- Career & Technical Education
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Environmental and Natural Resources
The Environmental and Natural Resources program of study explores the occupations and educational opportunities associated with the research, design, and planning of engineering or technical duties in the prevention and control of environmental hazards. This program of study may also include exploration into conducting research for the purpose of identifying, abating, or eliminating sources of pollutants or hazards that affect either the environment or the health of the population.
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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.
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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.
Level 2
Course: 55110Q SEMESTER
Wildlife, Fisheries, and Ecology Management
Credit: 1
Grade: 9 - 12
Course Key: 55110Q
SEMESTER
Course Name: Wildlife, Fisheries, and Ecology Management
Credit: 1
Grade: 9 - 12
Required Prerequisite(s): None
Certification(s): Texas Boater Education, Texas Hunter Education
This course is designed to examine the importance of wildlife and outdoor recreation with emphasis on using scientific knowledge to study wildlife and natural resources. Sections covering boater, angler, and hunter education are also included.
Level 3
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.
Level 4
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): A minimum of one credit within the Environmental and Natural Resources 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.