Agricultural Science & Technology

Agricultural Science and Technology (562451CW)

Semester Course (1 unit), Grade Level(s): 10-12

Prerequisite: None

This course fulfills the foreign language/CATE unit required for graduation.

The Agricultural Science and Technology course teaches essential concepts and understanding related to plant and animal life including biotechnology, the conservation of natural resources, and the impact of agriculture and natural resource utilization on the environment. Emphasis is placed on the role of agriculture in our society and the importance of agriculture to the welfare of the world. Basic personal and community leadership and safety and agricultural mechanical technology are included as a part of the instructional program. Each student is required to design and participate in a supervised agricultural experience.