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Animal Science
The Animal Science pathway, students study large, small, and specialty animals. Some of which will take place at NJUHSD’s Ranch and learning lab. The pathway includes the study of animal anatomy and physiology, nutrition, reproduction, genetics, health and welfare, animal production, technology, and the management and processing of animal products and by-products.Occupations associated with this pathway can include but are not limited to Veterinarian Technician, Animal Caretaker/Kennel Operator, Animal Breeder, Ranch Manager, and Feed Nutritionist.
Unless otherwise noted, pathway is available at BRHS and NUHS.
CTE Career Pathway: Animal Science Pathway 2022-23 | ||
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Course I |
Course II |
Course III |
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Agriscience #7131(Intro) OR |
Anatomy and Physiology of Animals |
Adv Animal Science |
* Receives CSU/UC, A-G credit + College Credit Option
Agriscience
- Grade Levels: 9-12
- Repetitions for Credit: No
- Prerequisites: Previous or concurrent enrollment in Algebra I
- *CSU/UC “D” Physical Science Credit
This class combines an interdisciplinary approach to laboratory science and research with agricultural management principles. Using skills and principles learned in the course, students design systems and experiments to solve agricultural management issues currently facing the industry. Additionally, students will connect the products created in this class with industry activities to link real-world encounters and implement skills demanded by both colleges and careers. The course culminates with an agriscience experimental research project in which students design and conduct an experiment to solve a relevant issue. Final projects will be eligible for Career Development Event competition at FFA events. Throughout the course, students will gain experience through leadership development, Supervised Agriculture Experience (SAE) projects and career exploration in the area of agriculture.
Ag Science I
- Grade Levels: 9-10
- Repetitions for Credit: No
- Prerequisites: None
- CSU/UC “G”
- Graduation Credit: Life Science
- Offered at BRHS only.
Agriculture I is a rigorous biological science course designed to introduce students to the diverse and exciting world of agriculture science. The curriculum will cover the areas of molecular and cellular structure of life, cellular metabolism and energy, heredity and genetic engineering, ecological issues and relationships, livestock body systems and metabolism, animal and plant disease control, evolutionary relationships, and new trends in agricultural technology. Included will be labs and experiments designed to challenge the most enthusiastic science students. Specific oral communication and leadership skills will be infused into class activities to prepare students for future success. FFA activities will be assigned and involvement in additional FFA events are strongly encouraged for first year Ag science students.
Anatomy and Physiology of Animals
- Grade Levels: 10-12
- Repetitions for Credit: No
- Prerequisites: Agriscience (NU) or Ag Science I (BR) or teacher recommendation
- *CSU/UC “D” Physical Science Credit
This course is designed to prepare students with relevant knowledge and competencies associated with animal science disciplines within agriculture. Students will analyze both the structure and function of living things, both animals and plants through specifically focusing on species used for agricultural production. This course will also provide a study of common diseases of both small and large animals, the causes and means of prevention. Emphasis is placed on mammals that are most important to human culture as we know it. Systems of focus include the skeletal, muscular, cardiovascular, integumentary, reproductive, immune, and digestive systems. Students will do so through dissections, labs, simulations, research projects, and hands-on experience. As a part of this course, students will be studying environmental changes, nutrition requirements, and behavior. This course will meet life science graduation requirements and will serve as part of the animal science pathway. Due to the co-curricular nature of FFA (Future Farmers of America) and SAE (Supervised Agriculture Experience), students will be required to participate in both FFA activities and SAE involvement, both of which are graded components of the course. Tests will be given regularly and students will be expected to participate in assignments, class discussion, and other structured activities. Students will be expected to complete individual, and group projects as well as long-term assignments.
