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Explorations in ag - Mrs. Kuhr

This course is designed for first year agriculture students interested in business, animal science, plant science, floral design and horticulture science.  Content areas include California agriculture, FFA, leadership, public speaking, record keeping, animal science and plant science.  This course provides hands-on learning and qualifies students to participate in all FFA activities such as showing at the county fair.
- Elective
- Art/World Language
- Grade Levels: 9,10,11,12

Integrated ag. biology and soil chemistry - mrs. cote

Designed for the college-bound student with career interests in agriculture, this course emphasizes the following topics: the molecular and cellular aspects of life; the chemical and structural basis of life; energies of life; growth and reproduction in plants; animal genetics; taxonomy of modern agricultural plants and animals; health and diseases in animals; and the similarities between animals and humans. Extensive laboratory activities connect the major ideas of life science with agricultural applications. The course emphasizes written and oral reporting skills.
- Elective
- Life Science 
- Grade Levels 9,10,11,12
This course explores the physical and chemical nature of soil as well as the relationships between soil, plants, animals and agricultural practices. Students examine properties of soil and land and their connections to plant and animal production. Using knowledge of scientific protocols as well as course content, students develop an Agriscience research program to be conducted throughout the first semester of the course. To complete that whole project each student will investigate and test an Agriscience research question by formulating a scientific question related to the course content, formulating a hypothesis based on related research, conducting an experiment to test the hypothesis, collecting quantitative data, and forming a conclusion based on analysis of the data.
​- Elective
- Physical Science
- Grade Levels 10,11,12 with passing of Ag. Biology
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ANimal anatomy - mrs. Kuhr

This course is designed to give instruction in animal nutrition, reproductive physiology, animal genetics, and disease and parasites of livestock. In addition, students will explore careers in agriculture and develop electronic portfolios, and learn cooperative marketing structure and how it applies to the agriculture industry. General agribusiness management skills and leadership skills will be included.
- Elective Science 
- Art/World Language
​-Grades 10,11,12

Vet Science - Mrs. Kuhr

Veterinary Science is designed to provide students with an opportunity to study the science of veterinary medicine, including animal anatomy and physiology, animal health, nutrition, and cause/prevention of disease. Students will also learn various veterinary laboratory skills, aseptic and surgical procedures, basic radiology, and scientific research and writing skills.
- Recommended: Completion of an Ag Class; advisor approval
- Elective Science 
- Grades 11,12

floral 1 and 2 - Mrs. Harvey

This class involves the fundamentals of floral design theory, techniques, and skills currently practiced in the floral design industry, including wedding, sympathy, party, holiday, and themed floral designs. Subjects will include applied art principles, cut flower care & handling practices, proper and safe use of florist tools and materials, pricing of floral products, and use of current floral business technology. Skills to be developed include customer relations, consultations, pricing, and use of technology in the industry. Course instruction also includes construction of corsages, floral arrangements, foliage plant items, introductory ornamental horticulture, identification of plants and flowers, professional industry organizations, and career opportunities. Construction and servicing of special events, party, and holiday floral displays are included. In addition, the inter-curricular FFA program supports and enhances the materials covered in the classroom. This includes involvement in FFA activities, planning of an agriculture based project, and keeping accurate records.
- Elective
- Art/World Language 
​- Grades 9,10,11,12

Horticulture - mrs. harvey

Students will study basic plant science, including the physiology and function of plants, and careers in horticulture. They will also learn and practice various propagation methods. In addition, students will learn introductory fundamentals of landscape design, where they will use scaled drawings to illustrate their plans.
- Elective
- Art/World Language
- Grade Levels 10,11 

AG Shop skills - mr. hultgren

Beginning shop students develop creativity, imagination, and craftsmanship in introductory shop skills. Students design and construct required projects in electricity, woodwork, plumbing, rope work, and concrete, arc and oxy-acetylene gas welding.

- Elective
- Art/World Language
- Grade Levels 9,10,11,12

Small engines - mr. mua

This is an introductory course in which students learn the operation, construction, maintenance, repair, and adjustments of two and four cycle engines. Theory and practical work are covered in areas of safety, care, and use of specialized tools used in small engine repair and maintenance. Students practice preventive maintenance, troubleshooting and safe equipment operation.
- Elective
- Art/World Language
- Grade Levels 9,10,11,12

Welding technology 1 and 2 - mr. Mua/Hultgren

Welding Technology 1: Students receive individualized instruction in arc and oxyacetylene welding. Selection of welding methods, welding rod, metals, and equipment are practiced. Students weld metal flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions. M.I.G. and T.I.G. welding are also covered.
Recommended: Shop Skills or Metal
Articulated with Merced College - MECH AG 10 (3 units), WELD 53 (2 units)
Welding Technology 2: provides advanced instruction with a concentration in metal inert gas and tungsten inert gas (M.I.G./T.I.G.). Students design and construct their own advanced projects.
Articulated with Merced College - MECH AG 10 (3 units), WELD 53 (2 units)
- Elective
- Art/World Language
- Grade Levels 9,10,11,12

Ag government/econ - mr. mua

The twelfth grade course of study focuses on the structure and processes of the United States Government System. Initial emphasis will be on the responsibilities and rights of citizenship, voting, political parties, elections, campaigns, the Constitution, the 45 branches of government, and the Bill of Rights. Additionally, the course will compare the political power at the local, state, national, and global levels. A consistent focus throughout the course will be an analysis of the role that both the government and the voters play in developing policies and laws affecting the Agriculture Industry.
- Social Science
- Government/Econ
- Grade Level 12