College Animal Science - 1/2 credit, 12^th Grade

Prerequisite: Animal Science, Instructor Permission

HHS Agricultural Education         Instructor: Mr. Larison        

 

            This one semester course is offered for dual credit. This course will cover the principles that apply to the field of animal agriculture: survey of the industry types, purposes and products of livestock, principles of breeding, selection, nutrition, lactation, reproduction, management, and marketing. This course gives advanced agriculture education students an opportunity for further study into animal science and is designed to help ease the transition into college. Three hours of college credit (Animal Science -AGR 103) is granted through Allen County Community College at student expense.

 

Course Competency Profile: http://www.holton.k12.ks.us/staff/jlarison/profiles/collegeansciprofile.pdf

 

Program Overview    All classes in the Agricultural Education Department are divided into three main components, as approved by the Kansas State Department of Education. These include classroom and laboratory instruction, the Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) Program, and the National FFA Organization. Students who enroll in these classes at the high school level are expected to participate in each of the three areas. The Agricultural Education Department focuses on building career development skills in all students in the many areas of the field of agriculture.

 

Description of the FFA The FFA is a National Organization made up of nearly 500,000 members from all fifty states. The FFA’s mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth, and career success through agricultural education. Members are expected to participate in a wide variety of activities, which may range from across the state and across the nation.

Ag Ed Department Website

Information about the Ag Ed Department as well as specific information on class schedules, assignment due dates, photos, and a block by block schedule can be accessed on the following website:

                        http://www.holton.k12.ks.us/staff/jlarison/

 

Ag Ed Policies and Grading Procedures   

To review the Ag Ed Department policies and grading procedures visit the following website:

                        http://www.holton.k12.ks.us/staff/jlarison/policies.htm

 

Class Resources

Allen County Community College – Internet Based Animal Science Course

Herren, Ray V. and Roy L. Donahue. The Agriculture Dictionary. New York: Delmar, 1991.

Herren, Ray. The Science of Animal Agriculture. New York: Delmar, 1994.

Infovets. CD ROM. 2003 ed. Dairy, Beef, Feline, Canine, Equine, Small Ruminant.

Learning Lab Interactive Library. CD ROM. Ohio State University, 2000 ed.

 

Plus Ag Ed Department Internet subscriptions to:

www.agednet.com      www.quia.com            www.infovet.com

HHS Ag Ed Wireless Windows XP Pro Pentium 4 Laptop Computer Lab

·      Microsoft Office XP Professional, Quicken 2001, plus much more

 

You are expected to bring all necessary equipment & materials to class each day (Space will be provided to leave these items in the Agriculture classroom). This includes, but is not limited to, the following: Planner, Writing Utensil, Paper, Notebook, and clothing for the days activities.