Agricultural Science II

Credit: 1.00
Course Preface
Core Code: 30-01-00-00-060
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Course Description
Students will be exposed to a wide range of basic animal and plant science principles, such as genetics, anatomy, physiology/nutrition, disease, pests, and management practices. Basic agribusiness principles, as they relate to plant and animal production, will also be covered. Career opportunities and educational preparation are examined. Learning activities are varied, with classroom, laboratory, and field experiences emphasized.

Core Standards of the Course

Standard 10321-01
Students will understand the integral nature of the Agricultural Education Program.

• Write or recite the FFA motto
• List the FFA colors
• List and describe the symbols of the FFA emblem
• List and describe the four kinds of membership
• Write the primary aim of the FFA
• List six specific purposes of the FFA
• State the proper uses of the FFA jacket and the Code of Ethics for FFA members
• Identify the correct date for the historical highlights of FFA
• List the four FFA degrees
• Name the offices and symbols for each office in the FFA
• List eight ways to work toward becoming a chapter leader
• Describe the official dress code for females and males in the FFA
• List four benefits when participating in the FFA
• Recite the FFA Creed
• Attend an FFA meeting
• List two specific duties of FFA chapter officers
• List two of the State, National contests and FFA awards
• Develop leadership qualities for personal goals using communication skills
• Outline the leadership structure in the FFA (committees, officer responsibilities)
• Demonstrate a members role in opening and closing ceremonies

• Identify agricultural interests and/or career goals
• Define SAE and identify the types of SAE
• List reasons for participating in a SAE
• Define improvement activities and identify their role in SAE programs
• List five characteristics of a SAE
• List six responsibilities in conducting a SAE
• Prepare a plan for a long-term SAE
• Arrange in order steps involved in obtaining a loan from a credit service
• List the types of SAE records
• List five reasons for keeping records on a SAE
• In an approved record book, record all transactions and activities on a SAE
• Explain why record keeping is important in obtaining a loan from the bank
• Determine the overall quality of current SAE and determine how to make it more productive or profitable

Standard 10321-02
Students will understand animal anatomy and physiology as it relates to nutrition, health, and management of domesticated animals.

Standard 10321-03
Students will determine nutritional requirements of ruminant and non-ruminant animals.

Standard 10321-04
Students will explain animal genetics and reproduction.

Standard 10321-05
Students will describe Meat Grading.

Standard 10321-06
Student will identify current topics and career opportunities in animal science.

• Identify the legal aspects of animal welfare and animal rights
• Explain the regulatory aspects of biotechnology
• Discuss ethical issues in modern biotechnology

• Use available handbooks, career information, and computerized career information delivery systems to aid career exploration or to formulate tentative career choices
• Match interests and aptitudes to an occupational area
• Identify the skills, education and preparation needed for an occupational area
• Interview prospective employers

• Students will identify career opportunities and the education needed in the plant science area.
• Students will demonstrate an understanding the history of agriculture.

Standard 10321-07
Students will demonstrate an understanding of soil science.

Standard 10321-08
Students will demonstrate an understanding of plant structure and function.

Standard 10321-09
Students will demonstrate an understanding of agronomy.

Standard 10111-10
Students will understand basic Agricultural Business Management Procedures

• Students will understand credit and its role in agribusiness.
• Students will analyze and compare credit sources and types, calculate repayment ability, and costs of credit.

• Students will understand record-keeping procedures including accounting and bookkeeping systems, as well as inventory and depreciation procedures commonly used in production agriculture and agribusiness.
• Students will maintain and complete a set of financial records based on a Supervised Agricultural Experience Project (SAE) or a simulated class activity.

• Students will understand agricultural budgeting, cash flow analysis, and the use of records for planning and analysis.
• Students will prepare an enterprise budget and a cash flow statement.
• Students will determine how to make management decisions based on financial and production records.

Standard 10111-11
Students will understand marketing, sales, and purchasing.

• Students will understand marketing functions and concepts in agribusiness management.
• Students will identify and describe the major legal and insurance concerns of an agribusiness.
• Students will design a marketing plan for an agricultural product or service.

• Students will understand purchasing and leasing options involved in agriculture.
• Students will analyze and compare costs of options such as leasing versus purchasing, new versus used equipment, and volume buying.

Standard 10321-12
Students will demonstrate computer applications skills.