Principles of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources
(Prerequisite to all other Ag classes)
A basic introductory course designed for beginning students in agricultural science to global agriculture. The course also includes agricultural career development, leadership, personal finance, and communications. Students will be required to participate in the FFA organization and learn about the many opportunities that this organization has to offer for them. Activities include Leadership development events like creed speaking and parliamentary procedure, the organization will also offer career development events like livestock judging and evaluation.
Wildlife, Fisheries, and Ecology Management
This course is designed to examine the importance of wildlife and outdoor recreation with emphasis on using wildlife and natural resources. Students will explore the habitats, laws and regulations that govern many of the native Texas wildlife species. This course examines the management of game and non-game wildlife species, fish, and aqua crops and their ecological needs as related to current agricultural practices. Students will be able to earn their “Hunter Education Certification” in this course. The Hunter Education course is required by the State of Texas in order that you hunt in Texas as well as many other states.
Agricultural Facilities Design and Fabrication
This course is designed to demonstrate principles of facilities design and fabrication related to agricultural structures. Students will be involved in developing building plans, estimate materials and cost, construct and maintain fences, explore different types of power systems, build electrical circuits, and explore alternative power systems and use green technology
Welding 1
A laboratory-oriented course designed to introduce the scientific principles, concepts, and skill development necessary in agricultural mechanics. The course emphasizes building planning and construction, agricultural equipment maintenance and repair, and oxy fuel and electric cutting and welding. Students will be expected to be involved in a shop or laboratory orientated project such as building trailers and livestock and agricultural equipment.
Advanced Welding
A laboratory-oriented course designed to introduce the scientific principles, concepts, and skill development necessary in agricultural mechanics. The course emphasizes building planning and construction, agricultural equipment maintenance and repair, and oxy fuel and electric cutting and welding. Students will be expected to be involved in a shop or laboratory orientated project such as building trailers and livestock and agricultural equipment. Students will experience welding on Carbon Steel, Aluminum, and Stainless Steel.
Agricultural Mechanics
This course is designed to develop an understanding of agricultural mechanics as it relates to safety and skills in tool operation, electrical wiring, plumbing, carpentry, fencing, concrete, and metal working techniques.
Livestock Production/ Equine Science
This class is designed to prepared for careers in the field of animal science, students need to attain academic skills and knowledge, acquire knowledge and skills related to animal systems and the workplace, and develop knowledge and skills regarding career opportunities, entry requirements, and industry expectations. To prepare for success, students need opportunities to learn, reinforce, apply, and transfer their knowledge and skills in a variety of settings. Animal species to be addressed in this course may include, but are not limited to, beef cattle, dairy cattle, swine, sheep, goats, and poultry. To be prepared for careers in the field of animal science, students need to enhance academic knowledge and skills, acquire knowledge and skills related to animal systems, and develop knowledge and skills regarding career opportunities, entry requirements, and industry expectations. To prepare for success, students need opportunities to learn, reinforce, apply, and transfer their knowledge and skills in a variety of settings. Suggested animals which may be included in the course of study include, but are not limited to, horses, donkeys, and mules.
Floral Design
To be prepared for careers in floral design, students need to attain academic skills and knowledge as well as technical knowledge and skills related to horticultural systems and develop knowledge and skills regarding career opportunities, entry requirements, and industry expectations. To prepare for success, students need opportunities to learn, reinforce, apply and transfer their knowledge and skills and technologies in a variety of settings. This course is designed to develop students' ability to identify and demonstrate the principles and techniques related to floral design as well as develop an understanding of the management of floral enterprises. Through the analysis of artistic floral styles and historical periods, students develop respect for the traditions and contributions of diverse cultures. Students respond to and analyze floral designs, thus contributing to the development of lifelong skills of making informed judgments and evaluations.