Agriculture
Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources
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COURSE NAME / CODE GRADE CREDIT TYPE
COURSE NAME / CODE GRADE CREDIT TYPE
AGRICULTURAL MECHANICS
AGRICULTURAL MECHANICS
Applied Agricultural Engineering
Principles of Agriculture (PAG101)
Principles of Agriculture (PAG101)
9-12 1 Regular/CTE
9-12 1 Regular/CTE
GPA: No WEIGHTED: No
PREREQUISITE: None
Principles of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources will allow students to develop knowledge and skills regarding career and educational opportunities, personal development, globalization, industry standards, details, practices, and expectations.
Ag Mechanics & Metal Technologies (AGMCH)
Ag Mechanics & Metal Technologies (AGMCH)
10-12 1 Regular/CTE
10-12 1 Regular/CTE
GPA: No WEIGHTED: No
PREREQUISITE: None
RECOMMENDED PREREQUISITE: Principles of Ag
Agricultural Mechanics and Metal Technologies is designed to develop an understanding of agricultural mechanics as it relates to safety and skills in tool operation, electrical wiring, plumbing, carpentry, fencing, concrete, and metal working techniques. To prepare for careers in agricultural power, structural, and technical systems, students must attain academic skills and knowledge; acquire technical knowledge and skills related to power, structural, and technical agricultural systems and the industry; and develop knowledge and skills regarding career opportunities, entry requirements, industry certifications, and industry expectations.
Ag Structures Design & Fabrication (AG FAC)
Ag Structures Design & Fabrication (AG FAC)
11-12 1 Regular/CTE
11-12 1 Regular/CTE
GPA: No WEIGHTED: No
PREREQUISITE: None
RECOMMENDED PREREQUISITE: Ag Mechanics & Metal Technologies
In Agricultural Structures Design and Fabrication, students will explore career opportunities, entry requirements, and industry expectations. To prepare for careers in mechanized agriculture and technical systems, students must attain knowledge and skills related to agricultural structures design and fabrication
Practicum in Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources (PRCAG)
Practicum in Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources (PRCAG)
11-12 2 Regular/CTE
11-12 2 Regular/CTE
GPA: No WEIGHTED: No
PREREQUISITE: None
RECOMMENDED PREREQUISITE: A minimum of one credit from the courses in Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Career Cluster.
Practicum in Agriculture, 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. The practicum course is a paid or unpaid capstone experience for students participating in a coherent sequence of career and technical education courses in the Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Career Cluster.
ANIMAL SCIENCE
ANIMAL SCIENCE
Principles of Agriculture (PAG101)
Principles of Agriculture (PAG101)
9-12 1 Regular/CTE
9-12 1 Regular/CTE
GPA: No WEIGHTED: No
PREREQUISITE: None
Principles of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources will allow students to develop knowledge and skills regarding career and educational opportunities, personal development, globalization, industry standards, details, practices, and expectations.
Small Animal Management (SMLANL)
Small Animal Management (SMLANL)
10-12 .5 Regular/CTE
10-12 .5 Regular/CTE
GPA: No WEIGHTED: No
PREREQUISITE: None
In Small Animal Management, students will acquire knowledge and skills related to small animals and the small animal management industry. Small Animal Management may address topics related to small mammals such as dogs and cats, amphibians, reptiles, and birds.
Equine Science (EQ SCI)
Equine Science (EQ SCI)
10-12 .5 Regular/CTE
10-12 .5 Regular/CTE
GPA: No WEIGHTED: No
PREREQUISITE: None
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.
Livestock and Poultry Production (LIVSTC)
Livestock and Poultry Production (LIVSTC)
10-12 1 Regular/CTE
10-12 1 Regular/CTE
GPA: No WEIGHTED: No
PREREQUISITE: A minimum of two credits with at least one course in a Level 2 or higher course from the AFNR career cluster.
In Livestock Production, students will acquire knowledge and skills related to livestock and the livestock production industry. Livestock Production may address topics related to beef cattle, dairy cattle, swine, sheep, goats, and poultry.
Veterinary Science (VETSCI)
Veterinary Science (VETSCI)
10-12 1 Regular/CTE
10-12 1 Regular/CTE
GPA: No WEIGHTED: No
PREREQUISITE: Equine Science, Small Animal Management, or Livestock Production
Veterinary Medical Applications covers topics relating to veterinary practices, including practices for large and small animal species.
Advanced Animal Science (ADVASC)
Advanced Animal Science (ADVASC)
11-12 1 Regular/CTE
11-12 1 Regular/CTE
GPA: No WEIGHTED: No
PREREQUISITE: Biology and Chemistry or Integrated Physics and Chemistry (IPC); Algebra l and Geometry; and either Small Animal Management, Equine Science, or Livestock Production
RECOMMENDED PREREQUISITE: Veterinary Medical Applications
Advanced Animal Science 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.
COURSE NOTES: This course satisfies a science credit requirement for students on the Foundation High School Program.
OTHER AG COURSES
OTHER AG COURSES
These courses are not in a pathway, but recommended for students pursuing Ag Leadership and participating in Ag speaking competitions.
Professional Standards and Communication in Agribusiness (PROAGB)
Professional Standards and Communication in Agribusiness (PROAGB)
10-12 1 Regular/CTE
10-12 1 Regular/CTE
GPA: No WEIGHTED: No
PREREQUISITE: None
Professional Standards in Agribusiness primarily focuses on leadership, communication, employer-employee relations, and problem solving as they relate to agribusiness.
Ag Leadership, Research, & Communications (AGLEAD)
Ag Leadership, Research, & Communications (AGLEAD)
10-12 .5 Local/CTE
10-12 .5 Local/CTE
GPA: No WEIGHTED: No
PREREQUISITE: One credit from courses in the Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Career Cluster.
Agricultural Leadership, Research and Communications will focus on challenging Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (AFNR) students to use higher level thinking skills, develop leadership abilities, employ standard research principles, and communicate agricultural positions effectively with all stakeholders.
Agribusiness Management & Marketing (AGBUMM)
Agribusiness Management & Marketing (AGBUMM)
10-12 1 Regular/CTE
10-12 1 Regular/CTE
GPA: No WEIGHTED: No
PREREQUISITE: None
Agribusiness Management and Marketing is designed to provide a foundation to agribusiness management and the free enterprise system. Instruction includes the use of economic principles such as supply and demand, budgeting, record keeping, finance, risk management, business law, marketing, and careers in agribusiness.
Wildlife, Fisheries & Ecology Management (WLDLFE)
Wildlife, Fisheries & Ecology Management (WLDLFE)
9-12 1 Regular/CTE
9-12 1 Regular/CTE
GPA: No WEIGHTED: No
PREREQUISITE: None
Wildlife, Fisheries, and Ecology Management examines the management of game and non-game wildlife species, fish, and aqua crops and their ecological needs as related to current agricultural practices. To prepare for success, students need opportunities to learn, reinforce, apply, and transfer their knowledge and skills in a variety of settings.
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