Agricultural Education

Course Instructor Credits Earned
Ag Science I

Ag Science II

Ag Business I -Junior

Ag Business II -Senior

Ag Business Co-Op

Adult Ag. Business

 Mr. Elwer

Mr. Elwer

Mrs. Bambauer

Mrs. Bambauer

Mrs. Bambauer/Mr. Elwer

Mr. Elwer

1.25

1.25

1.25

1

2

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Ag Science I (1 1/4 credit) Course173
This is the first of a series of courses which when combined with course number 276 will give the student some agricultural background along with one unit of science credit. The student will study from the following areas and topics:

I. Environmental Science
   A. Sciences and the environment
   B. Natural resources management
   C. Integrated pest management

II. Plant Science
    A. Plant physiology
    B. Plant reproduction
    C. Common crop production
    D. Ornamental plant growth and production

III. Personal Development
A. Leadership development
     1. Parliamentary law
     2. Public speaking
B. Occupational career

IV. Business Management
   A. Developing an SAEP (Supervised Agricultural Experience
        Program)

V. Mechanical Sciences
      A. Wood Skills and Technical information
            1. Drawing and basic design techniques
            2. Calculating amounts and types of lumber to purchase
            3. Hand and power tool terminology use and care
            4. Constructing a wood project

Ag Science II (1 1/4 credit) Course276
In this course the student will study the following areas:

I. Mechanical Sciences
    A. Metals and their properties
    B. Welding machines design and use
    C. Oxyacetylene equipment use and purpose
    D. Using various metal and forming equipment
    E. Small engine design, use and care
    F. Measuring, repairing, and replacing parts to a small
        engine.

II. Animal Science
    A. Animal physiology
    B. Animal nutrition and health
    C. Genetics breeding and reproduction
    D. Management systems
    E. Marketing animal products

Ag Business I (1 1/4 credit) Course 376
 I. Student will study from the following areas:
    A. Construction
    B.Concrete Technology
    C. Business management
    D. Fleet Maintenence
    E. Leadership development
    F. Electrical principals
    G. Plumbing principals
    H. Independent study and lab
Ag Business II (1 credit) Course 473 (Prerequisite:358, 151)
        1. Personal development
       2. Agri Business management principles
       3. Developing an awareness of business structures
       4. Human relations in Agri Business
       5. Business money management
       6. Agri Business financing
       7. Business procedures and records
       8. Sales and salesmanship
       9. Advertising and promotion
Ag Business III (1 1/4 credit) Course 376
I. Student will study from the following areas:
    A. Construction
    B.Welding and metals
    C. Business management
    D. Engines
    E. Leadership development
    F. Electrical principals
    G. Plumbing principals
    H. Independent study and lab
Ag Business IV (1 credit) Course 473 (Prerequisite: 358,151)
       1. Personal development
       2. Agri Business management principles
       3. Developing an awareness of business structures
       4. Human relations in Agri Business
       5. Business money management
       6. Agri Business financing
       7. Business procedures and records
       8. Sales and salesmanship
       9. Advertising and promotion
Ag Business Co-Op (2 credits)Course 474
   This is the on-the-job training program for senior students enrolled in the Agri-Business
    program. (540 hours of work required.)
Adult Ag. Business
   Topic is of the students' choices.