Agricultural Courses

Below are course descriptions for all Agricultural Education Courses taught at OABCIG High School. Talk to Miss Joyce to see which class you might fit into.

Introduction to Agriculture

Introduction to Agriculture is a year-long elective course designed to introduce students to the wide-range of activities involved in the agriculture industry. This course is used to help students gain an appreciation for agriculture and understand its importance in their daily lives. Another key aspect of this course involves leadership development in areas such as public speaking, critical thinking, goal setting, and effective communication. These classes serve as a broad starting point for all aspects of classes offered within the Agriculture Education Department.

Large Animal Science

The major focus of the Principles of Agricultural Science – Animal (ASA) course is to expose students to agriculture, animal science, and related career options. Students participating in the ASA course will have experiences in various animal science concepts with exciting hands-on activities, projects, and problems. Students’ experiences will involve the study of animal anatomy, physiology, behavior, nutrition, reproduction, health, selection, and marketing. For example, students will acquire skills in meeting the nutritional needs of animals while developing balanced, economical rations. Throughout the course, students will consider the perceptions and preferences of individuals within local, regional, and world markets. Students will explore hands-on projects and activities to learn the characteristics of animal science and work on major projects and problems similar to those that animal science specialists, such as veterinarians, zoologists, livestock producers, and industry personnel, face in their respective careers.

Agriculuture Mechanics

This class will provide students with skills and understanding of agriculture mechanics. This course will provide students with the basic knowledge and skills of electrical, plumbing, safety, small engines, and measuring.

Small Animal Science

The Small Animal Management class is a class in the AFNR Animal Science pathway. The course is designed to introduce students to small animal management. Students will develop knowledge in the areas of dogs, cats, rabbits, gerbils, hamsters, birds, and many other small animals students are interested in. Students will explore hands-on projects and activities to learn the characteristics of small animal science and work on major projects and problems similar to those that animal science specialists, such as veterinarians, zoologists, small animal producers, and industry personnel, face in their respective careers.

Horticulture

Welcome to Introduction to Agronomy course! Get ready for a hands-on journey into the world of plants. From anatomy to global impact, you'll dive deep into exciting projects. You'll tackle real-world challenges faced by plant experts, and sharpen your investigative and communication skills. This course is your gateway to a range of specialized options. Get ready to explore the amazing world of plants and how they shape our lives!

Veterinary Science

This course examines basic principles of veterinary science, including breeds, biology, veterinary tools, parasitology, office management, animal handling, and basic clinical exam techniques for large and small animals. The purpose of this course is to provide agricultural education students, at the high school level, with an introduction to the basic principles of veterinary science, This requires students to understand the biology of both large and small animal breeds as well as specifics related to the area of veterinary medicine. This will build a foundation for students interested in the area of veterinary science. Participation in FFA student organization activities and Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) projects are an integral course component for leadership development, career exploration, and reinforcement of academic concepts.

Ag Business & Leadership

This course will provide students with the basic knowledge and skills necessary to manage personal finances and develop into successful entrepreneurs and/or business people. Instructional units include business ownership types, starting an agribusiness, managing and operating an agribusiness, financing an agribusiness, managing personal finances, record keeping, and financial management of an agribusiness, local, state, and federal taxes, agricultural law, marketing, and sales techniques, and developing employability skills. Student skills will be enhanced in math, reading comprehension, and writing through agribusiness applications. Improving computer and workplace skills will be a focus. Participation in FFA student organization activities and Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) projects is an integral course component for leadership development, career exploration, and reinforcement of academic concepts