The Principles, Concentrator A, and Concentrator B courses are all required to meet the CTE graduation pathway requirement.

7117

Principles of Agriculture is a two-semester course that will cover the diversity of the agricultural industry and agribusiness concepts. Students will develop an understanding of the role of agriculture in the United States and globally. Students will explore Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resource (AFNR) systems related to the production of food, fiber and fuel and the associated health, safety and environmental management systems. Topics covered in the course range from animals, plants, food, natural resources, ag power, structures and technology, and agribusiness. Participation in FFA and Supervised Agricultural Experiences (SAE) will be an integral part of this course in order to develop leadership and career ready skills. 

• Recommended Prerequisites: Introduction to Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources                •     Required Prerequisites: none

• Counts as a directed elective or elective credits for all diplomas

5008

Animal Science is a two-semester program that provides students with an overview of the animal agriculture industry. Students participate in a large variety of activities and laboratory work including real and simulated animal science experiences and projects. All areas that the students study may be applied to both large and small animals. Topics to be covered in the course include: history and trends in animal agriculture, laws and practices relating to animal agriculture, comparative anatomy and physiology of animals, biosecurity threats and interventions relating to animal and human safety, nutrition, reproduction, careers, leadership, and supervised agricultural experiences relating to animal agriculture.

• Required Prerequisites: Principles of Agriculture (can be taken concurrently)

• Recommended Prerequisites: Introduction to Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources

• Counts as a directed elective or elective for all diplomas

• Fulfills a science course requirement for all diplomas; Fulfills a physical science requirement for General Diploma

5102

Food Science is a two semester course that provides students with an overview of food science and the role it plays in the securing of a safe, nutritious, and adequate food supply. A project based approach is utilized in this course, along with laboratory, team building, and problem solving activities to enhance student learning. Students are introduced to the following areas of food science: food processing, food chemistry and physics, nutrition, food microbiology, preservation, packaging and labeling, food commodities, food regulations, issues and careers in the food science industry.

• Required Prerequisites: Principles of Agriculture (can be taken concurrently)

• Recommended Prerequisites: Introduction to Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources

• Counts as a directed elective or elective for all diplomas.

• Fulfills a Life Science or Physical Science requirement for the General Diploma

7238: Agricultural Research Capstone course includes extended laboratory, field, and literature investigations in one or more specialized agricultural science disciplines, such as animal, plant, food, natural resources biotechnology, engineering, etc.  Students enrolled in this course will apply scientific applications, concepts, principles, and design processes to solve complex, real world issues in agriculture.  Students will become familiar with laboratory procedures used in a educational, research, or industrial setting.  Students will complete an end-of-course project and presentation, such as a scientific research paper, agriscience fair project, or some other suitable presentation of their findings.

• Required Prerequisites: Principles of Agriculture; Animal Science; Food Science          

• Recommended Prerequisites: none

• Counts as a directed elective or elective for all diplomas