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Ag Classes
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Principles of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources
This course prepares students for careers in agriculture, food and natural resources. Students will attain academic skills and knowledge in agriculture. This
course allows students to develop knowledge and skills regarding career
opportunities, personal development, globalization, industry standards,
details, practices, and expectations. To prepare for
success, students need to have opportunities to learn, reinforce,
experience, apply and transfer their knowledge and skills in a variety
of settings. (13000200)
Wildlife, Fisheries, and Ecology Management
This course prepares students for careers in natural resource
systems. Students need to attain academic skills and knowledge, acquire
technical knowledge and skills related to natural resources, and develop
knowledge and skills regarding career opportunities, entry
requirements, and industry expectations. To prepare for success,
students need opportunities to learn, reinforce, apply, and transfer
their knowledge and skills in a variety of settings. This course
examines the management of game and non-game wildlife species, fish, and
aquacrops and their ecological needs as related to current agricultural
practices. Students will have the opportunity to take their Texas Hunter Safety Certification Exam. (13001500)
Principles and Elements of Floral Design
This course is designed to develop students' ability to identify and
demonstrate the principles and techniques related to floral design as
well as develop an understanding of the management of floral
enterprises. Through analysis of artistic floral styles and historical
periods, students develop respect for the traditions and contributions
of diverse cultures. (13001800)
Veterinary Medical Applications
This course prepares students for careers
in the field of animal science. Students will attain academic skills and
knowledge, acquire technical knowledge and skills related to animal
systems and the workplace, and develop knowledge and skills regarding
career opportunities, entry requirements, and industry expectations. To
prepare for success, students need opportunities to learn, reinforce,
apply, and transfer knowledge and skills and technologies in a variety
of settings. Topics covered in this course include, but are not limited
to, veterinary practices as they relate to both large and small animal
species. (13000600)
Small Animal Management
This course prepares students for careers
in the field of animal science. Students will enhance academic knowledge
and skills, acquire knowledge and skills related to animal systems, and
develop knowledge and skills regarding career opportunities, entry
requirements, and industry expectations. To prepare for success,
students need opportunities to learn, reinforce, apply, and transfer
knowledge and skills in a variety of settings. Suggested small animals
which may be included in the course of study include, but are not
limited to, small mammals, amphibians, reptiles, avian, dogs and
cats. (13000400)
Agribusiness Management and Marketing
This course prepares students for careers
in agribusiness systems. Students will attain academic skills and
knowledge, acquire technical knowledge and skills related to
agribusiness marketing and management and the workplace, and develop
knowledge and skills regarding career opportunities, entry requirements,
and industry expectations. To prepare for success, students need
opportunities to learn, reinforce, apply, and transfer their knowledge
and skills in a variety of settings. This course is designed to provide a
foundation to agribusiness management and the free enterprise
system. Instruction includes the use of economic principles such as
supply and demand, budgeting, record keeping, finance, risk management,
business law, marketing, and careers in agribusiness. (13000900)
Livestock Production
This course prepares students for careers
in the field of animal science. Students will attain academic skills and
knowledge, acquire knowledge and skills related to animal systems and
the workplace, and develop knowledge and skills regarding career
opportunities, entry requirements, and industry expectations. To prepare
for success, students need opportunities to learn, reinforce, apply,
and transfer their knowledge and skills in a variety of settings. Animal
species to be addressed in this course may include, but are not limited
to, beef cattle, dairy cattle, swine, sheep, goats, and
poultry. (13000300)
Equine Science
This course prepares students for careers
in the field of animal science. Students will enhance academic knowledge
and skills, acquire knowledge and skills related to animal systems, and
develop knowledge and skills regarding career opportunities, entry
requirements, and industry expectations. To prepare for success,
students need opportunities to learn, reinforce, apply, and transfer
their knowledge and skills in a variety of settings. Suggested animals
which may be included in the course of study include, but are not
limited to, horses, donkeys, and mules.(13000500)
Food Technology and Safety
This course prepares students for careers
in value-added and food processing systems. Students will attain
academic skills and knowledge, acquire technical knowledge and skills
related to value-added and food processing and the workplace, and
develop knowledge and skills regarding career opportunities, entry
requirements, and industry expectations. To prepare for success,
students need opportunities to learn, reinforce, apply, and transfer
their knowledge and skills and technologies in a variety of
settings. This course examines the food technology industry as it
relates to food production, handling, and safety.
Range Ecology and Management
This course prepares students for careers
in environmental and natural resource systems. Students will attain
academic skills and knowledge, acquire technical knowledge and skills
related to environmental and natural resources, and develop knowledge
and skills regarding career opportunities, entry requirements, and
industry expectations. To prepare for success, students need
opportunities to learn, reinforce, apply, and transfer their knowledge
and skills in a variety of settings. This course is designed to develop
students’ understanding of rangeland ecosystems and sustainable forage
production. (13001600)
Landscape Design and Turf Grass Management
This course prepares students for careers
in horticultural systems. Students need to attain academic skills and
knowledge, acquire technical knowledge and skills related to
horticultural systems and the workplace, and develop knowledge and
skills regarding career opportunities, entry requirements, and industry
expectations. To prepare for success, students need opportunities to
learn, reinforce, apply and transfer their knowledge and skills and
technologies in a variety of settings. This course is designed to
develop an understanding of landscape and turf grass management
techniques and practices. (13001900)
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