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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, Food & Natural Resources Skills Standards. |
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| Plant Science and Ornamental Horticulture | ||||
| Prerequisite: Agriculture Science I This course is a continuation of Agriculture Science I. 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 used in the home, parks, and near buildings. Other areas emphasized include: plant identification, propagation, turf grass culture, and careers and opportunities in the ornamental horticulture field. 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, Food & Natural Resources Skills Standards. |
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| Floriculture | ||||
| Prerequisite: Plant Science and Ornamental Horticulture This course is a continuation of Ornamental Horticulture. This course is the study of the science, business and design principles of floriculture. Areas of study include the history of floral design, the use of color, tools and principles of design in floral arrangements, plant identification, care and processing of cut flowers, marketing and sales, record keeping and floral business management. 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, Food & Natural Resources Skills Standards. |
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