EXPLORING AGISCIENCE Credit: 1/2
Be Investigate plants, animals, and there environment in a hands-on manner. Grow your own plants to take home. Learn about wildlife and their relationship to the environment. Join FFA and participate in the club's many fun activities and competitions.
PREREQUISITE: None
Exploring Agriscience
I. The History of World Agriculture
A. U.S. Agricultural Exports and Imports
B. Wisconsin's Rank in the Nation in Agricultural Products
C. World Distribution of Agricultural Products
D. History of U.S. Agriculture
II. Agricultural Leadership
A. Agricultural Careers
B. Local and State FFA Activities
C. National and International FFA Activities
D. Develop Supervised Agricultural Experience
1. Record Keeping
III. Soil: The Origin of Life
A. Soil Formation
B. Soil Horizons
C. Soil Texture
D. Soil pH
IV. Plant Production
A. Plant Structures and their Uses
B. Agricultural Pests
C. Floriculture
D. Nursery Production
E. Landscape Design
F. Fruit and Nut Production
G. Row Crops
V. Natural Resources
A. Forest Science
B. Wildlife Management
C. Protection of Soils and Water
VI. Animal Science
A. The Livestock Industry
B. The Dairy Industry
C. The Poultry Industry
D. The Science of Aquaculture
E. Companion Animals
F. The Ethical Treatment of Animals
VII. Biotechnology: The Future of Agriculture
Course Requirements
1. 3 ring binder for class handouts
2. Bring the binder and pencil or pen to class each day
3. FFA membership and activities (Highly Recommended)
4. Keep records on your own SAE
5. Participate in class activities and have fun!
PLANTS, ANIMALS, AND YOU (970) Credit: 1
Acquaint yourself with the exploding world of agriscience. "Learning by doing" activities will provide you with exposure to various areas of agriscience. These include: careers, FFA, soils, plant science, horticulture, animal science and natural resources. The greenhouse, aquaculture tanks, hydroponics lab and computer lab will be used as laboratories for various activities dealing with soils, plants, animals and horticulture.
PREREQUISITE: None.
Plants, Animals, and You Course Outline
I. Agriscience in the Information Age
A. The Science of Living Things
B. Better Living Through Agriscience
II. Soil Conservation and Management
III. Natural Resource Management
A. Maintaining Air Quality
B. Water Conservation
C. Forestry Management
D. Wildlife Management
E. Aquaculture
IV. Integrated Pest Management
A. Biological, Cultural, Chemical Control of Pests
B. Safe Use of Pesticides
V. Plant Sciences
A. Plant Structures and Taxonomy
B. Plant Physiology
C. Plant Reproduction
D. Hydroponics
E. Indoor Plants
VI. Animal Sciences
A. Animal Anatomy, Physiology, and Nutrition
B. Animal Health
C. Genetics, Breeding, and Reproduction
D. Small Animal Care and Management
E. Dairy and Livestock Management
VII. Food Science and Technology
A. The Food Industry
B. Food Science
C. Biotechnolgy Course Requirements
1. FFA Participation is strongly recommended.
2. Creature Feature.
3. Supervise Agricultural Experience Program.
ANIMAL SCIENCE (972) Credit: 1/2
Be introduced to basic animal science. You will explore careers, safety, feeding and nutrition, genetics, reproduction and animal rights/welfare. Participate in current animal biotechnology experiments.
PREREQUISITE: Sophomore standing.
Animal Science Course Outline
I. Review
A. Supervised agriculture experience programs
B. FFA Activities
II. The livestock industry
A. Domestication and importance of livestock
B. Career opportunities in animal science
C. Safety in livestock production
D. Livestock and the environment
III. Feeding and nutrition
A. Digestive systems
B. Feed nutrients
C. Feed additives and hormone implants
D. Balancing rations
IV. Animal breeding
A. Genetics
B. Animal reproduction
C. Biotechnology in livestock production
1. BST
2. Embryo transfer
D. Animal breeding systems Course Requirements
1. Career report
2. Animal rights/welfare essay
3. Agricultural Research article reviews
4. FFA participation (extra credit)
5. SAE record book (highly recommended)
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ANIMAL MANAGEMENT (974) Credit: 1/2
Explore the food animal industry. You will examine beef, sheep, swine, and poultry, their breeds, selection and judging, feeding and management, diseases and parasites, housing and equipment and marketing.
