Grade Level: 11-12
Course #:   5074
Length:      Full Year
Credit(s):   Two

Diploma:   Counts as a Directed Elective or Elective for all Diplomas

Dual Credit Availability

Prerequisite:    Recommend Principles of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources; Plant and Soil Science; Chemistry and Biology

Advanced Life Science: Plants and Soils is a two-semester course that provides students with opportunities to participate in a variety of activities which includes laboratory work.  Students study concepts, principles, and theories associated with plants and soils.  Knowledge gained enables students to better understand the workings of agricultural and horticultural practices and how plants are classified, grow, function, and reproduce. Students recognize how plants are classified, grown, function, and reproduce.  Students explore plant genetics and the use of plants by humans.  They examine plant evolution and the role of plants in ecology.  Students investigate, through laboratory and fieldwork, how plants function and the influence of soil on plant life.

Fulfills a Core 40 Science requirement for all diplomas

CTE Concentrator B for Agri-Science – Plants or Animals Pathway

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Grade Level: 10-12

Course #:   7112 

Length:       2 Semesters

Credit(s):    1 credit per sem., 2 credits Maximum

Diploma:    Counts as a Directed Elective or Elective for all Diplomas

Required Prerequisites: Principles of Agriculture and  Agriculture Power, Structure and Technology, may be taken concurrently

Agricultural Structures Fabrication and Design is a two-semester course that focuses on metal work and agricultural structures. This course will allow students to develop skills in welding and metalworking, construction, fabrication, machine components and design while incorporating the engineering design process. Students will also cover safety topics for each area while demonstrating appropriate health and safety standards.

CTE Concentrator B - Ag Mechanical and Engineering Pathway

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Grade Level:  10-12
Course #:  5088  
Length:      Full Year
Credit(s):   Two
Diploma:    Counts as a Directed Elective or Elective for all Diplomas

Dual Credit Availability

Required Prerequisite:   Principles of Agriculture, may be taken concurrently

Agriculture Power, Structure and Technology is a two-semester, lab intensive course in which students develop an understanding of basic principles of selection, operation, maintenance, and management of agricultural equipment in concert with the utilization of technology. Topics covered include: safety, electricity, plumbing, concrete, carpentry, metal technology, engines, emerging technologies, leadership development, supervised agricultural experience, and career opportunities in the area of agricultural power, structure, and technology.

CTE Concentrator A  - Ag Mechanical and Engineering Pathway

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Grade Level:  10-12
Course #:  5008 
Length:     Full Year
Credit(s):  Two
Diploma:  Counts as a Directed Elective or Elective for all Diplomas

Dual Credit Availability

Required Prerequisite:  Principles of Agriculture, may be taken concurrently

Animal Science is a two-semester course 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.

Fulfills a Science requirement for all diplomas

Fulfills a physical science requirement for General Diploma

CTE Concentrator A for Agri-Science – Plants or Animal Pathway

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Grade Level:  10-12

Course #:  5102  

Length:     Full Year

Credits:    Two

Diploma:  Counts as a Directed Elective or Elective for all Diplomas

Dual Credit Availability

Required Prerequisite:Principles of Agriculture; and/or Animal Science, Plant and Soil Science, may be taken concurrently

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.

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

CTE Concentrator B for Agri-Science – Plants or Animals Pathway

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Grade Level: 10-12
Course #:  5132
Length:      Full Year
Credit(s):   Two

Diploma:   Counts as a Directed Elective or Elective for all Diplomas

Required Prerequisite: Principles of Agriculture

Horticulture Science is a two-semester course that provides students with a background in the field of horticulture. Coursework includes hands-on activities that encourage students to investigate areas of horticulture as it relates to the biology and technology involved in the production, processing, and marketing of horticultural plants and products. Students are introduced to the following areas of horticulture science: reproduction and propagation of plants, plant growth, growth-media, management practices for field and greenhouse production, marketing concepts, production of plants of local interest, greenhouse management, floral design, and pest management. Students participate in a variety of activities, including extensive laboratory work, usually in a school greenhouse.

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

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Grade Level:  10-12
Course #:   5180 

Length:      Full Year
Credit(s):   Two
Diploma:    Counts as a Directed Elective or Elective for all Diplomas

Dual Credit Availability

Required Prerequisite: Principles of Agriculture

Natural Resources is a two-semester course that provides students with a background in environmental science and conservation.  Course work includes hands-on learning activities that encourage students to investigate areas of environmental concern.  Students are introduced to the following areas of natural resources:  soils, the water cycle, air quality, outdoor recreation, forestry, rangelands, wetlands, animal wildlife, safety, careers, leadership, and supervised agricultural experience programs.

Fulfills a Science requirement for all diplomas

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Grade Level:  10-12
Course #:  5170
Length:      Full Year
Credit(s):   Two
Diploma:   Counts as a Directed Elective or Elective for all Diplomas

Dual Credit Availability

Required Prerequisite: Principles of Agriculture, may be taken concurrently

Plant and Soil Science a two-semester course that provides students with opportunities to participate in a variety of activities including laboratory and field work. Coursework includes hands-on learning activities that encourage students to investigate areas of plant and soil science. Students are introduced to the following areas of plant and soil science: plant growth, reproduction and propagation, photosynthesis and respiration, diseases and pests of plants and their management, biotechnology, the basic components and types of soil, soil tillage, and conservation.

Fulfills a Science requirement for all diplomas

Fulfills a Physical Science requirement for the general diploma

CTE Concentrator A for Agri-Science – Plants or Animal Pathway

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Grade Level: 9-11

Course #:   7117 

Length:      2 Semesters

Credits:     Two

Diploma:    Counts as a Directed Elective or Elective for all Diplomas

Dual Credit Availability

Prerequisite:   None

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.