What do you do in the class?

The program curriculum encourages critical thinking, hands-on learning, and career exploration. Topics and concepts discussed throughout the curriculum include:

• sustainability

• plant science

• soil science

• animal science

• scientific method

• parliamentary procedure

• using power tools for repair and production

• turning wood on a lathe

• growing, spinning, and weaving cotton by hand

• Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE)

• Future Farmers of America (FFA)

• developing career skills

• maintaining our agricultural facility and garden

• field trips! to appreciate our environment and to learn from other institutes

Year 1: Foundations of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (TAO1000)

Foundations of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources is an introductory course designed to inform students about careers in agriculture and understand the important role that agriculture plays in the twenty-first century. This level I course serves as the foundation course for the Animal Systems, Food Systems, Natural Resources Business, and Natural Resources Management programs of study. Upon completion of the course, a proficient student will have foundational knowledge of various agriculture-related career fields, plant systems, animal systems, and the reproduction systems of plants and animals.

This course is a prerequisite for students pursuing AFNR programs of study. Formerly titled "Natural Resources Core" (TNC600).

Year 3: Natural Resources and Wildlife Management 2 (TAT3000)

Natural Resources and Wildlife Management 2 is the third course in the Natural Resources Management program of study designed to inform students about the management of water, land, plant, and animal resources, including planning and conservation. Upon completion of this course, a proficient student will have working knowledge of management practices pertaining to water, minerals, land, plant, and wildlife and conservation practices.

Prerequisite: Completion of “Natural Resources Production 1” (TNU6133) or “Natural Resources and Wildlife Management 1” (TAT2000). Formerly titled “Natural Resources Production 2” (TNN6206).

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