AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION
APPROVED COURSES
ALPINE SCHOOL DISTRICT
FY09

CIP CODE PROGRAM/COURSE

13.0001 CTE INTRODUCTION

01.0100 SUMMER VOCATIONAL AGRICULTURE

01.0111 AGRICULTURAL BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT

01.0211 AGRICULTURAL MECHANIZATION I

01.0221 AGRICULTURAL MECHANIZATION II

01.0231 ADVANCED AGRICULTURAL MECHANICS

01.0311 AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY I

01.0351 AQUACULTURE, INTRODUCTORY

01.0361 AQUACULTURE, ADVANCED

01.0631 FLORICULTURE AND GREENHOUSE MANAGEMENT
HORTICULTURE I
FLORAL DESIGN

01.0641 NURSERY OPERATION AND LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT
HORTICULTURE II
LANDSCAPING

02.0111 AGRICULTURAL BIOTECHNOLOGY

02.0112 BIOLOGY-AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

02.0211 ANIMAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

02.0221 HORSE MANAGEMENT

02.0241 ADVANCED ANIMAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

02.0411 PLANT AND SOIL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

02.0421 ADVANCED PLANT AND SOIL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

03.0111 NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT I

DISTRICT COURSE NUMBER: 8000
CIP CODE: 13.0001
LONG TITLE:                     CTE INTRODUCTION
TRANSCRIPT TITLE: CTE INTRODUCTION
SEOP TITLE: CTE INTRO
GRADE LEVEL: 7
CREDIT: 1.0
PRE-REQUISITES: N/A

The technology, life, and careers career and technical education core curriculum is a course designed to help students explore life’s work. Core concepts are planned, integrated, and taught through interactive, hands-on activities using current technology in a laboratory environment. Students are involved in discovering self, viewing future life options within the context of work and family settings, developing the positive relationships required for communication and teamwork, and identifying the skills required for life’s roles. Students are expected to develop skills and accept responsibility for decision making, planning, and preparing life’s work. CTE Introduction is a coordinated exploratory course that includes three cluster areas of technology/agriculture, business/marketing, and family and consumer sciences/health science. This course is required for all students by the Utah State Board of Education

DISTRICT COURSE NUMBER: 8085
CIP CODE: 01.0100
LONG TITLE: SUMMER VOCATIONAL AGRICULTURE
TRANSCRIPT TITLE: SUMMER AGRICULT
SEOP TITLE: SUMMER AG
GRADE LEVEL: 10-12
CREDIT: VARIES
PRE-REQUISITES: N/A

This program is an intensive, individualized, and experiential education experience that includes the practical application of the formalized instructional competencies. Teacher supervision of the student’s summer vocational agriculture (SAE) program should be a major part of the summer program. Regular work with the Utah agriculture science and technology record book is required as well as student leadership development. All summer career and technical agricultural education programs must be in compliance with state standards for summer career and technical agricultural education programs.

DISTRICT COURSE NUMBER: 8010
CIP CODE: 01.0111
LONG TITLE: AGRICULTURAL BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
TRANSCRIPT TITLE: AG BUSINESS/MGMT
SEOP TITLE: AG BUS/MGMT
GRADE LEVEL: 10-12
CREDIT: 1.0
PRE-REQUISITES: N/A

This course prepares individuals to manage an agricultural business and should be taught as a part of a sequence of courses related to a specific technical area. Instruction includes economic business principles and structures, business enterprise analysis, accounting, taxes, insurance, productivity, financing, capital resources, purchasing, government programs, professional organization, contracts, estate planning, marketing, salesmanship and the application of computer hardware and software in agriculture.

DISTRICT COURSE NUMBER: 8021
CIP CODE: 01.0211
LONG TITLE: AGRICULTURAL SYSTEMS AND TECHNOLOGY 1
TRANSCRIPT TITLE: AG SYSTEM/TECH 1
SEOP TITLE: AG SYS TECH
GRADE LEVEL: 10-12
CREDIT: .5 OR 1.0
PRE-REQUISITES: N/A

This course teaches basic skills related to the mechanical activities involved with agricultural production/service. Instruction includes field and laboratory application of the concepts taught. Students will develop skills in the areas of hot and cold metal, tool reconditioning, plumbing, painting, bill of materials, small gas engines, and basic welding. Emphasis will be placed on safety and proper use of tools and equipment.