PREREQUISITE: Sophomore standing.
Animal Management Course Outline
I. Beef
A. Breeds
B. Selection and judging
C. Feeding and management
D. Diseases and parasites
E. Marketing
II. Swine
A. Breeds
B. Selection and judging
C. Feeding and management
D. Diseases and parasites
E. Marketing
III. Sheep and goats
A. Breeds
B. Selection and judging
C. Feeding and management
D. Diseases and parasites
E. Marketing
1. Sheep and wool
2. Goats and mohair
IV. Poultry
A. Selection
B. Feeding and management
C. Diseases and parasites
D. Marketing
1. Poultry
2. Eggs
BIOTECHNOLOGY (975) Credit: 1/2
Join us as we explore the ever changing world of genetic engineering. Classroom investigation will include gene splicing, DNA extraction, protein synthesis, bacterial transformation, DNA fingerprinting, PCR testing and tissue culturing. We will use our electrophoresis lab and greenhouse as tools to investigate DNA hands on. Attend a field trip to UW-Madison Biotechnology Center to tour cutting-edge facilities and to use those facilities to complete labs.
PREREQUISITE: Sophomore standing.
Biotechnology Course Outline
I. History of Biotechnology
A. Definitions & examples
B. Benefits of biotechnology
C. History of biotechnology
D. Safety with biotechnology
II. Aseptic (Sterile) Technique
A. Importance to biotech research
B. Proper procedures
C. Lab
III. DNA/Genetics
A. DNA structure
B. Heredity and genetics
C. Protein synthesis
D. Genetic transformation lab
IV. Plant Tissue Culture
A. Definitions, terms and how to
B. Role of nutrients in culture media
C. Plant hormones
D. Care of plant tissue culture experiments
E. Role of plant tissue culture in biotechnology companies and new products
F. Lab
V. Animal Reproductive Biotechnology
A. Artificial insemination
B. Embryo transfer
C. Cloning
VI. Electrophoresis
A. Purpose, equipment and procedure
B. Use of restriction enzymes
C. DNA fingerprinting lab
D. DNA sequencing lab
E. Polymerase chain reaction lab
VII. Biotechnology in Food Science
A. history of fermentation
B. anaerobic fermentation
C. use of rennin in producing cheese
D. biotechnology food uses
E. Labs - yogurt/cheese
VIII. Immunology
A. Antibody and antigen relationships
B. Medical uses
C. Lab
VIII. Ethics
A. Should biotech be used, where, when, and what limits should be imposed?
B. Who should and who does regulate?
IX. Biotechnology Careers
A. career opportunities in Wisconsin
B. education requirements for various biotech careers Course Requirements
1. Class Binder
2. Laboratory Activities
3. Field Trip to University of Wisconsin-Madison's Biotechnology Center
4. FFA Participation - Extra Credit (Highly Recommended)
PLANT SCIENCE (976) Credit: 1/2
Specialize in plant science. Use the greenhouse to perform current biotechnology experiments and participate in production of poinsettias for the holidays. By taking cuttings of houseplants yourself and growing vegetables with our state-of-the-art hydroponic equipment, explore plant growth, reproduction and management.
PREREQUISITE: Sophomore standing.
