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ANIMAL SCIENCE I & II (20A & 20B)
Elective Course
1 or 2 Terms
1 or 2 Credits
Prerequisite: None
This course is for the student that has an interest in animals. Animal species covered will include wildlife, small and large domesticated, livestock, and pets. Topics covered will include protection and propagation, nutrition, animal health care, species variance, and performance levels. Guest speakers, lab demonstrations, and numerous field trips compliment classroom activities.
Elective Course
1 Term
1 Credit
Prerequisite: None
Today's horticulture industry is full of opportunities. Students will learn the fundamentals of plant anatomy and physiology, growing media, soil science, propagation, deciduous and conifer identification, plant pathology and biotechnological applications in the plant world. Instruction will include classroom, lab, field trips, guest speakers, and student led demonstrations.
Elective Course
1 Term
1 Credit
Prerequisite: None
Floriculture and indoor plantscaping is one of the first topics that students will study. In addition, landscaping and turf management will be studied also which include labs. Landscaping shrubs and plants will be identified and how to arrange that outdoor living space. Fruit and vegetables will be covered also. A tour to the Botanical Center is always scheduled for this class.
Elective Course
1 Term
1 Credit
Prerequisite: None
This course will cover topics in resource conservation and renewable resources. Students enrolling in this course should have a strong desire to work in and around nature. The following topics will be covered: GPS, water, wildlife, forest, air, soil and land, rangeland, weather and climate minerals, waster management, outdoor recreation, property ownership and responsibilities, entrepreneurship and career success. Labs and field trips will be an integral part of the coursework.
Elective Course
1 Term
1 Credit
Prerequisite: Animal Science I or Animal Science II
This class will cover the ag related business opportunities that are available today. Topics covered will be marketing, business law, advertising, contracts, entrepreneurship, and customer service. Students will learn how to develop a quality sales presentation to prospective customers. Also there will be a unit on emerging technologies in global positioning systems, biotechnology, and interactive software. Instruction will include classroom, field trips, lab, student directed activities, and guest speakers.
Elective Course
2 Terms
2 Credits
Prerequisite: None
In this course the student will study the mechanics of machines and systems that are used to produce, process, and transport ag production and food products. Students will spend a majority of their time in actual "hands on" labs performing skill competencies needed for employment in this technical field.
Due to lab space and availability of equipment, this course is limited to 15 students. Priority is given by class (Seniors First, Freshman Last).