Plant and Animal Science
- 9001 Introduction to Plants, Animals and the Outdoors (Grade: 8, 9; Credit: 1)
This course will introduce students to the areas of small and large animal production, plants, trees, wildlife and outdoor recreation. Students will also be introduced to FFA and encouraged to participate.
Follow Up Course: Plant and Animal Science
- 9002 Plant and Animal Science (Grade: 9; Credit: 1)
Topics of study include: nutrition, genetics, anatomy, animal care and reproduction, growing plants, floral design, conservation and forestry. FFA participation will be encouraged.
Prerequisite: C or better both semesters of Introduction to Plants, Animals and the Outdoors and Instructor approval
Follow Up Courses: Any Natural Resource Systems career path course.
- 9005 Floral and Plant Design (Grade: 10-12; Credit: 2)
If you like working with flowers and plants and are creative, this class is for you! Create a wide variety of floral design styles using fresh, silk and dried plant materials for all major holidays, weddings and everyday occasions. FFA participation will be encouraged.
Articulated College Credit Available Prerequisite: Plant allergy free
Recommended: Introduction to Plants, Animals and the Outdoors, Introduction to Landscape and Turf Management, Plant and Animal Science
Follow Up Course: Floral Retail Management
- 9006 Floral Retail Management (Grade: 11-12; Credit: 2)
If you enjoyed Floral and Plant Design and would like to gain experience in managing a floral shop, then look into this practical course. Gain experience in advanced design while operating/managing a flower shop through plant and flower sales. Set up store displays, price products, determine profit and use business communications and marketing skills. A community flower shop internship is required. FFA participation will be encouraged.
Prerequisite: C or better both semesters in Floral and Plant Design and Instructor approval, transportation for Internship, plant allergy free.
Follow Up Courses: Marketing, Business Management and Ownership, Introduction to Digital Media, Designing and Planting the Landscape, Producing Greenhouse Plants, Introduction to Landscaping and Turf Management
- 9010 Introduction to Landscaping and Turf Management (Grade: 10-12; Credit: 1)
Explore the wide variety of exciting careers relating to the landscaping industry. Topics will include plant science, plant identification, landscape design and installation, and turf management. Some outdoor work will be required.
Articulated College Credit Available
Follow Up Courses: Designing and Planting the Landscape, Producing Greenhouse Plants, Floral and Plant Design
- 9011 Designing and Planting the Landscape (Grade: 10-12; Credit: 2)
Learn about and prepare for the many employment opportunities in designing landscapes for home and business, including care for athletic fields and golf courses. Some outdoor work will be required.
Articulated College Credit Available
Recommended: Introduction to Landscaping and Turf Management
Follow Up Courses: Producing Greenhouse Plants, Wildlife Conservation/Forestry, Floral and Plant Design
- 9018 Producing Greenhouse Plants (Grade: 10-12; Credit: 1)
Green thumb or not, everyone can grow plants! You will grow and care for houseplants, floral crops, and bedding plants. Topics include plant identification, greenhouse environment, structures, and propagation.
Dual Credit Available with Central Methodist University
Articulated College Credit Available
Follow Up Courses: Introduction to Landscaping and Turf Management, Designing and Planting the Landscape
- 9021 Wildlife Conservation/Forestry (Grade: 10-12; Credit: 1)
This course is for students interested in possible careers in wildlife, natural resource conservation and forestry. Topics of study include wildlife species native to Missouri, forestry management, soil and water conservation and wildlife habitat management. FFA participation will be encouraged.
Recommended: Introduction to Plants, Animals and the Outdoors
Follow Up Courses: Introduction to Landscaping and Turf Management, Producing Greenhouse Plants, Animal and Veterinary Science
- 9060 Animal and Veterinary Science (Grade: 10-12; Credit: 1)
Units include the care and production of various farm animals and animal industry careers such as veterinarian, farm manager, livestock buyer, horse trainer, etc. FFA participation will be encouraged.
Recommended: Introduction to Plants, Animals and the Outdoors
Follow Up Courses: Advanced Animal Science, Introduction to Health Occupations, Health Related Professions, Wildlife Conservation/ Forestry
- 9061 Advanced Animal Science (Grade: 11-12; Credit: 2)
This course is designed for the student who wishes to build upon what was learned in the Animal & Veterinary Science course. Major units of study include leadership, animal care, laboratory procedures, livestock management, judging, fitting/showing, food science, poultry, agricultural records and FFA leadership. FFA participation will be encouraged.
Dual Credit Available with Central Missouri State University
Prerequisite: B or better both semesters in Animal and Veterinary Science and Instructor approval; 80% mastery on Essential Skills and 80% mastery on Career Center Expectations.
Follow Up Courses: Plant and Animal Biotechnology/Genetics, Introduction to Health Occupations
- 9065 Plant and Animal Biotechnology/Genetics (Grade: 11-12; Credit: 1)
This course is recommended for students thinking about a career in plant research, veterinary science, genetics, animal husbandry or wildlife biology. This agri-science course provides instruction in the areas of plant and animal genetics, DNA extraction; electrophoresis - DNA fingerprinting; reproductive physiology; basic embryo transfer and cryogenics; artificial insemination; fish production and plant tissue culturing and research. FFA participation will be encouraged.
Prerequisite: B or better both semesters in Biology
Recommended: Animal and Veterinary Science, Wildlife Conservation/Forestry, Producing Greenhouse Plants, Designing and Planting the Landscape, Introduction to Iaser Technology
Follow Up Courses: Advanced Animal Science, Health Careers - Honors Program