Agri-Science
ANIMAL STUDIES
Grade(s): 9-12 Credit(s): 1.0 Weight: CP
Length: Year
Prerequisites: If repeating, must have 74 in previous Agri-Science class.
Traditional: 07115 Periods/cycle: 5
Dual Enrollment: 3 credits via Harcum College contingent upon yearly instructor approval.
Animal Studies is an introductory course which offers a broad overview of knowledge and skills required in the animal science industry. The instruction is presented with a “hands-on” approach, balancing theory with a practical application in the companion animal lab. Students will gain experience for careers and/or further education in agriculture, zoology, veterinary science, wildlife, and aquaculture.
Students may repeat this course and continue to learn new information because of the unique structure of the curriculum. Students will learn four different topics each year of the four year cycle while continuing to learn and work with companion animals in the small animal lab.
Students can repeat this course and continue to learn new and interesting information because of the unique structure of the curriculum. Students will learn four different academic topics each year of the four year cycle:
· Cycle 4 (2022-2023) Reptiles, Amphibians, Entomology, Zoo Science
· Cycle 1 (2023-2024) Animal Biotechnology, Dairy Science, Beef Science, Wildlife
· Cycle 2 (2024-2025) Canines, Felines, Small Ruminants, Aquaculture
· Cycle 3 (2025-2026) Birds, Poultry Science, Swine Science, Equine Science
HORTICULTURE
Grade(s): 9-12 Credit(s): 1.0 or 2.0 Weight: CP
Length: Year
Prerequisites: If repeating, must have 74 in previous Agri-Science class.
Traditional: 07215 Periods/cycle: 5 or 10
Horticulture is an introductory course which offers a broad overview of the knowledge, skills, and professional techniques required in the plant science industry. The instruction is presented with a “hands on” approach, balancing theory with practical application, concentrating on the cross-curricular subjects of science, art, business, and mathematics. In this program, students learn the skills and information necessary to graduate with a solid, basic knowledge of horticultural topics. Major content areas include landscaping, floriculture, and greenhouse management. Related business practices and technology, careers, plant materials, and lab safety and mechanics are emphasized each year.
Each of the following topics is discussed annually and in-depth study is provided in four year cycles to include:
· Cycle 4 (2022-2023) Soils, Entomology/IPM, Landscape Installation, Floriculture
· Cycle 1 (2023-2024) Landscape Maintenance, Olericulture, Nursery Management, Biotechnology
· Cycle 2 (2024-2025) Turfgrass Management, Plant Science, Greenhouse Management, Landscape Construction.
· Cycle 3 (2025-2026) Interior Plantscaping, Plant Production, Landscape Design, Pomology
Course requirements may be fulfilled in the classroom, lab facility, greenhouse, school grounds, and in the community. This course can be repeated each year because of the unique structure of the curriculum.
NOTE: Students who have developed extraordinary interests or skills can schedule this course for two periods for two credits. Teacher approval is required and it is only available to students in grades 10-12 who have previously studied Horticulture and achieved a “B” or better average. These students should register for courses numbered (07215) and (07225).