Course Descriptions:
Plant Science
Get you hands dirty exploring the horticulture industry through science. Learn plant anatomy and physiology, plant reproduction, soils, gardening, green house management, and landscaping. If you are interested in a career in the green industry, DNR, production agriculture, NRCS, golf course management, landscaping, arborist, this is the class for you. Students will have the opportunity to complete the following certificates during this course: Pesticides Applicator's License.
Animal Science
This class focuses on domestic animals including dairy, beef, pork, poultry, horses, dogs, cats and small animals. In addition genetics, operate conditioning, and animal welfare are taught. The focus of this class is NOT production, but consumerism through scientific principles. This class will help students interested in the career of production, veterinarian medicine, A.I. technician, nutritionist, animal breeding, aquaculture, game warden, zoology and so much more. This class is important to anyone to show how animals are to be cared for and where our foods derive from. Students will have the opportunity to complete the following certificates during this course: Fundamentals of Animal Science, Youth for the Quality Care of Animals.
Animal Health and Nutrition
Are you interested in learning the details of caring for animals? This is a great class to get an in-depth look at animal anatomy and physiology, vaccinations, animal growth, reproduction, breeding, selection and feeding. Students will be able to learn how to administer shots, check animal health, and get a good look into the animal industry. Students will also have te chance to learn about career opportunities with animals and hear from professionals. Students enrolled in Animal Health and Nutrition will have the opportunity to complete dual credit through Lakeshore Technical College.
Leadership, Growth and Success
Now is your turn to develop YOUR premier leadership, personal growth, and career success! Leadership plays a major part in our lives and is a key element of public life and influence events and policies that affect our everyday life. Leadership is a critical ingredient in the effectiveness of small and large organizations to which we belong and it plays a major role in your peer groups. Completion of this course will help each student develop positive leadership skills through developing visions, goals, enhancing communication skills, team building, and career-based learning.
Environmental Science
Take an interdisciplinary approach to our world. Environmental chemistry and biology are incorporated throughout the course. Information is learned in the lecture and enhanced through laboratory activities, experimentation, and life learning skills. Come and learn about personal and social issues that are important to today’s society. General topics will include environmental interrelationships, environmental systems (population, soil, water, atmosphere and life processes), wildlife management, outdoor skills and ethics, and energy resources.
Wildlife Management
YOU have the power to make a difference in how wildlife species are managed. This course will look at the various aspects of the wildlife industry. Units that will be investigated include: careers, large game species, wildlife identification, hunting, trapping, DNR game laws, taxidermy, game birds, waterfowl small game species, and endangered species. Hands-on activities include taxidermy, antler scoring, hide tanning and duck decoy painting. Students will have the opportunity to complete a number of the following certifications during this course: ATV Safety, Boat Safety, Snowmobile Safety, Hunter Safety, Archery Safety, Trapper Ed and Ducks Unlimited Ecology Conservation and Management.
Food Science
This class is for anyone who eats! Understand food nutrition, biotechnology and chemistry of foods, food safety, dairy industry, meat science, beverages, consumerism, and food processing. If you’re interested in a career in diets, nutrition, or product development this is defiantly the class for you. Become an informed consumer and learn about the scientific world of foods. Students will have the opportunity to complete the following certificates during this course: AMS Food Safety and Science.
Agriscience
Agriscience begins with the scientific method with experiments in the greenhouse. Students explore the carbon cycle and the growth of plants while designing experiments on greenhouse plants. Students then investigate cell biology regularly in the classroom, learning how different cellular processes enable the productivity of the plants and animals we depend upon. During second semester, students investigate genetics and DNA, concluding with genetic engineering, stem cells, and cloning. Students work closely with plants and animals to discover their inner mechanisms through inquiry and independent learning, enabling students to succeed in a wide range of courses and on the ACT. Agriscience not only prepares students to understand concepts in science, agriculture, medicine, mathematics, ecology and engineering, but also prepares them for college and for careers after high school.
Youth Apprenticeship
The Youth Apprenticeship Program is a unique opportunity for students to start preparing for a career while still in high school. This one or two-year program provides the opportunity for earning an hourly wage while learning from skilled professionals. Excused time from school is optional. Students completing the program will receive a certificate of occupational proficiency from the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development. Participation in the Youth Apprenticeship Program requires the student to meet entry criteria. Students must have a high interest in the Agri-Science field (crops, greenhouse/floral or landscaping), be on track to graduate, have adequate transportation, obtain parental permission, have a good attendance record, and be willing to complete an application and interview(s). Applicants are approved for the program on a case-by-case basis.
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