This course explores the analytical techniques essential for testing Cannabis sativa, ensuring regulatory compliance while optimizing product quality and safety. Students will learn methodologies for potency testing, terpene profiling, contaminant screening, and genetic analysis. The curriculum covers key instrumentation, including high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), gas chromatography (GC), mass spectrometry (MS), and DNA sequencing. Additionally, the course emphasizes quality control measures, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and international regulatory frameworks, equipping students with the expertise necessary for precision testing in the evolving cannabis industry.