Course title

Agriculture/Environmental Science (0613)

Pre-requisite

Prerequisites: At least concurrent enrollment in Algebra I Graduation requirement: Physical Science

Course description

This Agriculture science course is the first in a four year sequence of Agriculture courses; it is open to all students interested in the fields of agriculture science and/or related businesses. Emphasis is placed on natural resources and the earth science principles involved in agricultural production. Students will also be introduced to California agriculture; the diversity of agricultural careers and opportunities; record keeping; critical thinking; and leadership development.

The FFA and outside Agriculture Department activities are an integral part of this program; students are expected to participate in a number of these activities. During the second semester; in addition to class projects; students are required to conduct a Supervised Agriculture Experience (SAE) project; which they will design and work on outside of class time.

School country

United States

School state

California

School city

Half Moon Bay

High school

Half Moon Bay High School

School / district Address

1 Lewis Foster Drive Half Moon Bay, CA

School zip code

94019

Requested competency code

Lab Science

Date submitted

Approved

Yes

Approved competency code

  • LINT
  • Integrated science

Approved date

Online / Virtual

No