FFA                                                                                                                                               

FFA, a career and technical education student organization, is an integral part of agricultural education. The many activities of FFA are directly related to occupational goals and objectives. District and state level FFA activities provide students opportunities to demonstrate their proficiency in the knowledge, skills, and attitudes they have acquired in the agricultural science and agricultural business education programs.  Students are rewarded and recognized for their competence.  Agricultural education students demonstrating a high degree of competence in state level FFA activities are highly encouraged to represent their local communities, districts, and state by participating in FFA activities.

 

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Introduction to Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources (Gr. 9-12) 2 semesters              5501/5502

This is highly recommended as a prerequisite to and a foundation for all other agricultural classes. Topics include animal science, plant and soil science, food science, horticultural science, agricultural business management, landscape management, natural resources, agriculture power, structure and technology, leadership development, supervised agricultural experience and career opportunities in the areas of agriculture, food and natural resources. (5056)

Note: One of the courses specified in the sequence of courses in the Agriculture Cluster, all Agriculture Pathways, all Agriculture Concentrations

 

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Animal Science (Gr. 10-12) 2 semesters                                                                           5731/5732

Students participate in a variety of activities and laboratory work including real and simulated animal science experiences and projects.  All areas of study can be applied to both large and small animals. Topics include anatomy and physiology, genetics, reproduction, nutrition, careers in animal science, common diseases and parasites, social and political issues related to the industry, and management practices for the care and maintenance of animals.  Live animals are used in the classroom. (5008)

Note: This course counts as a Life Science credit for general diploma only

Note: One of the courses specified in the sequence of courses for Career Clusters and Indiana’s college and Career Pathways Plans

Note: Dual Credit option through Ivy Tech

             

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Advanced Life Sciences: Animals (L) (Gr. 10-12) 2 semesters                                         5751/5752

Students participate in laboratory work with live animals. Students investigate concepts that enable them to understand animal life and animal science as it pertains to agriculture. Through instruction, including laboratory and fieldwork, students recognize concepts associated with animal taxonomy, life at the cellular level, organ systems, genetics, evolution, ecology, and historical and current issues in animal agriculture. Students work with live animals as part of classroom instruction. (5070)

Prerequisite: Bio I / Bio I Honors

Note: Counts as a science credit for all diploma types

Note: Counts as a quantitative reasoning course

Note: One of the courses in the sequence of courses for Career Clusters and Indiana’ College and Career Pathways Plans

Note: Dual Credit option through Ivy Tech

 

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Food Science (Gr. 10-12) 2 semesters                                                                              5611/5612

(Offered alternating years only – will not be offered 2019-2020)

Introduction to principles of food processing, food chemistry and physics, nutrition, food microbiology, preservation, packaging and labeling, food commodities, food regulations, issues and careers in the food science industry help students understand the role that food science plays in securing a safe, nutritious, and adequate food supply. A project-based approach is utilized along with laboratory, team building, and problem solving activities.  (5102)

Note: Counts as Life or Physical Science credit for general diploma only

Note: One of the courses specified in the sequence of courses for Career Clusters and Indiana’s College and Career Pathways Plans

Note:  Dual credit option through Ivy Tech

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Advanced Life Sciences: Foods (L) (Gr. 10-12) 2 semesters                                            5661/5662

(Offered alternating years only – will be offered 2019-2020)

Students participate in a variety of activities including laboratory work. This interdisciplinary science course integrates biology, chemistry, and microbiology in the context of foods and the global food industry.  Students formulate, design, and carry out food-base laboratory and field investigations. Students understand how biology, chemistry, and physics principles apply to the composition of foods, the nutrition of foods, food and food product development, food processing, food safety and sanitation, food packaging, and food storage. Students apply the principles of scientific inquiry to solve problems related to biology, physics, and chemistry in the context of highly advanced industry applications of foods.  (5072)

Prerequisite: Bio I/Bio I Honors

Note: Counts as a science credit for all diploma types

Note: One of the courses specified in the sequence of courses for Career Clusters and Indiana College and

