• Animal Science

    The Animal Science program of study focuses on the science, research, and business of animals and other living organisms. It teaches CTE learners how to apply biology and life science to real-world life processes of animals and wildlife, either in laboratories or in the field, which could include a veterinary office, a farm or ranch, or any outdoor area harboring animal life. Students may also research and analyze the growth and destruction of species and research or diagnose diseases and injuries of animals.

  • Animal Science

  • Agriculture The Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (AFNR) Career Cluster focuses on the essential elements of life - food, water, land, and air. This career cluster includes a diverse spectrum of occupations, ranging from farmer, rancher, and veterinarian to geologist, land conservationist, and florist. It also includes non-traditional agricultural occupations like wind energy, solar energy, and oil and gas production.

  • Meets the requirements of the Business and Industry endorsement or STEM endorsement (if math/science requirements are met).   Business Industries STEM

  • Course Information

    Courses below are not tied to grade levels.  Not all courses have a required prerequisite. 

    For more course information, click on the name of course.

    Level 1

    Course: 55170Q SEMESTER
    Principles of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources
    Credit: 1
    Grade: 9 - 10
    Course Key:  55170Q
    SEMESTER
    Course Name:  Principles of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources
    Credit: 1
    Grade: 9 - 10

    Required Prerequisite(s): None

    Certification(s): N/A

    This comprehensive course prepares students for careers in agriculture, food, and natural resource management. Students benefit from the basis of agricultural knowledge as this course allows students to explore areas of animal, plant, food, agribusiness, and environmental sciences while developing their awareness and gaining knowledge and skills that promote personal development and career success.

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    Level 2

    Course: 55105B SEMESTER
    Small Animal Management
    Credit: 0.5
    Grade: 9 - 10
    Course Key:  55105B
    SEMESTER
    Course Name:  Small Animal Management
    Credit: 0.5
    Grade: 9 - 10

    Required Prerequisite(s): Principles of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources is recommended

    Certification(s): N/A

    This course is designed to develop knowledge and skills pertaining to selection, ownership, nutrition, reproduction, health and management of a variety of small animals while also exploring career opportunities. This is a laboratory-oriented course that gives students hands-on experience in working with a variety of small animals to possibly include canines, felines, avian, hamsters, small mammals and amphibians.It is suggested that students enroll in Small Animal Management before Veterinary Medical Applications.

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    Level 3

    Course: 55130Q SEMESTER
    Livestock Production
    Credit: 1
    Grade: 9 - 12
    Course Key:  55130Q
    SEMESTER
    Course Name:  Livestock Production
    Credit: 1
    Grade: 9 - 12

    Required Prerequisite(s): None

    Certification(s): N/A

    This course is designed to enhance knowledge and skills pertaining to the production and marketing of domestic livestock. It provides the student with the opportunity to work with live animals while learning technical skills relating to human, scientific and technological dimensions of animal systems, anatomy and physiology, nutrition, reproduction, genetics, pests and diseases, and business management and operation skills.

    National FFA Organization

    Course: 55145B SEMESTER
    Equine Science
    Credit: 0.5
    Grade: 11 - 12
    Course Key:  55145B
    SEMESTER
    Course Name:  Equine Science
    Credit: 0.5
    Grade: 11 - 12

    Required Prerequisite(s): None

    Certification(s): N/A

    This course is designed to develop knowledge and skills pertaining to the selection, nutrition, reproduction, health, and management of horses. Students will learn the basic principles of care and training.

    National FFA Organization

    Course: 552801 FULL YEAR
    Veterinary Medical Applications
    Credit: 1
    Grade: 11 - 12
    Course Key:  552801
    FULL YEAR
    Course Name:  Veterinary Medical Applications
    Credit: 1
    Grade: 11 - 12

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

    Certification(s): Certified Veterinary Assistant Level 1, Hill's Pet Nutrition

    This course provides instruction for students interested in a career in Veterinary Medicine and focuses on developing the skills and competencies needed to be successful in today�s industry. Instruction and laboratories include a wide variety of topics from anatomy and physiology to zoonotic diseases of domesticated companion animals and livestock.

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    Level 4

    Course: 208001 FULL YEAR
    Honors Scientific Research and Design
    Credit: 1.0 - 3.0
    Grade: 9 - 12
    Course Key:  208001
    FULL YEAR
    Course Name:  Honors Scientific Research and Design
    Credit: 1.0 - 3.0 science credit
    Grade: 9 - 12

    Required Prerequisite(s): Concurrent enrollment in an advanced level science course and approval of instructor

    Certification(s): N/A

    Students will explore science and become acquainted with the scientific community, improve fundamental research skills, apply statistical analysis, and enhance oral and visual presentation techniques. Each student will be required to develop his/her own independent science research project and will learn how to structure, organize, publish, and present the project in one or more formal presentations to a panel of judges. It is required that all student independent research projects be judged.

    Course: 552901 FULL YEAR
    Practicum in Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
    Credit: 2
    Grade: - 12
    Course Key:  552901
    FULL YEAR
    Course Name:  Practicum in Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
    Credit: 2
    Grade:  - 12

    Required Prerequisite(s): Minimum of one credit within the Animal Science program of study

    Certification(s): N/A

    This course prepares students for careers in agriculture, food, and natural resource fields. It is delivered through classroom-based instruction and internship, job shadowing, and/or employment arrangements with local businesses. This is an Honors Level course.

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