Plant Science Pathway
Plant Science Pathway
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PRINCIPLES OF AGRICULTURE, FOOD, AND NATURAL RESOURCES (#5500)
PRINCIPLES OF AGRICULTURE, FOOD, AND NATURAL RESOURCES (#5500)
Principles of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources enhances the agricultural comprehension of young adults and includes agricultural career development, leadership, communications, and personal finances. This course includes the overview of soil and plants, animals, and agricultural mechanics and prepares students to choose a specific pathway with the AFNR Cluster.
- Credit: 1
- Grade Placement: 9-10
- Tier 3 class of 2022; On-Level class of 2023 and beyond.
FLORAL DESIGN (#5506)
FLORAL DESIGN (#5506)
Floral Design is designed to develop students' ability to identify and demonstrate the principles and techniques related to floral design as well as develop an understanding of the management of floral enterprises. Through the analysis of artistic floral styles and historical periods, students will develop respect for the traditions and contributions of diverse cultures. Students will respond to and analyze floral designs, thus contributing to the development of lifelong skills of making informed judgments and evaluations. To prepare for careers in floral design, students must attain academic skills and knowledge, acquire technical knowledge and skills related to horticultural systems, and develop knowledge and skills regarding career opportunities, entry requirements, and industry expectations. To prepare for success, students need opportunities to learn, reinforce, apply, and transfer their knowledge and skills and technologies in a variety of settings.
- Credit: 1
- Grade Placement: 10-11
- Tier 3 class of 2022; On-Level class of 2023 and beyond.
HORTICULTURE SCIENCE (#5509T)
HORTICULTURE SCIENCE (#5509T)
Horticultural Science is designed to develop an understanding of common horticultural management practices as they relate to food and ornamental plant production. To prepare for careers in horticultural systems, students must attain academic skills and knowledge, acquire technical knowledge and skills related to horticulture and the workplace, and develop knowledge and skills regarding career opportunities, entry requirements, and industry expectations. To prepare for success, students need opportunities to learn, reinforce, apply, and transfer knowledge and skills in a variety of settings.
- Credit: 1
- Grade Placement: 10-11
- Tier 3 class of 2022; On-Level class of 2023 and beyond.
Practicum of AFNR (5608)
Practicum of AFNR (5608)
Practicum in Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources is designed to give students supervised practical application of knowledge and skills. Practicum experiences can occur in a variety of locations appropriate to the nature and level of experiences such as employment, independent study, internships, assistantships, mentorships, or laboratories. To prepare for careers in agriculture, food and natural resources, students must attain academic skills and knowledge, acquire technical knowledge and skills related to the workplace, and develop knowledge and skills regarding career opportunities, entry requirements, and industry expectations.
- Credit: 2
- Grade Placement: 11-12
- Prerequisite: Floral Design and Horticulture Science
- Tier 2 class of 2022; On-Level class of 2023 and beyond.
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