DISTRICT COURSE NUMBER: 8022
CIP CODE: 01.0221
LONG TITLE: AGRICULTURAL SYSTEMS AND TECHNOLOGY 2
TRANSCRIPT TITLE: AG SYSTEM/TECH 2
SEOP TITLE: AG SYS TECH2
GRADE LEVEL: 10-12
CREDIT: .5 OR 1.0
PRE-REQUISITES: N/A

This course prepares individuals in a general way to select, operate, maintain, service, sell, and use agricultural power units, machinery, equipment, structures, and utilities. It includes instruction in agricultural power units; the planning and selection of materials for the construction of agricultural facilities; and the mechanical practices associated with irrigation, drainage, run-off, water conservation, erosion control, and farm welding, including gas and electric, and other agricultural mechanization applications. The course will also include field or laboratory applications of concepts being taught.

DISTRICT COURSE NUMBER: 8023
CIP CODE: 01.0231
LONG TITLE: ADVANCED AGRICULTURAL MECHANICS
TRANSCRIPT TITLE: ADV AG MECH
SEOP TITLE: ADV AG MECH
GRADE LEVEL: 11-12
CREDIT: .5 OR 1.0
PRE-REQUISITES: N/A

This course is designed to acquaint students with the basic core of mechanization knowledge and skills needed for a career in most agriculture or agricultural-related occupations.

DISTRICT COURSE NUMBER: 8030
CIP CODE: 01.0311
LONG TITLE: AGRICULTURE SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY I
TRANSCRIPT TITLE: AG SCI & TECH I
SEOP TITLE: AG SC TECH I
GRADE LEVEL: 9-12
CREDIT: .5 OR 1.0
PRE-REQUISITES: N/A

An introductory course in agricultural business, plant and animal sciences, and basic agricultural mechanics skills that generally prepare individuals to apply the principles involved in the organization, operation, and management of agricultural businesses.

DISTRICT COURSE NUMBER: 8040
CIP CODE: 01.0351
LONG TITLE: AQUACULTURE, INTRODUCTORY
TRANSCRIPT TITLE: AQUACULTURE
SEOP TITLE: AQUACULTURE
GRADE LEVEL: 10-12
CREDIT: .5 OR 1.0
PRE-REQUISITES: N/A

An instructional course that describes the scientific study of the husbandry of fish populations for recreational, ecological, and commercial purposes, and the application of such studies to the management of marine life resources and fisheries. The course includes instruction in principles of aquatic and marine biology, water resources, fishing production and management operations, fishing regulations, water quality monitoring, and the management of recreational and commercial fishing activities.

DISTRICT COURSE NUMBER: 8041
CIP CODE: 01.0361
LONG TITLE: AQUACULTURE, ADVANCED
TRANSCRIPT TITLE: AQUACULTURE 2
SEOP TITLE: AQUACULTURE 2
GRADE LEVEL: 10-12
CREDIT: .5 OR 1.0
PRE-REQUISITE: AQUACULTURE, INTRODUCTORY

This course is a continuation of the introductory Aquaculture course and provides for an articulation of the competencies covered in the first course. Emphasis will be on the management of fish and water resources and the management of recreational and commercial fishing activities.

DISTRICT COURSE NUMBER: 8051
CIP CODE: 01.0631
LONG TITLE: FLORICULTURE AND GREENHOUSE MANAGEMENT
TRANSCRIPT TITLE: FLOR/GREENHOUSE MGT
SEOP TITLE: FLORAL/GreenH
GRADE LEVEL: 10-12
CREDIT: .5 OR 1.0
PRE-REQUISITES: N/A

An intensive course in greenhouse operation and management that prepares students to produce commercial plant species in a controlled environment and to manage commercial and experimental greenhouse operations.

