Agriculture
Instructor-Mr. Logan Felts, Career and Technical Student Orginization: FFA
7117 Principles of Agriculture (PRIN AG) DOE# 7117
Principles of Agriculture is a two-semester course that will cover the diversity of the agricultural industry and agribusiness concepts. Students will develop an understanding and the role of agriculture in the United States and globally. Topics covered in the course range from animals, plants, food, natural resources, ag power, structures and technology, as well as careers.
- Recommended Grade: 9, 10, 11
- Required Prerequisites: none
- Recommended Prerequisites: none
- Credits: 2 semester course, 2 semesters required, 1 credit per semester, 2 credits maximum Counts as a directed elective or elective credits for all diplomas
604 Animal Science (ANML SCI) DOE# 5008
Animal Science is a two-semester program that provides students with an overview of the animal agriculture industry. Students participate in a large variety of activities and laboratory work including real and simulated animal science experiences and projects. All areas that the students study may be applied to both large and small animals. Topics to be covered in the course include: history and trends in animal agriculture, laws and practices relating to animal agriculture, comparative anatomy and physiology of animals, biosecurity threats and interventions relating to animal and human safety, nutrition, reproduction, careers, leadership, and supervised agricultural experiences relating to animal agriculture.
- Recommended Grade: 10, 11
- Required Prerequisites: Principles of Agriculture
- Recommended Prerequisites: Introduction to Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
- Credits: 2 semester course, 2 semesters required, 1 credit per semester, 2 credits maximum Counts as a directed elective or elective for all diplomas
- Fulfills a science course requirement for all diplomas
605 Advanced Life Science, Animals (L) (ALS ANIML) DOE# 5070
Advanced Life Science: Animals is a two-semester course that provides students with opportunities to participate in a variety of activities including laboratory work. Students will explore concepts related to history and trends in animal agriculture as related to animal welfare, husbandry, diseases and parasites, laws and practices relating to handling, housing, environmental impact, global sustainable practices of animal agriculture, genetics, breeding practices, biotechnology uses, and comparative knowledge of anatomy and physiology of animals used in animal agriculture.
- Recommended Grade: 11, 12
- Required Prerequisites: Principles of Agriculture
- Recommended Prerequisites: Introduction to Agriculture; Animal Science; Food and Natural Resources; Biology; Chemistry; Integrated Chemistry Physics
- Credits: 2 semester course, 2 semesters required, 1 credit per semester, 2 credits maximum Counts as an elective or directed elective for all diplomas.
- Fulfills a science requirement for all diplomas.
- Qualifies as a quantitative reasoning course
606 Natural Resources (NAT RSS) DOE# 5180
Natural Resources is a two semester course that provides students with a background in environmental science and conservation. Course work includes hands-on learning activities that encourage students to investigate areas of environmental concern. Students are introduced to the following areas of natural resources: soils, the water cycle, air quality, outdoor recreation, forestry, minerals, interrelationships between humans and natural systems, wetlands, wildlife, safety, careers, leadership, and supervised agricultural experience programs.
- Recommended Grade: 10, 11
- Required Prerequisites: none
- Recommended Prerequisites: Introduction to Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
- Credits: 2 semester course, 2 semesters required, 1 credit per semester, 2 credits maximum Fulfills a science course requirement for all diplomas
- Counts as a directed elective or elective for all diplomas
608 Agribusiness Management (AG BUS MGMT) DOE# 5002
Agribusiness Management provides foundation concepts in agricultural business. It is a two semester course that introduces students to the principles of business organization and management from a local and global perspective, with the utilization of technology. Concepts covered in the course include accounting and record keeping, business planning and management, food and fiber, forms of business, finance, management, sales and marketing, careers, and leadership development. Students will demonstrate principles and techniques for planning, development, application and management of agribusiness systems through a supervised agriculture experience (work based learning) programs
- Recommended Grade: 11, 12
- Required Prerequisites: none
- Recommended Prerequisites: Introduction to Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
- Credits: 2 semester course, 2 semesters required, 1 credit per semester, 2 credits maximum Counts as an elective or directed elective for all diplomas.
