Students will develop knowledge and skills in a wide range of scientific principles, such as genetics, disease, pests, and management practices. The scientific processes of observation, measurement, hypothesizing, data gathering, interpretation, analysis, and application are stressed. Career opportunities and educational preparation are examined. Learning activities are varied, with classroom, laboratory, and field experiences emphasized.
Students will develop knowledge and skills in nursery operation and landscape management practices that will prepare the students to select appropriate plant materials and to design, install, and maintain interior and exterior plantings and hardscapes. They will also learn to maintain the facilities and equipment associated with this industry.
Students will develop knowledge and skills related to the floriculture industry. Floral design and greenhouse operations and management will be the primary units of study. Students will be prepared to create floral arrangements, produce commercial plant species in a controlled environment, and manage commercial and experimental greenhouse operations.
Students will develop knowledge and skills related to the floriculture industry. Floral design and greenhouse operations and management will be the primary units of study. Students will be prepared to create floral arrangements, produce commercial plant species in a controlled environment, and manage commercial and experimental greenhouse operations.
Students will develop knowledge and skills related to the floriculture industry. Floral design and management will be the primary units of study. Students will be prepared to create floral arrangements, grow floriculture crops, and manage commercial floriculture operations.
This course prepares students to care for horses and horse equipment; to train horses for various work and athletic or entertainment roles; and to manage horse training, breeding, and housing programs and facilities.
This course prepares students to care for horses and horse equipment; to train horses for various work and athletic or entertainment roles; and to manage horse training, breeding, and housing programs and facilities.
An instructional course that describes the scientific study of the husbandry of fish populations for recreational, ecological, and commercial purposes, and the application of such studies to the management of marine life resources and fisheries. The course includes instruction in principles of aquatic and marine biology, water resources, fishing production and management operations, fishing regulations, water quality monitoring, and the management of recreational and commercial fishing activities.
This course is designed to meet the requirement for biological science credit. The standards and objectives for this course are the same as the standards and objectives for Biology, with the only difference being the degree of emphasis on agriculture. Students completing this course will be cognizant of current technologies, methods, and changes in agricultural science and are expected to know and apply the standards outlined in the core curriculum as they relate to the industry of agriculture.