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This is a foundation course for all agriculture programs of study. Topics covered include general agriculture, FFA, leadership, record keeping, Supervised Agricultural Experiences (SAEs), animal science, plant science, soil science, and agricultural mechanics.

This course provides students with a basis for making effective decisions, setting goals, assessing and solving problems, evaluating the management of resources, and gaining skills useful in everyday life. FFA and SAEs will be covered as well.

The course is structured to enable all students to have an overview of the Animal Industry. Topics covered in Animal Science include the Animal Industry, Animal Handling and Safety, Animal Anatomy/Physiology, and Animal Nutrition. Opportunities are provided for students to participate in FFA and supervised experience activities. Note: This course qualifies as a flex-credit and may be substituted for a 3rd science to meet state graduation requirements.

This course will provide the student with a sound platform to master the knowledge and skills necessary to become a veterinary assistant. It will also prepare the student to pursue a rewarding career as part of the professional veterinarian team. It will also equip the next generation of veterinarians and veterinarian assistants with the new technological tools that reinforce our industry's expectations. Finally, it provides academic knowledge, higher order reasoning and problem-solving skills, work attitudes, general employability skills, technical skills and occupational skills.