Plant Science Course Outline
I. Role of Plant and Soil Science
A. Plant and Soil Science in Productive Agriculture
B. Sustaining Plant and Soil Productivity
II. Fundamentals of Soil Science
A. Soil Materials and Formation
B. Land Classification and Use
C. Soil Fertility and Management
D. Soil Evaluation
E. Irrigation
F. Soilless Plant Propagation
III. Fundamentals of Plant Science
A. Plants as Living Organisms
B. Plant Reproduction
C. Plant Growth
D. Cultural Practices in Producing Plants
IV. Plant Pests
A. Integrated Pest Management
B. Insect and Nematode Control
C. Disease and Control
D. Weeds and Control
E. Plants and Their Environment
V. Meeting Human Needs With Plants
A. Grain Crops
B. Sugar and Oil Crops
C. Fiber Crops
D. Forage and Turf Crops Course Requirements
1. FFA Participation is strongly recommended.
2. Crop Report
3. Greenhouse participation
SOIL SCIENCE (978) Credit: 1/2
Alternate Year Offering'06-'07 and '08-'09
Soil is the basis for all plant growth. Take an in-depth look at soil origin and development, physical properties, organic matter, soil sampling and testing and soil conservation. You will also have the opportunity to participate in the county soils evaluation contest.
PREREQUISITE: Sophomore standing.
Soil Science Course Outline
I. The Importance of Soil
A. Agricultural Uses
B. Non-Agricultural Uses
II. Soil Origin and Development
A. Parent Materials
B. Soil Organisms
C. Topography
D. The Soil Profile
III. Physical Properties of Soil
A. Texture
B. Density
C. Structure
D. Tilth
E. Color
IV. Soil Water
A. Water Conservation
B. Irrigation and Drainage
V. Life in the Soil
VI. Organic Matter
VII. Soil Fertility
VIII. Soil pH
IX. Plant Nutrition
X. Soil Sampling and Testing
XI. Fertilizers
A. Organic
B. Inorganic
XII. Tillage and Cropping Systems
A. Conventional
B. Conservation
XIII. Soil Classification and Survey
XIV. Soil Conservation
A. Erosion
B. Predicting Soil Loss Course Requirements
1. Career Report
2. Soil Judging Contest/Field Trip - September 16th
3. Soil Testing - Chemical Analysis
4. FFA Participation (extra credit - highly recommended)
SMALL ANIMAL VETERINARY SCIENCE
(980) Credit: 1/2
Discover the opportunities in the animal industry that range from owning a pet shop to working as a zoo keeper, from breeding cats to working with exotic animals. Small Animal Veterinary Science includes: dogs, cats, horses and other companion animals. Breeds, anatomy, proper health care, nutrition, breeding, showing, careers and animal rights/welfare will be discussed.
PREREQUISITE: Sophomore standing.
Small Animal Vet Science Course Outline
I. Introduction to Small Animal Care
A. The Small Animal Industry
B. Classification of Organisms
II. Animal Safety
A. Risks with Small Animals
B. Zoonoses
III. Small Animals as Pets
A. Choosing a Pet
B. Overpopulation and Euthanasia
IV. Animal Rights and Animal Welfare
V. Careers in Small Animal Care
VI. Animal Anatomy
A. Fetal Pig Dissection
VII. Nutrition and Digestive Systems
A. Pet Food Labels
VIII. Dogs
A. Groups and Breeds
B. Anatomy
C. Choosing a Dog
D. Training
E. Grooming and Care
F. Common Diseases
G. Reproduction
IX. Cats
A. History
B. Groups and Breeds
C. Anatomy
D. Choosing a Cat
E. Feeding and Training
F. Grooming and Care
G. Common Diseases
H. Reproduction
X. Horses
A. History and Functions
B. Breeds
C. Gaits and Movement
D. Judging and Selection
E. Feeding
F. Management
G. Riding
XI. Small Animal Presentations Course Requirements
1. 3 Ring Binder
2. Career Report
3. Fetal Pig Dissection
4. Small Animal Presentation
5. FFA Participation - Extra Credit (Highly Recommended)
DAIRY SCIENCE (982) Credit: 1/2
The dairy industry is more than milking cows! Gain knowledge about careers, breeds, record-keeping, reproduction, milk secretion, feeding, housing, diseases, judging, selection and marketing of dairy animals and products. Participate in a field trip to area dairy farms to learn how modern dairies operate, and to test your judging skills.
PREREQUISITE: Sophomore standing.
