Course AG9119
1 Credit
This course focuses on the fundamentals of animal science which include animal origin, domestication and uses, careers in the animal industry, animal safety and sanitation, ways animals help humans, taxonomy and breeds, basic nutrition and health, biosecurity principles and environmental conditions on animals and animal rights vs. welfare. Students are introduced to the foundational leadership skills, responsibility, and cooperation needed to be a successful and productive citizen through a school-based agricultural education three-component model which includes FFA activities, Supervised Agricultural Experience programs, and career and leadership development events.
AG9127
1 Credit + 3 College Credits
This course enables students to demonstrate their mastery of the content covered in FSA and GDDA and apply their technical knowledge and skills in the field of animal agriculture. Students apply their mastery of biosecurity principles and environmental conditions on animals, global applications of animal agriculture, reproduction and genetics, animal nutrition, animal health care and evaluation, selection and marketing, and legal responsibilities through hands-on activities. Students apply skills gained through Supervised Agricultural Experience programs, FFA leadership activities, and career and leadership development events to better serve the community through a school based three-component agricultural education model.
*Prerequisite: Growth and Development of Domestic Animals
AG9114
1 Credit
This course is for students interested in continuing their study of animals and related animal health careers or research. Students will be going out in the field working with livestock or small animals in a production and/or veterinary setting topics such as animal health and evaluation, bandaging, giving medicines under the direction of a DVM, office procedures, medical records, nutrition, animal care, medical terminology, instrument care & identification, animal handling techniques, vital signs, lab procedures, anatomy, and pharmacology. This is the capstone senior year course for students enrolled in the Animal Science Pathway.
*Prerequisite: Domestic Animal Management