Agriscience (9-10) 

• Prerequisite: None
• Industry Certification Opportunity: OSHA 10

Agriscience is an introductory laboratory science course that prepares students for biology and subsequent science courses, all agriculture courses, and post-secondary study. This course helps students understand the important role that agricultural science and technology serve in the 21st century. This course may be taken for a lab science credit and/or a CTE focus area credit.  This course serves as the first course for all programs of study in the Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources pathway.  

AG Mechanics I (10-11)

• Prerequisite: Level 1 of Ag. Mechanics Pathway

AG Mechanics I is a course introducing students to the basic skills and knowledge in construction and land management for both rural and urban environments. This course covers topics including project management, basic engine and motor mechanics, land surveying, irrigation and drainage, agricultural structures, and basic metalworking techniques. 

AG Mechanics II (11-12)

• Prerequisite: Levels 1-2 of Ag. Mechanics Pathway
• Industry Certification Opportunity: Briggs & Stratton Basic Small Engine Certification 

AG Mechanics II is an applied knowledge course in agricultural engineering with special emphasis on laboratory activities involving small engines, tractors, and agricultural equipment. The standards in this course address navigation, maintenance, repair, and overhaul of electrical motors, hydraulic systems, and fuel powered engines as well as exploration of a wide range of careers in agricultural mechanics.  

AG Mechanics III (11-12)

• Prerequisite: Levels 1-3 of Ag. Mechanics Pathway

AG Mechanics III is an applied course that prepares students for further study or careers in engineering, environmental science, agricultural design and research, and agricultural mechanics and fabrication. Special emphasis is given to the many modern applications of geographic information systems (GIS) and global positioning systems (GPS) to achieve various agricultural goals. Upon completion of this course, proficient students will be able to pursue advanced training in agricultural engineering, industrial, mechanical and related fields at a post-secondary institution.

Work-Based Learning: Mechanics Career Practicum

• Prerequisite: At least 2 courses in the Agricultural Mechanics pathway
• Enrollment: Students must complete an application which is located in the CTE building.
• Offered all blocks of the day

Work-Based Learning AG Mechanics Career Practicum is a capstone course intended to provide students with opportunities to apply the skills and knowledge learned in previous Agricultural Engineering, Industrial, and Mechanical Systems pathways and general education courses within a professional work environment. The course allows students to earn high school credit for select models of work-based learning, which allow students to interact with industry professionals in order to extend and deepen classroom work and support the development of postsecondary and career readiness knowledge and skills.

Welding DE 1-2 (11-12) On Site at LCHS

• Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation; 11th or 12^th grade ONLY; 2 or more courses in one of the following CTE pathways: AG Mechanics, Mechatronics, Residential & Commercial Construction or Engineering
• Course Type: Dual Enrollment through Tennessee College of Applied Technology (TCACT), Harriman
• Location: Lenoir City High School

Dual Enrollment Welding is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge to effectively perform cutting and welding applications used in the advanced manufacturing industry. Course competencies will include fundamental safety practices, interpretation of drawings, creation of computer-aided drawings, identification and use of joint designs, efficient fabrication lay-out, basic shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), identification of mechanical and thermal properties of metals, and quality control. 

Welding Level 1&2 (C13H03DE & C13H18DE) (2 credits)

Agriscience (9-10)

• Prerequisite: None
• Industry Credential Opportunity: OSHA 10

Agriscience is an introductory laboratory science course that prepares students for biology and subsequent science courses, all agriculture courses, and post-secondary study. This course helps students understand the important role that agricultural science and technology serve in the 21st century. This course may be taken for a lab science credit and/or a CTE focus area credit.  This course serves as the first course for all programs of study in the Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources program.

Greenhouse SAE  (10-12)

• Prerequisite: Agriscience

Greenhouse SAE  (Foundational SAE-II) is the second-level work-based learning (WBL) delivery model used in approved Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (AFNR) programs. It consists of two levels, foundational and immersion SAEs. Foundational SAE-II builds on the expansion of focused career exploration and planning, personal finance, workplace safety, college and career skills, and general agricultural literacy. Foundational SAE-II meets CTE career exploration and planning expectations. All SAEs require a documented formal project plan, accurate recordkeeping, and student supervision. 