Dairy Science Course Outline
I. The dairy industry
A. Introduction to dairying
B. Trends in dairying
C. Dairy breeds
II. Breeding of dairy cattle
A. Dairy judging and selection
1. Sire Selection
2. Linear Evaluation
B. Pedigrees
C. Reproduction
1. Reproductive systems
2. Heat detection
3. Artificial insemination
4. Embryo transfer/cloning
III. Feeding dairy cattle
A. Calves and heifers
B. Dry cows
IV. Milk Marketing
V. Milking management
A. Milk production and secretion
B. Udder health
VI. Record keeping
A. DHI and herd records
B. Financial
Course Requirements
1. FFA Alumni dairy judging contest
2. FFA participation (extra credit - highly recommended)
3. SAEP record book (highly recommended)
FORESTRY (984) Credit: 1/2
The majority of Wisconsin wood lots are privately owned. Examine the principles behind good forest and wood lot management. Review occupations, forest products, tree structure and growth, tree identification, tree measurement and chain saw use and safety. Participate in a field trip to Consolidated Papers, Hamel Forest Products and the school forest.
PREREQUISITE: Sophomore standing.
Forestry Course Outline
I. Introduction
II. Wisconsin Forest History
III. Tree Identification
IV. Forest Management
A. Forest Soils
B. Tree Structure and Growth
C. Planting
D. Forest Measurement
1. Land Measurement
2. Individual Trees
E. Silviculture
F. Harvesting
G. Marketing
V. Shelterbelts and Windbreaks
VI. Forest Products
A. Christmas Trees
B. Maple Syrup
C. Wildlife
D. Woods Products
VII. Forest Enemies
VIII. Careers
Course Requirements
1. Leaf Collection
2. School Forest Project (to be decided)
3. FFA Participation (extra credit)
WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT (986) Credit: 1/2
Managing our wildlife resources is a major concern today. You will learn about fisheries management while using classroom acquaculture tanks to raise fish from fingerlings to market weight. You will also investigate wildlife ecology, habitat management, wildlife regulations and methods of managing wildlife, including hunting, fishing and trapping. You will also tour area wildlife facilities and complete a taxidermy project of a fish, small animal, bird or deer.
PREREQUISITE: Sophomore standing.
Wildlife Management Course Outline
I. Importance and History of Wildlife
A. Importance of Wildlife
A. History of Wildlife Conservation
B. Endangered Species
II. Aquaculture Science
A. Types of Aquacultural Businesses
B. Water Quality
C. Determining Fish Health
D. Determining Productivity
III. Science and Technology in Wildlife Management
A. Wildlife Biology
B. Wildlife and the Earth
C. Habitat Establishment and Management
IV. Animal Wildlife Management
A. Animal Biological Systems and Needs
B. Animal Habitat
C. Protecting Animal Wildlife
V. Plant Wildlife Management
A. Plant Biological Systems and Needs
B. Wildflowers
C. Native Forests
D. Browse, Herbage, and Mast
VI. Enjoying Wildlife: Citizen Responsibilities
A. Hunting
B. Fishing
C. Trapping
D. Observing Wildlife and Nature
VII. Taxidermy Project
Course Requirements:
1. Class binder
2. Wildlife species report
3. Complete taxidermy project
4. Antler Scoring Project
5. FFA participation - Extra Credit (Highly Recommended)
HORTICULTURE (988) Credit: 1/2
Are you interested in plants for the home and business? Use the greenhouse extensively for the production of bedding plants. Explore horticultural career opportunities, study basic plant growth and soils, learn about holiday arrangements and make one of your own. You will also practice pruning techniques and develop your own landscape plan. In addition you can experiment and learn about plant growth (hands-on) with our hydroponics equipment.
PREREQUISITE: Sophomore standing.
