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Applied Agricultural Engineering
The Applied Agricultural Engineering program of study explores the occupations and educational opportunities associated with applying knowledge of engineering technology and biological science to agricultural problems concerned with power and machinery, electrification, structures, soil water conservation, and processing agricultural products. This program of study may also include exploration into diagnosing, repairing, or overhauling farm machinery and vehicles, such as tractors, harvesters, dairy equipment, and irrigation systems
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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.
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Meets the requirements of the Business and Industry endorsement or STEM endorsement (if math/science requirements are met).
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Course Information
Courses below are not tied to grade levels. Not all courses have a required prerequisite.
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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.
Level 2
Course: 45350B SEMESTER
Professional Communications
Credit: 0.5
Grade: 9 - 12
Course Key: 45350B
SEMESTER
Course Name: Professional Communications
Credit: 0.5 speech credit
Grade: 9 - 12
Required Prerequisite(s): None
Certification(s): N/A
Professional Communications blends written, oral, and graphic communication in a real world context that promotes leadership and professional behaviors. Creative individuals with strong communications skills, a solid academic foundation and proficiency in a wide range of technology applications are in demand by higher education institutions and global industry.This course will help to develop and expand the ability to write, read, edit, speak, listen, present, apply software applications, manipulate computer graphics, and conduct research to better prepare for a competitive academic and/or workplace environment.
Course: 55195B SEMESTER
Professional Standards in Agribusiness
Credit: 0.5
Grade: 9 - 12
Course Key: 55195B
SEMESTER
Course Name: Professional Standards in Agribusiness
Credit: 0.5
Grade: 9 - 12
Required Prerequisite(s): None
Certification(s): N/A
This course includes topics in leadership, personal development, employee/employer relations, interpersonal communication, entrepreneurship, career opportunities, leadership styles, motivation and influence, preparing resumes and applications, job interviews, employer expectations, problem solving, setting personal goals, and time management.
Level 3
Course: 55250Q SEMESTER
Agricultural Mechanics and Metal Technologies
Credit: 1
Grade: 11 - 12
Course Key: 55250Q
SEMESTER
Course Name: Agricultural Mechanics and Metal Technologies
Credit: 1
Grade: 11 - 12
Required Prerequisite(s): None
Certification(s): N/A
This hands-on course develops skills and competencies in the areas of plumbing, electrical wiring, concrete construction, carpentry, fencing methods, cold and hot metal techniques, and metal merging technologies. Students will learn how to use both woodworking and metal working tools and equipment safely while continuing to develop knowledge about career opportunities, entry requirements, and industry expectations.
Level 4
Course: 552521 FULL YEAR
Agricultural Structures Design and Fabrications
Credit: 2
Grade: - 12
Course Key: 552521
FULL YEAR
Course Name: Agricultural Structures Design and Fabrications
Credit: 2
Grade: - 12
Required Prerequisite(s): Agricultural Mechanics and Metal Technologies
Certification(s): American Welding Society
In Agricultural Structures Design and Fabrication, students will explore career opportunities, entry requirements, and industry expectations while gaining knowledge about topics such as welding, facilities design and fabrication, electrical systems, and agricultural structures.
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 Applied Agricultural Engineering 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.