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Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources is a dynamic industry. Agriculture is also closely linked with careers in management, natural resources, and environmental science. Agriculture is the nation's largest industry, employing 20% of the nation's workforce. When most people think of agriculture, they often picture raising cattle and growing crops. Only a small percentage of the agricultural jobs are directly related to animal and food production, while the largest percent of careers involve agriculture-related science, sales, and services. Texas agriculture employs 790,000 people, having a $65 billion impact on the economy. The high school agriculture program helps prepare students for all occupations in the industry.
The main focus of the program is to prepare students to become leaders of the future. One may prepare for a career in animal science, horticulture, food processing, agriculture business, environmental technology, or agriculture mechanics.
The program can also prepare students for careers related to managing natural resources such as ecology, forestry, fish and wildlife, and parks and recreation.
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Principles of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources
Course ID: G06051
Credit: 1
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Location: BCTAL
Department/ Program of Study: Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources
Prerequisite(s):
Required: N/A
Recommended: N/A
Course Description:?Students develop a supervised agriculture experience program. They will also understand the historical,current and future signitifcance of the agricultural industry. Explains the relationships between agriculture and the environmentWildlife, Fisheries & Ecology Management
Course ID: G06300
Credit: 1
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Location: BCTAL
Department/ Program of Study: Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources
Prerequisite(s):
Required: N/A
Recommended: N/A
Course Description:?Examines the importance of wildlife and outdoor recreation with emphasis on using wildlife and natural resources. Students will also examine the management of game and non-game wildlife species, fish, and aqua crops and their ecological needs. Students are able to obtain their Hunter Safety Certification during the course if they pass their examLivestock Production BLK
Course ID: G05930
Credit: 1
Grades: 10, 11, 12
Location: BCTAL
Department/ Program of Study: Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources
Prerequisite(s):
Required: N/A
Recommended: N/A
Course Description:?Students apply principles of livestock breeding and nutrition in predicting the impact of current advances in genetics. They also examine the interrelationship of plants and animals.Equine Science
Course ID: G05940
Credit: 0.5
Grades: 10, 11, 12
Location: BCTAL
Department/ Program of Study: Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources
Prerequisite(s):
Required: N/A
Recommended: N/A
Course Description:?In Equine Science, students analyze the importance of the equine industry; nutrition, anatomy and physiology. They also study the maintenance of equine health and soundness. Discuss issues concerning biotechnology and animal welfare policies. Small Animal Management students will acquire knowledge and skills related to small animals and the small animal management industry. This course may address topics related to small animals such as dogs and cats, amphibians, reptiles, and birds. To prepare for careers in the field of animal science, students must acquire and enhance academic knowledge and skills related to animal systems regarding career opportunities, entry requirements, and industry expectations. To prepare for success, students need opportunities to learn, reinforce, apply, and transfer knowledge and skills in a variety of setting.Small Animal Management
Course ID: G05900
Credit: 0.5
Grades: 10, 11, 12
Location: BCTAL
Department/ Program of Study: Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources
Prerequisite(s):
Required: N/A
Recommended: N/A
Course Description:?In Small Animal Management, students will acquire knowledge and skills related to small animals and the small animal management industry. Small Animal Management may address topics related to small mammals such as dogs and cats, amphibians, reptiles, and birds.Advanced Animal Science
Course ID: X05920
Credit: 1
Grades: 11, 12
Location: BCTAL
Department/ Program of Study: Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources
Prerequisite(s):
Required: Biology and Chemistry or Integrated Physics and Chemistry (IPC); Algebra I and Geometry; and either Small Animal Management, Equine Science, or Livestock Production
Recommended: N/A
Course Description:?Students acquire knowledge and skills related to animal systems. They develop knowledge and skills regarding career opportunities, entry requirements, and industry standards. This course examines the interrelatedness of human, scientific, and technological dimensions of livestock production. Instruction allows for the application of scientific and technological aspects of animal science.Advanced Animal Science BLK
Course ID: X05925 BLK
Credit: 1
Grades: 11, 12
Location: BCTAL
Department/ Program of Study: Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources
Prerequisite(s):
Required: Biology and Chemistry or Integrated Physics and Chemistry (IPC); Algebra I and Geometry; and either Small Animal Management, Equine Science, or Livestock Production
Recommended: N/A
Course Description:?Students acquire knowledge and skills related to animal systems. They develop knowledge and skills regarding career opportunities, entry requirements, and industry standards. This course examines the interrelatedness of human, scientific, and technological dimensions of livestock production. Instruction allows for the application of scientific and technological aspects of animal science.Advanced Animal Science Dual Credit
Course ID: X0592D
Credit: 1
Grades: 11, 12
Location: BCTAL
Department/ Program of Study: Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources
Prerequisite(s):
Required: Biology and Chemistry or Integrated Physics and Chemistry (IPC); Algebra I and Geometry; and either Small Animal Management, Equine Science, or Livestock Production
Recommended: N/A
Course Description:?Students acquire knowledge and skills related to animal systems. They develop knowledge and skills regarding career opportunities, entry requirements, and industry standards. This course examines the interrelatedness of human, scientific, and technological dimensions of livestock production. Instruction allows for the application of scientific and technological aspects of animal science.Floral Design
