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Biotechnology & Agriscience Research II Honors Grades 11, 12 1 Unit Prerequisite: Biotech & Agriscience Research I * This course provides instruction in laboratory and safety skills needed by agricultural research scientists. Current applications of biotechnology in animal science, environmental science, food science and plant science are emphasized. Basic concepts of genetics and microbiology are applied to the agriculture industry and its success in providing food and fiber for the world. Opportunities exist for students to conduct individual or team research experiments. Hands-on laboratories and current topic discussions provide students an understanding of careers in agriscience research. This course articulates with Cleveland Community College and other NC Community Colleges if you make a“ B” or better in the course and score Proficient on the CTE exam.
CTE Agriculture Advanced Studies Grade 12 1 Unit Prerequisite: Two technical credits in the agriculture cluster This culminating course is for seniors who have earned two technical credits, one of which is a completer course, in the Agriculture Career Cluster. The Advanced Studies course augments the content of the completer course and prepare a students for success in transitioning to post-secondary education and future careers. Students work under the guidance of a teacher with expertise in the content of the completer course in collaboration with community members, business representatives, and other school-based personnel. The four parts of the course include writing a research paper, producing a product, developing a portfolio, and delivering a presentation. Students demonstrate their abilities to use 21st century skills. FFA, competitive events, community service, and leadership activities provide the opportunity to apply essential standards and workplace readiness skills through authentic experiences.
CTE Agriculture Internship
Grade 12
1 Unit
Prerequisite: None
A CTE Agriculture Internship allows for additional development of career and technical competencies within the agriculture career field. Internships allow students to
observe and participate in daily operations, develop direct contact with job personnel, ask questions about particular careers, and perform certain job tasks. This
activity is exploratory and allows the student to get hands-on experience in a number of related activities. The teacher, student, and the business community jointly
plan the organization, implementation, and evaluation of an internship, regardless of whether it is an unpaid or paid internship.
CAREER DEVELOPMENT EDUCATION
Career Management
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
1 Unit
Prerequisite: None
This course is designed to prepare students to locate, secure, keep and change careers. Competencies for this course are based on the National Career Development
Guidelines. Strategies for this course include teamwork, technology, problem-solving, decision-making, goal-setting and self-management. Career research, planning
and portfolios will be completed. Students completing this course have the opportunity to obtain a Conover Online certification in Job Readiness as well as
certifications in Seeking a Job and Keeping a Job. The Job Readiness certification can be used in lieu of the CTE end of course assessment.
Project Management I
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
1 Unit
Prerequisite: None
This course will introduce students to the principles, concepts, and software applications used in the management of projects. Through project-based learning,
students will understand how to use the framework of initiating, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling, and closing a project in authentic situations. Art,
English language arts, and mathematics are reinforced.
HEALTH OCCUPATIONS EDUCATION
Health Team Relations
Grades 9, 10
1 Unit
Prerequisite: None
This course is designed to encourage potential health care workers in their role and function as health team members. Topics include terminology, the history of
health care, health care agencies, ethics, legal responsibilities, careers, holistic health, human needs, change, cultural awareness, communication, medical math,
leadership and career decision making. Work-based learning strategies include service learning, field trips and job shadowing.
Health Science I
Grades 10, 11, 12
1 Unit
Prerequisite: Biology and Health Team Relations are recommended
This course focuses on human anatomy, physiology and human body diseases and disorders, and biomedical therapies. Students will learn about health care careers
within the context of human body systems. Projects, teamwork and demonstrations serve as instructional strategies that reinforce the curriculum content. English
language arts and science are reinforced. Work-based learning strategies appropriate for this course include service learning and job shadowing. Biology is
recommended in preparation for this course.
Health Science II *
Grades 11, 12
1 Unit
Prerequisite: Health Science I
This course is designed to help students expand their understanding of financing and trends of health care agencies, fundamentals of wellness, legal and ethical
issues, concepts of teamwork and effective communication. Students will learn health care skills, including current CPR and first aid training. English language arts and
science are reinforced. Work-based learning strategies appropriate for this course include internship, mentorship, service learning and job shadowing. Apprenticeship
and cooperative education are not available for this course.
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