Agriculture

Course Code: 281610, 281620
Grade Level:  10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Animal Science and Small Animal Science / Pre-Veterinary                                                    Length of Course: Two trimesters, repeatable
CTE Pathway: Advanced Agriscience / Capstone
College Entrance: Pending one year of UC/CSU Science (D) / Biology / Life Sciences requirement

This course is concerned with the study of the structure, function, and veterinary care of the animal body. Emphasis is placed on homeostatic mechanisms, the role of chemistry, levels of organization, cytology, histology, organ systems, diseases, dysfunction, veterinary tools, common veterinary surgical procedures, and veterinary diagnosis and treatment of disease. Biological applications will include studies in cells, genetics, evolution, and ecology as they pertain to the animal/veterinary field. It is a laboratory class designed for those students interested in animal health careers.

Course Code: 281210, 2812120
Grade Level:  9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
Length of Course: Two trimesters
CTE Pathway: Animal Science / Introduction
College Entrance: Meets one year of UC/CSU College-Preparatory Elective (G) / Science – Biology / Life Sciences requirement

This course will provide the student with principles in Animal Science focusing on the areas of mammalian production, anatomy, physiology, reproduction, nutrition, respiration, and genetics. This course is intended to successfully prepare those students who plan to major in Agricultural sciences at a college or university. Frequent opportunities are also given to develop and apply rational and creative thinking processes of observing, comparing, organizing, relating, inferring, applying and communicating. Also, there is an emphasis on developing values, aspirations, and attitudes that promote the student’s personal involvement with the scientific explorations and discoveries of the future. These hands-on science experiences are designed to enhance the student’s understanding of agriculture, the environment, and society.

Course Code: 280710, 280720
Grade Level:  9,10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Animal Science
Length of Course: Two trimesters
CTE Pathway: Intermediate Animal Science / Concentrator
College Entrance: Meets one year of UC/CSU Science (D) / Biology / Life Sciences requirement

This course includes job-specific training for care and management of small animals, such as dogs, rabbits, poultry, goats, and fish. The skills include handling, health care, nutrition, anatomy, diseases, surgical procedures, and housing for small animals. Students will work with professionals in the field and prepare for continued training as a veterinary technician or animal science specialist at the university level. Instruction is also given in leadership, citizenship and project programs through department activities.

Course Code: 281310, 281320
Grade Level:  9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Ornamental Horticulture I
Length of Course: Two trimesters
CTE Pathway: Intermediate Ornamental Horticulture / Concentrator 
College Entrance: Meets one year of UC/CSU Visual & Performing Arts (F) / Visual Arts requirement

The Art and History of Floral Design P course provides an introduction to artistic and creative perception including aesthetic valuing through a series of projects in various media including tempera, pencil, flowers, tile, and a variety of papers. Students are also introduced to the elements and principles of visual art design such as line, shape/form, color, balance, and emphasis using a series of floral-based projects to explore the connections, relations, and application to visual arts design. Students will research and study floral trends to understand and develop an appreciation for floral design within historical and cultural, formal and casual, ceremonial and traditional, including an understanding that floral designs are affected by society, culture, history, politics, and economic influence. Various assignments based on abstract two and three-dimensional designs, historical culture and theory, color theory, and analytical critiques of various floral art works using design vocabulary in conjunction with development of technical skills in floral art will serve as a foundation for more complex works such as multi-part floral designs and creative expression through wedding consultations.

Course Code: 281010, 281020
Grade Level:  10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in Art and History of Floral Design Length of Course: 
CTE Pathway: Advanced Ornamental Horticulture / Capstone
College Entrance: Advanced Ornamental Horticulture / Capstone

This course gives the student “hands-on” knowledge of the floral industry by allowing the student to work in the community with florists. The major emphasis will be on learning and/or updating skills for cut flower and potted plant selection and care, floral design principles, corsage construction, shop management, and customer service skills.

Course Code: 115110, 115120
Grade Level:  9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
Length of Course: One trimester
CTE Pathway: Ornamental Horticulture / Introduction
College Entrance: Meets one year of College-Preparatory Elective (G) / Science – Biology / Life Sciences

Class and laboratory instruction is given in basic home gardening, plant propagation, pest control, pruning, and fertilization. Special emphasis is placed on plant identification and landscaping. Instruction is also given in leadership, citizenship, career education, and project programs through department activities.

