Agriculture - Quad City CTE Consortium (QCC TEC)
Natural Resources Conservation Cluster
PREPARATION LEVEL COURSES
A340 RESOURCE UTILIZATION & CONSERVATION
Course length: 1 year
Course credit: 1
Grade level: 11, 12
This course focuses on the use and conservation of agricultural resources. Areas of concentration include identifying tree species and understanding forest ecology; managing the forest and marketing forest products; identifying important wildlife species and their environmental preferences; protecting the urban and rural environments; determining land capability and planning for its use; exploring opportunities for establishing a recreational business; and selecting, maintaining, repairing and using small gasoline engine powered equipment. Leadership skill development is an integral part of this program and is delivered through career and technical student organization (FFA) activities. Individualized instruction and learning reinforcement are provided through SAEPs maintained by each student.
A301 BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE APPLICATIONS IN
AGRICULTURE (BSAA) – PLANT SCIENCE
Course length: 1 semester
Course credit: .5
Grade level: 11, 12
Biological Science Applications in Agriculture – (Plant Science) is a course designed to reinforce and extend students’ understanding of science by associating basic scientific principles and concepts with relevant applications in agriculture. Students will examine major phases of plant growth and management in agriculture and the specific biological science concepts that govern management decisions. This one-semester course will deepen students’ understanding of science as content and as a process through the use of numerous laboratory exercises and experiments. Students can also establish SAEP’s and participate in agricultural science activities of the FFA.
One year of biology is recommended as a prerequisite to enrollment. In Biological Science Applications in Agriculture students will apply their knowledge of biology to management decisions and practices in agriculture. Sample topics include: 1) Initiating Plant Growth – germination, plant sensory mechanisms, enzyme action, absorption; and 2) Managing Plant Growth – photosynthesis, respiration, translocation, metabolism, and growth regulation.
This course will enhance student achievement in the basic learning areas of biology as specified in the Illinois Learning Standards adopted in July 1997. Consequently, it is recommended that students completing the course receive one-half unit of science credit toward graduation. Prerequisite; one year of biology.
A302 BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE APPLICATIONS IN
AGRICULTURE (BSAA) – ANIMAL SCIENCE
Course length: 1 semester
Course credit: .5
Grade level: 11, 12
Biological Science Applications in Agriculture – (Animal Science) is a course designed to reinforce and extend students’ understanding of science by associating scientific principles and concepts with relevant applications in agriculture. Students will examine major phases of animal agriculture and specific biological science concept s that govern management decisions in the animal industry. This one-semester course will deepen students’ understanding of science as content and as a process through the use of numerous laboratory exercises and experiments. Students can also establish SAEPs and participate in agricultural science activities of the FFA.
One year of biology is recommended as a prerequisite to enrollment. In Biological Science Applications in Agriculture, students will apply their knowledge of biology to management decisions and practices in agriculture. Sample topics include: 1) Growth and development of Animals-embryology, ethnology, nutrition, immunity systems; and 2) Processing Animal Products—preservation, fermentation, and pasteurization.
This course will enhance student achievement in the basic learning area of biology as specified in the Illinois Learning Standards adopted in July 1997. Consequently, it is recommended that students completing the course receive one-half unit of science credit toward graduation. Prerequisite; one year of biology.
A303 PHYSICAL SCIENCE APPLICATIONS IN
AGRICULTURE (PSAA) I
Course length: 1 semester
Course credit: .5
Grade level: 11, 12
Physical Science Applications in Agriculture (PSAA) is a course which reinforces and extends students’ understanding of science and the scientific process by associating scientific principles and concepts with relevant applications in agriculture. Students will examine specific agricultural applications and processes and the underlying science principles explaining or controlling those applications. Numerous laboratory exercise and experiments will deepen students’ understanding of scientific and agricultural content in this one-semester course while actively involving students in the scientific process. Students can also establish SAEPs and participate in agricultural science activities of the FFA.
