Classes Offered
AGRICULTURE SCIENCE 1
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Graduation Requirement - Life Science
Prerequisite: None
*College approved for the CSU/UC systems, elective “g” requirement
Course Description: This course is designed primarily for first-year agriculture students. Topics covered will include introduction to Future Farmers of America (F.F.A.), project planning, record keeping, careers, agricultures place in society and various plant and animal subjects. Some class activities will relate to F.F.A. events and students’ home projects. This course can satisfy the biological science requirement.
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Graduation Requirement - Life Science
Prerequisite: None
*College approved for the CSU/UC systems, elective “g” requirement
Course Description: This course is designed primarily for first-year agriculture students. Topics covered will include introduction to Future Farmers of America (F.F.A.), project planning, record keeping, careers, agricultures place in society and various plant and animal subjects. Some class activities will relate to F.F.A. events and students’ home projects. This course can satisfy the biological science requirement.
BIOLOGY AND SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE (Dual Credit)
Grades: 10, 11, 12
Graduation Requirement - Life Science
Prerequisite: Completion of Agricultural Science 1 grade "C" or better
*College approved for the CSU/UC systems
Course Description: The course integrates biological science practices and knowledge into the practice of sustainable agriculture. The hands-on labs and other assignments provide students with opportunities to try to answer the following questions: 1) What is sustainable agriculture? 2) How does sustainable agriculture fit into our environment? 3) What molecular biology principles guide sustainable agriculture? and 4) How do we make decisions to maximize sustainable agricultural practices within a functioning ecosystem? The course culminates in the development of a sustainable farm model and portfolio of supporting students research.
Grades: 10, 11, 12
Graduation Requirement - Life Science
Prerequisite: Completion of Agricultural Science 1 grade "C" or better
*College approved for the CSU/UC systems
Course Description: The course integrates biological science practices and knowledge into the practice of sustainable agriculture. The hands-on labs and other assignments provide students with opportunities to try to answer the following questions: 1) What is sustainable agriculture? 2) How does sustainable agriculture fit into our environment? 3) What molecular biology principles guide sustainable agriculture? and 4) How do we make decisions to maximize sustainable agricultural practices within a functioning ecosystem? The course culminates in the development of a sustainable farm model and portfolio of supporting students research.
CHEMISTRY AND AGRISCIENCE (Dual Credit)
Grades: 10, 11, 12
Graduation Requirement - Life Science
Prerequisite: Completion BIOLOGY & SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE or Biology grade "C" or better
*College approved for the CSU/UC systems
Course Description: This course focuses on the physical and chemical nature of soil as well as the relationships between soil, plants, and animals as those relationships pertain to agricultural practices. Students examine properties of soil and land and their connections to plant and animal production. Using knowledge of scientific protocols as well as course content, students develop an Agriscience research project that requires them to develop a valid and authentic research question, formulate a hypothesis based on related research, conduct an experiment to test the hypothesis, collect quantitative data, and form a conclusion based on analysis of the data. Additionally, students develop and present a capstone soil management plan for agricultural producers, using the content learned throughout the course.
Grades: 10, 11, 12
Graduation Requirement - Life Science
Prerequisite: Completion BIOLOGY & SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE or Biology grade "C" or better
*College approved for the CSU/UC systems
Course Description: This course focuses on the physical and chemical nature of soil as well as the relationships between soil, plants, and animals as those relationships pertain to agricultural practices. Students examine properties of soil and land and their connections to plant and animal production. Using knowledge of scientific protocols as well as course content, students develop an Agriscience research project that requires them to develop a valid and authentic research question, formulate a hypothesis based on related research, conduct an experiment to test the hypothesis, collect quantitative data, and form a conclusion based on analysis of the data. Additionally, students develop and present a capstone soil management plan for agricultural producers, using the content learned throughout the course.
ADVANCED INTERDISCIPLINARY SCIENCE FOR SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE-HONORS
Grades: 11, 12
Graduation Requirement - Life Science
Prerequisite: Completion SUSTAINABLE AG BIOLOGY or Biology grade "C" or better
*College approved for the CSU/UC systems
Course Description: This integrated class combines an interdisciplinary approach to laboratory science and research with agricultural management principles. Using skills and principles learned in the course, students design systems and experiments to solve agricultural management issues currently facing the industry. Additionally, students will connect the products created in this class with industry activities to link real world encounters and implement skills demanded by both colleges and careers. The course culminates with an agriscience experimental research project in which students design and conduct an experiment to solve a relevant issue. Final projects will be eligible for Career Development Event competition at FFA events. Throughout the course, students will be graded on participation in intracurricular FFA activities as well as the development and maintenance of an ongoing Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) program.
Grades: 11, 12
Graduation Requirement - Life Science
Prerequisite: Completion SUSTAINABLE AG BIOLOGY or Biology grade "C" or better
*College approved for the CSU/UC systems
Course Description: This integrated class combines an interdisciplinary approach to laboratory science and research with agricultural management principles. Using skills and principles learned in the course, students design systems and experiments to solve agricultural management issues currently facing the industry. Additionally, students will connect the products created in this class with industry activities to link real world encounters and implement skills demanded by both colleges and careers. The course culminates with an agriscience experimental research project in which students design and conduct an experiment to solve a relevant issue. Final projects will be eligible for Career Development Event competition at FFA events. Throughout the course, students will be graded on participation in intracurricular FFA activities as well as the development and maintenance of an ongoing Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) program.
AGRICULTURAL LEADERSHIP & COMMUNICATION
Grades: 10, 11, 12
Graduation Requirement - Elective
Prerequisite: Agricultural Science 1
Course Description: This course is designed to make a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth, and career success. There are a variety of opportunities and activities for students in this class to excel in; it is strongly recommended to students who are looking to advance their opportunities in school. Agricultural education prepares students for successful careers and a lifetime of informed choices in the global agriculture, food, fiber, and natural resources systems.
Grades: 10, 11, 12
Graduation Requirement - Elective
Prerequisite: Agricultural Science 1
Course Description: This course is designed to make a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth, and career success. There are a variety of opportunities and activities for students in this class to excel in; it is strongly recommended to students who are looking to advance their opportunities in school. Agricultural education prepares students for successful careers and a lifetime of informed choices in the global agriculture, food, fiber, and natural resources systems.
SMALL ENGINES
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Graduation Requirement - Elective
Prerequisite: None
Course Description: This class is designed to provide students with the skills needed to repair and maintain small gas engines. This class will also prepare students for job entry into the small gas engine repair field and continuing education into 49er R.O.P. Auto classes. Topics include: engine theory, parts, repair, assembly/disassembly, and maintenance. SAE certificates can be earned during this class through Briggs & Stratton. This class includes involvement in the FFA which will provide students with leadership opportunities important to career opportunities.
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Graduation Requirement - Elective
Prerequisite: None
Course Description: This class is designed to provide students with the skills needed to repair and maintain small gas engines. This class will also prepare students for job entry into the small gas engine repair field and continuing education into 49er R.O.P. Auto classes. Topics include: engine theory, parts, repair, assembly/disassembly, and maintenance. SAE certificates can be earned during this class through Briggs & Stratton. This class includes involvement in the FFA which will provide students with leadership opportunities important to career opportunities.