Agriscience
Plant & Floriculture Systems
Pathway Completion & Course Information
Basic Agricultural Science
Course Number: 02.4710000
Pre-Requisites: None
Course Description: Basic Agricultural Science is a foundational course that serves as an introduction to the Horticulture and Animal Science field as well as the Plan Floriculture Systems field and is a pre-requisite to all other courses within the Agriscience program. This class introduces the major areas of scientific agricultural production and research, presents problem-solving lessons, and provides students with the introductory skills and knowledge in agricultural science and agri-related technologies. Classroom and laboratory activities are supplemented through supervised agricultural experiences as well as leadership programs and activities.
General Horticulture & Plant Science
Course Number: 01.4610000
Pre-Requisites: Basic Agricultural Science Course
Course Description: General Horticulture and Plant Science continues to build off of the information initially presented in Basic Agricultural Science. This course is designed to introduce students to the major areas of scientific agricultural production and research as well as the major concepts of plant and horticulture science. Students in this course are presented with problem-solving lessons as well as introductory skills and knowledge in agricultural science and agri-related technologies. Classroom and laboratory activities are supplemented through supervised agricultural experiences as well as leadership programs and activities.
Note: Completion of this course counts for a graduation credit as a 4th Science on a student's academic transcript.
Floriculture
Course Number: 01.4620000
Pre-Requisites: Basic Agricultural Science Course, General Horticulture & Plant Science Course
Course Description: Floriculture continues to build off of the information initially presented in Basic Agricultural Science and General Horticulture and Plant Science. This course is designed to introduce students to the principles and practices of floriculture production. Students will develop floriculture skills and the basic understanding necessary to be successful in entry-level positions in the floriculture industry. Classroom and laboratory activities are supplemented through supervised agricultural experiences as well as leadership programs and activities.
Possible Future Employment Opportunities
Sales Representative
Veterinarian Technician
Landscaping
Food Production
Park Ranger
Organization Affiliations
Future Farmers of America (FFA)
FFA is a dynamic youth organization that changes lives and prepares members for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education.
FFA develops members’ potential and helps them discover their talent through hands-on experiences, which give members the tools to achieve real-world success.
Members are future chemists, veterinarians, government officials, entrepreneurs, bankers, international business leaders, teachers and premier professionals in many career fields.
FFA is an intracurricular student organization for those interested in agriculture and leadership.