One year of high school science and math, preferably physical science and algebra, is recommended as a prerequisite to enrollment. This course will require the application of science and mathematics to applications/processes in agriculture. Sample topics include: 1) Agricultural Power Systems – energy, force, work, torque; and 2) Environmental/Natural Resource Systems – infiltration, percolation, turbidity, and universal soil loss.
This course will enhance student achievement in the basic learning area of physical science as specified in the Illinois Learning Standards adopted in July 1997. Consequently, it is recommended that students completing the course receive one-half unit of science credit toward graduation. Prerequisite: one year of science and math, preferably physical science and algebra.
A304 PHYSICAL SCIENCE APPLICATIONS IN
AGRICULTURE (PSAA) II
Course length: 1 semester
Course credit: .5
Grade level: 11, 12
Physical Science Applications in Agriculture II (PSAA II) is a course which reinforces and extends students’ understanding of science and the scientific process by associating scientific principles and concepts with relevant applications in agriculture. Students will examine specific agricultural applications and processes and the underlying science principles explaining or controlling those applications. Students can also establish SAEPs and participate in agricultural science activities of the FFA . PSAA II is a complementary course to the PSAA I course.
This course will require the application of science and mathematics to applications/processes in agriculture. Sample topics include: 1) Agriculture Structural Systems – compression, shear, levers and pulleys, psychometrics, tempering annealing, cooling; and 2) Agricultural Processing Systems – specific heat, pressure, boiling point, coagulation, food testing, thickening agents, and vaporization.
This course will enhance student achievement in the basic learning area of physical science as specified in the Illinois Learning Standards adopted in July 1997. Consequently, it is recommended that students completing the course receive one-half unit of science credit toward graduation. Prerequisite: one year of science and math, preferably physical science and algebra.
A306 AGRICULTURAL LEADERSHIP
Course length: 1 semester
Course credit: .5
Grade level: 11, 12
This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and leadership experiences to help them to become successful in life and in the workplace. Students will further enhance their potential for leadership development, personal growth, and career success through the following units of instruction: understanding leadership, leading individuals and groups, managerial leadership skills, personal development, and transition to work skills. Participation in FFA student organization activities and Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) projects is an integral course component for leadership development, career exploration, and reinforcement of academic concepts.
A307 AGRICULTURAL COMMUNICATIONS
Course length: 1 semester
Course credit: .5
Grade level: 11, 12
Students will analyze current agricultural issues and determine how they affect people on all sides of the issue. The students then learn and enhance their written and oral communication skills by presenting their views and opinions to the class. Students learn how to arrange and present debates, speeches, and interviews to be effective leaders in today’s society. Participation in FFA student organization activities and Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) projects is an integral course component for leadership development, career exploration, and reinforcement of academic concepts.
A440 AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
Course length: 1 year
Course credit: 1
Grade level: 11, 12
This course develops the management skills necessary for effective and efficient utilization of agricultural resources. Student knowledge and skills are developed in the following areas: managing agricultural resource business enterprises; fish pond ecology and management; wildlife ecology and management; planning and operating a hunting and fishing preserve; developing a soil and water conservation program; development and operating a campground; meeting the requirements of federal, state and local laws; repairing water pumps and systems; and selecting, servicing, maintaining and operating large power equipment. Leadership skill development is an integral part of this program and is delivered through career and technical student organization (FFA) activities. Individualized instruction and learning reinforcement are provided through SAEPs maintained by each student.
A450 SUPERVISED AGRICULTURAL EXPERIENCE (SAE) II
Course length: 1 year
Course credit: 1
Grade level: 9, 10
This experience program is for 11th and 12th grade students enrolled in an approved agricultural program sequence. The opportunities and responsibilities are similar to those presented in SAEP I with the exception that the experiences are conducted at a more advanced level of skill training. Individual students will have a minimum of one approved project, or acceptable plans for doing so. Supervised study, project, record book work, training plans and agreements, report writing, and instructor project visitation and supervision are essentials of the Supervised Agricultural Experience Program.
