Agriculture
Course Descriptions

Agricultural Mechanics I

In this course, students will develop knowledge and technical skills in the broad field of agricultural machinery, equipment, and structures. They will identify day-to-day maintenance and repair needs of agricultural mechanics equipment. Students will generate knowledge of agricultural mechanics safety and hand/power tool use and selection. They will develop an understanding of electrical wiring and basic agricultural metal and wood fabrication. Students build leadership and employability skills through authentic experiences from Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE), classroom instruction, and FFA participation. They gain the knowledge and skills for careers in the Power, Structural and Technical Systems pathway.

 

Aquaculture I

This course focuses on the basic scientific principles and processes that are involved in aquaculture. Topics include aquaculture basics and history, aquatic plants and animals, marketing aquaculture, management practices for finfish, and management practices for crustaceans and mollusks. English language arts, mathematics, and science are reinforced.

 

Aquaculture II (Honors)

Prerequisite - Aquaculture I

This course further develops students' understanding of aquaculture concepts that were introduced in Aquaculture I. The course focuses on best management practices for the cultivation and harvesting of several aquatic species including alligators, frogs, oysters, tilapia, trout, catfish, crabs, and striped sea bass. It also focuses on aquaponic systems and the cultivation of aquatic plants. Aquaculture structures, species nutrition, fish health and disease, water quality issues and concerns, regulatory agencies involved with aquaculture, business management concepts, and career opportunities are also topics covered in this course.

 

Animal Science I

In this course, students will explore the impact animal physiology has on animal nutrition and health. They will identify animals using physical traits and characteristics. Students will implement best management practices to select healthy animals. They will build leadership and employability skills through authentic experiences from Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE), classroom instruction, and FFA participation. Students gain the knowledge and skills for careers in the Animal Science pathway.

 

Animal Science II - Food Animal

Prerequisite - Animal Science I

This course will expand knowledge of animal anatomy and physiology and utilize genetics to improve animal performance. Students will formulate nutrition plans to produce food animals and design facilities to manage animal production systems. They will develop an understanding of veterinary terminology and practices, and will build leadership and employability skills through authentic experiences from Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE), classroom instruction, and FFA participation. Students will gain the knowledge and skills for careers in the Animal Science pathway.

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Biotechnology & Agriscience Research I (Honors)

This course provides instruction in the technologically advanced world of agriculture and life sciences. Students are exposed to the latest techniques and advances in plant and animal biotechnology with a strong emphasis on hands-on activities. English language arts, mathematics, and science are reinforced.

 

Biotechnology & Agriscience Research II (Honors)

Prerequisite - Biotechnology and Agriscience Research I 

This course provides instruction in laboratory and safety skills needed by agricultural research scientists. Current applications of biotechnology in animal science, environmental science, food science, and plant science are emphasized. Basic concepts of genetics and microbiology are applied to the agriculture industry and its success in providing food and fiber for the world. Opportunities exist for students to conduct individual or team research experiments. Hands-on laboratories and current topic discussions provide students an understanding of careers in agriscience research. All students are expected to complete an SAE project.

 

Equine Science I

In this course students connect environmental factors to equine behavior. The will conceptualize how anatomy influences equine movement and internal organs. Students build knowledge of nutritional physiology and feeding management of horses. They will explore the tools and equipment used to support equine sports and recreation through hands on activities. Students build leadership and employability skills through authentic experiences from Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE), classroom instruction, and FFA participation. The gain the knowledge and skills for careers in the Equine Science pathway.

 

Equine Science II (Honors)

Prerequisite - Equine Science I

In this course students develop advanced applications in feeding and management of equine. They participate in the selection of horses for multiple equine disciplines based on the structure and functionality of the animal. Students develop facility and management plans for horses. They monitor equine health through diagnostic procedures. Students build leadership and employability skills through authentic experiences from Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE), classroom instruction, and FFA participation. They gain the knowledge and skills for careers in the Equine Science pathway.

 

Horticulture I - Introduction to Plants

Students will grow their knowledge of plant biology and environmental conditions plants need to thrive. They will cultivate plant identification skills and experiment with propagation and production practices. Students build leadership and employability skills through authentic experiences from Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE), classroom instruction, and FFA participation. They gain the knowledge and skills for careers in Plant Systems pathway.

 

Horticulture II - Plant Production

Prerequisite - Horticulture I

Students will cultivate skills related to greenhouse, nursery, floral, and edible plant production, and maintenance practices. They experience the requirements to grow and maintain healthy plants and floral products through work-based learning opportunities. Students build leadership development and employability skills through authentic experiences from Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE), classroom instruction, and FFA participation. They gain the knowledge and skills for careers in the Plant Systems pathway.