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 serves 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.
Principles of Agricultural Mechanics (10-11)
Prerequisite: Level 1 of Ag. Engineering Pathway
Principles of Agricultural Mechanics is a course introducing students to 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.
Agricultural Power and Equipment (11-12)
Prerequisite: Levels 1-2 of Ag. Engineering Pathway
Industry Certification Opportunity: Briggs & Stratton Basic Small Engine Certification
Agricultural Power and Equipment 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.
Agricultural Fabrication and Biosystems Engineering(11-12)
Prerequisite: Levels 1-3 of Ag. Engineering Pathway
Agricultural Fabrication and Biosystems Engineering 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 postsecondary institution.
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 serves 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.
Ag Environmental Science (10-12)
Prerequisite: Level 1 of Environmental and Natural Resource Management Pathway
Applied Environmental Science focuses on the knowledge, information, and skills related to the fundamental science and management of ecosystems as well as careers, leadership, and history of the industry. This course covers principles of environmental impacts, energy consumption, and ecosystem management. Upon completion of this course, proficient students will be prepared for advanced coursework in the Environmental and Natural Resources program of study.
Plant and Soil Sciences (11-12)
Prerequisite: Levels 1-2 of Environmental and Natural Resource Management Pathway
Plant and Soil Science 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 Resource Management (11-12)
Prerequisite: Levels 1-3 of Environmental and Natural Resource Management Pathway
Environmental and Natural Resource Management 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.
Agriscience (9-10)
Prerequisite: None
Industry Certification 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 serves 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 (11-12)
Prerequisite: At least 2 course in one of the CTE pathways
Enrollment: Students must complete an application which is located in the CTE building.
Offered all blocks of the d
Work-Based Learning (WBL) is a proactive approach to bridging the gap between high school and post-secondary opportunities. Students build on classroom-based instruction to develop employability skills that prepare them for success in future endeavors. Through experiences like internships and cooperative education, juniors and seniors at least 16 years of age may earn high school credit for capstone WBL experiences. Students may also opt for an SBE (School Based Enterprise), as an opportunity to work with their teacher instead of peer tutoring. WBL students are required to maintain 90% school attendance to remain in the WBL Program and is offered all blocks of the school-day.
June 30, 2020
By Bob Fowler
Roane State staff writer