Horticulture Course Outline
I. Introduction
A. Exploring the Horticulture Field
B. Plant Taxonomy: How Plants are Named
II. Plant Science
A. Plant Parts and Their Functions
B. Environmental Requirements for Good Plant Growth
C. Growth Stimulants, Retardants, and Rooting Hormones
III. Plant Propagation
A. Seeds
B. Softwood and Semi-Hardwood Cuttings, and Micropropagation
C. Hardwood Cuttings
D. Separation and Division
E. Grafting
F. Budding
G. Layering
IV. Hydroponics
V. Integrated Pest Management
VI. Using Plants in the Landscape
A. Annual Bedding Plants
B. Perennials, Ornamental Grasses, Vines, and Bamboo
C. Trees, Shrubs, Ground Covers, and Bulbs
D. Techniques of Pruning
E. Principles of Landscaping and Maintenance
VII. Vegetable Gardening
VIII. Floral Design
A. Creating a Centerpiece
B. Creating Corsages/Boutonnieres
Course Requirements
1. Class Binder
2. Centerpiece/Corsage/Boutonniere Design
3. Landscape Plan
4. Greenhouse Work (Bedding Plant Sale)
5. Work at Area Landscaping Projects
6. FFA Participation - Extra Credit (Highly Recommended)
AGRIBUSINESS CO-OP (990) Credit: 2
Agribusiness Co-op is a senior level course consisting of classroom instruction and on-the-job training. Classroom instruction will include employability skills and job specific skills. Job placements will be in various areas of agribusiness including: animal science, plant and soil science, horticulture, forestry, natural resources, bio-technology and production agriculture. One credit will be granted for the classroom portion of the course and one credit for successful completion of the on-the-job training.
NOTE: The on-the-job training credit will not be awarded if the classroom portion of the course is not completed with a passing grade.
PREREQUISITES: Senior standing and Co-op Application
Agribusiness Co-op Course Outline
I. Orientation
II. Transition to Work Skills
A. Selecting a Career and Finding a Job.
B. Getting the job
1. Résumé
2. Job Application
3. Cover Letter
4. Interviewing
C. Employability Skill and Keeping the Job
D. Leadership through Financial Management and Security
III. Agribusiness in Wisconsin
A. What is Agribusiness?
B. Importance of Agribusiness to Wisconsin
C. Importance of Agribusiness to U.S.
D. International Trade (Farm and Ranch Business Management)
IV. Commodity Marketing
A. Marketing Basics
B. Fundamental Analysis
C. Technical Analysis
D. Using Futures
E. Option Terms
F. Option Strategies
G. Marketing Math
H. Marketing How-to
V. State FFA Proficiencies/State Degrees
VI. Growmark Essay
VII. Agribusiness, Decision and Dollars
A. Developing Personal Life Skills
B. Inventory
C. Balance Sheet
D. Income Statement
E. Statement of Cash Flow
F. Statement of Owners Equity
G. Analyzing Financial Performance
H. Planning and Decision Making
I. Business Borrowing/Investing
J. Taxes
K. Management Information System
Course Requirements
1. FFA Participation
2. Proficiency Award Application Relater to Co-op Job
3. Growmark Essay
4. Commodity Market Activity
5. Weekly Work Reports
YA AGRIBUSINESS/PRODUCTION AGRICULTURE
(Animal Science) (991) Credit: 2 per year
For those interested in animals, as a junior enroll in Animal Science (972) and Animal Management (974) and gain hands-on experience at a production oriented work site that focuses on animals. As a senior enroll in Agribusiness Co-op (990) and continue to enhance your production animal skills by on-the-job training.
PREREQUISITES: Junior standing, application form, and instructor's consent.
YA AGRIBUSINESS/PRODUCTION AGRICULTURE
(Soils & Crops) (992) Credit: 2 credits/year
For those interested in soils and crops, as a junior enroll in Soil Science (978) and Plant Science (970) and gain hands-on experience at a production oriented work site that focuses on soils and crops. As a senior enroll in Agribusiness Co-op (990) and continue to enhance your production soils and crops skills by on-the-job training.
PREREQUISITES: Junior standing, application form, and instructor's consent.
YA BIO-TECHNOLOGY (993) Credit: 2 credits/year
For those interested in Biotechnology (975) as a career get a head start by obtaining a Biotechnology Apprenticeship certificate. As a junior enroll in the class Biotechnology and gain hands-on experience at a biotechnology related work site. As a senior enroll in Agribusiness Co-op (990) and continue to enhance your biotechnology skills by on-the-job training. Sites could include, but are not limited to: Marshfield Medical Research Foundation and the UW-Research Station.
PREREQUISITES: Junior standing, application form, and instructor's consent
