Courses Offered

In this course, theory and hands-on experiences provide opportunities for students to develop basic knowledge and skills in the industrial tech. and agriculture field. This course is designed to expose students to the career pathways within agriculture and industrial tech. Agriculture areas included are animal science, meat science, plant science/horticulture, precision/engineering agriculture, soil science, aquaculture, and much more. Hands on learning, workplace skills, and lab practicums will be a focus. Participation in FFA student organization activities and Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) are course components. 

This course will develop students’ understanding of the small and companion animal industry, animal anatomy and physiology, animal ethics and welfare issues, animal health, veterinary medicine, veterinary office practices, and animal services to humans . Career exploration will focus on veterinarian, veterinary lab technicians, office lab assistant, small/large animal production, research lab assistant, and animal nutrition lab technician. Hands on learning, workplace skills, and lab practicums will be a focus. Participation in FFA student organization activities and Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) are course components. 

This course will provide a fundamental understanding of the principles of precision agriculture & engineering. Topics may include Global Positioning Systems (GPS); Geographical Information Systems (GIS); yield monitors; remote sensing; drones; and grid soil sampling. These courses may use spatial analysis models and guidelines for integrating, interpreting, analyzing, and synthesizing geographic data, with a focus on both the implications and limitations of such technologies. This course will also apply technical and engineering skills while becoming competent in the processes used to operate, repair, engineer, and design agricultural structures, engines, and equipment. Hands on learning, workplace skills, and lab practicums will be a focus. Participation in FFA student organization activities and Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) are course components. 

This course will develop students’ understanding of the livestock (beef, dairy, sheep, goats, and swine), poultry, and large (equine) animal industry. Topics of instruction include scientific investigations, genetics, animal anatomy and physiology, animal nutrition, animal reproduction, animal health, and meat science. This course is a lab based class and labs will be emphasized throughout each semester. Examples of labs include, fetal pig dissection, livestock AI (artificial insemination), animal necropsy, and animal processing facility tour.  The management and processing of livestock will also be emphasized throughout the course. Hands on learning, workplace skills, and lab practicums will be a focus. Participation in FFA student organization activities and Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) are course components.