3. FACTOR AMBIENTE
2.2 PARALISIS CEREBRAL
Students are given the opportunity to develop leadership skills through the FFA organization in all courses.
8311PRINCIPLES OF AGRICULTURE, FOOD, & NATURAL RESOURCES
Pre-requisite: None Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 Grade: 9-10
This course allows students to develop knowledge and skills in agriculture by exploring various career opportunities, developing leadership potential and researching and evaluating animals and natural resources.
8342EQUINE SCIENCE
Pre-requisite: None Semester: 1 Credit: .5 Grade: 10-12 This course is designed to develop knowledge and skills pertaining to the nutrition, reproduction, health, and management of horses, donkeys, and mules. Students will identify breeds, colors, markings of each species, evaluate conformation and performance, analyze internal and external anatomies and review basic grooming and health practices. It is recommended that this course be taken in
conjunction with Small Animal Management.
`
8340SMALL ANIMAL MANAGEMENT
Pre-requisite: None Semester: 1 Credit: .5 Grade: 10-12 Students will understand the importance of responsible animal handling; the hazards associated with the industry and examine career opportunities in small animal care. The animals studied may include: mammals, such as dogs and cats, amphibians, reptiles and birds. It is
recommended that this course be taken in conjunction with Equine Science.
43
Pre-requisite: None Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 Grade: 10-12 This course examines the management of wildlife species, fish, and their ecological needs as related to current agricultural practices. Students will examine the importance of wildlife and outdoor recreation with emphasis on Texas wildlife and natural resources. Students will be instructed in hunter education, hunter safety and boating safety.
8338VETERINARY MEDICAL APPLICATIONS
Pre-requisite: None Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 Grade: 11-12 Certification Preparation: Certified Veterinary Assistant
Students have the opportunity to develop technical skills in health, nutrition, examinations, diseases, sanitation and regulatory programs of both large and small animal species. Topics may include, animal handling and restraint, health and safety, sanitation and surgical
preparation, anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, infectious disease, instrument handling and equipment identification, vaccine preparation and injection techniques, laws and ethics and veterinary office practices.
8341ADVANCED ANIMAL SCIENCE (4th Science Credit) Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 Grade: 11-12
Pre-requisite Biology, IPC or Chemistry and one credit from any course in the Ag, Food, & Natural Resources cluster recommended
This course examines the interrelatedness of human, scientific, and technological dimensions of livestock production. A minimum of 40% of instructional time will be spent conducting field and laboratory investigations using safe, environmentally appropriate, and ethical practices.
8349PRINCIPLES AND ELEMENTS OF FLORAL DESIGN (Satisfies Fine Arts credit requirement)
Pre-requisite: None Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 Grade: 10-12 Certification Preparation: Floral Certification
Students will create and analyze floral designs and develop an understanding of the management of floral enterprises. Activities may include: designing Homecoming mums and holiday and special occasion arrangements using fresh and silk flowers.
8351LANDSCAPE DESIGN AND TURF GRASS MANAGEMENT
Pre-requisite: None Semester: 1 Credit: .5 Grade: 10-12 Certification Preparation: Private Pesticide Applicator; Texas Certified Nursery Professional
Students will assess landscape conditions, design a plan utilizing technology for a prospective client and develop a service contract to maintain the design site. Students will also acquire knowledge of proper safety procedures and maintenance of tools and equipment. It is
recommended that this course be taken in conjunction with Horticulture Science.
8350HORTICULTURE SCIENCE
Pre-requisite: None Semester: 1 Credit: .5 Grade: 10-12 Certification Preparation: Texas Certified Nursery Professional; Texas Master Gardener
Students will develop skills associated with the production of plants. This includes how to germinate and transplant seeds, manage and control common pests of plants and selecting, applying, storing, and disposing of chemicals. It is recommended that this course be taken
in conjunction with Landscape Design & Turf Grass Management.
8360AGRICULTURAL MECHANICS & METAL TECHNOLOGIES (Intro to Welding)
Pre-requisite: None Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 Grade: 10-12 Certification Preparation: NCCER Core
Students will develop skills in metal equipment assembly and joining processes, install electric wiring components and fixtures, install plumbing equipment and fixtures, reinforce/place/finish and cure concrete, use basic carpentry skills, plan and install fences, perform appropriate cold and hot metal techniques and develop welding skills. Students are required to complete shop work.
8362AGRICULTURAL FABRICATIONS (ADVANCED WELDING) (Offered at CTE Center)
Pre-requisite: None Semesters: 2 Credit: 2 Grade: 11-12 Certification Preparation: AWS-Welding Certificate 2 Periods
Students will continue to develop skills in metal equipment assembly and joining processes, reinforce/place/finish and cure concrete, use basic carpentry skills, plan and install fences, perform appropriate cold and hot metal techniques and develop welding skills. Students are required to complete shop work.
8345LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION
Pre-requisite: None Semesters: 2 Credit: 1 Grade: 10-12 Students will acquire knowledge and skills related to animal systems and the workplace; investigate career opportunities, entry
requirements, and industry expectations. Animal species to be addressed in this course may include beef cattle, dairy cattle, swine, sheep, goats, and poultry.
8390PRACTICUM IN AGRICULTURE, FOOD & NATURAL RESOURCES
Pre-requisite: 1 credit from Ag, Food, & Natural Resources Cluster Semesters: 2 Credit: 3 Grade: 12 3 Periods
44
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, & Natural Resources cluster. 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. Students will be required to complete an internship of 15 hours per week.