| AGRICULTURAL
EDUCATION |
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| Students
completing three (3) semesters of agricultural education
in the following courses; Animal Science, Plant Management,
or Horticulture can be granted one (1) lab science equivalency
credit. The work in vocational agriculture is designed primarily
for those students who plan to seek gainful employment in
agribusiness or production agriculture. Students will be
given an exploratory outlook into 46 occupations in the
agribusiness field ranging from an Agricultural Economist
to Fish Game and Wildlife Specialist. Objectives will be
accomplished through classroom and shop work, field trips,
supervised experience programs, and the youth activities
of the National FFA. |
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| It
is suggested, but not required, that the student follow the
sequence of: |
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Animal Science/Basic Carpentry |
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Plant Management |
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Metal Working |
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Domestic Engine Use OR |
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Horticulture |
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Computer Agribusiness Management and Marketing |
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| Course |
Credits |
Offered |
Open
to |
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| Animal
Science/Basic Carpentry |
1
credit |
Year
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Grades 9,10,11,12 |
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| Plant
& Natural Resource Mgmt. |
.5 credit |
Semester |
Grades 10,11,12 |
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Metal Working |
.5
credit |
Semester
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Grades
10,11,12 |
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| Dom.
Engine Use and Repair |
.5
credit |
Semester
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Grades 10,11,12 |
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| Horticulture |
.5 credit |
Semester |
Grades
10,11,12 |
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| Computer
Agribusiness |
1 credit |
Year
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Grades
11,12 |
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| Management and Marketing |
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| Course |
Credits |
Offered |
Open
to |
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| Animal
Science/Basic Carpentry |
1
credit |
Year |
Grades 9,10,11,12 |
| This
course is open to all students who have an interest in animals,
large or small. This class is the study of raising animals
for profit or pleasure. The student will explore the care
and feeding of all common animals which can be useful for
occupational skills as an animal nutritionist, feed mill operator,
veterinarian, livestock marketer, meat inspector, pet store
operator or many others. Students will also explore the area
of horsemanship. Students may also have the opportunity to
develop skills in woodworking and other projects as approved
by the instructor. |
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| Course |
Credits |
Offered |
Open
to |
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| Plant
& Natural Resource Mgmt. |
.5
credit |
Semester
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Grades 10,11,12 |
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| (Agri-Science)
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| This
course is open to all students who have an interest in plant
management and natural resources. This class blends the study
of wildlife management skills, soils, plant production, and
conservation of natural resources which can be useful for
occupations such as and elevator manager, agronomist, soil
conservationist, agricultural chemical field person, fertilizer
technician, and many others. |
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Course |
Credits |
Offered |
Open
to |
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| Metal
Working |
.5
credit |
Semester
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Grades 10,11,12 |
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| This
course offers an introductory shop experience in developing
skills in basic welding, metalworking, and metal construction.
Students will gain experience in gas welding, arc welding,
and wire welding. All personal projects must have prior approval
by the instructor. |
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