CTE: Agriculture

DOE: 5070

Credit/s: 2

Semester/s: 2

Course Fee: $

Prerequisite/s: Animal Science and Introduction to Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources

Advanced Life Science, Animals, is a two semester course that provides students with opportunities to participate in a variety of activities including laboratory work. Students investigate concepts that enable them to understand animal life and animal science as it pertains to agriculture. Through instruction, including laboratory and fieldwork, they recognize concepts associated with animal taxonomy, life at the cellular level, organ systems, genetics, evolution, ecology, and historical and current issues in animal agriculture.

DOE: 5072

Credit/s: 2

Semester/s: 2

Course Fee: $

Prerequisite/s: Food Science

Recommended Grade Levels: 11,12

Advanced Life Science: Foods provides students with opportunities to participate in a variety of activities which includes laboratory work, leadership development, supervised agricultural experience and exploration of career opportunities. This is a standards-based, interdisciplinary science course that integrates biology, chemistry and microbiology in the context of foods and the global food industry. Students enrolled in this course formulate, design and carry out food-base laboratory and field investigations as an essential course component. Students understand how biology, chemistry and physics principles apply to the composition of foods, the nutrition of foods, food and food product development, food processing, food safety and sanitation, food packaging and food storage. Students completing this course will be able to apply the principles of scientific inquiry to solve problems related to biology, physics and chemistry in the context of highly advanced industry applications of foods in the area of advanced life science in foods. Participation in FFA or FCCLA encourages development of leadership, communication, community service and career related skills.

DOE: 5074

Credit/s: 2

Semester/s: 2

Course Fee: $

Prerequisite/s: Plant and Soil Science

Recommended Grade Levels: 11,12

Advanced Life Science: Plants and Soils 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. 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 functions and the influence of soil in plant life.

DOE: 5002

Credit/s: 2

Semester/s: 2

AgriBusiness Management provides foundation concepts in agricultural business. It is a two semester course that introduces students to the principles of business organization and management from a local and global perspective, with utilization of technology. Concepts covered in the course include: food and fiber, forms of business, finance, marketing, management, sales, careers, leadership development, and supervised agricultural experience programs.

DOE: 5088

Credit/s: 2

Semester/s: 2

Course Fee: $

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

Agricultural Power, Structure, and Technology introduces students to many careers in agriculture, and more specifically, animal science. These careers include but are not limited to: Agriculture Engineers, Diesel Technician, Equipment and Parts Managers, Equipment Sales, GPS Technicians, Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technicians, Hydraulic/Pneumatic Technician, Machine Operators, Machinists, Remote Sensing Specialists, and Welders.

DOE: 5008

Credit/s: 2

Semester/s: 2

Course Fee: $

Animal Science is a two semester program that provides students with an overview of the field of animal science. 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 can be applied to both large and small animals. Topics to be addressed include: anatomy and physiology, genetics, reproduction, nutrition, careers in animal science, common diseases and parasites, social and political issues related to the industry, and management practices for the care and maintenance of animals.

DOE: 5102

Credit/s: 2

Semester/s: 2

Course Fee: $

Food Science is a two semester course that provides students with an overview of food science and its importance. Introduction to principles of 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 help students understand the role that food science plays in the securing of a safe, nutritious, and adequate food supply. A project-based approach is utilized along with laboratory, team building, and problem solving activities to enhance student learning.

DOE: 5132

Credit/s: 2

Semester/s: 2

Course Fee: $

Horticultural Science is a two semester course designed to give students a background in the field of horticulture and its many career opportunities. It addresses the biology and technology involved in the production, processing, and marketing of horticultural plants and products. Topics covered include: reproduction and propagation of plants, plant growth, growth media, management practices for field and greenhouse production, marketing concepts, production of plants of local interest, and pest management. Students participate in a variety of activities including extensive laboratory work usually in a school greenhouse.

DOE: 5136

Credit/s: 2

Semester/s: 2

Course Fee: $

Landscape Management is a yearlong course that provides the students with an overview of this field. Students are introduced to procedures used in landscape design, installation and construction, and long-term management of the hardscape and landscape. Students will be introduced to the important skills such as project planning, cost estimations, determination of maintenance schedules, professional skills, as well as proper equipment care and use. Laboratory activities as well as classroom activities will allow for the mastery of these essential skills for homeowners, as well as those students interested in becoming involved in the housing industry.

DOE: 5180

Credit/s: 2

Semester/s: 2

Course Fee: $

Natural Resources is a two semester course that provides students with a background in natural resources. Hands-on learning activities 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.

DOE: 5170

Credit/s: 2

Semester/s: 2

Course Fee: $

Plant and Soil Science is a two semester course that provides students with opportunities to participate in a variety of activities including laboratory work. Topics covered include: the taxonomy of plants, the various plant components and their functions, plant growth, plant reproduction and propagation, photosynthesis and respiration, environmental factors affecting plant growth, diseases and pests of plants and their management, biotechnology, the basic components and types of soil, calculation of fertilizer application rates and procedures for application, soil tillage and conservation, irrigation and drainage, land measurement, cropping systems, precision agriculture, principles and benefits of global positioning systems, harvesting, and career opportunities in the field of plant and soil science.

DOE: 5974

Credit/s: 1 or more Summer Course

Semester/s: Varies

Work Based Learning Multiple Pathways (SAE) is designed to provide students with opportunities to gain experience in the agriculture field(s) in which they are interested. Students should experience and apply what is learned in the classroom, laboratory, and training site to real-life situations. Students work closely with their agricultural science and business teacher(s), parents, and/or employers to get the most out of their SAE program. This course should be offered each semester as well as during the summer session. SAE may be offered as a Cooperative Education Program. Curriculum content and competencies should be varied so that school year and summer session experiences are not duplicated. The course may be offered on an independent study basis during the summer. This course is repeatable for credits.