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SMALL POWER EQUIPMENT 1 Semester(s) 0.5 Credit(s)
This course is designed to give students hands-on experience in the operation and repair of small engines. The content of this course includes maintenance, repair, and operation of small combustion-type engines. Content may be enhanced with appropriate computer applications. Leadership development will be provided through FFA. Each student will be expected to have an agricultural experience program. All students taking this class will be required to bring in a small engine to work on for a class project.

AGRICULTURE CONSTRUCTION 2 Semester(s) 1 Credit(s)
This class prepares students to construct and maintain agricultural structures and equipment. Develops basic skills such as: tool identification interpreting plans, carpentry, welding, metal fabrication, fencing, and calculating a bill of materials. Content may be enhanced with appropriate computer applications, and leadership development will be provided through FFA. Each student will be expected to have an agricultural experience program. This course is enhanced with laboratory experience, project construction, and in-depth skill development.

SMALL ANIMAL TECHNOLOGY 1 Semester(s) 0.5 Credit(s)
This course develops scientific knowledge and skills pertaining to nutrition, health, general care, and breed identification for small animals such as dogs, cats, and rabbits. Content may be enhanced with appropriate computer applications. Various field trips will be taken to enhance classroom instruction. Leadership development will be provided through FFA. Each student will be expected to have an experience program.

ANIMAL SCIENCE 1 Semester(s) 0.5 Credit(s)
This course is designed to give students a broad understanding of animal agriculture. Components of the class include animal reproduction, health, breeding and animal breeds. The course is broadcast three days a week through the KET Star Channel System featuring professors from the cooperating colleges including Kentucky and some other states which are conducting the course. At the end of the course, students will have the option to take a standardized final exam, which can determine college credit eligibility.

DIVERSIFIED AGRICULTURAL 2 Semester(s) 1 Credit(s)
This course provides opportunities to develop skills in: job searching, preparing resumes, writing letters of application, job interviews, attitude at work, communicating effectively, human relations, and accepting responsibilities. Content may be enhanced with appropriate computer applications. Various field trips may be taken to enhance classroom instruction. Leadership development will be provided through FFA. Each student will be expected to have an agricultural experience program.

ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY 1 Semester(s) 0.5 Credit(s)
This course introduces the issues of environmental technology. The curriculum includes opportunities in plant and wildlife identification as well as management. The class also includes instruction in fish and wildlife management, land stabilization and reclamation practices, and soil and water conservation. Content may be enhanced with appropriate computer application. Leadership development will be provided through FFA. Each student will be expected to have an agricultural experience program. This class will cover today's changing environment and it's impact on agriculture.

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 




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