Agricultural Mechanics
Introduction to Agriculture Mechanics:
Prerequisite: None
Years: 9-12
This introductory agriculture class is designed to give students hands-on skills in
the areas of sheet metal, plumbing, electrical, woodworking, cold metal, surveying, tool sharpening, rope work and tool identification. Students will learn beginning skills for all of these trades through classroom learning reinforced with hands on projects. Local shops and worksites will be visited to
show real-world connections to curriculum. In addition, students will learn to use over 400 tools and materials. Students will acquire skills that may spark a career interest, or simply teach life-long practical skills. It is highly recommended that this course be taken before other agricultural mechanics courses. This course meets the Math / Science related requirement for graduation.
Years: 9-12
This introductory agriculture class is designed to give students hands-on skills in
the areas of sheet metal, plumbing, electrical, woodworking, cold metal, surveying, tool sharpening, rope work and tool identification. Students will learn beginning skills for all of these trades through classroom learning reinforced with hands on projects. Local shops and worksites will be visited to
show real-world connections to curriculum. In addition, students will learn to use over 400 tools and materials. Students will acquire skills that may spark a career interest, or simply teach life-long practical skills. It is highly recommended that this course be taken before other agricultural mechanics courses. This course meets the Math / Science related requirement for graduation.
Introduction to Welding
Prerequisite: Introduction to Ag Mechanics is recommended.
Years: 10-12
Designed to prepare students for entry level metal fabrication skills the course includes
shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), gas metal arc welding (GMAW), gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) and oxyacetylene welding and cutting (OAW). The majority of the class includes developing welding skills used in the fabrication of mild steel. A variety of welding assignments includes the welding of various joints,
thickness of metals, and welding positions. The classroom component of the course relates to the welding skills developed in the shop. Students are required to complete a variety of welding assignments during the year. The Skills for the Trades course is highly recommended as a prerequisite. This course meets the Math / Science related requirement for graduation.
Years: 10-12
Designed to prepare students for entry level metal fabrication skills the course includes
shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), gas metal arc welding (GMAW), gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) and oxyacetylene welding and cutting (OAW). The majority of the class includes developing welding skills used in the fabrication of mild steel. A variety of welding assignments includes the welding of various joints,
thickness of metals, and welding positions. The classroom component of the course relates to the welding skills developed in the shop. Students are required to complete a variety of welding assignments during the year. The Skills for the Trades course is highly recommended as a prerequisite. This course meets the Math / Science related requirement for graduation.
Advanced Welding
Prerequisite: Introduction to Welding
Years: 10-12
This class builds upon the welding skills learned in the introduction to welding class. The majority of welding exercises in this class will focus on developing skills in the area of Aluminum and Stainless
Steel using gas tungsten arc welding process (GTAW). Students will design and construct personal projects that will demonstrate and challenge their welding and fabrication skills. Students will
design and create images on the plasma cam cutting table and utilize the corresponding software. Industry representatives and visits to local welding shops will focus on career opportunities in the welding industry. This course meets the Math / Science related requirement for graduation.
Years: 10-12
This class builds upon the welding skills learned in the introduction to welding class. The majority of welding exercises in this class will focus on developing skills in the area of Aluminum and Stainless
Steel using gas tungsten arc welding process (GTAW). Students will design and construct personal projects that will demonstrate and challenge their welding and fabrication skills. Students will
design and create images on the plasma cam cutting table and utilize the corresponding software. Industry representatives and visits to local welding shops will focus on career opportunities in the welding industry. This course meets the Math / Science related requirement for graduation.
Agricultural Small Engines and Diesel Mechanics
K302NY
Prerequisite: Ag Mechanics is recommended
YEAR 10-12
This course is for students who are interested in working with small engines like those used in go-karts, lawn mowers, generators and chainsaws. Students will have the opportunity to take apart and reassemble engines, to service carburetors and ignition systems, and to repair starters. Students will learn how to service valves, cylinders, and piston/ring assemblies. In addition to gasoline engines, students will learn about diesel engines used in tractors and other power machinery. Electrical power instruction includes uses of motors, automatic electrical controls and wiring of controls. This course meets the Math/ Science related requirement for graduation.
K302NY
Prerequisite: Ag Mechanics is recommended
YEAR 10-12
This course is for students who are interested in working with small engines like those used in go-karts, lawn mowers, generators and chainsaws. Students will have the opportunity to take apart and reassemble engines, to service carburetors and ignition systems, and to repair starters. Students will learn how to service valves, cylinders, and piston/ring assemblies. In addition to gasoline engines, students will learn about diesel engines used in tractors and other power machinery. Electrical power instruction includes uses of motors, automatic electrical controls and wiring of controls. This course meets the Math/ Science related requirement for graduation.