DISTRICT COURSE NUMBER: 8052
CIP CODE: 01.0632
LONG TITLE: NURSERY OPERATION AND LANDSCAPING MANAGEMENT A (GREENHOUSE)
TRANSCRIPT TITLE: FLOR/GREENH MGT A
SEOP TITLE: GREENHOUSE MGT
GRADE LEVEL: 10-12
CREDIT: .5 OR 1.0
PRE-REQUISITE: N/A

An intensive course that prepares individuals to select appropriate plant material; design, install, and maintain interior and exterior landscapes, including plant material and landscapes; and maintain the facilities and equipment associated with this industry.

DISTRICT COURSE NUMBER: 8053
CIP CODE: 01.0633
LONG TITLE: NURSERY OPERATION AND LANDSCAPING MANAGEMENT B (GREENHOUSE)
TRANSCRIPT TITLE: FLOR/GREENH MGT B
SEOP TITLE: GREENHOUSE MGT
GRADE LEVEL: 10-12
CREDIT: .5 OR 1.0
PRE-REQUISITE: N/A

An intensive course that prepares individuals to select appropriate plant material; design, install, and maintain interior and exterior landscapes, including plant material and landscapes; and maintain the facilities and equipment associated with this industry.

DISTRICT COURSE NUMBER: 8055
CIP CODE: 01.0631
LONG TITLE: FLORICULTURE AND GREENHOUSE MANAGEMENT (FLORAL DESIGN
TRANSCRIPT TITLE: FLORAL DESIGN A
SEOP TITLE: FLORAL DESN
GRADE LEVEL: 10-12
CREDIT: .5 OR 1.0
PRE-REQUISITES: N/A

An instructional course that generally prepares individuals to produce, process, and market plants used principally for ornamental, recreational, and aesthetic purposes and to establish, maintain, and manage horticulture enterprises such as floriculture, and greenhouse operation and management. This course will include practical applications in the area of Retail Floriculture. Instruction includes hands-on activities involving basic design principles and elements. The course will also include instruction in field or laboratory application of concepts being taught.

DISTRICT COURSE NUMBER: 8056
CIP CODE: 01.0641
LONG TITLE: NURSERY OPERATION AND LANDSCAPING MANAGEMENT
TRANSCRIPT TITLE: LANDSCAPING
SEOP TITLE: LANDSCAPING
GRADE LEVEL: 10-12
CREDIT: .5 OR 1.0
PRE-REQUISITES: N/A

An intensive course that prepares individuals to select appropriate plant material; design, install, and maintain interior and exterior landscapes including plant material and landscapes; and maintain the facilities and equipment associated with this industry.

DISTRICT COURSE NUMBER: 8032
CIP CODE: 02.0111
LONG TITLE: AGRICULTURAL BIOTECHNOLOGY
TRANSCRIPT TITLE: AG BIOTECH
SEOP TITLE: AG BIO
GRADE LEVEL: 10-12
CREDIT: 1.0
PRE-REQUISITE: INSTRUCTOR APPROVAL

This course will provide students with an appreciation for living systems as applied to the science of food and fiber production and food processing. This course also describes and applies the principles and practices of biotechnology research and production, and will prepare individuals to apply this knowledge and skills as the solution for practical agricultural problems.

DISTRICT COURSE NUMBER: 8033
CIP CODE: 02.0112
LONG TITLE: BIOLOGY-AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
TRANSCRIPT TITLE: BIOLOGY AG SCI
SEOP TITLE: BIO AG SCI
GRADE LEVEL: 10-12
CREDIT: 1.0
PRE-REQUISITES: N/A

This course is designed to meet the requirement for biological science credit. The standards and objectives for this course are the same as the standards and objectives for Biology, with the only difference being the degree of emphasis on agriculture. Students completing this course will be cognizant of current technologies, methods, and changes in agricultural science and are expected to know and apply the standards outlined in the core curriculum as they relate to the industry of agriculture.

