HORT 135 — Cannabis in Maine: History and Use
This interdisciplinary course is designed to introduce fundamental concepts in pharmacology and key concepts in human physiology underlying medicinal and recreational cannabis use. Students gain an up -to- date, scientific foundation in a complex and evolving area of healthcare. Historical, political, and socio - economic influences on marijuana legislation will be discussed, along with Maine’s experience with legalizing medical marijuana use beginning in 1999 and recreational use in 2016. Prerequisites: ENGL-100 or ENGL-101, Science Elective with Lab Corequisite(s): none