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AGRI
SURVEY OF AGRICULTURAL SYSTEMS
This is a foundation course for all agriculture programs of study. Topics covered include general agriculture, FFA, leadership, record keeping, Supervised Agricultural Experiences (SAEs), animal science, plant science, soil science, and agricultural mechanics.
ANIMAL SCIENCE
The course is structured to enable all students to have an overview of the Animal Industry. Topics Covered in Animal Science include the Animal Industry, Animal Handling and Safety, AnimalAnatomy/Physiology, and Animal Nutrition. Opportunities are provided for students to participate in FFA and supervised experience activities.
AGRICULTURAL MECHANICS
This course connects scientific principles with mechanical skills. This course will enhance the student's understanding of traditional areas of agriculture mechanics and will emphasize agricultural technology, including such topics as electricity, internal combustion engines, metal technology, construction, and the development, role, and scope of mechanical technology in agriculture.
AGRICULTURAL METALS
This course covers safety, technical information, tool fitting, sheet metal, hot and cold metal work, as well as an introduction to oxy acetylene welding and cutting and arc welding. It will also cover cold metal, hot metal, fabrication concepts, reading and implementing blueprints as they relate to metal work, arc welding, gas welding, MIG welding, TIG welding, plasma cutting, and careers related to metal work. Safety practices and performance skills will be emphasized in each area.
PLANT SCIENCE
This course covers the relationship between plants and people, plant morphology and physiology, plant production, the environment, soil, and other related areas.