Course Code: 100810, 100820
Grade Level:  10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Agriculture Speech Communications 
Length of Course: Two trimesters, repeatable
CTE Pathway: Advanced Agricultural Business / Capstone
College Entrance: Meets one year of UC/CSU College-Preparatory Elective (G) / Interdisciplinary requirement

This course is designed to teach critical business aspects of the agriculture industry with special emphasis in sales and marketing. This is a capstone course as part of our CTE Ag Business Pathway. Topics will include economic principles, business organizations, finance and credit, agricultural sales and services and career preparation. This course is intended to successfully prepare those students who plan on majoring in Agriculture Business in college or for entry-level employment in the agriculture industry after high school.

Course Code: 280470, 280480, 280490
Grade Level:  9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
Length of Course: Two trimesters
CTE Pathway: Agricultural Business / Introduction 
College Entrance: Meets one year of UC/CSU College-Preparatory Elective (G) requirement

The purpose of this course is to accent agriculture education and the Future Farmers of America (FFA) Association in developing young people to be premier leaders with a vision. Critical thinking and evaluation skills will be an important aspect of the curriculum. Just as important will be the incorporation of articulation skills, both written and verbal. Students will develop and enhance their leadership skills through self-enhancement, goal setting, cooperative learning, speech proficiency, parliamentary procedures, book reviews, and presentations. To maximize critical thinking skills, current events in agriculture will be brought in by the students and used in a decision-making forum. This process will include both written and oral skills. Note: Fall Ag Leadership A is open to all students. Ag Leadership B is aimed at state CDE (Career Development Event) team preparation and requires teacher approval prior to enrollment.

Course Code: 281510, 2815120
Grade Level:  10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Agriculture Leadership
Length of Course: Two trimesters, repeatable
CTE Pathway: Intermediate Agricultural Business / Concentrator
College Entrance: Meets one year of UC/CSU College-Preparatory Elective (G) / Interdisciplinary requirement

Speech will cover all aspects of physical delivery as well as written and verbal organization, and listening skills. Presentations will include speeches to inform, demonstrate, persuade, and entertain as well as oral interpretation and panel discussion. Special attention will be paid to topics in agriculture. Instruction is also given in leadership, citizenship, and project programs through department activities.

Course Code: 101510, 101520
Grade Level:  9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
Length of Course: Two trimesters
CTE Pathway: Agriscience / Introduction
College Entrance: Meets one year of UC/CSU Science (D) / Biology / Life Sciences requirement

This course emphasizes biological processes from cells to organisms to ecosystems. Students will be actively engaged in laboratory investigations, concept activities and projects. A major part of the course involves learning the scientific method through research and experimental technique. A research paper and long-term experiment may be required. These topics will be taught from an agricultural perspective using livestock species, soil science, fertilizers, crops, and natural resources. Through these investigations, students will be able to relate scientific principles to themselves and to the world around them. Instruction is also given in leadership, citizenship, and project programs through department activities.

Course Code: 100710, 111720
Grade Level:  9,10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Chemistry and Agriscience I P
Length of Course: Two trimesters
CTE Pathway: Advanced Agriscience / Capstone
College Entrance: Meets one year of UC/CSU Science (D) / Biology / Life Sciences requirement

This integrated class combines an interdisciplinary approach to laboratory science and research with agricultural management principles. Students will design systems and experiments to solve agricultural management issues currently facing the industry. Additionally, students will connect the products created in this class with industry activities to link real world encounters and implement skills demanded by both colleges and careers. Throughout the course, students will be graded on participation in extracurricular FFA activities as well as the development and maintenance of an ongoing Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) program.

Course Code: 100910, 100920
Grade Level:  10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Agricultural Biology I P and Algebra I P
Length of Course: Two trimesters
CTE Pathway: Intermediate Agriscience / Concentrator
College Entrance: Meets one year of UC/CSU Science (D) / Biology / Life Sciences requirement

This course explores the physical and chemical nature of soil as well as the relationships between soil, plants, animals and agricultural practices. Students will examine properties of soil and land and their connections to plant and animal production. This course integrates biological science practices and knowledge into the practice of sustainable agriculture.