Course ID: G06020
Credit: 1
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Location: BCTAL
Department/ Program of Study: Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources
Prerequisite(s):
Required: Principles of Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources
Recommended: N/A
Course Description:?Exposes students to the basic techniques of floral design. This class is project based with many large and small projects used to evaluate the progress of the student. There are lots of hands on activities to involve the students in techniques required in the floral industry.Floral Design BLK
Course ID: G06021
Credit: 1
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Location: BCTAL
Department/ Program of Study: Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources
Prerequisite(s):
Required: N/A
Recommended: N/A
Course Description:?This course is designed to develop students¡¯ ability to identify and demonstrate the principles and techniques related to floral design as well as develop an understanding of the management of floral enterprises. Through the analysis of artistic floral styles and historical periods, students will develop respect for the traditions and contributions of diverse cultures. Students will respond to and analyze floral designs, thus contributing to the development of lifelong skills of making informed judgments and evaluations. To prepare for careers in floral design, students must attain academic skills and knowledge, acquire technical knowledge and skills related to horticultural systems, and develop knowledge and skills regarding career opportunities, entry requirements, and industry expectations. To prepare for success, students need opportunities to learn, reinforce, apply, and transfer their knowledge and skills and technologies in a varietyAdvanced Floral Design
Course ID: G06040
Credit: 1
Grades: 11, 12
Location: BCTAL
Department/ Program of Study: Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources
Prerequisite(s):
Required: N/A
Recommended: N/A
Course Description:?In this course, students build on the knowledge from the Floral Design course and are introduced to more advance floral design concepts, with an emphasis on specialty designs and specific occasion planning. this course focuses on building skills in advanced floral design and providing students with a thorough understanding of the design elements and planning techniques used to produce unique specialty floral designs that support the goals and objectives of a specific occasion or event. Through t he analysis and evaluation of various occasion and event types, students explore the design need and expectations of clients and propose and evaluate appropriate creations. From Conception to evaluation, students are challenged to create and design appropriate specialty floral designs that meet the needs of the client. Furthermore and emphasis on budgetary adherence and entrepreneurship equips students with many of the necessary skills needed for success in floral enterprises.Advanced Floral Design BLK
Course ID: G06026
Credit: 1
Grades: 11, 12
Location: BCTAL
Department/ Program of Study: Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources
Prerequisite(s):
Required: N/A
Recommended: N/A
Course Description:?In this course, students build on the knowledge from the Floral Design course and are introduced to more advance floral design concepts, with an emphasis on specialty designs and specific occasion planning. this course focuses on building skills in advanced floral design and providing students with a thorough understanding of the design elements and planning techniques used to produce unique specialty floral designs that support the goals and objectives of a specific occasion or event. Through t he analysis and evaluation of various occasion and event types, students explore the design need and expectations of clients and propose and evaluate appropriate creations. From Conception to evaluation, students are challenged to create and design appropriate specialty floral designs that meet the needs of the client. Furthermore and emphasis on budgetary adherence and entrepreneurship equips students with many of the necessary skills needed for success in floral enterprises.Horticultural Science I BLK
Course ID: G06008
Credit: 1
Grades: 10, 11, 12
Location: BCTAL
Department/ Program of Study: Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources
Prerequisite(s):
Required: N/A
Recommended: N/A
Course Description:?Focuses on the identification, production and care of plants. The students will study propagation, fertilizing, transplanting, and growing various plants. Students will also investigate the various career pathways within the horticulture industry.Greenhouse Operation and Production BLK
Course ID: G06009
Credit: 1
Grades: 10, 11, 12
Location: BCTAL
Department/ Program of Study: Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources
Prerequisite(s):
Required: N/A
Recommended: N/A
Course Description:?Greenhouse Operation and Production is designed to develop an understanding of greenhouse production techniques and practices in an almost completely hands on and lab based environment. To prepare for careers in horticultural systems, students must attain academic skills and knowledge, and acquire technical knowledge and skills related to horticultural systems such as Nursery Production, Greenhouse, Pesticides, Hydroponics, Fertilizers, Pest Management, and Plant Propagation.Advanced Plant & Soil Science BLK
Course ID: X05910
Credit: 1
Grades: 11, 12
Location: BCTAL
Department/ Program of Study: Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources
Prerequisite(s):
Required: N/A
Recommended: N/A
Course Description:?Provides a way of learning about the natural world. Students should know how plant and soil science has influenced a vast body of knowledge, that there are still applications to be discovered, and that plant and soil science is the basis for many other fields of science. To prepare for careers in plant and soil science, students must attain academic skills and knowledge, acquire technical knowledge and skills related to plant and soil science and the workplace, and develop knowledge and skills r egarding career opportunities, entry requirements, and industry expectations. To prepare for success, students need opportunities to learn, reinforce, apply, and transfer their knowledge and skills and technologies in a variety of settings.Veterinarian Medical Applications
Course ID: G05151 G05150 BLK
Credit: 1
Grades: 11, 12
Location: BCTAL
Department/ Program of Study: Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources
Prerequisite(s):
Required: Equine Science, Small Animal Management, or Livestock Production.
