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Agricultural Science |
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Intro to World Agricultural Science
and Technology Grades 9-12 1/2 credit Prerequisites: None |
This basic course is designed to provide an introduction to global architecture. The course includes instructional units in agricultural career development, leadership, communications , personal finance and mechanized agriculture. Topics will enhance the student's understanding of historical significance and interdependency of agriculture to societies of the world. | |
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Applied Agricultural Science and
Technology Grades 9-12 1/2 credit Prerequisites: None |
This course is designed to enhance the agricultural comprehension in agricultural science. The course includes the study of soils, plants, animals, agricultural construction, food science, and supervised agricultural experience programs and leadership. | |
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Introduction to Agricultural
Mechanics Grades 10-12 1/2 credit Prerequisites: None |
This course is designed to introduce basic theory and specialized skill in agricultural mechanics. Skills to be developed include tool identification and safe use, carpentry, electricity, plumbing, masonry, fencing, painting, metal working and welding processes. Students will have the opportunity to complete certification in OSHA safety. For college credit information, see pages 14-20 and 55-56. | |
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Agricultural Metal Fabrication
Technology Grades 10-12 1/2 credit Prerequisites: None |
This shop/laboratory course is designed to develop agricultural metal fabrication technology skills. Students will have the opportunity to complete certification in OSHA safety. For college credit information, see pages 14-20 and 55-56. | |
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Agricultural Power Technology Grades 10-12 1/2 credit Prerequisites: None |
This course is designed to develop skills in selection, operation and maintenance of small air-cooled engines, multi-cylinder engines, hydraulic motors, electric motors, and agricultural machinery. Students will have the opportunity to complete certification in OSHA safety. | |
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Animal Science Grades 10-12 1/2 credit Prerequisites: None |
This course is designed to develop knowledge and skills pertaining to the nutrition, reproduction, and health and management of domestic animals. Students will have the opportunity to complete certification in Beef Quality Assurance. | |
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Animal and Plant Production Grades 10-12 1/2 credit Prerequisites: None |
This course is designed to provide principles of agricultural animal production, plant production and soil management. Students will have the opportunity to complete certification in Beef Quality Assurance. | |
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Equine Science Grades 10-12 1/2 credit Prerequisites: None |
This course is designed to develop knowledge and skills pertaining to the selection, nutrition, reproduction, health and management of horses. | |
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Agricultural Structures Technology Grades 10-12 1/2 credit Prerequisites: None |
This course is designed to develop skills in the maintenance, evaluation, design, and building of agricultural structures using approved construction techniques. The following topics will be discussed: safe working practices, proper planning and design, the installation and maintenance of electrical systems and farm water systems. Students will have the opportunity to complete certification in OSHA safety. For college credit information, see pages 14-20 and 55-56. | |
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Wildlife and Recreation Management Grades 10-12 1/2 credit Prerequisites: None |
This course is designed to examine the importance of wildlife and outdoor recreation with emphasis on using wildlife and natural resources. | |
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Introduction to Horticultural
Sciences Grades 10-12 1/2 credit Prerequisites: None |
This course is designed as an introduction to horticultural sciences with emphasis on technical skills, entrepreneurship, and career opportunities. For college credit information, see pages 14-20 and 55-56. | |
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Landscape Design, Construction and
Maintenance Grades 10-12 1/2 credit Prerequisites: None |
This course is designed to develop skills in the design, construction, and maintenance of planted areas and devices for the beautification of home grounds and other areas of human habitation and recreation. | |
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Personal Skill Development in
Agriculture Grades 10-12 1/2 credit Prerequisites: None |
This course is designed to
prepare students for success by providing the opportunities to learn,
reinforce, apply, and transfer their knowledge and skills and technologies
in a variety of settings. The course will assist students in attaining
academic knowledge and skills related to leadership development and the
workplace. Career opportunities and entry requirements for numerous
occupations in agriculture as well as accepted industry standards will be
addressed.
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Food Technology
Grades 10-12 1/2 credit Prerequisites: None |
This course is concerned with world food production, the processing, preparing, and packing of foods, government regulations regarding foods, exploring career opportunities, and leadership development. | |
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Agricultural Science and Technology
Career Preparation I Grades 11-12 3 credits Prerequisites: Minimum age of 16 at time of enrollment, application and teacher approval |
This work-based course is designed to provide entry-level training in specific agribusiness careers. The student may participate in either paid or unpaid work experiences at an approved agribusiness training station in the local community. Classroom instruction is designed to teach the student workplace readiness skills and job-specific skills related to the work experience. Students will have the opportunity to complete certification in OSHA safety. | |
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Agricultural Science and Technology
Career Preparation II Grades 11-12 3 credits Prerequisites: Completion of a cooperative education class, minimum age of 16 at time of enrollment, application and teacher approval |
This second-year work-based learning course is designed to provide advanced training in specific agribusiness careers. The student may participate in either paid or unpaid work experiences at an approved agribusiness training station in the local community. Classroom instruction is designed to teach the student workplace readiness skills and job-specific skills related to the work experience. Students will have the opportunity to complete certification in OSHA safety. | |
