Agriculture Science & Industry Capstone
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE & INDUSTRY CAPSTONE
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Level: |
11th & 12th grade |
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Class Location: |
Highland Community College, Freeport |
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Length: |
One-year, double period |
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Time/Day: |
1:00-2:25 p.m., Mon. - Thurs. |
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H.S. Credit: |
2 credits per year |
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Post Sec Credit: |
Highland Community College - Dual Credit** 14 credits |
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HCC Fees: |
$0 no fees for the FY25 school year due to HCC grant |
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Textbook Fees: |
$0 |
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Calendar: |
This course follows the HCC calendar |
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State Course ID: |
Sem1: 18051A002, 18307A002, Sem2: 18307A002, 18101A002 |
This Agriculture Capstone experience is for students interested in animals, plants, food, technology, mechanics, and the environment. The complete experience will result in the attainment of 14 college credits earned through a university transfer Animal Science course, a university transfer Crop Science course, and two Ag Industry Survey courses.
All fees listed are approximate and are subject to change
FALL SEMESTER
AGRI 286: Crop Science (4 Credits)
Classification, growth, reproduction, and utilization of crops are studied in this course. Environmental, physiological, and nutritional factors affecting plant growth are explored. Plant soil relationships and current crop research are introduced.
AGOC 103: Ag Industry Survey – Animals and Technology (3 Credits)
This course is composed of interactive experiences and career focused field trips that connect students to industry professionals and places of employment within the animal science and technology sectors of the agriculture industry. Students will learn about modern science and technology within the agriculture industry as they explore careers, discuss current events, and participate in laboratory activities.
SPRING SEMESTER
AGRI 186: Introduction to Animal Science (4 credits)
The fundamentals of animal nutrition and management, ruminant and non-ruminant animal digestion, genetics of breeding and improvement, marketing livestock, handling of livestock products, and the physiology of animals are covered in this course.
AGOC 102: Ag Industry Survey – Plants and the Environment (3 credits)
This course is composed of interactive experiences and career focused field trips that connect students to industry professionals and places of employment within the plant, food, and environmental science sectors of the agriculture industry. Students will learn about modern science and technology within the agriculture industry as they explore careers, discuss current events, and participate in laboratory activities.