FCPS Course #: 492150
Course Description: Students pursue an individualized course of study in agriculture or horticulture. Each student is assigned to a teacher for one period and works with that teacher in meeting individual career preparatory goals and course objectives.
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Forestry/Wildlife Management
FCPS Course #: 492160
Course Description: Students develop skills in wildlife identification, wildlife management, soil and water conservation, forest ecology, forest management, aquaculture, and outdoor recreation. Students learn how to use forest products in the laboratory by building projects that teach hand- and power-tool use, wood types and wood finishing techniques.
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Horse Care and Management
FCPS Course #: 491020
Course Description: Areas studied include careers, anatomy, breeds and judging, reproduction, feeding, diseases and lameness, stable planning, safety and maintenance of equipment, and business management of horses.
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Horticulture/Floriculture 3
FCPS Course #: 493031
Prerequisite: Horticulture 2
Course Description: Students raise plants for themselves and for sale in the school’s greenhouse. They learn how to reproduce plants and make flower arrangements. In the greenhouse laboratory they grow poinsettias, mums, and many other common greenhouse plants. Fifty percent of class time is spent in laboratory activities. At the third level, students concentrate in laboratory experiences in the greenhouse, flower shop, and outdoors. Management skills, marketing, and landscape drawing are also stressed.
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Wood and Metal Structures
FCPS Course #: 491210
Course Description: This course provides experiences in the construction of wood and metal structures. Skills include planning, designing, drawing, and assembly of structures. Safety is a vital part of this course. Students develop skills in woodworking and metalworking.
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Sample Syllabus (must include the CTE PII statement Ag TheAET)
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