• Urban Agriculure Academy 

     

    Courses

     

    Introduction to Agriculture, Food, and  Natural Resources  (10)

    (College level- MCC Dual Enrollment)    

    This course covers a variety of agricultural topics. Students focus primarily on urban agriculture, but also agriculture in Nebraska, the United States, and around the world. The course begins by introducing the agricultural industry. During the leadership unit, students learn about the FFA and attend a leadership workshop. The animal science unit allows students to research animals and animal care, listen to guest speakers, participate in field trips, and understand animal science careers. During the food science unit, students discover how agriculture and food relate. There are several science related activities in this unit. The plant science unit allows students to learn about growing food and ornamental plants. This unit has several hands-on activities with plants. A project in this class involved planning and managing the school greenhouse. The final unit researches natural resources and energy in Nebraska. Throughout this course, there is an emphasis on agriculture, food, and natural resource careers.

    Prerequisite: none 
    Course ID: 173001/173002

    Animal Science 1-2 (11)

    (College level- Midland University dual enrollment)  

    This course will cover the many aspects and management practices of the animal industry. Students will begin this course with information on a wide variety of animals ranging from livestock to companion animals. The class will also provide information about various zoo animals and aquatic life. During the second portion of the course, students learn about animal nutrition and how it relates to growth, development, and economic production. All this information will be used to develop a growth plan for an animal from conception to death including healthcare and disease prevention. This course also satisfies 1 elective science credit

    Prerequisite: successful completion of Introduction to Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
    Course ID: 173021

    Animal Science 3-4 (12)

    (College level- Midland University dual enrollment)  

    As the capstone for the Animal Science Path- way, this course introduces students to the basics of animal medical care. Topics covered include disease, parasites, feeding, shelter, grooming, breeding, care, and marketing of companion animals. Classroom and laboratory activities are supplemented through super- vised agricultural experiences and leadership programs and activities.

    Prerequisite: Successful completion of ANIMAL SCIENCE
    1-2
    Course ID: 011006/011015

    Food Science 1-2 (11)

    This course studies the production, process- ing, preparation, evaluation, and utilization of food. Nutrition Science integrates consumer- ism, chemistry, biology, physics and psychol- ogy. Nutrition Science uses scientific methods and laboratory experiments to help understand food. Chemistry 1-2 is strongly encouraged.

    Prerequisite: Successful completion of INTRO TO AG, FOOD, AND NATURAL RESOURCES
    Course ID: 140621/140622

    Food Science 3-4 (11)

    (College level- MCC Dual Enrollment)     

    This capstone course is an in-depth study of the development of food products from a
    variety of agricultural industries. Students will study the nutritional value of foods along with applying scientific processes such as micro- biology and chemistry to the development of food products, and analyze and select appro- priate storage, distribution, and consumption of foods. Classroom and laboratory activities are supplemented through supervised agricultural experiences and leadership programs and activities.

    Prerequisite: successful completion of FOOD SCIENCE 1-2
    Course ID: 173101 / 173102

    Plant Science 1-2 (11)

    In this course, students learn about a variety of different plants and their biology. Students start off by learning how we use the plants around us. Plant biology, structure, and reproduction are topics that are focused on during the first portion of this course. During the second portion of the course, students learn about growing food and how to manage a garden. A third portion of the class focuses on greenhouse, nursery, and landscape management. Students listen to guest speakers and attend field trips to understand careers available in plant science. This course also satisfies 1 elective science credit.

    Prerequisite: “C” or better in Introduction to Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources or teacher recommendation. Course ID: 173011

    Plant Science 3-4 (12)

    In this capstone course, students will use the knowledge and skills gained in Plant Science 1-2 to produce and use horticultural plants. Topics include plant identification, fertilization, pest management, soils, and design. Classroom and laboratory activities are supplemented through supervised agricultural experiences and leadership programs and activities.

    Prerequisite: successful completion of PLANT SCIENCE 1-2
    Course ID: 173061 / 173062

    Natural Resource (11)

    This course will provide students with an opportunity to increase awareness to a variety of topics related to natural resources and the careers associated within this area including application to an urban environment. Students will recognize and identify renewable natural resources while exploring the areas of trees, plants, fish, and wildlife species. Nonrenewable resources will be classified and examined to learn more about soil, land characteristics and water resources. The application of scientific principles to natural resource conservation and preservation as it relates to agriculture will be used. Students will understand how to manage natural resources and identify related laws and their purposes. Ecological plans will be designed using a variety of tools and technology.

    Prerequisite: successful completion of Introduction to Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
    Course ID: 173041

    Natural Resources Management in Ag. (12)

    Students will increase awareness of the close ties among living organisms in this course, as well as natural and environmental concerns with the interrelationships of living organisms and the world around us. Students will closely examine agencies that regulate our natural resources, explore the relationship between agriculture and natural resources, and develop an understanding of sustainability and the importance of conservation. Classroom and laboratory activities are supplemented through supervised agricultural experiences and leadership programs including a final capstone project.

    Prerequisite: Successful completion of NATURAL RESOURCES IN AG.
    Course ID: 173081 / 173082