Course Catalog 2018_w_ CTE draft

Grade Level: 9,10 Prerequisite: None

Students learn how to care of and manage dogs, cats, and rabbits, focusing on instructional areas in animal health, nutrition, reproduction, evaluation, training, and showmanship. Course content also includes instruction in the tools, equipment, and facilities for small animal care, and provides activities to foster leadership development. FFA activities are included.

SMALL ANIMAL CARE II

8084(1 credit) Grade Level: 10, 11, and 12 Prerequisite: Small Animal Care I EOC Test: Industry credential test or licensure test required upon completion of this course.

This course allows students to continue their education in the care and management of small animals. This course focuses on the care of reptiles, rodents, fish, birds, and amphibians, as well as further instruction in grooming dogs and cats. Students will also begin to perform basic health care functions for animals. Potential careers in the small animal care industry are also examined. FFA activities are included.

VERTERNIARY SCIENCE

8088 (1 credit) Grade Level: 11, 12 Prerequisite: Small Animal Care I EOC Test: Industry credential test or licensure test required upon completion of this course.

Students will develop job and technical skills needed to succeed in postsecondary education and a career in veterinary medicine or a related occupation. Course content will include both instructional and practical experiences to gain career skills in health and handling of animals with instruction in the use of tools, equipment, and facilities for veterinary medicine. Business management, leadership, and FFA activities are included.

HORTICULTURE SCIENCES

8034(1 credit) Grade Level: 9, 10, 11 and 12 Prerequisite: None

In this course, students develop the necessary knowledge, skills, habits, and attitudes for entry-level employment and advancement in areas such as floriculture, landscape design, greenhouse operation, nursery plant production, and turf management. They receive instruction in using soil and other plant-growing media and in identifying, propagating, and growing horticultural plants in the greenhouse and land laboratory. Instruction is provided in safety practices and leadership development.

HORTICULTURE II (FLORICULTURE)

8038(1 credit) Grade Level: 10, 11, and 12 Prerequisite: Horticulture Sciences

Students learn the basics of the horticulture plant production industry. Instruction includes the science of plant production as well as marketing and business management. Plant material identification and floral design taught in this course prepare the student for entry- level position in the floriculture industry. Participation in FFA activities provides leadership development opportunities.