Intro to Animal Science

Grades 10-12

SC611SSC

Introduction to Animal Science

Discover how domesticated livestock animals influence and impact our daily lives. Learn the biology of the animal, including anatomy, nutrition, health and disease, and reproduction and genetics. Develop skills related to the care and welfare of animals while exploring food safety and agriculture commodity marketing practices. Each student will conduct a Supervised Agriculture Experience (SAE) project, in which they will be able to personally analyze one area of agriculture in which they are interested. Upon satisfactory completion of both semesters, this course may be used to meet up to 1.0 of the science credits required for graduation.

Length: Year  ●  Credit: 1.0  ●  Prerequisite: None

Diploma Credit Area: Science (SC)

If you have already fulfilled your SC requirement, this course will transcribe as elective (EL) credit.Please note that although this course provides science credit toward graduation requirements, it does not meet science requirements for NCAA eligibility.