Agriculture & Natural Resources Department
by Tyler Nelson
November 07, 2007
| Instructors: | Mr. Cal Williams |
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS:
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Introduction to Horticulture/Floriculture
Landscape Design/Turf Management
Agribusiness Management....................6420
LENGTH OF COURSE 1 semester in course offered every other year, 1st semester
PREREQUISITE(S): Grades 10,11 or 12
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course is intended for students with an interest in learning about business concepts that applies to agribusiness and international agriculture. Today the agricultural industry is a technology-orientated industry that includes production, agriscience, and agribusiness. This course studies the kinds, sizes, fundamentals, and applications of this phase of the agricultural industry.
Agribusiness Leadership....................6020
LENGTH OF COURSE: 1 semester course offered every other year, 1st semester
PREREQUISITE(S): Grades 10,11 or 12
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course in intended for students with an interest in agribusiness management, the enhancement of leadership, the development of personal growth, and career success in agribusiness. This course studies the skills needed for success in the agricultural industry: styles of leadership, communication and speaking to groups, leading individuals and groups, managerial leadership skills, personal development, and transition to work skills.
Natural Resources....................6040
LENGTH OF COURSE: 1 semester course offered every other year, 1st semester
PREREQUISITE(S): None
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Natural Resources is a beginning course that studies the environment as it pertains to the agricultural industry. Areas of emphasis are: soil, water, air, cropland, range, forest, plant and animal, and public policy of the environment.
Wildlife Management....................6035
LENGTH OF COURSE: 1 semester course offered every other year, 1st semester
PREREQUISITE(S): None
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Wildlife Management is a beginning course that studies the various wildlife forms - fish, waterfowl, upland birds, mammals and endangered species and their habitats. This course is about fish and wildlife ecology, relationships between wild creatures and their habitats, and human activities that impact fish and wildlife populations.
Introduction to Horticulture/Floriculture....................6045
LENGTH OF COURSE: 1 semester course offered every other year, 2nd semester
PREREQUISITE(S): None
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Horticulture/floriculture is a beginning level course that introduces students to the career opportunities in the industry, propagation and growing of plants, greenhouse management, hydroponics, types of crop production, floral design and arrangement, and the business practices best suited for success. Each student will be expected to grow their own plants and design several floral arrangements.
Landscape design/Turf management....................6055
LENGTH OF COURSE: 1 semester course offered every other year, 1st semester
PREREQUISITE(S): Basic computer skills
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Landscape design and Turf management introduces students to the basic principles of landscaping a home or business through design principles, drawing and color theory. Students will study: career opportunities, objectives of residential landscaping, landscape principles, proper selection of vegetation (trees, shrubs, plants) and structures/accessories, and proper landscape management.
Animal science 1 (large animals)....................6060
LENGTH OF COURSE: 2 nd semester
PREREQUISITE(S): None
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course is designed for students who have an interest in working with animals. Animals studied will be large animals (horses, beef, dairy, swine, and sheep). A portion of the last nine weeks will be spent studying nontraditional animals such as zoo animals. Specific areas of study are: breed characteristics and conformation, behavioral issues, nutrition, growth patterns, safely handling, health issues, production management, consumer issues and food science.
Animal science 2 (small or companion animals)....................6120
LENGTH OF COURSE: 1 st Semester
PREREQUISITE(S): None
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course is designed for students with an interest in the pet industry. Animals studied will be dogs, cats, gerbils, hamsters, mice, rats, guinea pigs, ferrets, rabbits, amphibians, reptiles, birds, fish, and other exotic animals. Areas of study are: species characteristics, care, management, nutrition, and health and consumer issues.
Welding 1...................6065
LENGTH OF COURSE: 1 semester
PREREQUISITE(S): None
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course is intended for students with a desire to learn basic shop skills, shop safely, and welding skills. Welding 1 introduces the foundation skills that are required for any competent welder. Emphasis will be on basic welding skills for ARC and Oxyacetylene, welding communication, safety, equipment setup and maintenance.
Welding 2....................6320
LENGTH OF COURSE: 1 semester
PREREQUISITE(S): Welding 1
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Welding 2A is a semester course designed to enhance student skills that were acquired in welding 1. Skill development will concentrate on the basic skills needed for welding safety, setup, operation and maintenance of Arc welding equipment, setup, operation and maintenance of MIG welding equipment, plasma arc cutting, welding math and the design of projects.
Welding 2B is a semester course designed to enhance student skills that were acquired in Welding 1 and 2A. Skill development will concentrate on welding safety, out of position welding, project design and construction of student projects, welding math, and career development.
