Compentencies

PLANT AND ANIMAL SCIENCE

A (GHC0105111 ) | Grades: 9-11 | Semesters: 1 | Credits: 1/2
Prerequisites: None

B (GHC0105112) | Grades: 9-11 | Semesters: 1 | Credits: 1/2
Prerequisites: PLANT AND ANIMAL SCIENCE A

Students will learn basic skills in proper health care of animals. Apply principles of animal nutrition to ensure the proper growth, development, reproduction and economic production of animals. Select animal facilities and equipment that provide for the safe and efficient production. Examine the components, historical development, global implications and future trends of the animal systems industry. Analyze environmental factors associated with animal production. Classify, evaluate, select and manage animals based on anatomical and physiological characteristics. Prepare and implement animal handling procedures for the safety of animals, producers and consumers of animal products. Describe trends in the animal systems industry. Select animals for specific purposes and maximum performance based on anatomy and physiology. Apply scientific principles in the selection and breeding of animals. Students will learn basic skills in knowledge of plant classification, plant anatomy and plant physiology to the production and management of plants. Prepare and implement a plant management plan that addresses the influence of environmental factors, nutrients and soil on plant growth. Apply knowledge of plant anatomy and the functions of plant structures to activities associated with plant systems. Students will utilize critical thinking to make sense of problems and persevere in solving them. All students will be completing BQA certification good for 3 years. Counts towards Visual, Performing or Applied Arts requirement.

AGRICULTURAL BUSINESS, NATURAL RESOURCES, AND LEADERSHIP

A (GHC0110111) | Grades: 10-12 | Semsters: 1 | Credits: 1/2
Prerequisites: PLANT AND ANIMAL SCIENCE A & B

B (GHC0110112) | Grades: 10-12 | Semsters: 1 | Credits: 1/2
Prerequisites: AGRICULTURAL BUSINESS, NATURAL RESOURCES, AND LEADERSHIP A

Students will learn about interrelationships between natural resources and humans necessary to conduct management activities in natural environments. Apply knowledge of natural resource components to the management of natural resource systems.Apply scientific principles of an ecosystem. Describe AFNR businesses and identify global opportunities in agribusiness. Define the types of ownership in an AFNR business. Identify significant markets in global businesses systems. Demonstrate knowledge of principles in marketing within an AFNR business. Evaluate and select animals based on scientific principles of animal production. Provide for the biosecurity of agricultural animals and production facilities. Select animals for specific purposes and maximum performance based on anatomy and physiology. Examine the components, historical development, global implications and future trends of the animal systems industry. Propagate culture and harvest plants. Develop a production plan that applies the fundamentals of plant management. Students will have career opportunities that appeal to personal career goals. Use technology to enhance productivity. Work productively in teams while using cultural/global competence.

AGRICULTURE SCIENCE ADVANCED

A (GHC0115511) | Grades: 11-12 | Semesters: 1 | Credits: 1/2
Prerequisites: AGRICULTURAL BUSINESS, NATURAL RESOURCES, AND LEADERSHIP A & B

B (GHC0115512) | Grades: 11-12 | Semesters: 1 | Credits: 1/2
Prerequisites: AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE ADVANCED A

With instructor approval, students can further their agriculture education studies by selecting this course and choosing a specific agricultural topic mutually agreed upon by teacher and student. Students enrolled in the class will exit with Industry Certification. Students in this course also have primary responsibilities in the Ag facility (barn). Working with livestock is a frequent occurrence. Proper clothing for all weather is required. Certification in BQA is a requirement to be in this course. Plant and Animal Science offers BQA.

AGRICULTURE SCIENCE CAPSTONE

A (GHC0115811) | Grades: 12 | Semesters: 1 | Credits: 1/2
Prerequisites: AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE ADVANCED A & B

B (GHC0115812) | Grades: 12 | Semesters: 1 | Credits: 1/2
Prerequisites: AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE CAPSTONE A

With instructor approval, students can further their agriculture education studies by selecting this Advanced course and choosing a specific agricultural topic mutually agreed upon by teacher and student. Students enrolled in the class will exit with Industry Certification. Students in this course also have primary responsibilities in the Ag facility (barn). Working with livestock is a frequent occurrence. Proper clothing for all weather is required. Certification in BQA is a requirement to be in this course. Plant and Animal Science offers BQA.