Agriculture
Basic Carpentry and Communications
Grade level 9-12.
Elective
1 Credit
This course will consist of shop safety, the use of power and hand tools, and
the construction of a shop project. Second quarter will include communication
skills, parliamentary procedure, and FFA.
Agricultural Welding
Grade level 11-12.
Elective
1 Credit
This course will consist of electric arc welding and oxyacetylene torch skills
development. The first quarter will be used to develop those skills. The building
of a shop project using the skills developed first quarter will be required
in the second quarter.
Horticulture*
Grade level 11-12.
Elective
1 Credit
This course will consist of vegetable and flower production, hydroponics, greenhouse
operation, and landscaping. It will include time in the greenhouse planting
and caring for stock. This class will also make landscaping plans, raise plants,
and plant flower beds.
Animal Science*
Grade level 9-12.
Available 2005-2006.
Prerequisite: Basic Carpentry & Communications or teacher approval.
Elective-1 Credit
This course will consist of the study of beef, swine, sheep, dairy, horse, small
animals, aqua culture, and livestock judging. Study will include breeds, feeding,
and the basic care of the above.
Advanced Carpentry and Soil Science
Prerequisite: Basic Carpentry
Grade Level 10-12.
Available 2005-2006.
Elective-1 Credit
This course will consist of the construction of a more advanced wood project.
Second quarter will consist of the study of soils. Included in it will be the
components of soils, fertilizers, soil judging, soil capability, and soil testing.
Machinery Management
Grade level 11-12.
Available 2005-2006.
Elective-1 Credit
This course will consists of the fundamentals of tractors, combines, planters,
and sprayers. It will also include machinery management and machinery set-up.
This course will include shop experience.
Agriculture Business
Grade level 11-12.
Available 2005-2006.
Elective-1 Credit
This course will consist of business organization, management, communication
skills, sales procedures, and careers. Management skills necessary for the operation
of a business will be developed.
Crop Science*
Grade level 9-12.
Elective-1 Credit
This course will consist of the study of corn, soybeans, small grains, weeds,
tillage, and forages. Study will include varieties, growth characteristics,
and care of above.
Agriculture Mechanics
Grade 10-12.
Elective-1 Credit
This course will consist of basic electrical wiring, the operation and repair
of small gas engines, hydraulics, plumbing, and concrete. This course will include
shop experience.
Farm Management 1*
Grade level 11-12.
Elective-1 Credit
This course will consist of farm records, financial planning, decision making,
and marketing. Management skills necessary for operating a farm business will
be developed.
Farm Management 2*
Grade level 11-12.
Prerequisite: Farm Management 1 or arranged with instructor.
Elective-1 Credit
This course will consist of the practical application of semester one materials
in a farm management project. The student will manage a farm scenario, make
decisions, and see the results of them.
*Many of the agriculture classes will be accepted for credit in the agriculture programs at area community colleges. See your counselor for details.
Last Updated: 11/21/05
Created By: Paige Mewhirter