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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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| Agriculture Science II | ||||
| Prerequisite: Agriculture Science I This course is a continuation of Agriculture Science I. This course allows intermediate students to expand on skills and knowledge from Agriculture Science I. Areas of study include scientific investigations in agriculture, plant and soil sciences, agriculture sales and marketing, ornamental horticulture, animal sciences and natural resource 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. 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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| Natural Resources and Wildlife Management | ||||
| Prerequisite: Agriculture Science II This course is a continuation of Agriculture Science II. This course introduces advanced agriculture students to concepts of natural resource science and management. This will include ecological concepts and scientific principles, rangeland management, fire ecology, GPS and GIS, fish and wild ecology, forestry, renewable and nonrenewable resources, and fish and wildlife 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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