• COURSES IN ANIMAL SCIENCE ▲

  9101 Principles of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (PRINAFNR)(13000200) ½-1 Credit
  This introductory course enhances agricultural comprehension by introducing students to soil, plants, animals, food science, construction, and agricultural mechanics. It also includes agricultural careers, FFA leadership  opportunities, communications, and personal finances. This program is designed to prepare and to integrate beginning Agriculture students into other, more advanced Agriculture Science & Technology courses at Center High School. This is a prerequisite for all Agriculture courses.
  Grade: 9-12
  Prerequisite: None

  9334 Small Animal Management (SMANIMGT)(13000400)          ½ - 1 Credit
  To be 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 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.
  Grade: 10-12
  Prerequisite: Principles of Agriculture Food and Natural Resources

  9335 Veterinary Medical Applications I (VETMEDAP)(13000600) 1 Credit
  To be 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. Topics covered in this course include, but are not limited to, veterinary practices as they relate to both large and small animal species.
  Grade: 11-12
  Prerequisite: Small Animal Management or Livestock Production

  9337 Practicum in Agricultural Science Food & Natural Resources – Veterinary Medical Applications II
  (13002500)(PRACAFNR) 2 Credits
  To be 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. Topics covered in this course include, but are not limited to, veterinary practices as they relate to both large and small animal species.
  Grade: 12
  Prerequisite: Veterinary Medical Applications I
  

   

  9333 Livestock Production (LIVEPROD)(13000300) ½ - 1 Credit
  To be 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.
  Grade: 10-12
  Prerequisite: Principles of Agriculture Food and Natural Resources  

  9336 Equine Science (EQUINSCI)(13000500) ½ - 1 Credit
  To be prepared for careers in the field of animal science, students need to enhance academic 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. Small animals which may be included in the course of study include, but are not limited to, small mammals, amphibians, reptiles, avian, dogs, and cats.
  Grade: 10-12
  Prerequisite: Principles of Agriculture Food and Natural Resources   

  9338 Advanced Animal Science (13000700)(ADVANSCI)            ½ - 1 Credit

  To be prepared for careers in the field of animal science, students need to enhance academic 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. Small animals which may be included in the course of
  study include, but are not limited to, small mammals, amphibians, reptiles, avian, dogs, and cats.
  Grade: 10-12
  Prerequisite: Principles of Agriculture Food and Natural Resources

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• CAREERS IN ANIMAL SCIENCE ▲

  Veterinarian - www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/agricultural-and-food-scientists.htm

  Animal Care Technicians - www.bls.gov/ooh/personal-care-and-service/animal-care-and-service-workers.htm

  Animal Geneticists - www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/agricultural-and-food-scientists.htm

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