A451 SUPERVISED AGRICULTURAL EXPERIENCE (SAE) II
Course length: 1 year
Course credit: .5
Grade level: 11, 12
This experience program is for 11th and 12th grade students enrolled in an approved agricultural program sequence. The opportunities and responsibilities are similar to those presented in SAEP I with the exception that the experiences are conducted at a more advanced level of skill training. Individual students will have a minimum of one approved project, or acceptable plans for doing so. Supervised study, project, record book work, training plans and agreements, report writing, and instructor project visitation and supervision are essentials of the Supervised Agricultural Experience Program.
A452 SUPERVISED AGRICULTURAL EXPERIENCE (SAE) II
Course length: 1 year
Course credit: 0.25
Grade level: 11, 12
This experience program is for 11th and 12th grade students enrolled in an approved agricultural program sequence. The opportunities and responsibilities are similar to those presented in SAEP I with the exception that the experiences are conducted at a more advanced level of skill training. Individual students will have a minimum of one approved project, or acceptable plans for doing so. Supervised study, project, record book work, training plans and agreements, report writing, and instructor project visitation and supervision are essentials of the Supervised Agricultural Experience Program.
A401 AGRICULTURAL COOPERATIVE EDUCATION
Course length: 1 year
Course credit: variable
Grade level: 11, 12
Agricultural Cooperative Education is designed for junior and senior students interest in pursuing careers in Agriculture. Students are released from school for their paid cooperative education work experience. They participate in 200 minutes per week of related classroom instruction focusing on job survival skills, career exploration skills related to the job, and human relations skills.
A qualified agricultural instructor is responsible for supervision and is given 30 minutes per student per week to do so. Written training agreements and individual student training plans are developed and agreed upon by the employer, student and coordinator. The coordinator, student and employer assume compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations. The coordinator also needs to have taken six semester hours of organization and administration of cooperative education.
The course content includes the following broad areas of emphasis: further career education opportunities, planning for the future, job seeking skills, personal development, human relationship, legal protection and responsibilities, economics of the job, organization and job termination.
Z401 INTERRELATED COOPERATIVE EDUCATION I
Course length: 1 year
Course credit: variable
Grade level: 11, 12
Interrelated Cooperative Education I is designed for junior and/or senior students interested in pursuing careers in vocational occupations. Students are released from school for their paid cooperative education work experience and participate in 200 minutes per week of related classroom instruction. Classroom instruction focuses on providing students with job survival skills and career exploration skills related to the job and improving student’s abilities to interact positively with others. For skills related to the job, refer to the skill development course outlines and the task list of the desired occupational program.
A qualified vocational cooperative coordinator is responsible for supervision. Written training agreements and individual student training plans are developed and agreed upon by the employer, student and coordinator. Occupational task lists form the basis for training plans. The coordinator, student and employer assume compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations.
The course content includes the following broad areas of emphasis: further career education opportunities, planning for the future, job-seeking skills, personal development, human relationships, legal protection and responsibilities, economics and the job, organization and job termination. In addition, classroom instruction includes technical skills as identified on occupational task lists.
Z402 INTERRELATED COOPERATIVE EDUCATION II
Course length: 1 year
Course credit: variable
Grade level: 12
Interrelated Cooperative Education II is designed for senior students interested in pursuing careers in vocational occupations and who have the opportunity to participate in cooperative education for two years. Course content will build upon the extent and depth of the content presented in Interrelated Cooperative Education I. Students are released from school for their paid cooperative education work experience and participate in 200 minutes per week of related classroom instruction. Classroom instruction focuses on providing students with job survival skills and career exploration skills related to the job and improving student’s abilities to interact positively with others. For skills related to the job, refer to the skill development course outlines and the task list of the desired occupational program.
A qualified vocational cooperative coordinator is responsible for supervision. Written training agreements and individual student training plans are developed and agreed upon by the employer, student and coordinator. Occupational task lists form the basis for training plans. The coordinator, student and employer assume compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations.
The course content includes the following broad areas of emphasis: further career education opportunities, planning for the future, job-seeking skills, personal development, human relationships, legal protection and responsibilities, economics and the job, organization and job termination. In addition, classroom instruction includes technical skills as identified on occupational task lists.