AEST

Agricultural & Environmental Science Technology

Instructor: Keith Broom
Location: CDC Room 505

Who is Eligible:

A student must complete four semester classes to be a program completer; however, Concepts of Agriscience Technology must be completed as a freshman or sophomore. Students can then complete the program by taking the remaining three courses during their high school years.

Concepts of Agriscience Technology

Syllabus

Concepts of Agriscience Technology is a course to introduce students to the sciences, technologies, and applied practices of the progressive agriculture/agriscience industry. Emphasis is on an active learning environment enriched with technology and science-based applications. The course serves as the entry-level for other courses in agriculture. the focus is to begin the preparation of students for further study leading to successful careers in the agricultural industry.

Units of Study:
Introduction to Concepts of Agriscience Technology	Leadership and Human Relations
Supervised Agricultural Experience	Principles of Animal Science
Principles of Soil Science	Principles of Plant Science
Principles of Crop Production	Principles of Horticulture
Principles of Forestry	Principles of Aquaculture
Principles of Natural Resources	Principles of Agriculture Marketing
Principles of Physical and Mechanical Technology

Science of Agricultural Environment

Syllabus

Environmental Agriculture is a course to introduce and develop skills in environmental areas related to the use and management of natural resources in the food and fiber systems. New technologies being used to enhance human capabilities to monitor and protect the environment are introduced. The overall focus in on maintaining and protecting resources to assure quality human life. Important relationships of living organisms to land and soil, water, the atmosphere, waste management, forestry, and energy management are included. Stress is on understanding global environmental issues and developing appropriate attitudes of environmental stewardship. (Prerequisite: Concepts of Agriscience Technology; Grades 9-12)

Units of Study:
The Environment and Quality of Life	Environmental Stewardship
Living Organisms and the Environment	The Atmosphere and Environmental Quality
Land and Soil Management	Ecology and the Environment
Bioremedation and Waste Management	Forestry and the Environment
Wildlife and the Environment	Energy Management
Supervised Experience in Agriculture Environment	Issues in a Global Environment
Future Environments and Occupational Opportunities

Technology of Agricultural Mechanization

Syllabus

This is a course which includes physical science principles and applications in agricultural technology, agricultural mechanics, and agricultural mechanization. Topics of instruction are: safety, physics technology, including work and power, mechanics, heat, light, sound, and magnetism and electricity; concepts of agricultural mechanization; electricity/electronics technology systems; internal combustion engines; and preventive maintenance and diagnostics. (Prerequisite: Concepts of Agriscience Technology, Grades 9-12)

Units of Study:
Using Physical and Mechanical (P&M) Technology	Supervised Experience in P&M Technology
Safety in P&M Technology	Apply P&M Technology in Careers
Apply P&M Technology in Enterprises	Use Computer Applications
Analyzing Electronics Systems	Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems
Applying Principles of Internal Combustion Engines	Performing Preventive Maint.
Applying Principles of Diagnostics	Basic Welding
Basic Gas Welding and Cutting

Agribusiness and Entrepreneurship Technology

Syllabus

This is a course in the role and characteristics of agricultural and related businesses in our economy. the purpose of this course is to: provide a basis for making effective business decisions; setting goals; assessing and solving problems; determining financial progress and success; evaluating the management of resources; and gaining skills useful in everyday life in the diverse fields of agribusiness and entrepreneurship. Students explore principles in the successful organization and management of businesses as owners, managers, and operators. (Prerequisites: Ag Concepts, Ag Mechanics, and Ag Environment; Grades 10-12)

Units of Study:
Personal Financial Management	Conducting a Business Inventory
Using the Balance Sheet	Using an Income Statement
Prepare a Statement of Cash Flows and Owners Equity	Analyzing Financial Performance
Implementing Planning and Decision Making Procedures	Explaining Business Borrowing/Investing Practices
Managing Business and Self-employment Taxes	Applying legal Concept
Using Management Information Systems

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