Agri Science 1 - (Animal Science) - 125 |
| Grades 9 - 12 |
| Prerequisite: None |
| Year course - 1/2 Science Credit plus 3/4 Elective Credit |
| Required: Supervised Agriculture Experience Project |
| This course is designed to integrate biological and technological concepts with principles of production agriculture. It shows how agriculture fits into today’s global economy. It will emphasize animal science, animal nutrition, management, career options,personal development, and help to develop leadership skills. Students must be willing to carry research projects, animal or crop projects, and/or placement with FFA activities as part of the class. |
Agri Science 2- (Agronomics/Ag Mechanics) - 126 |
| Grades 10-12 |
| Prerequisite: Agri Science I and/or approval of teacher |
| Year course - 1/2 Science Credit plus 3/4 Elective Credit |
| Required: Supervised Agriculture Experience Project |
| This course is designed to introduce students to a balanced approach to agriculture and environmental science, including ecology, air, water, soil and plant behavior for agriculture’s mission to the human population. It emphasizes the mechanical areas of welding and small engines. Student leadership development and personal development, along with research projects, animal plant projects and/or placement will be required for students with FFA activities as part of the course. |
Ag Business Management 3 & 4 - 127 Ag Business Management. |
| Grades 11-12 |
| Prerequisite: Agri Science 2 and/or approval of teacher |
| Year course - 1 1/4 creditsRequired: Supervised Agriculture Experience Project |
| This course is designed to develop agriculture business management skills of students. It includes financial concepts for production agriculture as well as international aspects regarding marketing principles. |
Small Engines/Welding - 129 |
| Grades 11-12 |
| Prerequisite: None |
| Year course - 1 Credit |
| The first semester is a laboratory-based class designed to introduce students to the principles of the internal combustion engine. They will disassemble and assemble single cylinder engines and tune-up and prepare lawnmowers for the coming season. During the second semester, students will learn welding concepts and demonstrate abilities by welding various joints. They will be using the Oxy Acetylene to cut metal and braze weld and MIG Weld. Students need not have any prior experience to be enrolled in this lab class. |
