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 * __Horticulture and Resource Development__**
 * Course Offerings**

This course is designed to develop competencies in the areas of agricultural history and the global impact of agriculture; career opportunities; scientific and research concepts; biological and physical science principles; environmental principles; principles of leadership; and agribusiness, employability, and human relations skills in agriscience. Laboratory-based activities are an integral part of this course. These include the safe use and application of appropriate technology, scientific testing and observation equipment. A major focus on the course is plant and animal sciences and sustainability.
 * 854 Agriscience Explorations**

This full year course will offer job entry level skills and knowledge in the area of natural resource management systems. Areas of instruction include: Forest Management, Wildlife Management, Aquatics/Aquaculture and Soil and Water management
 * 856 Natural Resource/ Aquaculture Systems** //formerly environmental mgt.t/aquaculture//

This semester 1 course is designed to provide students with entry level skills and knowledge in the areas of Forestry and Soil Conservation practices. Instruction will include: Dendrology, Forest Measurements, Silvicultural Practices, Forest Harvest Practices, Forest Products, Surveying and Land Navigation, Soil Conservation and Land Use.
 * 857 Forestry/Soil Conservation Systems (1/2 credit)** //formerly environmental mgt.t/aquaculture//

This semester 2 course is designed to provide students with entry level skills and knowledge in the areas of Wildlife management and Aquatics. Instruction will include: Wildlife Identification, Population Dynamics, Habitat Management, Fisheries Management, Hydrology, Aquaculture and Aquaponics.
 * 859 Wildlife/Aquatics Systems (1/2 credit)** //formerly environmental mgt.t/aquaculture//

This full year course is designed to provide students with job entry level skills and knowledge related to the modern animal sciences. Instruction will include: Animals in Society, Nutrition, Animal Health, Reproduction, Genetics, Large Animal Production,, Poultry Production, Companion Animals, Laboratory Animals, Exotics, and Animal Behavior.
 * 862 Animal Science**

This semester 1 course is designed to provide students with job entry level skills and knowledge related to the modern animal sciences. Instruction will include: Animals in Society, Nutrition, Animal Health, Reproduction, Genetics Animal Behavior
 * 863 Animal Management ( ½ credit )** //formerly animal technologies//

This semester 2 course is designed to provide the student with skills and knowledge related to the production and management of animal agriculture. Instruction will include: Production practices in beef, swine, sheep/goats, horses and poultry, animal products, companion animals, laboratory animals, and exotics. There is also an opportunity for advanced level students to earn certification in basic canine care and handling from the Continental Kennel Club. Eligibility will be based on prior student performance and experience as determined by the instructor.
 * 865 Animal Production (1/2 credit)** //formerly animal manage//ment

This course is designed to provide students with practical and entry level skills in the landscape arts. Instruction will include: Basic design principles, Site evaluation, Plant Identification and Selection, Drafting Skills, Arboraculture, Plant Propagation Landscape Construction and Interior Plantscaping.
 * 882 Landscaping**

This semester 1 course will run simultaneously with **Landscaping** and is designed to give the student instruction in the fundamental skills related to landscape design Instruction will include: Landscaping Careers, Basic Design Principles, Site Evaluation, Plant Identification, and Drafting Skills.
 * 883 Landscape Design Fundamentals (1/2 credit)**

This semester 2 course will run simultaneously with **Landscaping** and is designed to give students instruction in the application of landscape design principles. Instruction will include: Development and Establishments of Landscape Designs Aboraculture, Landscape construction, interior plantscaping, Plant Propagation.
 * 885 Landscape Design Application (1/2 credit)**


 * 886 Greenhouse/Nursery Production**

This course will offer advanced introduction in horticulture production. Students project work will concentrate around greenhouse and nursery production, propagation, management, marketing and maintenance. Instruction for the first semester will include: seasonal greenhouse crops (i.e. Poinsettia production, hardy mums) management of container stock plants, Greenhouse structures, design and management. Second semester will also focus on seasonal greenhouse crops (i.e. Easter lilies, geraniums, vegetable plant and bedding plant production) as well as the establishment of nursery stock and marketing techniques.

This semester 1 course will run simultaneously with **Greenhouse/Nursery Production** and offers the student instruction in greenhouse production principles as well as production and marketing skills through the establishment and management of Fall greenhouse crops.
 * 887 Fall Greenhouse Crops (1/2 credit)**

This semester 2 course will run simultaneously with **Greenhouse/Nursery Production** and offers the student instruction in principles of nursery operations and as well as production and marketing skills through the establishment and management of Spring greenhouse crops
 * 889 Spring Greenhouse Crops (1/2 credit)**

This course is designed to give students an appreciation and understanding of the floral industry, horticultural production as it relates to floral crops, and design skills. Instruction will include: principles of floral design, floral design style and technique, identification of materials, marketing of floral products, careers in the floral industry as well as design work. Students will design generic and seasonal arrangements with various plant materials. Students will also receive instruction in basic plant and soil science, production techniques and growing methods.
 * 892 Floriculture**

This semester 1 course will run simultaneously with **Floriculture** and will focus on seasonal fall and early winter holiday designs as well as production methods as they relate to fall floral crops.
 * 893 Fall Floral Design (1/2 credit)**

This semester 2 course will run simultaneously with **Floriculture** and will focus on seasonal mid winter and spring designs as well as production methods as they relate to spring floral crops.
 * 895 Spring Floral Design (1/2 credit)**

** 896 Horticulture/Agriscience Leadership Practicum ** Students participating will work closely with the teacher to help set up and facilitate classroom projects and labs. They will also be expected to complete advanced coursework and projects based on their specific agricultural interests and selected supervised agricultural experience. Students will develop and enhance their leadership skills and abilities demonstrated through their participation in FFA leadership activities. These include but are not limited to the state Prepared Public Speaking Contest, Extemporaneous Public Speaking, Job Interview, Proficiency Award Contest, Demonstration and Illustrated Talk contest and/or Floriculture Contest. Students will also be expected to mentor and assist other students with contest preparation. Students serving as chapter officers will plan, develop and implement chapter meetings, workshops and activities. Prerequisite: Students must demonstrate an interest in the agricultural field through successful completion of one credit of agricultural coursework Students must obtain permission from the Department Head and Guidance Director. PGE’s: PR1 

**Horticulture/Resource Development Endorsement -**
 * The student must successfully complete a total of five credits within the Division of Applied Science and Technology. Four of these credits must be within the Horticulture and Resource Development Department**