Agriculture

Course Title: Ag Mechanics and Manufacturing

Course Number:8866/8867

Grade Level: 9-10

Elective/Required: Elective

Length/Credits: 1 year/10 credits

Course Description: Agriculture Mechanics and Manufacturing is an academically challenging course that integrates mathematics, science, writing, and mechanics is an introductory course to either the Ag Mechanics or Ag Engineering and Manufacturing pathways. This course is designed to provide information and practical experience needed for the development of job-related competencies. The course content includes planning and organizing activities, information research, coordinating work and performing other general engineering procedures. The student will become proficient in using various CAD command processes and reproduction techniques to produce CAD grid drawings. Specific units include Ag Mechanics Shop Safety, Measurement, Electricity, Arc and Oxy-Fuel Welding, Technical Sketching, Introduction to Computer-Aided Drafting, Intermediate CAD drawings with Isometric projections. Introduction to Engineering Graphics, dimensions and tolerances, and computer numerical control (CNC). Participation in FFA student activities and Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) projects is an integral course component for leadership development, career exploration and reinforcement of academies concepts.

Course Title: Agricultural Mechanics 2

Course Number:0054/0055

Grade Level: 10-12

Elective/Required: Elective

Length/Credits: 1 year/10 credits

Course Description:This course is designed to provide deeper understanding of Metal Inert Gas (MIG) welding, arc and oxy-acetylene welding, cutting, and project construction, as well as small engine repair and maintenance. Following completion of the Agricultural Mechanics 1 course, instruction in course two of the sequence includes advanced welding techniques, as well as beginning project construction.

Course Title: Agricultural Mechanics 3

Course Number:0056/0057

Grade Level: 11-12

Elective/Required: Elective

Length/Credits: 1 year/10 credits

Course Description:

Students will experience advanced welding and the construction of various projects. Instruction in welding stainless steel and aluminum as well as cutting with the electric plasma-arc torch and operation of the hydraulic shear and punch will be covered in detail. Students will be expected to design and construct a major project and compile a detailed written report of the process involved in the building of projects such as wood splitters, trailers, barbecues, stoves, benches, etc.

Course Title: Agricultural Mechanics 4

Course Number:0058/0059

Grade Level: 12

Elective/Required: Elective

Length/Credits: 1 year/10 credits

Course Description:

Students will experience advanced welding and the construction of various projects. Instruction in welding stainless steel and aluminum as well as cutting with the electric plasma-arc torch and operation of the hydraulic shear and punch will be covered in detail. Students will be expected to design and construct a major project and compile a detailed written report of the process involved in the building of projects such as wood splitters, trailers, barbecues, stoves, benches, etc. This course is an extension of the principles taught in Agricultural Mechanics 3.

Course Title: Agricultural Manufacturing 2 (P)

Course Number: 8628/8629

Grade Levels: 10-11

Elective/Required: Elective

Length/Credits: 1 year/ 10 Credits

Course Description:

The Agricultural Manufacturing 2 course will expand the skills and knowledge gained through the pathway introductory course Ag Mechanics and Manufacturing. This concentrator-level course focuses on intermediate level concepts and techniques used to explore the various welding, manufacturing and machining techniques used in career fields related to welding, fabrication, machining and milling. Topics included are: Careers in Manufacturing, 2D and 3D modeling, Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD), and Computer Numerical Control (CNC). Topics will be taught using a variety of instructional methods including guest speakers, industry tours, multimedia, teacher-led demonstrations, student-led discussions and projects, and lab practices. In addition, instruction will build connections between course content and Future Farmers of America (FFA) Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE), which is an integral part of the agricultural education program.

Course Title: Agricultural Biology (P)

Course Number:0039/0040

Grade Level: 10 - 11

Elective/Required: Required

Length/Credits: 1 year/10 credits

Course Description:

A study of agriculture biology is basic to all students regardless of their educational goals, it is especially important to students interested in an agricultural career. This course is designed as an introductory course in living systems for the college preparatory student. The course is designed around the State of California’s academic standards for biology. Major areas of study include cell biology, genetics, ecology, evolution and structure and function of living things.

Course Title: Agriculture Science 1

Course Number:0009/0010

Grade Level: 9

Elective/Required: Elective

Length/Credits: 1 year/10 credits

Course Description:

Agriculture Science 1 focuses on beginning animal and plant science; leadership training (public speaking, parliamentary procedure-debate, judging teams, Supervised Occupational Experience Projects); record keeping skills, and career opportunities in the field of agriculture. Introductory material supports success in continuing science coursework, specifically in the area of biological sciences. This course is a recommended elective for college or university bound students majoring in Agriculture, Business, and/or Life Science.

Course Title: Animal Science (P)

Course Number:0094/0095

Grade Level: 11-12

Elective/Required: Elective

Length/Credits: 1 Year/10 credits

Course Description:

This is an advanced course in the Agriculture Animal Science pathway. Instruction includes the anatomy and physiology of livestock animals, animal health as it relates to specific species, animal management, reproduction, nutrition, marketing, and record keeping. This course supports the standards in mathematics, with emphasis on problem solving, and English. Students will be assessed with written and practical exams.

Course Title: Vet Science

Course Number: 0042/0043

Grade Level: 11 - 12

Elective/Required: Elective

Length/Credits: 1 year/10 credits

Course Description:

This course covers the fundamentals of animal health care. Instruction is offered in nutrition, diseases and sanitation, small animal care, as well as basic livestock handling. Student projects (supervised Agricultural Experience Programs) are an integral part of the class. The goals of the course are to provide the students with basic knowledge and skills necessary for an entry-level college course in animal science.

Course Title: Introduction to Environmental Horticulture

Course Number:0032/0033

Grade Level: 10 - 12

Elective/Required: Elective

Course Description:

Instruction in this course provides an understanding of the basic anatomy and physiology of plants. The Introduction to Environmental Horticulture course emphasizes practical biological knowledge and develops essential understandings in soil science, entomology, propagation, genetics, and local crop production and harvesting practices. Leadership skills are taught through participation in FFA.

Course Title: Advanced Environmental Horticulture

Course Number: 8873/8734

Grade Level: 11 - 12

Elective/Required: Elective

Length/Credits: 1 year/10 credits

Course Description:

This advanced course designed for those with a sincere interest in the nursery and/or floral industry. Topics include floral design techniques, design principles, nursery production, landscape design and maintenance, irrigation, botany, soils and fertilizers. Activities include designing with fresh flowers, holiday arrangements, personal flower, greenhouse and nursery crop production, landscape design and construction and care of outdoor landscaped areas. Course participation includes production of nursery crops and marketing and sales of nursery/floral products each semester. Leadership skills will be taught through participation FFA.