• AMP Courses

    Principles of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (1 credit)   

    Course #8261A
    Grade: 9–12

    About: This is the gateway course that introduces new students of the Agriscience Magnet Program to the areas of study within the program. This year-long course focuses on teaching principles and concepts of agriscience using a variety of settings, such as the classroom, biology laboratory, production greenhouse, aquaculture ponds, engineering laboratory, livestock project centers, etc. Students learn a foundation of knowledge in livestock production, food processing, plant production, agricultural mechanics, environmental systems and agribusiness practices. This is the fundamental course for the 7 areas of study within the AMP.

    Practicum in Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources (2 or 3 credits)

    Course #8287A
    Grade: 11–12

    About: The practicum course is a paid or unpaid capstone experience for students participating in a coherent sequence of career and technical education courses in the Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources cluster. The practicum is designed to give students supervised practical application of knowledge and skills. Practicum experiences can occur in a variety of locations appropriate to the nature and level of experience, such as employment, independent study, internships, assistantships, mentorships or laboratories. Students must pass a safety test with 100% mastery.

  • Agribusiness Pathway

    Professional Standards in Agribusiness (.5 credit) 

    Course #8279A
    Grade: 10–12

    About: The Professional Standards in Agribusiness course primarily focuses on leadership, communication, employer & employee relations and problem-solving as they relate to agribusiness, while students also learn leadership development.

    Agricultural Leadership, Research, and Communications (1 credit)

    Course #8274A
    Grade: 10–12

    About: The Agricultural Leadership, Research and Communications course challenges Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (AFNR) students to use higher level thinking skills, develop leadership abilities, utilize standard research principles, and communicate agricultural positions effectively with stakeholders.

    Agribusiness Management and Marketing (1 credit)

    Dual Credit option through Palo Alto College

    Course #8280A
    Grade: 11–12

    About: The Agribusiness Management and Marketing course provides a foundation to agribusiness management and the free enterprise system. Instruction includes the use of economic principles such as supply and demand, budgeting, recordkeeping, finance, risk management, business law, and marketing & management in agribusiness.

  • Animal Science Pathway

    Small Animal Management (.5 credit)

    Course #8069A
    Grade: 10–12

    About: The Small Animal Management course instills animal systems and develops knowledge on entry requirements. Small animals which may be included in the course may include small mammals, amphibians, reptiles, avians, dogs and cats.

    Livestock Production (1 credit)

    Course #8265A
    Grade: 10–12

    About: The Livestock Production course instructs on animal systems and entry requirements. Animal species addressed in this course may include beef cattle, dairy cattle, swine, sheep, goats and poultry. 

    Equine Science (.5 credit)

    Course #8266A
    Grade: 10–12

    About: Students obtain knowledge and skills related to equine science, its career opportunities and expectations of the industry. Possible equines which may be included in the course are horses, donkeys and mules.  

    Veterinary Medical Applications (1 credit)

    Course #8267A
    Grade: 11–12

    About: The Veterinary Medical Applications course entails veterinary practices as they relate to both large and small animal species, with the teachings of animal systems and its necessary skills.

    *Certified Veterinary Assistant Level 1 certification may be obtained.

    Advanced Animal Science (1 credit)

    Dual Credit option through Palo Alto College

    Course #8269A
    Grade: 11–12

    About: The Advanced Animal Science course examines the relations between human, scientific, and technological dimensions of livestock production. Instruction is designed to allow for the application of scientific and technological aspects of animal science through field and lab experiences.

    * This course may be taken as an Advanced Science on the Foundations Graduation Plan.

  • Applied Agricultural Engineering Pathway

    Agriculture Mechanics & Metal Technologies (1 credit)

    Course #8283A
    Grade: 10–12

    About: The Agriculture Mechanics & Metal Technologies course is designed to develop an understanding of agricultural mechanics as it relates to safety and skills in tool operation, electrical wiring, plumbing, carpentry, fencing, concrete and metal working techniques in relation to power, structural and technical agricultural systems.

    Agricultural Equipment Design & Fabrication (1 credit)

    Course #6772A
    Grade: 11–12

    About: The Agricultural Equipment Design & Fabrication course is designed to develop an understanding of agricultural equipment design and fabrication.

