agricultural engineering & Applied Sciences courses

Agriscience

1 term-1 credit

Grades 9, 10, 11

Agriscience is an introductory laboratory science course that prepares students for biology, subsequent science and agriculture courses, and postsecondary study. This course helps students understand the important role that agricultural science and technology plays in the twenty-first century. In addition, it serves as the first course for all programs of study in the Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources cluster. Upon completion of this course, proficient students will be prepared for success in more advanced agriculture and science coursework. This course counts as a lab science credit toward graduation requirements. **Possible Industry Certification: OSHA 10

Principles of Agriculture Mechanics

1 term-1 credit

Grades 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite: Agriscience

Principles of Agricultural Mechanics is an intermediate course introducing students to basic skills and knowledge in construction and land management for both rural and urban environments. This course covers topics including project management, basic engine and motor mechanics, land surveying, irrigation and drainage, agricultural structures, and basic metalworking techniques. Upon completion of this course, proficient students will be prepared for more advanced coursework in agricultural mechanics.

Agriculture Power & Equipment

1 term-1 credit

Grades 11, 12

Prerequisite: Principles of Agriculture Mechanics

Students will learn how to repair and maintain small internal combustion engines. Students will learn techniques used to restore antique farm equipment and will restore equipment in the class. Students will learn how to troubleshoot engines by diagnosing problems that commonly occur in electrical, combustion, and compression systems.

Agriculture & Biosystems

1 term-1 credit

Grades 11, 12

Prerequisite: Agriculture Power & Equipment

Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering is an applied course that prepares students for further study or careers in engineering, environmental science, agricultural design and research, and agricultural mechanics. Special emphasis is given to the many modern applications of geographic information systems (GIS) and global positioning systems (GPS) to achieve various agricultural goals. Upon completion of this course, proficient students will be able to pursue advanced training in agricultural engineering and related fields at a postsecondary institution.

Work-Based Learning

1 semester (Can be repeated up to 2 credits)

Grades 11, 12

Work-Based Learning: Career Practicum is a capstone course intended to provide students with opportunities to apply the skills and knowledge learned in previous CTE and general education courses within a professional work environment. The course allows students to earn high school credit for select models of work-based learning, which allow students to interact with industry professionals in order to extend and deepen classroom work and support the development of postsecondary and career readiness knowledge and skills.

Students participate in individual work-based learning experiences in professional settings when they meet the hours required for full time course equivalent. These experiences include registered apprenticeships, cooperative education (co-op), and internships.

Students must complete an application and receive a CTE teacher referral for consideration in Work-Based Learning. See Mrs. Sara Bell - WBL Coordinator for applications.