Welcome to Agriculture Education Classes
Class Schedule
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3 Circle Model of Agriculture Education
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Courses Offered:
Intro to Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resource Length of Course: 1 year / Credit: 1 credit This Introduction course provides an opportunity for students to learn how the agricultural industry is organized, its major components, the economic influence of agriculture at state, national and international levels, and the scope and types of job opportunities in the agricultural field. Basic concepts in animal science, plant science, soil science, horticulture, natural resources, agribusiness management, and agricultural mechanics will be presented. Improving computer and workplace skills will be a focus. Participation in FFA student organization activities and Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) projects is an integral course component for leadership development, career exploration, and reinforcement of academic concepts.
*Prerequisite: None *Recommended Grade Level: 9, 10 |
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Animal Biology Length of Course: 1 Sem / Credit: ½ credit
This course is designed to reinforce and extend students understanding of science by associating scientific principles and concepts with relevant applications in agriculture. Students will examine major phases of animal agriculture and specific biological science concepts that govern management decisions in the animal industry. Topics of study are in the areas of growth and development of animals – embryology, ethology, nutrition, immunity systems, and processing animal products – preservation, fermentation, and pasteurization. The course will be valuable preparation for further education and will increase the relevance of science through the applied setting of agriculture by enhancing literacy in science and the scientific process. Improving computer and workplace skills will be a focus. Participation in FFA student organization activities and Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) projects is an integral course component for leadership development, career exploration, and reinforcement of academic concepts. This course can be used to satisfy a portion of the science requirement. *Prerequisite: Introduction to the Agricultural Industry Recommended Grade Level: 10 - 12 |
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Plant Biology Length of Course: 1 Sem / Credit: ½ credit
This course is designed to reinforce and extend students’ understanding of science by associating basic scientific principles and concepts with relevant applications in agriculture. Students will examine major phases of plant growth and management in agriculture and the specific biological science concepts that govern management decisions. Topics of study are in the areas of initiating plant growth – germination, plant sensory mechanisms, enzyme action, absorption, and managing plant growth – photosynthesis, respiration, translocation, metabolism, and growth regulation. The course will be valuable preparation for further education and will increase the relevance of science through the applied setting of agriculture by enhancing literacy in science and the scientific process. Improving computer and workplace skills will be a focus. Participation in FFA student organization activities and Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) projects is an integral course component for leadership development, career exploration, and reinforcement of academic concepts. This course can be used to satisfy a portion of the science requirement. *Prerequisite: Introduction to the Agricultural Industry Recommended Grade Level: 10 - 12 |
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Principles of Engineering & Ag Mechanics Length of Course: 1 year / Credit: 1 credit
Through problems that engage and challenge, students explore a broad range of engineering topics, including mechanisms, the strength of structures and materials, and automation. Students develop skills in problem solving, research, and design while learning strategies for design process documentation, collaboration, and presentation. Participation in FFA student organization activities and Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) projects is an integral course component for leadership development, career exploration, and reinforcement of academic concepts. *Recommended Grade Level: 10, 11 |
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Agriculture Leadership Length of Course: 1 year / Credit: 1 credit This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and leadership experiences to help them to become successful in life and in the workplace. Students will further enhance their potential for leadership development, personal growth, and career success. Participation in FFA student organization activities and Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) projects is an integral course component for leadership development, career exploration and reinforcement of academic concepts. If you have a desire to be active in the FFA, you are highly encouraged to take this course.
*Prerequisite: Introduction to the Agricultural Industry Recommended Grade Level: 10 - 12 |
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Agriculture Business Length of Course: 1 Sem / Credit: ½ credit
This course will provide students with the basic knowledge and skills necessary to manage personal finances and develop into a successful entrepreneur and/or businessperson. Instructional units include: business ownership types, starting an agribusiness, managing and operating an agribusiness, financing an agribusiness, managing personal finances, record keeping and financial management of an agribusiness, local, state, and federal taxes, agricultural law, and developing employability skills. Student skills will be enhanced in math, reading comprehension, and writing through agribusiness applications. Improving computer and workplace skills will be a focus. Participation in FFA student organization activities and Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) projects is an integral course component for leadership development, career exploration, and reinforcement of academic concepts. *Prerequisite: Introduction to the Agricultural Industry Recommended Grade Level: 11, 12 ***THIS COURSE IS DUAL CREDIT WITH LLCC (ABM 106 (3cr)) |
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Greenhouse Management Length of Course: 1 Sem/ Credit: 1 creditThis advanced course offers instruction in both the greenhouse production and landscape areas of horticulture. Units of study include plant identification, greenhouse management, growing greenhouse crops, landscape design, installation, and maintenance, horticulture mechanics, nursery management, and turf production. Agribusiness units will cover operating a horticultural business, pricing work, advertising, and sales. Improving computer and workplace skills will be a focus. Participation in FFA student organization activities and Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) projects is an integral course component for leadership development, career exploration, and reinforcement of academic concepts.
*Prerequisite: Introduction to the Agricultural Industry, BSAA-Plants Recommended Grade Level: 11, 12 ***THIS COURSE IS DUAL CREDIT WITH LLCC (HRT 100 (1cr) or HRT 102 (3cr)) |
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Ag Sales & Marketing Length of Course: 1 Sem / Credit: ½ creditThis course is designed to develop student knowledge and skills in Agricultural Sales, Agribusiness Marketing, and Commodity Marketing. Instructional units include: agricultural economic principles, marketing and advertising, product development, sales techniques and strategies, communicating with employees and customers, managing risk, international agribusiness, and studying various agricultural companies and career opportunities. Computer software applications and the Internet will be integrated through data management, inventories, and accounting. Student skills will be enhanced in math, reading comprehension, communications, and writing through agribusiness applications. Improving computer and workplace skills will be a focus. Participation in FFA student organization activities and Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) projects is an integral course component for leadership development, career exploration and reinforcement of academic concepts.
*Prerequisite: Introduction to the Agricultural Industry Recommended Grade Level: 11, 12 |
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