Agriculture 9 - 10

Grades: 9 - 10
Course Length: 2 Years – 2 CTE or 2 Elective Credits
Prerequisite: None
Class Size: 20

This course is an introduction to Agriculture and all the opportunities this broad industry provides. The students will be introduced to careers in agriculture, plant science, greenhouse environments, landscaping, animal science, soils, water quality, aquaculture, shop practices, and FFA leadership. This course is to spark students’ interest in the agricultural industry and help provide them with skills that could be used in later classes as well as in everyday life. Students will begin competing in FFA events in which they can utilize their technical and/or leadership skills.

Campuses: Chino Valley, Mayer, Seligman

Agriculture 11 - 12

Grades: 9 - 10
Course Length: 2 Years – 2 CTE or 2 Elective Credits
Prerequisite: Agriculture 9 - 10
Class Size: 20

This course picks up where AG 9/10 leaves off and is designed to go into more detail of each avenue in Agriculture. The main focus being Plant Systems will be the guide for this course. This course will also provide the students the opportunity to become FFA members and showcase their leadership and/or technical skills at career development events. Students will continue developing and mastering their skills by learning more about; plants, animals, soils, wildlife, aquaculture, shop practices, business, economics, and leadership. This course is also a dual enrollment course at Yavapai College (Greenhouse Environment), providing the components of greenhouses including structure types, construction, locating a greenhouse, layout of a greenhouse range, and greenhouse temperature control mechanisms. This course is designed to provide each student with a larger scope of opportunity to continue their education or enter the work force within the agricultural industry.

Campuses: Chino Valley, Mayer, Seligman

Agriculture Mechanics – Welding 11 - 12

Grades: 11 - 12
Course Length: 1 Year – 1 CTE or 1 Elective Credit
Prerequisite: Agriculture 9 - 10
Class Size: 20

This course in the fall is the welding portion and the students gain skills in oxyacetylene welding, including safety, welding techniques, basic metallurgy and welding gases. An understanding in electric arc welding, welding equipment, and gas shielded arc welds. Students will gain instruction in welding safety, flame cutting, brazing fundamentals, and plasma cutting. Additional skills emphasis will cover selection of electrode, gas, cups and filler rod for tungsten-inert-gas- arc (TIG) welding. Techniques and practice in welding butt-joint, t-joint, lap, and corner joints in various positions. Metal used in manufacturing fabrication and welding techniques, project planning, layout and blueprint reading. In the fall portion the students will also gain the skills of operation, use, and care of shop tools and equipment. The spring portion is the mechanics emphasis where students gain the principles of engine operation, tune-up, and maintenance; repair and overhaul of small engines.

Campuses: Chino Valley, Mayer, Seligman

Applied Biological Systems 1 - 2

Grades: 9 - 12
Course Length: Full Year - 1 CTE Credit, 1 Elective Credit, or *½ Biology Credit
Fee:
Prerequisite:
Class Size: 20

Applied Biological Science in Agriculture 1-2 provides students with the essential skills necessary to pursue a Career in the Agriculture Sciences. Student will be presented with industry current instruction that includes; FFA and FFA programs, Plant Science, Animal Science, Arc Welding, Irrigation Pipe & Tubing, Parliamentary Procedure, and Leadership Development, Biotechnology, and Fisheries & Wildlife Science. Laboratory procedures are a major component ABS Curriculum. Students are required to conduct a Supervised Agriculture Experience (SAE) program and maintain an accurate FFA Financial Management (record keeping) system.

*Students who complete the Applied Biological Science 1 - 2 & 3 - 4 classes may receive 1 year of Lab Science Credit (Biology) for High School graduation and may also be used to meet the Arizona University requirements for Lab Science Credit (Biology).

Campuses: Chino Valley, Mayer, Seligman

Applied Biological Systems 3 - 4

Grades: 10 - 12
Course Length: Full Year - 1 CTE Credit, 1 Elective Credit, or **½ Biology Credit
Fee:
Prerequisite: Applied Biological Systems 1- 2
Class Size: 20
Applied Biological Science in Agriculture 3-4 will continue course work covered in ABS 1-2. This course will cover course work in greater detail and will provide additional instruction in the areas of FFA & FFA Programs, Natural Resource Management, MIG Welding, Electrical Wiring, Public Speaking, Job Interview, and Concrete Construction. A majority of this course work will be completed in the laboratory setting. Students are required to conduct a Supervised Agriculture Experience (SAE) program and maintain an accurate FFA Financial Management (record keeping) system.

Campuses: Chino Valley, Mayer, Seligman

Agriscience I

Grades: 11 - 12
Course Length: Full Year - 1 CTE Credit, 1 Elective Credit, or **1 Lab Science Credit
Fee:
Prerequisite: Applied Biological Systems 3 - 4
Class Size: 20
Agriscience I is a course designed to increase student knowledge in Agriculture Sciences. The course is designed to acquaint students with FFA and FFA Programs, Scientific Instrumentation, Aquaculture Production, Biotechnology / Electrophoresis, Hydroponics, Leadership Development, and Agriculture Business Management. Students will learn to develop and operate successful Agriculture Businesses in the Aquaculture, Greenhouse, and Biotechnology Industries. The Agriscience I course is a 90% hands on laboratory-based class providing students with hands on management experience in the agricultural field. Students are required to conduct a Supervised Agriculture Experience (SAE) program and maintain an accurate FFA Financial Management (record keeping) system.

**Students who complete Agriscience I will receive 1 year of Laboratory Based Integrated Science Credit for High School graduation and may also be used to meet the Arizona University requirements for Lab Science Credit. The following is a list of Agriculture Courses which may be offered through the CVHS dual enrollment agreement with Yavapai College. For a full and current course description, please visit the Yavapai College website at www2.yc.edu/webtools/catalogs/pdf/course-descriptions.pdf

Campuses: Chino Valley, Mayer, Seligman

AGS 115 - Agriscience Mechanics I (Dual Enrollment – Yavapai College)

Grades: 11 - 12
Course Length: 1 Semester - 3 Credit Hours
Fee:
Prerequisite: AGRISCIENCE I and ALGEBRA I (C or Better)
Class Size: 18

Campuses: Chino Valley, Mayer, Seligman, Yavapai Community College

AGS 215 - Agriscience Mechanics II (Dual Enrollment – Yavapai College)

Grades: 11 - 12
Course Length: 1 Semester - 3 Credit Hours
Fee:
Prerequisite: AGRISCIENCE I and ALGEBRA I (C or Better)
Class Size: 18

Campuses: Chino Valley, Mayer, Seligman, Yavapai Community College

Agriscience Management (Dual Enrollment – Yavapai College)

Grades: 11 - 12
Course Length: 1 Semester - 3 Credit Hours
Fee:
Prerequisite: AGRISCIENCE I and ALGEBRA I (C or Better)
Class Size: 20

Campuses: Chino Valley, Mayer, Seligman, Yavapai Community College

Introduction To The Animal Industry (Dual Enrollment – Yavapai College)

Grades: 11 - 12
Course Length: 1 Semester - 3 Credit Hours
Fee:
Prerequisite: AGRISCIENCE I and ALGEBRA I (C or Better)
Class Size: 20

Campuses: Chino Valley, Mayer, Seligman, Yavapai Community College