As of the 2020-2021 School Year all Agriculture courses will be organized into pathway specific clusters of courses.
The Dove Creek Agriculture Program is offering the following pathways:
Agriculture Business
Power, Structure, & Technical Systems
Animal Science
Plant Science
Course 1: Introduction to Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (Full Year Course)
An introductory course for first year agriculture education students. This course introduces students to the foundational principles of agriculture, food and natural resources. Students will gain knowledge in career development, leadership, personal development, communications, animal science, plant science, natural resources, food science, power/structure and agribusiness.
Course 2: Fundamentals of Ag Business AGB 102 (Dual Credit Course-Semester)-Offered on even years
Focuses on the foundational aspects of the primary agriculture business areas including economics, management, marketing, sales and finance in an applied manner. Current events in agriculture are discussed with emphasis on application to agribusiness.
Course 3: Ag Sales and Marketing (Semester)-Offered on even years
The selling and marketing of real-life agriculture products will be the focus of the class. The student will learn step-by-step sales techniques, stage presence, self-evaluation of voice, habits, abilities in sales, and understanding of sales careers. In marketing of the products: topics covered include market research, trade, and competition and pricing in relation to the development of a marketing plan for commodities or other agricultural products or services. Students will continue progress in FFA Leadership skills as well as strengthening their Supervised Agricultural Experience.
Course 1: Introduction to Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (Full Year Course)
Course 2: Principles of Ag Power, Structure, and Technical Systems A & B (Two semesters split between students sophomore and junior/senior years)
Semester 1: An introductory course educating students to the basic skills and knowledge in construction and land management. This course covers topics including safety, project management, land site management, irrigation and drainage and agriculture structures and components. Upon completion of this course, proficient students will be prepared for more advanced coursework in agricultural mechanics.
Semester 2: An introductory course educating students to the basic skills and knowledge in metal fabrication and agriculture systems. This course covers topics including safety, project management, basic engine and motor mechanics, and basic metal fabrication techniques and processes. Upon completion of this course, proficient students will be prepared for more advanced coursework in agricultural mechanics.
Course 3: Structure Design and Fabrication (Semester offered on even years)
Students will gain knowledge and skills needed to enter the workforce or to prepare for a postsecondary degree in construction management, architecture, or engineering. Students will acquire knowledge and skills in safety, reading/creating construction drawings, tool ID and usage, building material ID and usage, building codes, and framing.
Course 4: Advanced Welding Technology (Semester offered on odd years)
Advanced Welding Technology is an advanced course educating students in the advanced skills and knowledge in metal fabrication. Students will build on the skills and competencies presented in prerequisite courses. Students will learn cutting and welding applications of increasing complexity used in the manufacturing/metal fabrication industry. Students will be proficient in fundamental safety practices in welding, general industry-based metal fabrication skills, multiple welding processes, project management, quality control methods and further advanced welding/metal fabrication technology and processes.
Course 1: Introduction to Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (Full Year Course)
Course 2: Principles of Animal and Veterinary Science A & B (Two semesters split between students sophomore and junior/senior years)
Semester 1: Students will develop knowledge, skills and understanding in the biological processes and physiological systems found in livestock and companion animal species including anatomy and physiology, growth and development, muscular and skeletal systems, integumentary system, respiratory and circulatory systems, nervous system, lymphatic and endocrine systems and excretory system. The scientific processes of observation, hypothesizing, data gathering, interpretation, analysis and application will be included. Career opportunities and educational preparation will be examined. Learning activities are varied with classroom, laboratory and field experiences will be included.
Semester 2: Students will develop knowledge, skill and understanding in the biological processes and physiological systems found in livestock and companion animal species including digestive systems, reproductive systems, quality and yield grading, retail cut id and animal health. The scientific processes of observation, hypothesizing, data gathering, interpretation, analysis and application will be included. Career opportunities and educational preparation will be examined. Learning activities are varied with classroom, laboratory and field experiences will be included.
Course 1: Introduction to Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (Full Year Course)
Course 2: Principles of Plant Science (Semester)-Offered on odd years
Plant Science provides students with knowledge and information about the growth, development, and reproduction of plants used for food, fiber, and beautification. Topics may include plant anatomy and physiology, plant growth processes such as photosynthesis, propagation (reproduction) methods, taxonomy and classification, and plant identification. The course will also highlight developing communication skills, leadership skills, and incorporate a survey of the careers within the plant science industry. Participation in FFA student organization activities and Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) projects is an integral course component for leadership development, career exploration and reinforcement of academic concepts.