9th - 12th Grade

UC/CSU: D - Laboratory Life Science

Agricultural Biology is a laboratory science course, designed for both college bound and non-college bound students with either career interests in “hands-on” science or a career in agriculture. Using agriculture as the learning vehicle, the course emphasizes the principles, central concepts and inter relationships among the following topics: the molecular and cellular aspects of life, the chemical and structural basis of life, growth and reproduction in plants and animals, evolution of modern plants and domestic livestock species, plant and animal genetics, taxonomy of modern agricultural plants and animals, animal behavior, ecological relationships among plants, animals, humans and the environment, nutrition in animals, health and diseases in animals, and the similarities between animals and humans. This course includes a semester research project and opportunities for state awards and recognition.

Prerequisite: Completion or concurrent enrollment in CC3

10th - 12th Grade

UC/CSU: G - College-Preparatory Elective 

Animal health, behavior, handling, training, and veterinary procedures are explored. Gain hands on experience with companion, food, lab, and exotic animal species (when they are available). Students will learn medical terminology common to the animal health care field. Students will also be required to assigned class and afterschool time in the care and health monitoring of animals. Enrollment in this course is limited to students participating in the Agriscience pathway sequence of courses. The study of dogs, cats, horses, swine, and ruminants body systems (anatomy and physiology) is foundational. Whenever possible, topics will be related to pertinent veterinary career applications and situations. Training and career opportunities pertaining to Registered Veterinary Technicians will be thoroughly explored.

Prerequisite: Biology & Sustainable Agriculture or Biology (C or better)

10th - 12th Grade

UC/CSU: D - Laboratory Life Science

Animal health, behavior, handling, training, and veterinary procedures are explored. Gain hands-on experience with companion, food, lab, and exotic animal species (when they are available). Students will learn medical terminology common to the animal health care field. Students will also be required to assigned class and afterschool time in the care and health monitoring of animals. Enrollment in this course is limited to students participating in the Agriscience pathway sequence of courses. The study of dogs, cats, horses, swine, and ruminants body systems (anatomy and physiology) is foundational. Whenever possible, topics will be related to pertinent veterinary career applications and situations. Training and career opportunities pertaining to Registered Veterinary Technicians will be thoroughly explored.

Prerequisite: Biology and Sustainable Agriculture or Biology (C or better)