Agricultural Science Courses
06000 Introduction to Agriculture
Grade Level: 9-10
Credits Earned: 0.5
Prerequisite: None
Description: Student 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 as a 9th grader than Introduction to Agriculture Industry must be completed prior)
Description: Student will gain knowledge on concepts within agriculture 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 on principles of animal anatomy and physiology with a focus on livestock production and management. Throughout the course of the year students are also give several opportunities to gain hands on experience with animals through projects within the class.
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
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 be given the opportunity to participate in hand on labs, and projects within 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
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 on concepts of plant growth and reproduction. Students will be given the opportunity to participate in hand 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)
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 in order 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
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, prevention of disease, herd health planning, responsible drug use, and the use 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
09830 Workplace Experience
Grade Level: 11-12
Credits Earned: 0.5
Prerequisite: None
Description: Workplace Experience courses allow for students to earn high school credit for work experience in fields related to a students’ career interest. Students will need to meet once a week with the school teacher at their high school and secure a job that will result in the student working 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: TBD