Introduction to Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
Introduction to Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources is a two semester course that is highly recommended as a prerequisite to and a foundation for all other agricultural classes. The nature of this course is to
provide students with an introduction to the fundamentals of agricultural science and business. Topics to be covered include: animal science, plant and soil science, food science, horticultural science, agricultural business
management, landscape management, natural resources, agriculture power, structure, and technology, careers in agriculture, leadership, and supervised agricultural experience. An activity and project based approach is used along with team building to enhance the effectiveness of the student learning activities.
provide students with an introduction to the fundamentals of agricultural science and business. Topics to be covered include: animal science, plant and soil science, food science, horticultural science, agricultural business
management, landscape management, natural resources, agriculture power, structure, and technology, careers in agriculture, leadership, and supervised agricultural experience. An activity and project based approach is used along with team building to enhance the effectiveness of the student learning activities.
Animal Science
Animal Science is a two semester program that provides students with an overview of the field of animal science. Students participate in a large variety of activities and laboratory work including real and simulated animal science experiences and projects. All areas that the students study can be applied to both large and small animals. Topics to be addressed 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.
Food Science
Food Science is a two semester course that provides students with an overview of food science
and its importance. 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
the securing of a safe, nutritious, and adequate food supply. A project-based approach is utilized along with laboratory, team building, and problem solving activities to enhance student learning.
and its importance. 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
the securing of a safe, nutritious, and adequate food supply. A project-based approach is utilized along with laboratory, team building, and problem solving activities to enhance student learning.
Horticulture Science
Grades 9-12, two semesters, two credits. Horticultural Science addresses the biology and technology involved in the production, processing, and marketing of plants and products. Topics covered include: reproduction and propagation of plants; plant growth; growth media; management practices for field and greenhouse production, marketing concepts, production of herbaceous, woody and nursery stock, fruit, nut, and vegetable production, and pest management. Students
participate in a variety of activities including extensive laboratory work. An Academic Honors, Core 40, and Technical Honors Career or directed elective. Ivy Tech dual credit available.
participate in a variety of activities including extensive laboratory work. An Academic Honors, Core 40, and Technical Honors Career or directed elective. Ivy Tech dual credit available.
Landscape Managment
Landscape Management is a two semester course
that provides the student 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. Upon completion of the program, students
have the opportunity to become Indiana Landscape Industry Certified through a state approved program.
Natural Resources
Grades 9-12, two semesters, two credits. Students are introduced to career opportunities in natural resource management and related industries, the importance and uses of forest plants, forest improvement and best management practices, effects of management practices on the environment, soil conservation practices, water and its importance to natural resource management, native wildlife, waterfowl, fish, wetlands and pond management, management of recreational areas, outdoor safety, and weather. “Hands-on” learning activities encourage students to investigate areas of environmental concern including: identification and management of ecosystems, chemicals and the environment, soil conservation, land uses, water quality, and air quality. Ivy Tech dual credit available.
Advance Life Science Courses
ADVANCED LIFE SCIENCE, ANIMALS* - Grades 11-12, two semesters, two credits. Prerequisites: Recommended Biology I and Chemistry. The course is a standard-based, interdisciplinary science course that integrates biology, chemistry, and microbiology in an agricultural context. Students enrolled in this course formulate, design and carry out animal-based laboratory and field investigations as an essential course component. Students investigate key concepts that enable them to understand animal growth, development and physiology as it pertains to agricultural science. This course stresses the unifying themes of both biology and chemistry as students work with concepts associated with animal taxonomy, life at the cellular level, organ systems, genetics, evolution, ecology, and historical and current issues in animal agriculture. Students completing the course will be able to apply the principles of scientific inquiry to solve problems related to biology and chemistry in highly advanced agricultural applications of animal development. This course will allow students to earn life science credit for Core 40, Academic Honors, orTechnical Honors Diploma.Dual credit option through Purdue University.
ADVANCED LIFE SCIENCES: FOODS* – Grades 11-12, two semesters, two credits. Offered 09-10. Prerequisite: Recommended Biology I and Chemistry. Advanced Life Sciences (Foods) is a standard-based, interdisciplinary science course that integrates biology, chemistry, and microbiology in the context of foods and the food industry. Students enrolled in this course formulate, design and carry out food-base laboratory and field investigations as an essential course component. 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 completing this course will be able to 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. This course allows students to earn life science credit for Core 40, Academic Honors, or a Technical Honors Diploma. Dual credit option through Purdue University.
ADVANCED LIFE SCIENCE, PLANTS AND SOIL* - Grades 11-12, two semesters, two credits. Prerequisite: Recommended Biology I and Chemistry. This course integrates biology, chemistry and earth science in an agricultural context. Using principals of scientific inquiry, students examine internal structures, functions, genetics and processes of living plant organisms and their interaction with the environment. This course meets Core 40 and Academic Honors diploma science credits. This course allows students to earn life science credit toward the Core 40, Academic Honors, or Technical Honors Diploma. Dual credit option through Purdue University.
ADVANCED LIFE SCIENCES: FOODS* – Grades 11-12, two semesters, two credits. Offered 09-10. Prerequisite: Recommended Biology I and Chemistry. Advanced Life Sciences (Foods) is a standard-based, interdisciplinary science course that integrates biology, chemistry, and microbiology in the context of foods and the food industry. Students enrolled in this course formulate, design and carry out food-base laboratory and field investigations as an essential course component. 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 completing this course will be able to 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. This course allows students to earn life science credit for Core 40, Academic Honors, or a Technical Honors Diploma. Dual credit option through Purdue University.
ADVANCED LIFE SCIENCE, PLANTS AND SOIL* - Grades 11-12, two semesters, two credits. Prerequisite: Recommended Biology I and Chemistry. This course integrates biology, chemistry and earth science in an agricultural context. Using principals of scientific inquiry, students examine internal structures, functions, genetics and processes of living plant organisms and their interaction with the environment. This course meets Core 40 and Academic Honors diploma science credits. This course allows students to earn life science credit toward the Core 40, Academic Honors, or Technical Honors Diploma. Dual credit option through Purdue University.