AGRICULTURE CURRICULUM

FUNDAMENTALS OF AGRICULTURE Credit: 1

Grade: 9, 10

Prerequisite: None

A course designed to provide interested students with basic knowledge relating to agriculture. The livestock industry, types of livestock and their uses, plant and soil science, and basic skills in mechanics are covered.

ADVANCED PRINCIPLES OF AGRICULTURE Credit: 1

Grade: 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite: Fundamentals of Ag.

This course is the continuation of Agriculture I: a more in-depth study is made of livestock. Soil and plant science comprise much of Agriculture Science II and more mechanical skills are taught. These skills range from cutting rafters to welding masonry.

AGRICULTURE MECHANICS Credit: 1

Grade: 11, 12

Prerequisite: Agriculture Science II

This course is the study of mechanical skills as they relate to agriculture. Most of the coursework will consist of shop related activities. Leadership skills are refined and much responsibility is placed on each student through the use of projects and extra-curricular activities.

WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AND RECREATION Credit: 1

Grade: 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite: Agriculture Science I

The wildlife management and recreation course is designed to assist students in developing knowledge of wildlife, habitat, and ways to best manage natural resources so that humans may be integral links to the chain. Included in the course are the study of wildlife species found in Tennessee and the habitat essential to their survival including ways to prepare these habitats and resupply them; the study of various species’ reproductive systems as well as recreational uses of privately owned lands. Our purpose is to provide students with the necessary skills to be productive, contributing members of the habitats of Tennessee and to realize the relationship between Ecology Wildlife Management, Recreation, Agriculture and their related career opportunities.

GREENHOUSE MANAGEMENT Credit: 1

Grade: 11, 12

Prerequisite: Agriculture Science II

This is a course related to the rapidly growing plant industry. It begins with the career opportunities available and their requirements. Plant and soil sciences are taught with emphasis toward ornamental plants. An introduction to greenhouse management is also taught with special emphasis on bedding plants, houseplants, and potted flowering plants.