    Agricultural Structures Design & Fabrication (1 credit)

    Course #8282A
    Grade: 11–12

    About: The Agricultural Structures Design & Fabrication course establishes understanding of agricultural mechanics safety and skills in tool operation, electrical wiring, plumbing, carpentry, fencing, concrete and metal working as it relates to the power, structural and technical agricultural systems.

    Agriculture Power Systems (2 credits)

    Course #8284A
    Grade: 11–12

    About: The Agriculture Power Systems course instructs on power and control systems as related to energy sources, small and large power systems and agricultural machinery.

  • Environmental and Natural Resources Pathway

    Wildlife, Fisheries & Ecology Management (1 credit)

    Course #8263A
    Grade: 10–12

    About: The Wildlife, Fisheries & Ecology Management course examines the management of game and non-game wildlife species, fish and aquacrops and their ecological needs as related to current agricultural practices. Students attain the knowledge and skills for natural resources.

    * Texas Hunter Education Certification and/or Texas Boater Education Certification may be obtained.

    Energy & Natural Resource Technology (1 credit)

    Course #8066A
    Grade: 10–12

    About: The Energy & Natural Resource Technology course is designed to allow for the application of science and technology to measure environmental impacts resulting from production agriculture through field and lab experiences. Students acquire advanced technical knowledge and skills related to environmental service systems.

    Advanced Energy & Natural Resource Technology (1 credit)

    Course #6771A
    Grade: 11–12

    About: The Advanced Energy & Natural Resource Technology course explores the interdependency of the public and natural resource systems related to energy production. Renewable, sustainable, and environmentally friendly practices are also taught, so students are educated on energy and resources.

  • Food Science Pathway

    Food Technology and Safety (1 credit)

    Course #8262A
    Grade: 10–12

    About: The Food Technology and Safety course relates to the food technology industry as it relates to food production, handling and safety while covering the technical aspects of value-adding and food processing.

    Food Processing (1 credit)

    Course #8268A
    Grade: 11–12

    About: The Food Processing course highlights the food processing industry with special emphasis on the handling, processing and marketing of beef, pork, lamb, goat and chicken. Students will understand value-added, food processing and industry expectations.

  • Plant Science Pathway

    Horticultural Science (1 credit)

    Course #8275A
    Grade: 10–12

    About: The Horticultural Science course is designed to develop an understanding of common horticultural management practices and their systems as they relate to food and ornamental plant production.

    Landscape Design and Management (.5 credit)

    Course #8077A
    Grade: 10–12

    About: The Landscape Design and Management course develops an understanding of landscape design and management techniques and practices as students are instructed on horticultural systems and common workplace practices.

    Turf Grass Management (.5 credit)

    Course #8070A
    Grade: 10–12

    About:

    This Turf Grass Management course is designed to develop an understanding of turf grass management techniques and practices with students learning the requirements r caring of grass.

    Floral Design (1 credit)

    Dual Credit option through Palo Alto College

    Course #8278A
    Grade: 10–12

    About: The Floral Design course allows students the ability to identify and demonstrate the principles and techniques related to floral design while developing an understanding of the management of floral enterprises.

    * This course may be substituted for the Fine Arts credit requirement.
    * Texas Master Florist certification may be obtained.

    Advanced Floral Design (1 credit) 

    Course #8463A
    Grade: 11–12

    About: In the Advanced Floral Design course, students further their floral design education by being introduced to more advanced floral design concepts. An emphasis on specialty designs and specific occasion planning is placed. This course focuses on building skills and providing students with a thorough understanding of the design elements and planning techniques used to produce unique specialty floral designs that support the goals and objectives of a specific occasion or event.  Additionally, an emphasis on budgetary adherence and entrepreneurship equips students for success in floral enterprises.

    * Texas Master Florist certification may be obtained.

    Advanced Plant and Soil Science (1 credit)

    Course #8277A
    Grade: 11–12

    About: The Advanced Plant and Soil Science course preps students for careers in the food and fiber industry. Students explore how plant and soil science is the basis for many other fields of science. Investigations, laboratory practices and field exercises will be used to develop an understanding of current plant and soil science. 

    * This course may be taken as an Advanced Science on the Foundations Graduation Plan.