Agri-Science

This course will focus more on the field crops and agronomy portion of the agriculture plant industry.  Student participants will explore in more depth: soil origin and soil properties, irrigation, plant nutrition, soil sampling, fertilizers, organic materials, and weed and crop identification.  Students will experience hands-on labs in the greenhouse, outdoors and in the classroom, videos, speakers, possible field trips and research based projects. 

Course #: 728

Last updated: 1/17/2019

Cluster: Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources 

Pathway: Plant Systems 

This course is designed for students who have been active in the agriculture education/FFA program during their high school years and are looking to enhance their career-readiness as they prepare to graduate.  Subjects covered include agricultural issues, resumes, scholarship applications, parliamentary procedure and applied agriculture leadership techniques, skills and projects.

Course#: 731

Last updated: 11/25/2013

Cluster: Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources 

Pathway: Agribusiness Systems    

The emphasis of this class is on domestic animals as a part of agriculture.  Animals discussed include, but are not limited to dairy, beef, swine, sheep, goats, poultry, and horses.  Animal Science is designed to give students a better appreciation and understanding of domestic animals in our lives.  This course serves as a 1.0 Science Equivalency credit.

Topics covered:  Animal management, care, industry terminology, food safety, veterinarian practices, animal marketing, nutrition, breeding, and selection.

Course #:  717DC

Last updated 1/17/2019 

Cluster: Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources 

Pathway: Animal Systems

Aquaculture is the agriculture wave of the future.  Aquaculture offers students the opportunity to produce, process, and market fish species.  This course serves as a 0.5 Science Equivalency credit.

Topics covered:  Through hands-on learning in lab situations, field trips, projects, and videos, students learn about career opportunities, aquaculture history, aquatic plant and animal species, economics of aquaculture, state and federal regulations, site requirements, various diseases of aquatic plants and animals, nutrition, management practices, and aquatic structures and equipment. 

Course #:  719

Last updated 1/17/2019 

Cluster: Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources 

Pathway: Animal Systems 

This course is for students who enjoy the outdoors and want to gain a greater understanding of our environment and related careers.  Limited field experiences and hands-on activities enhance the coursework.  This course serves as a 0.5 Science Equivalency credit.

Topics covered:  Air/water quality, wildlife management, forestry techniques, biodiversity, extinctions, habitats, invasive spaces and outdoor survival.

Course #:  722

Last updated 1/17/2019 

Cluster: Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources 

Pathway: Natural Resources Systems

This course explores various hydroponic systems, their specific plant material, and growing conditions. Students will work hands-on with several units and plant materials. 

Students will be able to run various hydroponic and aquaponics systems to develop a high quality product for consumption to provide to food services.

Course #:  723DC

Last updated 2/3/2020 

Cluster: Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources 

Pathway: Plant Systems 

This is an exploratory course for those interested in agriculture.  This class will include a variety of labs working with the classroom animals and the greenhouse.

Topics covered:  Careers, industry impact, natural resources, animals, FFA, environmental influences, food science, biotechnology, Wisconsin agriculture, United States agriculture, and the global picture.

Course #:  703

Last updated 11/25/2013 

Cluster: Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources 

Pathway: Plant Systems 

This course gives students the opportunity to develop a “green thumb” through an understanding of horticulture science. 

Topic covered: horticulture careers, taxonomy, industrial impact, plant parts and functions, plant growth and development, propagation, soil mediums, pest control, and basic greenhouse management.  Student participants will experience hands-on labs, research experiments in the greenhouse, possible field trips, speakers and outdoor activities if/when weather permits. 

Course #: 718DC

Last updated:  1/2/2019 

Cluster: Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources 

Pathway: Plant Systems 

This course provides students with the opportunity to learn how to develop attractive, well-maintained homes, businesses, and communities through landscaping.  Students experience hands-on drawing labs, computer programs, landscape construction (weather and semester timing permitting), field trips, speakers, videos, and raising of landscape plants. 

Topics covered:  Career opportunities, landscape design, construction and installation, materials, plant material usage, client relations, and landscape maintenance. 

Course #:  727

Last updated 1/17/2019 

This class is for students who enjoy domestic animals and want to learn more about the small animal industry and related careers.  Animals discussed include dogs, cats, rabbits, small rodents, birds, and other classroom animals.  Students work with animals in the classroom, which enhances the course material.

Topics covered:  Safety, feeding, training, animal rights and welfare, anatomy, reproduction, health, behavior, housing, and equipment needed for care. 

Course #:  705

Last updated 10/19/09 

Cluster: Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources 

Pathway: Animal Systems

This course is designed for students who are interested in working with animals.  This is a hands-on, lab intensive, advanced animal science course.  Students have the opportunity to work with animals by giving injections, learning how to suture wounds, learning animal restraints, examining x-rays, and doing physical exams of common pets.  Guest speakers, demonstrations, labs with animals, field trips, and job-shadowing or volunteer hours will be part of the course.  Careers including veterinarians, vet technicians, lab technicians, working in a vet clinic, humane societies, and zoologists will be introduced.

Course #:  741

Last updated 1/17/2019 

Cluster: Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources 

Pathway: Animal Systems

Students will study administration of Wildlife Management.  Hunting and fishing regulations are studied as well as habitat of those animals in Wisconsin.  Students will become certified in the recreational activities for Hunter Safety, Trapper Safety, Snowmobile Safety, ATV Safety, and Boating Safety.  Students will receive hands on training with the proper use of recreational equipment and proper gun safety.  Career areas associated with the DNR will be discussed. 

There is a $10 certification fee for each certification desired.

Course #:  732 

Last updated 1/17/2019 

Cluster: Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources 

Pathway: Natural Resources Systems