AGRISCIENCE AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Additional Fees: Some classes will require outside projects for which parents will provide the
necessary supplies.
ANISCI
Animal Science I
½ credit semester
Elective
This class will provide students with biological science in the large animal species. All farm
production animal species will be discussed from cattle, pigs, and horses to turkeys, rabbits, cats, dogs,
and even bees will be discussed. The reproductive systems as well as digestive systems, genetics, and
the physiology of udder function will be highlighted. This class counts toward the ½ credit Science
Elective requirement for graduation.
ANISCIII
Animal Science II
½ credit semester
Elective
This class will provide students with an understanding of medical terminology and positional terms.
Students will have hands on opportunities with handling animals, learning safety and hazardous
information. Students will explore zoonotic diseases and infectious disease as well as parasites. The
circulatory and urinary systems will be highlighted. This class counts toward the ½ credit Science
Elective requirement for graduation.
FISH
Fish and Wildlife Conservation
½ credit semester
Elective
Explore the great outdoors! Students will study administration of Fish and Wildlife Management,
hunting and fishing regulations are studied as well as habitat of those animals. National and State
Wildlife Refuges are studied as well as animal migratory habits. Students look at endangered species
and contributing factors as well as learn the basics of wild fish population. As the baby boomers get
older, the jobs in the DNR will open for these students. Career areas will be discussed. Find out what
it takes to get a job in the great outdoors or just appreciate them a little more.
VETSCI
Veterinary Science
½ credit semester
Elective
This class will introduce the students to basic veterinary practices used in today’s animal industries.
Terminology and disease presentation and prevention will be discussed. Students will have the chance
to take temperatures, do fecal cultures for parasites, and examine sperm cell motility, which are just a
couple of the many labs students will part take in during class. Students will also practice giving shots
to oranges and grapefruits. The students will also study the birth, lactation and growth of the litters of
baby pigs born in the large animal lab.
Prerequisite: Animal Science
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