Agricultural Science Courses

06000 Introduction to Agriculture

• Grade Level: 9-10

• Credits Earned: 0.5

• Prerequisite: None

Description: Students will gain introductory knowledge on several concepts within agriculture, focusing primarily on animal and plant production. Students will be assessed using projects, focusing on applying knowledge. 

Major Topics or Themes:  (additional topics may be covered)

• The FFA Organization

• Agriculture Careers

• Agriculture Communications 

• Animal Production

• Plant Production

State Course:18001A001, Introduction to the Agriculture Industry

06010 Agricultural Science   

• Grade Level: 9-12

• Credits Earned: 0.5

• Prerequisite: None (if taken  in 9th grade, then Introduction to Agriculture Industry must be completed prior) 

Description: Students will gain knowledge of agricultural concepts from a scientific perspective, focusing primarily on animal and plant production. Students will be assessed using student-designed exploratory labs, with emphasis on classroom content. 

Major Topics or Themes:  (additional topics may be covered)

• Soil Science

• Plant Growth

• Animal Health

• Food Science 

State Course: 18003A001, Basic Agricultural Science  

 DC3602 DC Animal Science (BSAA)                                                                    Dual Credit (Highland CC) Weighted

• Grade Level: 11-12  

• Credits Earned: 1.0

• Prerequisite:  Biology  

• Credit earned in Animal Science will satisfy 1 year of science credit requirements.

Description: Students will gain knowledge of principles of animal anatomy and physiology with a focus on livestock production and management. Throughout the year, students are also given several opportunities to gain hands-on experience with animals through class projects. 

Major Topics or Themes:  (additional topics may be covered)

• Poultry Production 

• Animal Anatomy & Physiology

• Animal Nutrition

• Animal Reproduction

State Course: 03999A000, Life and Physical Sciences Other

Dual Credit Information: 

• College: Highland Community College

• Course: Principles of Animal Science (AGOC 116)

DC 0611 DC Horticulture Production and Management                         Dual Credit (Highland CC) Weighted

• Grade Level: 11-12  

• Credits Earned: 0.5

• Prerequisite: Botany

Description: Students will be introduced to the science and art of growing fruits, flowers, and ornamental plants. Students will have the opportunity to participate in hands-on labs and projects in the greenhouse. 

Major Topics or Themes:  (additional topics may be covered)

• Greenhouse Management

• Landscape Design 

• Floriculture Design

• Propagation Methods

State Course: 18051A001, Horticulture Production and Management

Dual Credit Information: 

• College: Highland Community College

• Course: Basic Horticulture Science (AGOC 230)

DC3615 DC Botany                                                                                                         Dual Credit (Highland CC) Weighted

• Grade Level: 11-12   

• Credits Earned: 1.0

• Prerequisite:  Biology

• NCAA Approved

Credit earned in Botany will satisfy 1 year of science credit requirements.

Description: Students will gain knowledge of plant growth and reproduction. Students will have the opportunity to participate in hands-on labs and projects within the greenhouse. 

Major Topics or Themes:  (additional topics may be covered)

• Plant Anatomy & Physiology

• Seed Germination Processes 

• Propagation Methods

State Course: 18051A002, Biological Science Applications in Agriculture (Plants)

Dual Credit Information: 

• College: Highland Community College

• Course: Principles of Plant Science (AGOC 114)

DC36310 DC Agribusiness                                                                                         Dual Credit (Highland CC) Weighted

• Grade Level: 11-12   

• Credits Earned: 0.5

• Prerequisite:  Agricultural Science

Description:  Agribusiness connects the business world with agriculture by teaching computer, marketing, finance, policy, and management skills to students.  Students are also introduced to business management in agriculture and develop business plans to solve local problems. 

Major Topics or Themes:  (additional topics may be covered)

• Starting a business

• Financial documents

• Risk management

• Writing a business plan

State Course: 18201A001, Agricultural Business Management

Dual Credit Information: 

• College: Highland Community College

• Course: Intro to Agribusiness (AGOC 124)

DC06030 DC Animal Health                                                                                      Dual Credit (Highland CC) Weighted

• Grade Level: 11-12   

• Credits Earned: 0.5

• Prerequisite:  Animal Science

Description:  This course provides general knowledge on diseases and conditions affecting major livestock species. Major topics discussed in the course include disease prevention, herd health planning, responsible drug use, and the role of veterinary expertise. 

Major Topics or Themes:  (additional topics may be covered)

• Animal anatomy and physiology

• Evaluation of animal health

• Identification of animal diseases 

• Animal medications

State Course: 18101A002, Animal Science 

Dual Credit Information: 

• College: Highland Community College

• Course: Animal Health (AGOC 230)

09830 Work-Based Learning                                                                                                          

• Grade Level: 11-12   

• Credits Earned: 0.5

• Prerequisite:  None

Description:  Work-Based Learning courses allow students to earn high school credit for work experience in fields related to their career interests.  Students will need to meet once a week with their high school teacher and secure a job or internship that results in 60 hours of workplace experience during the semester.  The classroom instruction allows for discussion of relevant topics that are responsive to the workplace experience and employability skill development. 

Major Topics or Themes:  (additional topics may be covered)

• Workplace Readiness

State Course: 18998A003, Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources Workplace Experience