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Course Descriptions
SEMESTER CLASSES Summer Semester Oaksterdam University would like to present our most comprehensive offering! The Summer Semester is a thirteen-week program, with classes being held once a week for two hours. Class time is a mix of instruction, guest speakers, field trips, role-playing, and features a weekly lab that allows students to monitor the growth of a plant from start to finish. Homework, project assignments, and a final exam are required of students interested in certification. Some homework assignments can be tailored to the individual student's learning goals, allowing the students to specialize their training. All of Oaksterdam University's current classes (all 101's and 102's) will be included, along with much more hands-on lab time, a field trip, and specialized training. Download Summer Semester Calendar here Download Fall Semester Calendar here BASIC CLASSES Politics/Legal Issues 101 All students will get a detailed overview of the politics and legal issues of medical cannabis and the cannabis industry. This course will cover the political history of cannabis, important legal decisions that affect the industry, and specifics of the laws that govern cannabis distribution, cultivation, possession, and consumption for adults and medical patients. Learn from expert witnesses that testify in medical marijuana court cases. Get the latest information on current court cases. Learn how to protect your rights in a police encounter. Have your questions answered by prominent cannabis lawyers. Horticulture 101 Learn how to produce cannabis flowers from starter plants through harvest. The course covers everything needed to get started and produce a harvest. Instructors will detail the basics of watering, lighting, ventilation, cycles, and equipment options. Indoor and outdoor information is included as well as hydroponic and organic options. Even experienced gardeners can learn from the detailed presentations about pest control, smell abatement, security, pH balance, and drying/curing. Cooking/Concentrates 101 Who knew there were so many forms of cannabis? Hundreds of edible cannabis products are now available, including: confections, cheesecakes, salad dressings, and drinks. Learn about creating concentrates and extracts, regulating dosages, packaging, and food safety. Watch a step-by-step cannabutter demonstration. Learn about the different extraction methods and equipment used. Budtending/Cannabis Doctors 101 Bartending for the cannabis industry. Train how to effectively and responsibly dispense cannabis to patients and consumers. Separate yourself from the other applicants for jobs at dispensaries. Learn about the different medical strains and their differing effects, and which strains are best for various medical conditions. Hear from a cannabis doctor regarding the ethical and emerging political issues. Get information and details about the latest clinical studies. ADVANCED CLASSES Distribution/Dispensary Management 102 If you would like to start a dispensary (or any other cannabusiness), the next two classes are for you. We teach how to get product from producers to retailers. For the supply manager, important topics include product grading, weighing, storage, and safe transportation. For the employee manager, advice and details are given regarding security, managing personnel, community relations, and customer service. Cannabusiness 102 How to start a business in the cannabis industry will be covered through this course. The types of cannabusinesses this course relates to include a commercial grow, a dispensary, a cannabis edibles company, a clone retailer, a delivery service, a Measure Z club, or any of the numerous cannabusinesses still to develop in this industry. The process to obtain city, county, state permits and licenses are covered in detail. Standard business issues such as payroll and sales taxes, workman's compensation, health insurance, and other requirements for operating a business are covered as well. The instructors give firsthand experience and knowledge. Current political issues and local politics are explained. Horticulture 102: Advanced Grow Lab This course is for the experienced producer or any student who has completed Horticulture 101. Instructors will continue the advanced level of teaching begun in the first horticulture class. New topics include seed germination, clone/cutting production, and examples of automatic watering systems. Legal Issues 102 Practice protecting yourself during police encounters. This course is a role-playing workshop that simulates encounters with law enforcement. Students will develop the knowledge learned in Politics/Legal Issues 101 through classroom practice asserting their rights in a police encounter. Examples and specific wording will be taught from instructors and students will be asked to participate in role-plays to solidify the knowledge. Most people give up their constitutional rights during encounters with law enforcement. These mistakes are avoidable, and this course is a must for anyone working in the cannabis industry. GLASSWORKS Intro to Glassworks The goal of this initial workshop is to instruct students how to use a torch to turn glass into art or functional pieces. Along with being instructed on the health and safety guidelines, students will learn how to work with Borosilicate (Pyrex) clear glass rods and colored glass rods. Students will also be educated on the history of glass. The workshop is designed for beginners as well as students who have taken other types of torchwork glass courses. Beginners are welcome, however any previous experience in working with glass will help one progress more quickly. Course cost - $175 includes Initial Safety Class and 1 hour lab. Glass Lab After completing the intro workshop, students will be able to book lab time at $50/hr, this is a private lesson with the instructor. Hours of lab time are Tues-Sat 10-7. |
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