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Course Descriptions
CTE Agriculture
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Agriculture Business Management
Course Number: 8103
Length: Full year
1.0 Credits
Prerequisite:
Requirement Met: CTE


Plant and Soil Science
Course Number: 8130
Length:
Full year
1.0 Credits
Prerequisite: Fee $15.00
Requirement Met: CTE



Agricultural Biology
Course Number: 8166
Length: Full year
1.0 Credits
Prerequisite: Fee $20.00
Requirement Met: CTE



Animal Science
Course Number: 8170
Length: Full year
1.0 Credits
Prerequisite: Fee $10.00 
Requirement Met: CTE

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Equine Science
Course Number: 
Length: Full year
1.0 Credits
Prerequisite: Fee$10.00
Requirement Met: CTE



Veterinary Assistant I 
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Course Number: 8172
Length: Full year
1.0 Credits
Prerequisite: Animal Science
Fee:$10.00 per semester
Requirement Met: CTE



​Floriculture & Greenhouse
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Course Number: 
Length: Full year
1.0 Credits
Prerequisite: Fee:$10.00
Requirement Met: CTE


​This course offers a hands-on approach to developing leadership skills in agriculture while gaining skills in management. The course will give students the opportunity to develop skill in group learning, integrated curricula and discuss a wide range of issues facing agriculture today.




An instructional course that prepares students to produce, process, and market bedding plants, holiday or specialty plants, and house plants. Students will also learn the basics in floral design, plant anatomy and physiology, plant requirements, hydroponics, pruning techniques and many other principles in Floriculture/Greenhouse 1. This course will also include field and laboratory application of concepts being taught.


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This course exposes students to the oldest and most important of all applied sciences: Agriculture. Students will study cells, plant anatomy and physiology, animal growth and development, genetics, ecology and many other principles that are related to agriculture. Areas such as the environment, food safety, and the future of agriculture will also be addressed. Career opportunities in agricultural sciences will be emphasized. The course will include field and laboratory application of science concepts taught.


This course exposes students to a wide range of scientific principles: genetics, anatomy, physiology/nutrition, disease, pests, and management practices. Students will also student ration formulations, range practices, poisonous plants, and management practices on domestic animals. Career opportunities and educational preparation are examined. Learning activities are varied with classroom, laboratories, and field experiences.


Students will be immersed in the Equine Industry as they experience the history of the domestic horse, its development and contribution to our culture.  Activities will be based on hands-on experiences with trainers, veterinarians, boarding facilities and various aspects of horse industry.




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​This course provides the opportunity for students to explore different avenues of the veterinary profession. Students will be exposed to veterinary science and principles which include anatomy, physiology, chemistry, animal health and disease, dentistry and laboratory procedures. Students will provide hands-on care as they develop skills in the areas of surgical assisting, bandaging, wound care, oral care, and general nursing care.



Students will learn the basic principles of floral design while having experiences working with a variety of cut flowers and living plants.  Students will have access to the Greenhouse where they will grow and care for flowering and foliage plants.



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