Agriscience

Grade Level: 9-12

Prerequisite: N/A

Requirements: $20 fee

Agriscience is a course that provides students with a general overview of the Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Cluster, which contains five pathways: Power, Structure, and Technical Systems; Environmental and Natural Resources Systems; Animal Systems; Plant Systems; and Agribusiness Systems. Students are involved in classroom and laboratory activities in each of the five pathway areas. Topics included in this course include career opportunities, safety, technology applications, agribusiness leadership, environmental science, soil science, plant science, forestry, animal science, aquaculture, wildlife science, pest management, woodworking, metalworking, small engines, electrical wiring, and plumbing. Students are required to complete a 15 hour SAE project outside of class.