Natural Resources I (11-12)

• Prerequisite: Levels 1-2 of Natural Resources Pathway  

Natural Resources I is an applied-knowledge course focusing on the science and management of plants and soils, with special attention given to current agricultural practices that support the healthy and sustainable cultivation of major crops. Upon completion of this course, proficient students will have been exposed to a range of careers associated with the science and management of plants and soils and will have developed the essential skills and knowledge to be successful in science or agriculture-related occupations. 

Natural Resouces II (11-12)

• Prerequisite: Levels 1-2 of the Natural Resources Pathway  

Natural Resouces II is an applied course for students interested in learning more about becoming good stewards of our environment and natural resources. This course covers major types of natural resources and their management, public policy, and the role of public education in managing resources, as well as careers, leadership, and history of the industry. Upon completion of this course, proficient students will be prepared for further study and careers as an environmental scientist, conservationist, forester, or wildlife manager. 

Work-Based Learning: Plant Science Career Practicum 

• Prerequisite: At least 2 courses in the Plant Science pathway
• Enrollment: Students must complete an application which is located in the CTE building.
• Offered all blocks of the day

Work-Based Learning Plant Science Career Practicum is a capstone course intended to provide students with opportunities to apply the skills and knowledge learned in the Plant Science career pathway and general education courses within a professional work environment. The course allows students to earn high school credit for select models of work-based learning, which allow students to interact with industry professionals in order to extend and deepen classroom work and support the development of postsecondary and career readiness knowledge and skills.

Agriscience (9-10)

• Prerequisite: None
• Industry Credential Opportunity: OSHA 10
• Note: This course does NOT fulfill a science credit requirement with the NCAA Clearinghouse. 

Agriscience is an introductory laboratory science course that prepares students for biology and subsequent science courses, all agriculture courses, and post-secondary study. This course helps students understand the important role that agricultural science and technology serve in the 21st century. This course may be taken for a lab science credit and/or a CTE focus area credit.  This course serves as the first course for all programs of study in the Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources pathway.  

Small Animal Science Technologies (10-11)

• Prerequisite: Level 1 of Veterinary & Animal Science Pathway

Small Animal Science is an applied course in animal science and care for students interested in learning more about becoming a veterinarian, vet tech, vet assistant, or pursuing a variety of scientific, health, or agriculture professions. This course covers anatomy and physiological systems of different groups of small animals, as well as careers, leadership, and history of the industry. 

Large Animal Science Technologies (10-12)

• Prerequisite: Levels 1, 2 of Veterinary & Animal Science Pathway

Large Animal Science is an applied course in veterinary and animal science for students interested in learning more about becoming a veterinarian, vet tech, vet assistant, or pursuing a variety of scientific, health, or agriculture professions. This course covers anatomy and physiological systems of different groups of large animals as well as careers, leadership, and history of the industry. 

Veterinary Science Technologies (11-12)

• Prerequisite: Levels 1, 2, 3 of Veterinary & Animal Science Pathway

Veterinary Science is an advanced course in animal science and care for students interested in learning more about becoming a veterinarian, vet tech, vet assistant, or pursuing a variety of scientific, health, or agriculture professions. This course covers principles of health and disease, basic animal care and nursing, clinical and laboratory procedures, and additional industry-related career and leadership knowledge and skills.  This course may be taken for a lab science credit and/or for a CTE focus area credit.  Students have the opportunity to attain Dual Enrollment Credit during this course.   Upon successful completion of Vet Science and approval from CTE Director, students may participate in a Vet Science internship capstone experience.

Animal Science: Dual Enrollment  (11-12) 

• Prerequisite: Levels 1, 2, 3 of Veterinary & Animal Science Pathway
• Course Type: Online; Independent Study via UT Martin for 3 credit hours transferable to most major colleges

Veterinary and Animal Science is an online dual-enrollment course that covers fundamental principles of animal agriculture, including biological and scientific aspects of development, inheritance, feeding, animal products, and scope of the animal industry.  

Work-Based Learning: Veterinary and Animal Science Career Practicum

• Prerequisite: At least 2 courses in the Veterinary and Animal Science pathway
• Enrollment: Students must complete an application which is located in the CTE building.
• Offered all blocks of the day

Work-Based Learning Veterinary and Animal Science Career Practicum is a capstone course intended to provide students with opportunities to apply the skills and knowledge learned in the Veterinary and Animal Science career pathway and general education courses within a professional work environment. The course allows students to earn high school credit for select models of work-based learning, which allow students to interact with industry professionals in order to extend and deepen classroom work and support the development of postsecondary and career readiness knowledge and skills.