Introduction to Applied Agriculture Sceince CT CP
This course has been designed as an introduction to Applied Science. The course will include a basic study of Plant Science, Animal Science, and Earth and Environmental Sciences. This course will focus on the functions, interactions and the importance of plants, animals, and the earth’s processes and natural resources. The course includes instruction in the scientific method, laboratory techniques and practices, and employability skills required of technicians in the fields of science and agriculture.
Sustainable Agricultural Biology CTE CP
Sustainable Agriculture is a course designed to integrate biological science practices and knowledge into the practice of sustainable agriculture. The course is organized into four major sections, each with a guiding question. Within each unit specific life science principles will be identified with agricultural principles and practices guiding the acquisition of this knowledge, culminating in the development of a sustainable farm model and portfolio of supporting student research.
Agriculture and Soil Chemistry CTE CP
This course explores the physical and chemical nature of soil as well as the relationships between soil, plants, animals and agricultural practices. Students will examine properties of soil and land and their connections to plant and animal production. Using knowledge of scientific protocols as well as course content, students will develop an Agriscience research program to be conducted throughout the first semester of the course. To complete that whole project each student will investigate and test an Agriscience research question by formulating a scientific question related to the course content, formulating a hypothesis based on related research, conducting an experiment to test the hypothesis, collecting quantitative data, and forming a conclusion based on analysis of the data. The result of this research program will be an in-depth research and experimentation paper that is technically written, based on scientific protocol, and cited using APA formatting. Additionally, students will develop and present a capstone soil management plan for agricultural producers, using the content learned throughout the course. Throughout the course, students will be graded on participation in intra-curricular FFA activities as well as the development and maintenance of an ongoing Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) program. These requirements may vary by site.
Animal Science CTE
This course will provide the students with principles in Animal Science along with Anatomy and Physiology focusing on the area of mammalian production, anatomy, physiology, reproduction, nutrition, respiration, and genetics. This course is intended to successfully prepare students for entry level employment after high school, as well as those students who plan on majoring in Agriculture Sciences at a post-secondary institution.
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