The Processing Major provides deep training in post-harvest techniques, extraction, and product development. Students explore infusion, extraction safety, CO₂ and ethanol methods, and advanced post-processing practices. Designed for technical learners and innovators, this program equips graduates with the knowledge to work in labs, create new products, and advance into specialized processing roles.

Certificate(s) awarded upon succesful completion.

This major includes the following courses:

Cooking with Cannabis

Science of Extracts

CO2 and Ethanol

Post Processing

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1. Cooking with Cannabis The purpose of this course is to develop an in-depth understanding of cooking with cannabis. This course will cover: ● Cooking and baking basics ● Methods of infusion ● Dosing 8 Learning Modules plus 5 recipe modules, Total Learning Time 8 hours, Course Includes Lesson Videos, Bonus Videos, Presentation pdf and Assessments

2: Science of Extracts

The purpose of this course is to develop an in-depth understanding of extracted cannabis products and methods of production. This course will cover: • Methods of extracting cannabis • Extraction equipment and safety protocol • Cannabis extract testing and dosing • Cannabis extract industry trends • Product development and marketing. 21 Modules, 2 Assessments, Total Learning Time 7 hours, Course Includes Lesson Videos, Bonus Videos, Presentation pdf and Assessments

3: CO2 and Ethanol

This course focuses on the use of super-critical carbon dioxide, ethanol, and solvent-free methods to produce crude oil from cannabis. The structure of this class is split to include both theory and lab-based components. Students spend a portion of class time getting hands on with relevant equipment and receive training in safety and tube bending/fitting from Swagelok. 14 Modules, 2 Assessments, Total Learning Time 8 1/2 hours, Course Includes Lesson Videos, Bonus Videos, Presentation pdf and Assessments

4: Post Processing

This course picks up where PRO201 left off and brings students into the realm of post-processing. Participants take a deep dive into the topics of nucleation, winterization, fractional distillation, isolation, and sonication. This course includes a lab section where students will spend time applying the methods, they learn to refine the crude oil produced in PRO101 into products like crystalline cannabinoids, absolute, distillates, isolates, water soluble concentrates, and nano-emulsions. 13 Modules, 2 Assessments, Total Learning Time 4 hours.

Course Includes Lesson Videos, Bonus Videos, Presentation pdf and Assessments