Sustainable Ag. Construction
M596PY
Prerequisite: Introduction to Agriculture Mechanics
YEAR 11-12
Sustainable Agricultural Construction is a capstone course to build upon the skills students have learned in the Introduction to Ag Mechanics course as well as Introduction to Welding and Engineering courses. As the demand for skilled construction workers in every trade is expected to continue to be high, students will be challenged with real world application of sustainable construction practices. Students will be exposed to new technology in solar and green construction, preparing them to be successful in this high demand industry. Construction from the ground up as well as field study and seminars from PAGE 4 industry professionals will be key components of this course.
M596PY
Prerequisite: Introduction to Agriculture Mechanics
YEAR 11-12
Sustainable Agricultural Construction is a capstone course to build upon the skills students have learned in the Introduction to Ag Mechanics course as well as Introduction to Welding and Engineering courses. As the demand for skilled construction workers in every trade is expected to continue to be high, students will be challenged with real world application of sustainable construction practices. Students will be exposed to new technology in solar and green construction, preparing them to be successful in this high demand industry. Construction from the ground up as well as field study and seminars from PAGE 4 industry professionals will be key components of this course.
Agriculture Sciences
P- Sustainable Agriculture Biology
C001PY YEAR (9-10)
Prerequisite: Math 1 or concurrent enrollment in Math 1 recommended
Biology and Sustainable Agriculture is a one year course designed to integrate biological science practices and knowledge into the practice of sustainable agriculture. The course is organized into four major sections, or units, each with a guiding question. Unit one addresses the question, What is sustainable agriculture? Unit two, How does sustainable agriculture fit into our environment? Unit three, What molecular biology principles guide sustainable agriculture? Unit four, How do we make decisions to maximize sustainable agricultural practices with a functioning ecosystem? Within each unit, specific life science principles will be identified with agricultural principles and practices guiding acquisition of this knowledge, culminating in the development of a sustainable farm model and portfolio of supporting student research. This course meets the Life Science requirement for graduation. This course meets the Subject Area “d” requirement of the UC/CSU approved course list.
Prerequisite: Math 1 or concurrent enrollment in Math 1 recommended
Biology and Sustainable Agriculture is a one year course designed to integrate biological science practices and knowledge into the practice of sustainable agriculture. The course is organized into four major sections, or units, each with a guiding question. Unit one addresses the question, What is sustainable agriculture? Unit two, How does sustainable agriculture fit into our environment? Unit three, What molecular biology principles guide sustainable agriculture? Unit four, How do we make decisions to maximize sustainable agricultural practices with a functioning ecosystem? Within each unit, specific life science principles will be identified with agricultural principles and practices guiding acquisition of this knowledge, culminating in the development of a sustainable farm model and portfolio of supporting student research. This course meets the Life Science requirement for graduation. This course meets the Subject Area “d” requirement of the UC/CSU approved course list.
P-Agriculture and Soil Chemistry
D110PY YEAR (10-12) Prerequisite: Biology or Sustainable Agriculture Biology This course explores the physical and chemical nature of soil as well as the relationships between soil, plants, animals and agricultural practices. Students will examine properties of soil and land and their connections to plant and animal production. Using knowledge of scientific protocols as well as course content, students will develop an Agriscience research program to be conducted throughout the first semester. To complete the whole project, each student will investigate and test an Agriscience research question by formulating a scientific question related to the course content, formulating a hypothesis based on related research, conduction and experiment to test the hypothesis, collecting quantitative data and forming a conclusion based on analysis of the data. Throughout the course, students will be graded on participation in intracurricular FFA activities as well as the development and maintenance of an ongoing Supervised Agricultural Experience Program (SAEP). This course meets the Physical Science requirement for graduation. This course meets the Subject Area “d” of the UC/CSU approved course list.
P- Advanced Interdisciplinary Science for Sustainable Agriculture
D701HY
Prerequisite: Sustainable Ag. Biology, Agriculture and Soil Chemistry or Biology and Chemistry
YEAR 11-12
This Honors class combines an interdisciplinary approach to laboratory science and research with agricultural management principles. Using skill and principles learned in the course, students design PAGE 5 systems and experiments to solve agricultural management issues currently facing the industry. The agriscience experimental research project component will allow students to research and seek solutions to relevant issues in all facets of agriculture production. Final projects will be eligible for Career Development Event competition at FFA events. Throughout the course, students will be graded on participation in intracurricular FFA activities as well as the development and maintenance of an ongoing Supervised Agricultural Experience Program (SAEP).
