Course Key: 60172D/E
Course Name: Advanced Floral Design
Credit: 1
Grade: 11-12

Required Prerequisite(s): Floral Design

Recommended Prerequisite(s): n/a

In this course, students build on the knowledge from the Floral Design course and are introduced to more advanced floral design concepts, with an emphasis on specialty designs and specific occasion planning. This course focuses on building skills in advanced floral design and providing students with a thorough understanding of the design elements and planning techniques used to produce unique specialty floral designs that support the goals and objectives of a specific occasion or event. Through the analysis and evaluation of various occasion and event types, students explore the design needs and expectations of clients and propose and evaluate appropriate creations. From conception to evaluation, students are challenged to create and design appropriate specialty floral designs that meet the needs of the client. Furthermore, an emphasis on budgetary adherence and entrepreneurship equips students with many of the necessary skills needed for success in floral enterprises.

Course Key: 60090D/E
Course Name: Agriculture Leadership, Research, and Communications
Credit: 1
Grade: 11-12

Required Prerequisite(s): Principles of Agriculture

Recommended Prerequisite(s): Any other Ag credit in the Animal Science Program of Study

Agricultural Leadership, Research and Communications will focus on challenging Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (AFNR) students to use higher level thinking skills, develop leadership abilities, employ standard research principles, and communicate agricultural positions effectively with all stakeholders.

Course Key: 60170D/E
Course Name: Floral Design
Credit: 1
Grade: 9-12

Required Prerequisite(s): n/a

Recommended Prerequisite(s): n/a

Floral Design is designed to develop students' ability to identify and demonstrate the principles and techniques related to floral design as well as develop an understanding of the management of floral enterprises. Through the analysis of artistic floral styles and historical periods, students will develop respect for the traditions and contributions of diverse cultures. Students will respond to and analyze floral designs, thus contributing to the development of lifelong skills of making informed judgments and evaluations. To prepare for careers in floral design, students must attain academic skills and knowledge, acquire technical knowledge and skills related to horticultural systems, and develop knowledge and skills regarding career opportunities, entry requirements, and industry expectations. To prepare for success, students need opportunities to learn, reinforce, apply, and transfer their knowledge and skills and technologies in a variety of settings. This course satisfies the fine arts graduation requirement.

Course Key: 60010D/E
Course Name: Livestock Production
Credit: 1
Grade: 10-12

Required Prerequisite(s): n/a

Recommended Prerequisite(s): Principles of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources

In Livestock Production, students will acquire knowledge and skills related to livestock and the livestock production industry. Livestock Production may address topics related to beef cattle, dairy cattle, swine, sheep, goats, and poultry. To prepare for careers in the field of animal science, students must attain academic skills and knowledge, acquire knowledge and skills related to animal systems and the workplace, and develop knowledge and skills regarding career opportunities, entry requirements, and industry expectations. To prepare for success, students need opportunities to learn, reinforce, apply, and transfer their knowledge and skills in a variety of settings. This course is the prerequisite to Veterinary Medical Applications.

Course Key: 60260D/E
Course Name: Practicum in Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources I
Credit: 2
Grade: 11-12

Required Prerequisite(s): n/a

Recommended Prerequisite(s): a minimum of one credit from the courses in the Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Career Cluster

Practicum in Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources is designed to give students supervised practical knowledge and skills related to the workplace, and develop knowledge and skills regarding career opportunities, entry requirements, and industry expectations. To prepare for success, students need opportunities to learn, reinforce, apply, and transfer their knowledge and skills and technologies in a variety of settings. application of knowledge and skills. 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. To prepare for careers in agriculture, food and natural resources, students must attain academic skills and knowledge, and acquire technical skills in a variety of settings.

Course Key: 60000D/E
Course Name: Principles of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources
Credit: 1
Grade: 9-12

Required Prerequisite(s): n/a

Recommended Prerequisite(s): n/a

Principles of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources will allow students to develop knowledge and skills regarding career and educational opportunities, personal development, globalization, industry standards, details, practices, and expectations. To prepare for careers in agriculture, food, and natural resources, students must attain academic skills and knowledge in agriculture. To prepare for success, students need opportunities to learn, reinforce, experience, apply, and transfer their knowledge and skills in a variety of settings

Course Key: 60040D/E
Course Name: Veterinary Medical Applications
Credit: 1
Grade: 11-12

Required Prerequisite(s): Equine Science, Small Animal Management, or Livestock Production

Recommended Prerequisite(s): n/a

Veterinary Medical Applications covers topics relating to veterinary practices, including practices for large and small animal species. To prepare for careers in the field of animal science, students must attain academic skills and knowledge, acquire technical knowledge and skills related to animal systems and the workplace, and develop knowledge and skills regarding career opportunities, entry requirements, and industry expectations. To prepare for success, students need opportunities to learn,reinforce, apply, and transfer knowledge and skills and technologies in a variety of settings.