Nixa High School Course Description Book 2024-2025 (3) - Flipbook - Page 12
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE II- 458
1 Year = 1 Credit
PR
1 Year = 1 Credit
PR DC
Grade Level: 10-12
Fee: $30
This course is designed for students who want to further their knowledge of agriculture
science. Students will learn about plant science, soil science, entomology, public speaking,
careers, leadership, and welding. Students will become advanced in public speaking and
career readiness. It is required to be a member of FFA and develop plans for an SAE
project.
Prerequisites: Successful completion of Agriculture Science I
DC ANIMAL SCIENCE - 469
Grade Level: 10-12
Fee: $30
Optional College Est. Fee: $70/semester
This course is designed for students who are interested in gaining a better understanding
of all things livestock and small animals: production, nutrition, reproduction, production
selection, health, judging, and processing. Additional units will be taught in careers, SAE,
and leadership. It is required to be a member of FFA and develop plans for an SAE
project.
Dual Credit: Junior & Senior students may enroll for dual credit through Missouri State
University for college credit.
Prerequisites: Successful completion of Agriculture Science I & II or be enrolled in Agriculture
Science II while also enrolled in Animal Science.
DC LANDSCAPING - 468
1 Year = 1 Credit
Grade Level: 10-12
PR DC
Fee: $30
Optional College Est. Fee: $70/semester
This course includes the basic techniques of landscape design, landscape construction,
installation, and maintenance. In addition, this course will develop a basic understanding
of managing a greenhouse to grow plants needed for your landscaping operation through
starting plants from division, seeds and layering. Students will manage their own crop as a
greenhouse project and design a landscaping project. Additional units will be taught in
careers, SAE, and leadership. It is required to be a member of FFA and develop plans for
an SAE project.
Dual Credit: Junior & Senior students may enroll for dual credit through Missouri State
University for college credit.
Prerequisites: Successful completion of Agriculture Science I & II or be enrolled in Agriculture
Science II while also enrolled in Landscaping. Can take Landscaping as an alternative to
Agriculture Science II.
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