Level 1 Courses

PRINCIPLES OF AGRICULTURE, FOOD, and NATURAL RESOURCES

Course: 1631

Course Key:   PRINAFNR Credit: 1

Service ID:     13000200 Grade: 9, 10, 11

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.

Level 2 Courses 

SMALL ANIMAL MANAGEMENT (Fall Semester)

Course: 1587

Course Key:   SMANIMGT Credit:  .5

Service ID:     13000400 Grade: 10, 11, 12

Recommended Prerequisite: Principles of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources

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 (Spring Semester)

Course: 1586

Course Key:   EQUINSCI Credit:  .5

Service ID:     13000500 Grade: 10, 11, 12

Recommended Prerequisite: Principles of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources

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.

ENTREPRENEURSHIP I

Course: 1617

Course Key:   ENTPR1 Credit: 1

Service ID:     13011101 Grade: 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite: None

Recommended Prerequisite: Principles of Business, Marketing, and Finance

Students will learn the principles necessary to begin and operate a business. The primary focus of the course is to help students understand and develop skills in Entrepreneurship, Startups, Leadership & Team Building, Business Communication & Conflict, Economic Concepts & systems, & Capitalism, Small Business Operations and Management, Business Plans, Recordkeeping, & Analyzing Data, Marketing, Management, & Finance.

AGRICULTURAL MECHANICS and METAL TECHNOLOGIES

Course: 1636

Course Key:   AGMECHMT Credit: 1

Service ID:     13002200 Grade: 10, 11, 12

Recommended Prerequisite: Principles of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources

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 metalworking 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.

WILDLIFE, FISHERIES, and ECOLOGY MANAGEMENT

Course: 1644

Course Key:   WFECGT Credit: 1

Service ID:     13001500 Grade: 10, 11, 12

Recommended Prerequisite: Principles of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources

Wildlife, Fisheries, and Ecology Management examines the management of game and nongame 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.

GREENHOUSE OPERATION & PRODUCTION

Course: 1640

Course Key:   GREOP Credit: 1

Service ID:     13002050 Grade: 10, 11, 12

Recommended Prerequisite: Principles of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources

Wildlife, Fisheries, and Ecology Management examines the management of game and nongame 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.

Level 3 Courses 

LIVESTOCK AND POULTRY PRODUCTION

Course: 1633

Course Key:   LIVEPROD Credit: 1

Service ID:     13000300 Grade: 10, 11, 12

Recommended Prerequisite: Principles of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources

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.

AGRICULTURAL STRUCTURES DESIGN and FABRICATION

Course: 1638

Course Key:   AGSDF Credit: 1

Service ID:     13002300 Grade: 11, 12

Prerequisite: Agricultural Mechanics and Metal Technologies

In Agricultural Equipment Design and Fabrication, students will acquire knowledge and skills related to the design and fabrication of agricultural equipment.

AGRICULTURAL POWER SYSTEMS

Course: 1675

Course Key:   AGPOWSYS Credit: 2

Service ID:     13002400 Grade: 11, 12

Recommended Prerequisite: Agricultural Mechanics and Metal Technologies

Agricultural Power Systems is designed to develop an understanding of power and control systems as related to energy sources, small and large power systems, and agricultural machinery. 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 workplace; and develop knowledge and skills regarding career opportunities, entry requirements, industry certifications, and industry expectations.

ENERGY AND NATURAL RESOURCES TECHNOLOGY

Course: 1583

Course Key:   ENGNRT Credit: 1

Service ID:     13001100 Grade: 10, 11, 12

Recommended Prerequisite: Wildlife, Fisheries, and Ecology Management

Energy and Natural Resource Technology examines the interrelatedness of environmental issues and production agriculture. Students will evaluate the environmental benefits provided by sustainable resources and green technologies. Instruction is designed to allow for the application of science and technology to measure environmental impacts resulting from production agriculture through field and laboratory experiences. 

