Committees Information

Agriculture Science

This introductory course focuses on animal and plant sicences as well as developing essential leadership skills through participation in the FFA

Agricultural Biology

Grade Level:  10-12

Prerequisites:  Passing grade in Earth Science; Introduction to Agriculture and/or Agriculture Mechanics I


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Course Description:

•One-year lab science course, designed for the college-bound student with career interests in agriculture.

•Meets the life science portion of the two-year laboratory science requirement for the CSU and UC systems.

•Topic areas include: cells, photosynthesis, cellular respiration, genetics, DNA, ecology, evolution and body systems.

•Grade is based on lab reports, class assignments, homework, quizzes/tests, FFA participation and maintaining an approved SAE program and keeping an up-to-date record book.

Ornamental Horticulture

Grade Level:  11-12

Prerequisites: Any two of the following agriculture courses passed with a ‘C’ grade or better:  Introduction to Agriculture, Applied Agriculture Biology, ROP Advanced Animal Science, Agriculture Mechanics I or 2


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Course Description:

•One-year course designed to introduce students to a variety of experiences associated with the plant science field and the Ornamental Horticulture industry.

•The course will be taught using an outdoor learning laboratory with special emphasis placed on the following topics: plant propagation, greenhouse and shade house maintenance, plant identification and selection, campus landscape projects, vegetable/flower gardens and retail sales projects.

Advanced Animal Science

Grade Level:  11-12

Prerequisites:  Any two of the following agriculture courses passed with a ‘C’ grade or better:  Introduction to Agriculture, Applied Agriculture Biology, ROP Ornamental Horticulture, Agriculture Mechanics I or 2


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Course Description:

•This course offers information, activities and skill development in the areas of scientific method, mammalian production and reproduction, health care, anatomy, physiology, nutrition, genetics and production management.

•Evaluation is based on class assignments, lab activities, homework, quizzes/tests, FFA participation, and maintaining an approved SAE program and keeping an up-to-date record book.

Agricultural Sales and Services

Grade Level:  12

Prerequisites:  Any two of the following agriculture courses passed with a ‘C’ grade or better:  Introduction to Agriculture, Applied Agriculture Biology, ROP Ornamental Horticulture,   ROP Advanced Animal Science, Agriculture Mechanics I, 2, or 3


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Course Description:

•This course prepares students to perform tasks related to sales, marketing, managing business organizations, credit & finance, accounting and job preparation.

•Evaluation is based on class assignments, field study tours, guest speaker presentations, homework, quizzes/tests, FFA participation and maintaining an approved SAE program and keeping an up-to-date record book.

Introduction to Agricultural Mechanics

This course is designed to familiarize students with the general skills that they need for a career in Agriculture Mechanics or Agriculture Engineering.  This course covers electricity, concrete, plumbing, measurement, cold metal working, welding and wood working

Agricultural Mechanics - Welding

Grade Level 10-12

Prerequisites: Ag Mechanics 1

 


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Course Description:
This course is designed to enhance and build upon the skills learned in Agriculture Mechanics 1.

It will further train a student who plans on continuing their education or entering into the field of mechanized agriculture upon completing high school.

Students will obtain instruction in welding, construction, blue printing, job site work conditions, surveying, and other areas related to the agriculture industry.

FFA participation and having an approved SAE project (and an up-to-date record book) count toward 30% of the class grade.

Agricultural Mechanics - Construction

Grade Level:  11-12

Prerequisites:  Agriculture Mechanics 1 and 2


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Course Description:

•A one-year course designed to provide the students with the advanced skills to pursue either placement in a related field or to continue their education at a community college or university.

•Students will refine their skills relating to cutting, forming, and welding different types of metals. The students will also design and construct a project of their choice.

•FFA participation and having an approved SAE project (and an up-to-date record book) count toward 30% of the class grade.

Agricultural Mechanics - Design and Fabrication

Grade Level:  12

Prerequisites:  Agriculture Mechanics 1, 2 and 3


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Course Description:

•Offered to students who have developed a strong understanding in welding technology.

•This course integrates math & scientific principles to applied processes in metal fabrication.

•This course prepares students to pursue a career in Welding or a course of study in the field of Agriculture in post secondary education.

•FFA participation and having an approved SAE project (and an up-to-date record book) count toward 30% of the class grade