Course Description
Grade: 11-12
Credits: 1.0
Prerequisite: IPC/Chemistry or Physics and 1 credit Agriculture class
Course Code: 13002500
Course Number: H357
Advanced Plant and Soil Science is a Career & Technical Education course that also meets State of Texas graduation requirements for science. Advanced Plant and Soil Science provides a way of learning about the natural world. Students should know how plant and soil science has influenced a vast body of knowledge, that there are still applications to be discovered, and that plant and soil science is the basis for many other fields of science. To prepare for careers in plant and soil science, students must attain academic skills and knowledge, acquire technical knowledge and skills related to plant and soil science 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 their knowledge and skills and technologies in a variety of settings. This course counts as a State of Texas science credit for graduation.