Prerequisite: Sustainable Ag. Biology, Agriculture and Soil Chemistry or Biology and Chemistry
YEAR 11-12
This Honors class combines an interdisciplinary approach to laboratory science and research with agricultural management principles. Using skill and principles learned in the course, students design PAGE 5 systems and experiments to solve agricultural management issues currently facing the industry. The agriscience experimental research project component will allow students to research and seek solutions to relevant issues in all facets of agriculture production. Final projects will be eligible for Career Development Event competition at FFA events. Throughout the course, students will be graded on participation in intracurricular FFA activities as well as the development and maintenance of an ongoing Supervised Agricultural Experience Program (SAEP).
P- Veterinary Science
K300PY
Prerequisite: Sustainable Ag Biology is recommended
Years: 11-12
In this advanced animal science course, students will explore the field of veterinary medicine. Course content includes: an introduction to companion and production animals, understanding the concepts of genetics and breeding programs, identification of major body systems and their treatment through various dissections, disease and disease prevention, animal nutrition and behavior, animal welfare issues and bio-security concerns. Students will learn various technical skills, such as safe animal restraint, administering medication, applying aseptic techniques, recognizing abnormal behavior, maintaining appropriate housing, grooming, and performing administrative duties in a simulated veterinary hospital environment. This course meets the subject area “g” of the UC / CSU approved course list. This course meets the Math / Science related requirement for graduation.
Prerequisite: Sustainable Ag Biology is recommended
Years: 11-12
In this advanced animal science course, students will explore the field of veterinary medicine. Course content includes: an introduction to companion and production animals, understanding the concepts of genetics and breeding programs, identification of major body systems and their treatment through various dissections, disease and disease prevention, animal nutrition and behavior, animal welfare issues and bio-security concerns. Students will learn various technical skills, such as safe animal restraint, administering medication, applying aseptic techniques, recognizing abnormal behavior, maintaining appropriate housing, grooming, and performing administrative duties in a simulated veterinary hospital environment. This course meets the subject area “g” of the UC / CSU approved course list. This course meets the Math / Science related requirement for graduation.
The Art & History of Floral Design
M051PY
Prerequisite: None
Years: 10-12
Floriculture is an introduction to artistic and creative perception through a series of projects in various artistic media including tempera, pencil, flowers, and tile. Students will be introduced to the elements and principles of visual art design such as line, shape/form, color, balance and emphasis using a series of floral-based projects to explore the connections to visual arts design. Students will research and study floral trends to understand and develop an appreciation for floral design within historical, cultural and societal contexts. Assignments based on abstract tow and three dimensional designs, culture, color and analytical critiques of various floral art works using appropriate vocabulary in conjunction with development of technical skills in floral art will serve as a foundation for multi-part floral designs. This course meets the Foreign Language / Visual Performing Arts requirement for graduation.
Prerequisite: None
Years: 10-12
Floriculture is an introduction to artistic and creative perception through a series of projects in various artistic media including tempera, pencil, flowers, and tile. Students will be introduced to the elements and principles of visual art design such as line, shape/form, color, balance and emphasis using a series of floral-based projects to explore the connections to visual arts design. Students will research and study floral trends to understand and develop an appreciation for floral design within historical, cultural and societal contexts. Assignments based on abstract tow and three dimensional designs, culture, color and analytical critiques of various floral art works using appropriate vocabulary in conjunction with development of technical skills in floral art will serve as a foundation for multi-part floral designs. This course meets the Foreign Language / Visual Performing Arts requirement for graduation.
SUPERVISED AGRICULTURAL EXPERIENCE PROGRAM (SAEP)- ROP
Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in another agriculture class
Years: 10-12
An on-the-job experience for students interested in agriculture. Students will be placed at work experience sites based on their interest and ability. Students' progress will be monitored and evaluated Based on growth with the experience. Record keeping is a part of the course. This class will provide an excellent opportunity for an extension of classroom instruction, as concurrent enrollment in another agricultural class is required.
Years: 10-12
An on-the-job experience for students interested in agriculture. Students will be placed at work experience sites based on their interest and ability. Students' progress will be monitored and evaluated Based on growth with the experience. Record keeping is a part of the course. This class will provide an excellent opportunity for an extension of classroom instruction, as concurrent enrollment in another agricultural class is required.