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| Agriculture Science I | ||||
| Prerequisite: None This course is an introduction and survey course of the many career areas in agriculture. Topics include scientific investigations in agriculture, basic animal science, basic plant and soil science, ornamental horticulture, natural resource management, business management, leadership and communication through FFA, and career skills. An essential part of this course will be leadership activities and Supervised Agriculture Experience Programs. This course will fulfill the Career and Technical Education graduation requirement. This course is based on or meets the Nevada State Agriculture & Natural Resources Skills Standards. |
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| Plant Science and Ornamental Horticulture | ||||
| Prerequisite: Agriculture Science I or Horticulture Science This course is a continuation of Agriculture Science I or Horticulture Science. This course is designed to introduce the intermediate agriculture student to the skills and knowledge needed in order to successfully grow and care for plants. Areas emphasized include: plant anatomy and physiology, plant identification, propagation, growing media, nutrition, and plant technologies. An essential part of this course will be leadership activities and Supervised Agriculture Experience Programs. The appropriate use of technology and industry-standard equipment is an integral part of this course. This course will fulfill the Career and Technical Education graduation requirement. This course is based on or meets the Nevada State Agriculture & Natural Resources Skills Standards. |
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| Greenhouse Management | ||||
| Prerequisite: Plant Science and Ornamental Horticulture This course is a continuation of Ornamental Horticulture. This course provides advanced agriculture students a technical understanding and working knowledge of the greenhouse industry. Topics include safety, plant physiology, growing media, plant nutrition, integrated pest management, propagation, growing greenhouse crops and greenhouse business concepts. Students will gain knowledge and skills related to the care and management of gardens and greenhouses. An essential part of this course will be leadership activities and Supervised Agriculture Experience Programs. The appropriate use of technology and industry-standard equipment is an integral part of this course. Upon successful completion of this course, students will have acquired entry-level skills for employment and be prepared for postsecondary education. This course will fulfill the Career and Technical Education graduation requirement. This course is based on or meets the Nevada State Agriculture & Natural Resources Skills. Standards. |
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