DISTRICT COURSE NUMBER: 8060
CIP CODE: 02.0211
LONG TITLE: ANIMAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
TRANSCRIPT TITLE: ANIMAL SCIENCE
SEOP TITLE: ANIMAL SCI
GRADE LEVEL: 10-12
CREDIT: .5 OR 1.0
PRE-REQUISITES: N/A

This course exposes students to a wide range of scientific principles, such as genetics, anatomy, physiology/nutrition, disease, pests, and management practices. The science processes of observation, measurement, hypothesizing, data gathering, interpretation, analysis, and application are stresses. Career opportunities and educational preparation are examined. Learning activities are varied, with classroom, laboratory, and field experiences emphasized.

DISTRICT COURSE NUMBER: 8062
CIP CODE: 02.0241
LONG TITLE: ADVANCED ANIMAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
TRANSCRIPT TITLE: ANIMAL SCIENCE 2
SEOP TITLE: ANIMAL SCI 2
GRADE LEVEL: 11-12
CREDIT: .5 OR 1.0
PRE-REQUISITE: ANIMAL SCIENCE 1

This course is designed to introduce students to the field of livestock production. A historical perspective of the industry is also included.

DISTRICT COURSE NUMBER: 8061
CIP CODE: 02.0221
LONG TITLE: EQUINE SCIENCE
TRANSCRIPT TITLE: EQUINE SCIENCE
SEOP TITLE: EQUINE SCI
GRADE LEVEL: 10-12
CREDIT: .5 OR 1.0
PRE-REQUISITES: N/A

This course prepares students to care for horses and horse equipment; to train horses for various work and athletic or entertainment roles; and to manage horse training, breeding, and housing programs and facilities.

DISTRICT COURSE NUMBER: 8070
CIP CODE: 02.0411
LONG TITLE: PLANT AND SOIL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
TRANSCRIPT TITLE: PLANT/SOIL SCI
SEOP TITLE: PLANT SCI
GRADE LEVEL: 10-12
CREDIT: .5 OR 1.0
PRE-REQUISITES: N/A

An instructional course that emphasizes a pragmatic approach to scientific principles in plant and soil science and technology utilizing available classroom, greenhouse, land-laboratories, and commercial operations to enhance learning.

DISTRICT COURSE NUMBER: 8071
CIP CODE: 02.0421
LONG TITLE: ADVANCED PLANT AND SOIL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
TRANSCRIPT TITLE: PLANT SCIENCE 2
SEOP TITLE: PLANT SCI 2
GRADE LEVEL: 10-12
CREDIT: 1.0
PRE-REQUISITE: PLANT SCIENCE 1

Advanced plant science and technology is an introduction into the art and science of field crop production. Students gain good knowledge of world food crops in relation to world population, soil, and crop management, and topics relating to modern agricultural chemicals.

DISTRICT COURSE NUMBER: 8045
CIP CODE: 03.0111
LONG TITLE: NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT I
TRANSCRIPT TITLE: NAT RESRC MNGMNT
SEOP TITLE: AG LEADERSHIP
GRADE LEVEL: 9-12
CREDIT: .5 OR 1.0
PRE-REQUISITES: N/A

Students will participate in activities that include instruction on the importance of production management and conservation of our natural resources, ecology, and fish and wildlife. Field and laboratory experiences will be emphasized.

DISTRICT COURSE NUMBER: 8075
CIP CODE: 01.0802
LONG TITLE: AG COMMUNICATIONS & LEADERSHIP
TRANSCRIPT TITLE: AG COMM & LEADER
SEOP TITLE: AG LEADERSHIP
GRADE LEVEL: 11-12
CREDIT: .5 OR 1.0
PRE-REQUISITES: N/A

This course prepares individuals to manage an agricultural business and should be taught as part of a sequence of courses related to a specific technical area. Instruction includes economic business principles and structures, business enterprise analysis, accounting, taxes, insurance, productivity, financing, capital resources, purchasing, government programs, professional organizations, contracts, estate planning, marketing, salesmanship, and the application of computer hardware and software in agriculture.