AgriculturAL EDUCATION

Agriscience Applications

AU102X0

This course gives students a broad overview of leadership and the agriculture industry. Topics of study include:

• agricultural awareness and literacy,

• employability skills,

• the plant science industry including horticulture and agronomy,

• the animal science industry including food animals and companion animals,

• natural resources such as soil, water, forests, and wildlife, and

• agricultural mechanics.

English language arts, social studies, mathematics, and science are reinforced. Students will complete a Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) and have opportunities to participate in competitive events, community service, and leadership activities through the local FFA Chapter.

CREDIT: 1

TYPE: Standard

Natural Resources I (Standard or Honors)

AN512X0 and AN515X0

This course provides an introduction to the natural resources industry. Topics of study include:

• leadership and employability skills,

• sustainable use of natural resources,

• air, water, and soil quality,

• fish, fisheries, and wildlife, and

• forestry.

English language arts, mathematics, and science are reinforced. Students will complete a Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) and have opportunities to participate in competitive events, community service, and leadership activities through the local FFA Chapter.

Note: Students who choose to take the HONORS level of this course should be aware that the course is developed and implemented to be more challenging than the standard level of the course in order to foster growth for advanced learners. Students enrolling in Honors CTE courses should possess the interest, ability, and motivation to meet the challenges of an honors level course. They must be willing to take greater responsibility for their learning and aspire to an advanced level of learning through high quality work.

CREDIT: 1

TYPE: Standard or Honors

Natural Resources II (Standard or Honors)

AN522X0 and AN525X0

In this course, students take a more in depth look into monitoring and managing natural resources. Students learn to apply best management practices in:

• Leadership and employability,

• Forest management,

• Soil and water Quality,

• Wildlife management,

• Aquaculture, and

• Recreation including hunting, fishing, and camping.

English language arts, social studies, mathematics, and science are reinforced. Students will complete a Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) and have opportunities to participate in competitive events, community service, and leadership activities through the local FFA Chapter.

Note: Students who choose to take the HONORS level of this course should be aware that the course is developed and implemented to be more challenging than the standard level of the course in order to foster growth for advanced learners. Students enrolling in Honors CTE courses should possess the interest, ability, and motivation to meet the challenges of an honors level course. They must be willing to take greater responsibility for their learning and aspire to an advanced level of learning through high quality work.

CREDIT: 1

TYPE: Standard or Honors

PREREQUISITE: Natural Resources I

Horticulture I (Standard or Honors)

AP412X0 and AP415X0

This course provides instruction on the broad field of horticulture with emphasis on the scientific and technical knowledge for a career in horticulture. Topics in this course include:

• leadership and employability skills,

• careers in the horticulture industry,

• plant growth and reproduction,

• plant nutrition,

• media selection,

• basic plant identification, and

• Integrated pest management.

English language arts, social studies, mathematics, and science are reinforced. Students will complete a Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) and have opportunities to participate in competitive events, community service, and leadership activities through the local FFA Chapter.

Note: Students who choose to take the HONORS level of this course should be aware that the course is developed and implemented to be more challenging than the standard level of the course in order to foster growth for advanced learners. Students enrolling in Honors CTE courses should possess the interest, ability, and motivation to meet the challenges of an honors level course. They must be willing to take greater responsibility for their learning and aspire to an advanced level of learning through high quality work.

CREDIT: 1

TYPE: Standard or Honors

Horticulture II – Plant Science (Standard or Honors)

AP422X0 and AP425X0

In this course, students apply the scientific knowledge and skills learned in Horticulture I to learn to produce and manage horticultural plants, products, and services. Topics of study include:

• leadership and employability skills,

• greenhouse plant production and management,

• nursery plant production and management,

• basic landscape design, installation and maintenance,

• lawn and turf grass management, and

• basic floral design.

English language arts, social studies, mathematics, and science are reinforced. Students will complete a Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) and have opportunities to participate in competitive events, community service, and leadership activities through the local FFA Chapter.

Note: Students who choose to take the HONORS level of this course should be aware that the course is developed and implemented to be more challenging than the standard level of the course in order to foster growth for advanced learners. Students enrolling in Honors CTE courses should possess the interest, ability, and motivation to meet the challenges of an honors level course. They must be willing to take greater responsibility for their learning and aspire to an advanced level of learning through high quality work.

CREDIT: 1

TYPE: Standard or Honors

PREREQUISITE: Horticulture I

Animal Science I (Standard or Honors)

AA212X0 and AA215X0

This course focuses on the basic scientific principles and processes that are involved in care and production of food and companion animals. Topics include:

• leadership and employability skills,

• introduction to the animal science industry and careers,

• trends and issues in animal science,

• terms and breeds,

• animal evaluation,

• animal nutrition and digestion,

• animal breeding, reproduction, and genetics,

• handling and safety, and

• animal diseases and disorders.

English language arts, social studies, mathematics, and science are reinforced. Students will complete a Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) and have opportunities to participate in competitive events, community service, and leadership activities through the local FFA Chapter.

Note: Students who choose to take the HONORS level of this course should be aware that the course is developed and implemented to be more challenging than the standard level of the course in order to foster growth for advanced learners. Students enrolling in Honors CTE courses should possess the interest, ability, and motivation to meet the challenges of an honors level course. They must be willing to take greater responsibility for their learning and aspire to an advanced level of learning through high quality work.

CREDIT: 1

TYPE: Standard or Honors

Animal Science II - Companion Animal (Standard or Honors)

AA232X0 and AA235X0

This course focuses on understanding and caring for various companion animals including dogs, cats, reptiles, fish, rabbits, and pocket pets. Topics of study include:

• leadership and employability skills,

• animal welfare,

• safe handling practices,

• nutrition and digestion,

• breeding,

• grooming,

• care,

• classification,

• and the history of the companion animal industry.

English language arts, social studies, mathematics, and science are reinforced. Students will complete a Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) and have opportunities to participate in competitive events, community service, and leadership activities through the local FFA Chapter.

Note: Students who choose to take the HONORS level of this course should be aware that the course is developed and implemented to be more challenging than the standard level of the course in order to foster growth for advanced learners. Students enrolling in Honors CTE courses should possess the interest, ability, and motivation to meet the challenges of an honors level course. They must be willing to take greater responsibility for their learning and aspire to an advanced level of learning through high quality work.

CREDIT: 1

TYPE: Standard or Honors