- Qualifies as a quantitative reasoning course
612 Horticultural Science (HORT SCI) DOE# 5132
Horticulture Science is a two semester course that provides students with a background in the field of horticulture. Coursework includes hands-on activities that encourage students to investigate areas of horticulture as it relates to the biology and technology involved in the production, processing, and marketing of horticultural plants and products. Students are introduced to the following areas of horticulture science: reproduction and propagation of plants, plant growth, growth-media, management practices for field and greenhouse production, marketing concepts, production of plants of local interest, greenhouse management, floral design, and pest management. Students participate in a variety of activities including extensive laboratory work usually in a school greenhouse.
- Recommended Grade: 10, 11, 12
- Required Prerequisites: none
- Recommended Prerequisites: Introduction to Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Credits: 2 semester course, 2 semesters required, 1 credit per semester, 2 credits maximum Counts as a directed elective or elective for all diplomas.
- Fulfills a Life Science or Physical Science requirement for the General Diploma
607 Sustainable Energy Alternatives (SUS NRG) DOE# 5229
Sustainable Energy Alternatives broadens a student’s understanding of environmentally friendly energies. In this course students will use a combination of classroom, laboratory, and field experiences to analyze, critique, and design alternative energy systems. Class content and activities center on renewability and sustainability for our planet. Topics covered in this course include the following types of alternative energies: solar, wind, geothermal, biomass and emerging technologies. Leadership development, supervised agricultural experience, and career exploration opportunities are included in the study of this field. Sustainable energy is also included.
- Recommended Grade: 11, 12
- Required Prerequisites: none
- Recommended Prerequisites: Introduction to Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources; Natural Resources
- Credits: 2 semester course, 2 semesters required, 1 credit per semester, 2 credits maximum Fulfills a science course requirement for all diplomas
- Counts as a directed elective or elective for all diplomas
6582 AGRICULTURE POWER, STRUCTURE AND TECHNOLOGY (AG POW) DOE# 5008
Agriculture Power, Structure and Technology is a lab intensive course in which students develop an understanding of basic principles of selection, operation, maintenance and management of agricultural equipment in concert while incorporating technology. Topics covered include: safety, electricity, plumbing, concrete, carpentry, metal technology, engines, emerging technologies, leadership development, supervised agricultural experience and career opportunities in the area of agriculture power, structure and technology.
- Recommended Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
- Recommended Prerequisites: Introduction to Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
- Credits: 2 semester course, 2 semesters required, 1-3 credit(s) per semester, 6 credits maximum
- Counts as a Directed Elective or Elective for all diplomas
ANIMAL SCIENCE – 5008 (ALS ANIML)
Animal Science is a two-semester program that provides students with an overview of the animal agriculture industry. Students participate in a large variety of activities and laboratory work including real and simulated animal science experiences and projects. All areas that the students study may be applied to both large and small animals. Topics to be covered in the course include: history and trends in animal agriculture, laws and practices relating to animal agriculture, comparative anatomy and physiology of animals, biosecurity threats and interventions relating to animal and human safety, nutrition, reproduction, careers, leadership, and supervised agricultural experiences relating to animal agriculture.
- Recommended Grade Level: 10, 11
- Recommended Prerequisites: Introduction to Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
- Credits: 2 semester course, 2 semesters required, 1 credit per semester, 2 credits maximum
- Counts as a Directed Elective or Elective for all diplomas
- Fulfills a Life Science or Physical Science requirement for the General Diploma
615 VETERINARY CAREERS I (VET CRS I) DOE# 5211
Veterinary Careers I is a lab intensive course that introduces students to animal care and veterinary medicine. Through classroom and field experiences, students will attain the necessary skills to demonstrate standard protocols that are used in veterinary careers. This course also provides students with the knowledge, attitudes, and skills needed to make the transition from high school, to post-secondary opportunities, and to work in a variety of health science careers. Students are encouraged to focus on self-analysis to aid in their career selection. Job seeking and job maintenance skills, personal management skills, and completion of the application process for admission into a post-secondary program are also areas of focus. Participation in HOSA or FFA encourages development of leadership, communication, and career related skills, and opportunities for community service.
- Recommended Grade Levels: 11, 12
- Recommended Prerequisites: Animal Science; Advanced Life Science Animals
- Credits: 2 semester course, 2 semesters required, 1-3 credits per semester, 6 credits
Maximum - Counts as a Directed Elective or Elective for all diplomas