Recommended: N/A
Course Description:?Students must actively seek apprenticeship placement with a local veterinary clinic and work directly with a certified veterinary technician or veterinarian to be eligible for certification. This course is designed to prepare students for careers in the field of veterinary medicine. Students will engage in classroom-based instruction, internships, job shadowing, and/or employment opportunities to gain essential knowledge and skills necessary to be successful in the completion of their certificat ion. Students will have the opportunity to complete the National Veterinary Technician certification exam to become certified veterinary technicians.Practicum Agriculture Food and Natural Resources
Course ID: G05160
Credit: 2
Grades: 11, 12
Location: BCTAL
Department/ Program of Study: Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources
Prerequisite(s):
Required: Principles of Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources.
Recommended: N/A
Course Description:?Practicum in Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources is designed to give students supervised practical application of knowledge and skills. Practicum experiences can occur in a variety of locations appropriate to the nature and level of experiences such as employment, independent study, internships, assistantships, mentorships, or laboratories. The practicum course is a paid or unpaid capstone experience for students participating in a coherent sequence of career and technical education courses in the Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Career Cluster?.Mathematical Applications in Agriculture Food & Natural Resources
Course ID: X05121
Credit: 1
Grades: 10, 11, 12
Location: BCTAL
Department/ Program of Study: Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources
Prerequisite(s):
Required: Algebra 1
Recommended: N/A
Course Description:?In this course students will apply knowledge and skills related to mathematics, including algebra, geometry, and data analysis in the context of agriculture, food, and natural resources. To prepare for careers in agriculture, food, and natural resources, students must acquire technical knowledge in the discipline as well as apply academic skills in mathematics.Mathematical Applications in Agriculture Food & Natural Res BLK (Mathematics Credit)
Course ID: X05120 BLK
Credit: 1
Grades: 10, 11, 12
Location: BCTAL
Department/ Program of Study: Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources
Prerequisite(s):
Required: N/A
Recommended: N/A
Course Description:?In Mathematical Applications in Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources, students will apply knowledge and skills related to mathematics, including algebra, geometry, and data analysis in the context of agriculture, food, and natural resources.Agricultural Mechanics and Metal Technologies
Course ID: G05180
Credit: 2
Grades: 11, 12
Location: BCTAL
Department/ Program of Study: Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources
Prerequisite(s):
Required: N/A
Recommended: N/A
Course Description:?Agricultural Mechanics and Metal Technologies is designed to develop an understanding of agricultural mechanics as it relates to safety and skills in tool operation, electrical wiring, plumbing, carpentry, fencing, concrete, and metal working techniques. To prepare for careers in agricultural power, structural, and technical systems, students must attain academic skills and knowledge; acquire technical knowledge and skills related to power, structural, and technical agricultural systems and the industry; and develop knowledge and skills regarding career opportunities, entry requirements, industry certifications, and industry expectations.Agricultural Mechanics Practicum
Course ID: G05210
Credit: 2
Grades: 11, 12
Location: BCTAL
Department/ Program of Study: Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources
Prerequisite(s):
Required: N/A
Recommended: N/A
Course Description:?Agricultural Mechanics and Metal Technologies is designed to develop an understanding of agricultural mechanics as it relates to safety and skills in tool operation, electrical wiring, plumbing, carpentry, fencing, concrete, and metal working techniques. To prepare for careers in agricultural power, structural, and technical systems, students must attain academic skills and knowledge; acquire technical knowledge and skills related to power, structural, and technical agricultural systems and the industry; and develop knowledge and skills regarding career opportunities, entry requirements, industry certifications, and industry expectations.Agribusiness Management and Marketing
Course ID: G05300
Credit: 1
Grades: 10,11,12
Location: BCTAL
Department/ Program of Study: Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources
Prerequisite(s):
Required: N/A
Recommended: N/A
Course Description:?Agribusiness Managment and Marketing is designed to provide a foundation to agribusiness managment and the free enterprise systems. Instruction includes the use of economic principles such as supply and demand, budgeting, record keeping, finance, risk management, business law, marketing, and career in agribusiness.Agribusiness Management and Marketing/Agricultural laboratory and Field Experience
Course ID: G05310
Credit: 2
Grades: 10,11,12
Location: BCTAL
Department/ Program of Study: Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources
Prerequisite(s):
Required: N/A
Recommended: N/A
Course Description:?Students acquire technical knowledge and skills related to agribusiness management and marketing, career opportunities and industry expectations. This course is designed to provide a foundation to agribusiness management and the free enterprise system. Instruction includes the use of economic principles such as supply and demand, budgeting, recordkeeping, finance, risk management, business law, marketing and careers in agribusiness.Agribusiness
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