FLORAL DESIGN

Course: 1183

Course Key:   FLORAL Credit: 1

Service ID:     13001800 Grade: 11, 12

Recommended Prerequisite: Principles of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources

In Floral Design students will develop the ability to identify and demonstrate the principles and techniques related to floral design as well as develop an understanding of the management of floral enterprises.

Note: This course satisfies a fine arts credit requirement for graduation.

Level 4 Courses 

VETERINARY SCIENCE

Course: 1645

Course Key:   VETSCI Credit: 1

Service ID:     13000600 Grade: 11, 12

Prerequisites: Small Animal Management/Equine Science or Livestock Production

Veterinary Medical Applications covers topics relating to veterinary practices, including practices for large and small animal species.

This course of study is designed to prepare students for the certification examination through the Texas Veterinary Medical Association (TVMA), which leads to a Certified Veterinary Technician. Level 1 and Level 2 Competencies, set by TVMA will be covered.

ADVANCED ANIMAL SCIENCE

Course: 1646

Course Key:   ADVANSCI Credit: 1

Service ID:     13000700 Grade: 11, 12

Prerequisites: Biology and Chemistry or Integrated Physics and Chemistry (IPC); Algebra I 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. Note: This course satisfies a science credit requirement for students on the Foundation High School Program.

AGRICULTURAL EQUIPMENT DESIGN AND FABRICATION

Course: 1585

Course Key:   AGEQDF Credit: 1

Service ID:     13002350 Grade: 11, 12

Prerequisite: Agricultural Mechanics and Metal Technologies

In Agricultural Equipment Design and Fabrication, students will acquire knowledge and skills related to the design and fabrication of agricultural equipment.

ADVANCED ENERGY AND NATURAL RESOURCE TECHNOLOGY

Course: 1582

Course Key:   ADENRT Credit: 1

Service ID:     13001200 Grade: 11, 12

Prerequisite: Energy And Natural Resources Technology

Advanced Energy and Natural Resource Technology is designed to explore the interdependency of the public and natural resource systems related to energy production. In addition, renewable, sustainable, and environmentally friendly practices will be explored.

PRACTICUM IN AGRICULTURE, FOOD, AND NATURAL RESOURCES - HONORS

Course: 1584

Course Key:   PRACAFNR1 Credit: 2

Service ID:    13002500 Grade: 12

Prerequisite: Successful completion of  two or more credits, including the completion of one or more advanced (Level 3 or 4) , in CTE courses that are part of a coherent sequence of courses in the selected CTE Program of Study

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 Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Career Cluster. NOTE: This course is double-blocked.   Please review the LTHS Practicum and Career Prep Handbook  before selecting a practicum or career prep course.

CTE PROJECT-BASED CAPSTONE - Agriculture - HONORS

Course: 1642

Course Key:   CTEPBC1 Credit: 1

Service ID:     12701101 Grade: 12

Prerequisite: Instructor Approval

Career and Technical Education Project-Based Capstone is a course designed for students to develop and enhance essential skills while investigating real-world problems, issues, or interests. Students work independently or collaboratively with others within or across career clusters or programs of study. Students partner with mentor(s) or advisor(s) to develop a project. Students conduct research, compile findings, implement project activities appropriate to student contribution, and present their work to a relevant audience that may include industry experts.

• Students are required to provide their own transportation for individual CTE Project-Based Capstone experiences.

CAREER PREPARATION for PROGRAM OF STUDY

Course: 1553

Course Key:   CPPS1 Credit: 2

Service ID:     12701121 Grade: 11, 12

Prerequisite: Successful completion of two or more credits in CTE courses that are part of a coherent sequence of courses in the same CTE Program of Study.

Career Preparation I provide opportunities for students to participate in a work-based learning experience that aligns directly with their selected CTE Program of Study and combines classroom instruction with business and industry employment experiences. The goal is to prepare students with a variety of skills for a changing workplace. Career preparation is relevant and rigorous, supports student attainment of academic standards, and effectively prepares students for college and career success. NOTE: This course is double blocked, 1 class period, 1 work off-campus period.  Please review the LTHS Practicum and Career Prep Handbook  before selecting a practicum or career prep course.