This class has transcripted credit agreement with WTC, LaCrosse. This class has also been accepted as a DPI accredited science credit.

Credits: 3.0 from Western Technical College, 0.5 HS Credit

This course is designed to give students knowledge and experience in the care of small and large animals. Pets are very popular today and it is very important that people understand how to care for their animals properly and to understand the animal welfare issues faced by today’s animal owners. Topics will include physiology, nutrition, health, daily care, breed identification, selection, and training. Labs will be done to demonstrate proper grooming, feeding, handling, and health practices. Field trips and guest speakers, along with raising animals in class will be part of class instruction.

Pathway: Animal Science

Pre-requisite: Students enrolled in this class must have taken at least one other animal science/veterinary science class at their home school.

Spend time in the greenhouse, school garden and the high tunnel growing and managing food for yourself and the school! The plant science industry is one of the fastest growing areas in the agricultural field. Participants will experience plant components and their functions through the completion of hands-on activities both in the greenhouse and outdoors. A mixture of plants will be explored to include nursery plants, field crops, fruit and vegetable gardening and floral production depending on class interest. Possible field trips to local greenhouses & crop centers along with expert guest speakers, will add to class success.

Transcripted credit agreement with Western Technical College, La Crosse., 3 credits (must be enrolled both trimesters to get credits)

This class has also been accepted as a DPI accredited science credit and .5 high school science credit.

Pathway: Plant Science

This class will use the agriculture department’s fish rearing system to learn how to efficiently raise a quality product for today’s consumer. This class will evaluate the engineering of the system, perform water tests, and learn how to use bio-filtration to help maintain a healthy fish system. Topics will include careers, Wisconsin industry, water quality and testing, nutrition, stocking rates and the nitrogen cycle. Students will design and build their own re-circulating system, design and make fishing lures, participate in freshwater fishing experiences to include the Trout Stream Restoration Projects within the district in coordination with local Rod and Gun Clubs. Students will also explore aquaponics and learn to manage fish waste to grow healthy vegetation for consumption.

Pathway: Animal Science, Natural Resources, Environmental Sciences.

Students will focus on basic small engine knowledge, study external engine parts, discover tools of the trade & learn the concepts behind what makes small engines work. They will explore internal parts of engines, learn about engine sizes, compression ratios, seasoning their engines & safety issues. They will also learn about occupational possibilities, teardown and rebuild an engine procedures, use diagnostic tools, research rules and regulations about using small engine machines and select replacement engines. Other possibilities are available depending on the work ethic of students in class. This class is recommended before enrolling in any CO-OP mechanics course.

Pathway: Power, Structures and Technical Systems

So, you had a blast in the Small Engines Part A...you rebuilt an engine and got exposure to how an engines works along with the function of all it's parts. What's next? Let's work on your own projects! Learn to troubleshoot small to medium size engines while enhancing your skills and learning from others. You MUST have had a C or better in Small Engines Part A in order to enroll in this class. AND have approval from Mrs. Goplin. Class size is limited to 10. You must be able to obtain a project and pay for parts required. Tools, shop space and time will be provided, along with instruction and resources for knowledge.

Pathway: Power, Structures and Technical Systems

Prerequisite- Small Engines Part A

Prepare yourself for a successful career in the animal science industry as we explore the anatomy and physiology of animals through hands on labs of each system, learn and practice veterinary technician skills to include: restraints, medical terminology, drug dosage, tools used and common management as an animal owner, both large and small. Focus of this class will be on small animals. Students who are interested in veterinary science, vet tech, production animal science or animal owners will benefit from this introductory class. Field trips, guest speakers, job shadow opportunities and labs will make this class relevant to the real world.

This class is suggested to take before the CO-OP Animal Science class held in Whitehall.

Pathway: Animal Science

Planning a career in the environmental science or wildlife areas? This class will give you hands on training in three areas and is loaded with field trips, guest speakers and hands on training. Learn to identify forest trees and diseases, commercial logging & grading, evaluate management of wildlife species, and integration of fisheries management.

This class has a credit agreement with Mid-State Technical College and UW-Stevens Point, 3.0 credits.

Pathway: Natural Resources and Environmental Science

Prerequisite: Students must have taken at least one prior class in the fields of Wildlife, environmental education- The Great Outdoors or Aquatic Science to take this class.

Food processing deals with the handling of food and foodstuffs from the time a raw product is harvested until it reaches the customer . This class is a hands –on laboratory class that utilizes our food processing laboratory to develop lifelong skills. Specific units covered include: dairy, cereal, meats, fruits, and advanced product processing. The processing activities will include: Apple cider production, meat cutting, ham processing, beef jerky production, brat making, soft drink processing, and we will also be processing milk into butter, cheese, yogurt, and ice cream to better understand product manufacturing. Wild game processing includes field dressing and processing of waterfowl, game birds and whitetail deer. Sensory testing will be used to evaluate products that are created. Field trips include area processing plants.