Career Pathways Plans

Note:  Counts as a quantitative reasoning course

Note: Dual Credit option through Ivy Tech – In order to receive dual credit, students must have receive dual credit in Food Science

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Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) (Gr. 10-12) summer only                                         5786

This course provides students opportunities to gain experience in the agriculture field(s) in which they are interested. Students experience and apply what is learned in the classroom, laboratory, and training site to real-life situations. Students work closely with their agricultural science and business teacher(s), parents, and/or employers to get the most out of their SAE program. A maximum of 3 credits can be earned in this course.  (5228)

Prerequisite: Any agriculture course

 

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Agribusiness Management (Gr. 10-12) 2 semesters                                                         5621/5622

Agribusiness Management provides foundation concepts in agricultural business.  It introduces principles of business organization and management from a local and global perspective, with the utilization of technology.  Concepts covered include food and fiber, forms of business, finance, marketing, management, sales, careers, leadership development, and supervised agriculture experience programs.  (5002)

Note:  Counts as a quantitative reasoning course

 

 

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Agricultural Power, Structure & Technology I (Gr. 10-12) 2 semesters                            5641/5642

This lab intensive course develops an understanding of basic principles of selection, operation, maintenance, and management of agricultural equipment in connection with the utilization of technology. Topics include small gas engine repair, arc, MIG and gas welding, wood, metal, electricity, agriculture related buildings, safety and safety resources, and career opportunities in the area of agricultural mechanization. (5088))

Note:  Dual credit option through Ivy Tech

 

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Agricultural Power, Structure & Technology II (Gr. 11-12) 2 semesters                            5651/5652

This course enhances competencies acquired in Ag Power, Structure and Tech I. Students develop a more in-depth understanding of small and large engine repair and maintenance including power transfer systems, advanced arc and gas welding procedures, mig welding, household electricity, concrete safety procedures, and career opportunities in the area of agricultural mechanization. (5088)

Prerequisite: Ag Power, Structure and Tech I

Recommendation: “C” or better in Ag Power, Structure and Tech I

Note: One of the courses specified in the sequence of courses for Career Clusters and College and Career Pathways Plans

 

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Veterinary Careers I (Gr. 12) 2 semesters                                                                        5671/5672

This lab intensive course introduces students to animal care and veterinary medicine while using field experiences to attain necessary skills.  Students learn and demonstrate standard protocols used in veterinary careers.  This course also provides students with knowledge, attitudes, and skills needed to make the transition from school to work in animal health science careers, including self-analysis to aid in career selection, job seeking and job maintenance skills, personal management skills, and completion of the application process for admission into a post-secondary program.  Students work with live animals.  (5211)

Prerequisites: Animal Science, Advanced Life Science Animals, and 2 other credits in an Advanced Science         beyond Biology I,

Note: Application required

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Landscape Management I (Gr. 10-12) 2 semesters                                                           5571/5572

This course provides students with an overview of the many career opportunities in the diverse field of landscape management.  Students are introduced to the procedures used in the planning and design of a landscape using current technology practices, the principles and procedures involved with landscape construction, the determination of maintenance schedules, communications and management skills necessary in landscaping operations, and the care and use of equipment utilized by landscapers.  (5136)

Prerequisites: Introduction to Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources

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Plant and Soil Science (Gr. 10-12) 2 semesters                                                                  5511/5512

This course provides students with opportunities to participate in a variety of activities including laboratory work.  Topics include:  the taxonomy of plants, the various plant components and their functions, plant growth, plant reproduction and propagation, photosynthesis and respiration, environmental factors affecting plant growth, disease and pests of plants and their management, biotechnology, the basic components and types of soil, calculation of fertilizer application rates and procedures for application, soil tillage and conservation, irrigation and drainage, land measurement, cropping systems, precision agriculture, principles and benefits of global positioning systems, harvesting, and career opportunities. (5170)

Prerequisites: Introduction to Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources

Note: Fulfills a life or physical science requirement for General diploma only 

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