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3 | Principles of Agriculture (AGRI 100)** | 9th-12th | 2 | This course will cover the diversity of the agricultural industry and agribusiness concepts. Students will develop an understanding and the role of agriculture in the United States and globally. Topics covered in the course range from animals, plants, food, natural resources, ag power, structures and technology, as well as careers. | 3 Dual Credits - Ivy Tech | Principles is a prerequisite class for ALL agriculture classes. | |
4 | Agribusiness Management (AGRI 102) | 10th-12th | Not offered 2023-2024 School Yr | 2 | This course is designed for students who want to work on, manage, or own a farm or in an agriculture-related business. Students will learn about careers in agribusiness as well the planning, management, marketing, and responsibilities that go into an agriculture business. | 3 Dual Credits - Ivy Tech | Qualifies as a quantitative reasoning course |
5 | Animal Science (AGRI 103) | 10th-12th | 2 | This course will involve studying the sections of the animal science industry, both domestic and livestock. Labs and experiments, including dissections, will help to understand the internal workings of these animals. This class is for you if you enjoy working with animals and are interested in learning more about the differences in animal species and how animals are used in agriculture. | 3 Dual Credits - Ivy Tech | Fulfills a science course requirement for all diplomas | |
6 | Plant and Soil Science (AGRI 105) | 10th-12th | 2 | This course includes hands-on learning activities that encourage students to investigate areas of plant and soil science. Students are introduced to the following areas of plant and soil science: plant growth, reproduction and propagation, photosynthesis and respiration, diseases and pests of plants and their management, biotechnology, the basic components and types of soil, soil tillage, and conservation. | 3 Dual Credits - Ivy Tech | ||
7 | Agriculture Power, Structure, and Technology (AGRI 106) | 10th-12th | Not offered 2023-2024 School Yr | 2 | This course focuses on the agriculture mechanics industry, including safety and occupational skills needed for careers in agriculture mechanics. Students apply technical skill while becoming competent in the process used to operate, repair, engineer, and design agricultural tools and equipment. Topics will include metal fabrication, welding, engines, construction, electricity and plumbing. This course is for you if you enjoy working in a hands-on environment and are interested in the field of mechanics. | 3 Dual Credits - Ivy Tech | |
8 | Agriculture Structures Fabrication and Design | 10th-12th | 1-2 | This course focuses on metal work and agricultural structures. Students develop skills in welding and metalworking such as metal identification and properties, metal preparation, use of oxyacetylene torch, plasma cutting and cutting operations, arc welding, MIG welding, TIG welding. This course will also allow students to develop skills in construction in regard to the ag industry such as carpentry, masonry, etc. | Fall focused on welding; Spring focused on small engines | ||
9 | Precision Agriculture | 10th-12th | Not offered 2023-2024 School Yr | 2 | This course is about learning a management strategy that gathers, processes and analyzes temporal, spatial and individual data and combines it with other information to support management decisions according to estimated variability for improved resource use efficiency, productivity, quality, profitability and sustainability of agricultural production. Students will collect and analyze data, then use the information to make decisions. Provides an understanding and justifications that demonstrate the economic and environmental benefits of precision agriculture. | Students will demonstrate UAV competency and handling in order to achieve the Part 107 UAS certification. | |
10 | Natural Resources Management | 10th-12th | Not offered 2023-2024 School Yr | 2 | This course encourages students to investigate areas of environmental concern including: identification and management of ecosystems, management of waste, chemicals and the environment, soil conservation, land uses, regulations and ordinances, water quality, and air quality. Students will gain knowledge in careers related to natural resource management and learn about conservation and wildlife. | Fulfills a science course requirement for all diplomas | |
11 | Advanced Life Science: Animals (AGRI 107) | 11th-12th | Animal Science (AGRI 103) | 2 | This course investigates the biology and chemistry of animals, starting on a cellular level and moving to animal organ systems, animal motor functions, animal reproduction, and animal nutrition. We also compare and contrast livestock and companion animal physical make-up. The class is lab based with numerous dissection labs. This class is right for you if you are interested in studying animal science/vet science. | 3 Dual Credits - Ivy Tech | Fulfills a science course requirement for all diplomas; Qualifies as a quantitative reasoning course |
12 | Advanced Life Science: Foods (AGRI 108) | 11th-12th | Not offered 2023-2024 School Yr | 2 | This course integrates biology, chemistry and microbiology in an agricultural context. Students formulate, design and implement food-based laboratory and field investigations as an essential course component. Students understand how biology, chemistry and physics principles apply to the composition of foods; food nutrition and development; food processing and storage. | 3 Dual Credits - Ivy Tech | |
13 | Advanced Life Science: Plants and Soils (AGRI 109) | 11th-12th | Plant & Soil Science (AGRI 105); Not offered 2023-2024 School Yr | 2 | This course integrates the study of advanced biology, chemistry and earth science in an agricultural context. Material focuses on the chemical reactions of matter in living and nonliving materials while stressing the unifying themes of chemistry and the development of physical and mathematical models of matter and its interactions. Students will examine the internal structure, functions, genetics and processes of living plant organisms and their interaction with the environment. | 3 Dual Credits - Ivy Tech | |
14 | Agriculture Research Capstone | 11th-12th | Ag Concentrator Sequence** Please email Ag teachers for more info | 2 | Agricultural Research Capstone course includes extended laboratory, field, and literature investigations in one or more specialized agricultural science disciplines, such as animal, plant, food, natural resources, biotechnology, engineering, etc. Students enrolled in this course will apply scientific applications, concepts, principles, and design processes to solve complex, real-world issues in agriculture. Students will become familiar with laboratory procedures used in an educational, research, or industrial setting. Students will complete an end-of-course project and presentation, such as a scientific research paper, agriscience fair project, or some other suitable presentation of their findings. | Qualifies as a quantitative reasoning course | |
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