ENTREP 3029 - Emerging Industry - Industrial Hemp and Medicinal Cannabis

North Terrace Campus - Summer - 2024

This course will provide an introduction to the Industrial Hemp and Medicinal Cannabis Industries with a focus on identifying entrepreneurial business and policy opportunities. The course will introduce current products in each industry along with diversification opportunities. The course will cover the current state of each industry and its associated markets along with the current regulatory frameworks in order to identify potential entrepreneurial and public policy opportunities to enhance each industry. The course is intended to provide an understanding of these emerging industries and allow students to conceive of professional roles and associated opportunities as the industries develop.

  • General Course Information
    Course Details
    Course Code ENTREP 3029
    Course Emerging Industry - Industrial Hemp and Medicinal Cannabis
    Coordinating Unit Entrepreneurship, Commercialisation & Innov Centre
    Term Summer
    Level Undergraduate
    Location/s North Terrace Campus
    Units 3
    Contact Intensive
    Available for Study Abroad and Exchange
    Course Staff

    Course Coordinator: Dr Charlie Hargroves

    Teaching Staff
    Lecturer: Dr Karlson ‘Charlie’ Hargroves, B.E.(Civil)
    Email: karlson.hargroves@adelaide.edu.au 
    Phone: 0407-071-729
    Course Timetable

    The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.

  • Learning Outcomes
    Course Learning Outcomes

    On successful completion of this course students will be able to:

    1. Communicate the current state of the industrial hemp and medicinal cannabis industries and the domestic and international markets, including identification of specific product lines.
    2. Appreciate likely trends in each industry for primary products and diversification opportunities, including food, fabric, paper, home compostable bioplastics, building materials, nutraceuticals, supplements, and medicines.
    3. Navigate the regulatory framework in Australia (with reference to international regulations), including processes for licencing and permits.
    4. Understand basic practices involved in cultivation, harvesting and processing of industrial hemp and medicinal cannabis for production of a range of products.
    5. Identify and communicate opportunities in the industrial hemp and medicinal cannabis industries nationally and international for the development of entrepreneurial business offerings within current legislative frameworks.
    6. Understand the role of government and communicate opportunities for government to create new economic development and job creation opportunities in the emerging industries.
    University Graduate Attributes

    This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

    University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s)

    Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth

    Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.

    1, 2, 4, 5

    Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving

    Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.

    5 & 6

    Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills

    Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.

    3, 4, 5, 6

    Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness

    Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.

    All

    Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency

    Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.

    2

    Attribute 6: Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural competency

    Graduates have an understanding of, and respect for, Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander values, culture and knowledge.

    All

    Attribute 7: Digital capabilities

    Graduates are well prepared for living, learning and working in a digital society.

    All

    Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence

    Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.

    5 & 6
  • Learning Resources
    Required Resources

    No Textbook required

    Recommended Resources
    Library Resources
    The University of Adelaide’s Barr Smith Library provides a range of learning resources including texts, journals, periodicals, magazines, and access to online databases and information services. It also offers a virtual library which is accessible via the University’s website. Access to the Library's electronic resources.
    Online Learning
    MyUni is the University of Adelaide's online learning environment. It is used to support traditional face-to-face lectures, tutorials and workshops at the University. MyUni provides access to various features including announcements, course materials, discussion boards and assessments for each online course of study.
  • Learning & Teaching Activities
    Learning & Teaching Modes
    The course will be primarily delivered through three activities:
    1. Interactive Seminars
    2. Assignment (Group)
    3. Open Book Online Quizzes
    The Seminars, including lectures, will introduce and motivate the basic concepts of each topic. Significant discussions and two-way communication are also expected during seminars to enrich the learning experience. 
    Workload

    The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

    Intensive period 36 to 40 hours with follow on group work.
    Learning Activities Summary
    Day 1
    - Opening Session
    - Overview of the state of the industrial hemp and medicinal cannabis industries, their history, structure and potential.
    - Established industrial hemp and medicinal cannabis products and services, their market demand, and consideration of future trends nationally and internationally.

    Day 2
    - Potential diversification opportunities for industrial hemp and medicinal cannabis related products and services.
    Formative Assessment
    - Current regulatory environment, licencing and permit requirements for the industrial hemp and medicinal cannabis industries, including review of government-university led trials.
    - Revision Session and Formative Assessment Item (Open Book Quiz Online)
     
    Day 3
    - Overview of core elements of industrial hemp and medicinal cannabis cultivation, harvesting and manufacturing processes.
    - Potential for policy to underpin ongoing economic development and job creation in the industrial hemp and medicinal cannabis industries.

    Day 4
    - Potential for entrepreneurial approaches to create new business opportunities in the industrial hemp and medicinal cannabis industries.
    - Revision Session and Summative Assessment Item (Open Book Quiz Online)

    Day 5
    - Group Assignment Working Session (with Industry Mentor)
    - Mock Presentation of Group Work

  • Assessment

    The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:

    1. Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
    2. Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
    3. Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
    4. Assessment must maintain academic standards.

    Assessment Summary
    Formative Assessment Quiz - Open book, 30%, Day 2, Learning Outcome 1 - 3
    Summative Assessment Quiz - Open book, 40%, Day 4, Learning Outcome 4 - 6
    Group Assignment, 30%, 5th February 11:59pm, Learning Outcome 1 - 6

    Assessment Detail
    Formative Assessment Quiz (30%): An open-book multiple choice and short answer based quiz via MyUni that covers learning outcomes 1-3.

    Summative Assessment Quiz (40%): An open-book multiple choice short answer based quiz via MyUni that covers learning outcomes 4-6.

    Group Assignment (30%): A group assignment to demonstrate learning outcomes across the course by proposing specific opportunities for entrepreneurial approaches to new business opportunities and public policy to generate economic growth and job creation.

    Students must complete ALL assessment components for this course.
    Submission
    Presentation of Assignments
    • Submission of the group assignment will be made via Turn-it-In in MyUni.
    • Please attach an ‘Assignment Cover Sheet’, which is signed and dated by you before submission.
    • The quizzes will be open book and undertaken via MyUni.
    Lecturers can refuse to accept assignments, which do not have a signed acknowledgement of the University’s policy on plagiarism.

    Late Assignment Submission
    Students are expected to submit their work by the due date to maintain a fair and equitable system. Extensions will generally only be given for medical or other serious reasons. All requests for extensions must be emailed to the lecturer in charge of the course before the due date. Each request will be assessed on its merits. A late assignment (without prior arrangement) will be penalised by a 5% mark reduction for each day that it is late.
    Course Grading

    Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

    M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
    Grade Mark Description
    FNS   Fail No Submission
    F 1-49 Fail
    P 50-64 Pass
    C 65-74 Credit
    D 75-84 Distinction
    HD 85-100 High Distinction
    CN   Continuing
    NFE   No Formal Examination
    RP   Result Pending

    Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.

    Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.

    Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.

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