CTE Electives: Agriscience

Table of Contents Graduation Requirements Major Areas of Interest Course Offerings

Career and Technology Education Elective Courses

Agriscience

Agriscience Foundations I (8106810)
Grades 9-12

This course is designed to develop competencies in the areas of agricultural history and the global impact of agriculture; career opportunities; scientific and research concepts; biological and physical science principles; environmental principles; agriscience safety; principles of leadership; and agribusiness, employability, and human relations skills in agriscience. Laboratory-based activities are an integral part of this course. A major focus on the course is landscaping and horticulture.
Introductory Horticulture II (8121510)
Grades 10-12; Teacher Recommendation Required

This course is designed to develop competencies in the areas of career opportunities; global importance of agriculture; plant classification; propagation; growing media; nutritional needs; fertilization; irrigation; pest identification; pest control, pruning; plant installation; transplanting; safe hand-tool use; and employability skills.
Horticulture Science III (8121520)
Grades 11-12; Teacher Recommendation Required

This course is designed to develop competencies in the areas of industry regulations; plant classification; plant transportation; soil sampling and analysis; fertilizer calculations; recording keeping; irrigation components, water quality; drainage; integrated pest management; pesticide safety and regulations; equipment calibration; chemical growth regulators; xeriscaping; integrated landscape management; safe use of power equipment; record keeping; and employability skills.
Landscape and Turf Science 4 (8121310 )
Grade 12; Teacher Recommendation Required

This course is designed to further develop competencies in the areas of use and maintenance of landscape and turf equipment; classification of plants and turfgrass; fertilization; and irrigation.

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		Future Farmers of America The FFA Organization is dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. The FFA programs and activities help members develop public speaking skills, conduct and participate in meetings, manage financial matters, strengthen problem-solving abilities and assume civic responsibility. Degrees earned at local, state and national levels recognize members' increasing accomplishments. Competitive events and awards programs in areas such as public speaking, commodity marketing and agriscience recognize students' achievements, encourage them to excel beyond the classroom and develop career skills. Community service programs help students contribute to society.