2010- 2011 Course Description Guide - Midland Independent ...

CAREER AND TECHNOLOGYCareer Preparation Education CoursesStudents in the Midland ISD are encouraged to explore college and career opportunities and personal interests through Career& Technical Education (CTE) and other technology‐based course offerings. Obtaining specialized CTE instruction in high schoolwill assist students in obtaining college credit, earning business/industry‐recognized certifications, and developing leadershipand workplace skills in preparation for the high‐sill, high‐wage, and high demand career fields of the 21 st century.CTE courses are organized by 15 Career Clusters. You can find the cluster icon and Program name above each group of CTEcourses.PRINCIPLES OF AGRICULTURE, FOOD AND NATURAL RESOURCES – Course #7325Grade Level: 10, 11, 12; Length: Year; Fee: $20This course is designed to provide an introduction to the Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources cluster. Topics ofstudy include agricultural history, agricultural career opportunities, and modern developments agricultural productionand technology.LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION – Course #7326Grade Level: 10, 11, 12; Length: 1 semester; Fee: VariesPrerequisite: Principles of Agriculture, Food and Natural ResourcesThis lab‐based course is designed to prepare students for careers in the filed of animal science and livestockproduction. Animal species to be addressed in this course may include, but are not limited to, beef cattle, dairy cattle,swine, sheep, goats, and poultry.EQUINE SCIENCE – Course #7327Grade Level: 10, 11, 12; Length: 1 semester; Fee: VariesPrerequisite: Principles of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources; Livestock ProductionThis lab‐based course is designed to prepare students for careers in the field of animal science with an emphasis ofequine science. Suggested animals which may be included in the course of study include, but are not limited to,horses, donkeys, and mules.ADVANCED ANIMAL SCIENCE – Course #7328 – (4 th Science)Grade Level: 12; Length: Year; Fee: VariesPrerequisites: A minimum of one credit from any of the courses in the Agriculture, Food & Natural Resource clusterThis course examines the interrelatedness of human, scientific, and technological dimensions of livestock production.Instruction is designed to allow for the application of scientific and technological aspects of animal science throughfield and laboratory experiences.WILDLIFE, FISHERIES & ECOLOGY MGT. – Course #7329Grade Level: 10, 11, 12; Length: 1 semester; Fee: VariesPrerequisities:Principles of Agriculture, Food and Natural ResourcesThis course examines the management of game and non‐game wildlife species, fish, and aqua‐crops and theirecological needs as related to current agricultural practices.44