Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Courses

Grade: 9-12                    Credit: 1 – full year

RISD: CT7101                PEIMS: 13000200

Prerequisite: None

Endorsement: B&I

This course allows students to develop knowledge and skills regarding career opportunities, personal development, agriculture industry standards, details, practices, and expectations in the fields of agriculture, food, and natural resources.  The student through classroom and lab experiences the following course components; cultural diversity, history of the agriculture industry, leadership organizations, communication skills, mathematical problem solving skills, information technology skills, plus plant, animal, and ag processing skills specific to food systems as well as agriculture economics in relation to the world economy.  

Grade: 11-12                   Credit: 2 – full year

RISD: CT7105                PEIMS: 13002500

Prerequisite: Rec. 1 credit in Ag., Hort., Food, Nat. Resources

Endorsement: B&I, Multi

Advanced course

Richardson High School ONLY

Practicum in Agriculture, Horticulture, Food and Natural Resources is designed to give students supervised practical application of knowledge and skills. Practicum experiences can occur in a variety of locations appropriate to the nature and level of experiences such as employment, independent study, internships, assistantships, mentorships, or laboratories. To prepare for careers in agriculture, food and natural resources, students must attain academic skills and knowledge, acquire technical knowledge and skills related to the workplace, and develop knowledge and skills regarding career opportunities, entry requirements, and industry expectations. To prepare for success, students need opportunities to learn, reinforce, apply, and transfer their knowledge and skills and technologies in a variety of settings.

Grade: 10-12               Credit: .5 – one semester

RISD: CT7104             PEIMS: 13000400

Prerequisite: Principles of Ag, Food, and Natural Resources

Endorsement: B&I

This course prepares students for careers in the field of small animal management and care.  Students will acquire knowledge and skills related to animal systems, career opportunities, career entry requirements, safety for the industry, and industry expectations.   Suggested small animals, which may be included in the course of study, include, but are not limited to, small mammals, amphibians, reptiles, avian, dogs, and cats. 

Grade: 10-12             Credit: .5 – one semester

RISD: CT7108           PEIMS: 13000500

Prerequisite: Principles of Ag, Food, and Natural Resources

Endorsement: B&I

In Equine Science, students will acquire knowledge and skills related to equine animal systems and the equine industry. Equine Science may address topics related to horses, donkeys, and mules. To prepare for careers in the field of animal science, students must enhance academic knowledge and skills, acquire knowledge and skills related to animal systems, and develop knowledge and skills regarding career opportunities, entry requirements, and industry expectations. To prepare for success, students need opportunities to learn, reinforce, apply, and transfer their knowledge and skills in a variety of settings.

Grade: 11-12              Credit: 1 – full year

RISD: CT7106            PEIMS: 13000600

Prerequisite: Small Animal Mgmt, Lg. Animal Mgmt.

Endorsement: B&I

This course provides training in the veterinary assistant field.  The course includes but is not limited to, animal training and restraint, health and safety, sanitation, surgical preparation, anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, infectious diseases, instrument and equipment identification, vaccine preparation and injection techniques, laws and ethics, communication skills, and veterinary office procedures.

Grade: 11-12                  Credit: 1 – full year

RISD: CT4411                PEIMS: 13000700

Prerequisite: Biology and Chemistry/IPC; Prin. of Ag., Food, and Nat. Resources; Small Animal Management; Large Animal Mgmt.

Endorsement: B&I, STEM, Multi

Advanced course

This course examines the interrelatedness of human, scientific, and technological dimensions of livestock production. Instruction is designed to allow for the application of scientific and technological aspects of animal science through field and laboratory experiences. Students, for at least 40% of instructional time, will conduct field and laboratory investigations using safe, environmentally appropriate, and ethical practices in a simulated environment as well as real field observations that extend beyond the classroom. (TEA Science credit option.)