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

LANDSCAPE DESIGN AND TURF GRASS MGT. – Course #7331Grade Level: 10, 11, 12; Length: 1 semester; Fee:Varies; Taught at: Lee High onlyPrerequisites: Principles of Agriculture, Food and Natural ResourcesThis course is designed to develop an understanding of landscape and turf grass management techniques andpractices. Units of study include the design, construction, and maintenance of planted areas and devices for thebeautification of home grounds and other areas of human habitation and recreation.HORTICULTURAL SCIENCE – Course #7332Grade Level: 10, 11, 12; Length: 1 semester; Fee: Varies; Taught At: Lee High onlyPrerequisites: Principles of Agriculture, Food and Natural ResourcesThis course is designed to develop an understanding of common horticultural management practices as they relate tofood and ornamental plant production.AGRICULTURAL MECHANICS AND METAL TECHNOLOGIES – Course #7334Grade Level: 10, 11, 12; Length: Year; Fee: VariesThis course focuses on tool use, basic carpentry, electricity, and welding.SMALL ANIMAL MANAGEMENT – Course #7335Grade Level 10, 11, 12; Length: 1 semester;This course will enhance the student’s knowledge and skills related to animal system, and develop knowledge andskills regarding career opportunities, entry requirements, and industry expectations.PRINCIPLES OF MANUFACTURING/ARCHITECTURE & CONSTRUCTION – Course #7350Grade Level 9; Length Year; Fee: Required; Taught at: Midland High for both LFHS/MFHS studentsLab based course that gives student opportunities to explore possible careers in either manufacturing or architectureor construction. Students will explore careers, investigate tools and equipment, and experience developing technicaldrawings in engineering and architecture and become competent in deciphering drawings and blueprints in eitherarea. Safety is stressed.INTERIOR DESIGN – Course #7351Grade Level 10, 11, 12; Length: semester; Fee: $10; Taught at: Lee High and Coleman HighIn this class you will learn about how to enhance environments in which people live and work by addressing physical,psychological, and social needs. You will use knowledge and skills related to interior and exterior environments,construction, and furnishings.ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN (Enhanced) (D) – Course #: 7361Grade Level: 10, 11, 12; Length: Year; Taught at: Midland High OnlySuggested Prerequisite: Algebra l, Geometry and Principles of Manufacturing/Architecture‐ConstructionPrepares students for the design of residential housing and the history of architectural styles, building and materials,and construction principles. Students will design architectural drawings of a house. This course is excellent forstudents who are going to study architecture, engineering and interior design. Students will work on computer‐aideddrafting.45