This course is an introduction and survey course of the many career areas in agriculture. Topics include basic animal science and veterinary medicine, basic plant science, floriculture and horticulture, natural resource management and wildlife, business management, leadership and career skills. An essential part of this course will be leadership activities and Supervised Agriculture Experience Programs.  This course will fulfill an elective credit.

This course is a continuation of Agriculture Science I. This course allows intermediate students to expand on skills and knowledge from Agriculture Science I. Areas of study include plant and soil sciences, agriculture business, animal sciences and natural resource management. An essential part of this course will be leadership activities and Supervised Agriculture Experience Programs. The appropriate use of technology and industry-standard equipment is an integral part of this course. This course will fulfill 1 science credit. Prerequisite:  Agriculture Science I.

Prerequisite: Agriculture Science I or Horticulture Science
This course is a continuation of Agriculture Science I or Horticulture Science. This course is designed to introduce the intermediate agriculture student to the skills and knowledge needed in order to successfully grow and care for plants. Areas emphasized include: plant anatomy and physiology, plant identification, propagation, growing media, nutrition, and plant technologies. An essential part of this course will be leadership activities and Supervised Agriculture Experience Programs. The appropriate use of technology and industry-standard equipment is an integral part of this course. This course will fulfill the Career and Technical Education graduation requirement. This course is based on or meets the Nevada State Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources Skills Standards.

This course is a continuation of Ornamental Horticulture. This course provides advanced agriculture students a technical understanding and working knowledge of the greenhouse industry. Topics include hydroponics, tissue culturing and genetics. Students will gain knowledge and skills related to the care and management of farms, gardens, and greenhouses.  An essential part of this course will be leadership activities and Supervised Agriculture Experience Programs. The appropriate use of technology and industry-standard equipment is an integral part of this course. Upon successful completion of this course, students will have acquired entry-level skills for employment in this field.

NATURAL RESOURCES & WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT
11 12
Full Year

This course is a continuation of Agriculture Science II. This course introduces advanced agriculture students to concepts of soil science, water ecology, soil and water conservation, forestry, mining, fish and wildlife. This course is designed to interest students in the significance of the environment around us and how different ecosystems depend on each other. Students will learn natural resources management techniques. An essential part of this course will be leadership activities and Supervised Agriculture Experience Programs. The appropriate use of technology and industry-standard equipment is an integral part of this course. Upon successful completion of this course, students will have acquired entry-level skills for employment in this field.

This course is a continuation of Agriculture Science I or Horticulture Science. This course is designed to introduce the intermediate agriculture student to the skills and knowledge needed in order to successfully grow and care for plants used in the home, parks, and near buildings. Other areas emphasized include: plant identification, propagation, turf grass culture, and careers and opportunities in the ornamental horticulture field. An essential part of this course will be leadership activities and Supervised Agriculture Experience Programs. The appropriate use of technology and industry-standard equipment is an integral part of this course.