they develop their own hypothesis, methodology and analysis and communicate their results in written and oral formats. Students will become familiar with Cannabis macro- and micro-anatomy, growth, and harvest coupled with greenhouse technology. They will determine the chemical constituents of Cannabis sativa. Finally, they will explore the effect of Cannabis extracts on zebrafish nervous system development using cell biological approaches. Sophisticated technologies include stereomicroscopy, conventional fluorescent microscopy, and Liquid Chromatography and Mass Spectrophotometry.