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Coll Honors Animal Science Prerequisite / Selection Process : Pre-Vet Animal Science or Animal Mgmt recommended Intended Audience : Grades 11 and 12 Credit : One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes :
• This is a University of Minnesota Introduction to Animal Science ( ANSC 1101 ) course with emphasis on genetics , physiology and nutrition . The course includes a study of production systems relative to the horse , dairy , sheep , poultry , swine and beef industries . Additional topics include man ’ s relationship to animals , current issues and future perspectives of animal agriculture . Students will experience laboratories at the University of Minnesota relating to Animal Science . Students will be concurrently enrolled at the University of Minnesota and upon successful completion of this class ; students will have four semester credits posted to their college transcript .
Projects , Activities , etc .: Field trips , presentations , and career exploration . Instructional Focus : Hands on experiential activities , application of learning through digital assignments , and active participation .
Fish and Wildlife Ecology Intended Audience : Grades 10 , 11 , and 12 Credit : One trimester = 0.5 credit , does not meet science credit requirements Major Outcomes :
• Principles of Ecology
• Wildlife Management
• Principles of Forestry
• Relationships between organisms and the environment
Instructional Focus : Hands on experiential activities , application of learning through digital assignments , and active participation .
Fish and Wildlife Zoology Intended Audience : Grades 10 , 11 , and 12 Credit : One Trimester = 0.5 credit , does not meet science credit requirements Major Outcomes :
• Principles of zoology
• Natural resources conservation
• Animal anatomy and structure
• Animal life functions Instructional Focus : Hands on experiential activities , application of learning through digital assignments , and active participation .
Seasonal Horticulture Intended Audience : Grades 9 , 10 , 11 , and 12 Credit : One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes :
• Comprehensive exploration of the plant science [ green ] industry . Units to include : Careers in the Green Industry , Plant Pathology , Physiology , and Reproduction . Projects , Activities , etc .: Plant identification ; soils and medias ; landscape practices and measurements ; seasonal floral design ; vegetable and herb gardening ; landscape maintenance and installation Instructional Focus : Hands on experiential activities , application of learning through digital assignments , and active participation .
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Floriculture Intended Audience : Grades 9 , 10 , 11 , and 12 Credit : One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes :
• Learn the art of floral design through the construction of several arrangements and corsages
Projects , Activities , etc .: Minimum of five floral arrangements , including holiday and special occasion Instructional Focus : Hands on experiential activities , application of learning through digital assignments , and active participation .
Greenhouse Management Intended Audience : Grades 9 , 10 , 11 , and 12 Credit : One trimester = 0.5 credit , elective credit , does not meet science credit requirements Major Outcomes :
• Learn and experience all of the components related to the propagation , growth , marketing and sale of greenhouse crops
Projects , Activities , etc .: Spring plant sale , plant propagation , fertilizer and pesticide application , management of other growth factors as they apply to greenhouse production Instructional Focus : Hands on experiential activities , application of learning through digital assignments , and active participation .
Global Food Challenge “ Can We Feed the World Without Destroying It ?” Intended Audience : Grades 11 , 12 Credit : One Trimester = . 5 credits Major Outcomes :
• Sustainable Food Systems Organic vs Conventional
• Antibiotic and Hormone use in Meat Animals
• Animal Welfare Impact on Food Production
• Use of Pesticides to Grow Crops
• Locally Sourced Food and Food Waste
• GMO ’ s and other Genetic Concerns
• Impact of Population Growth and the Carrying Capacity on the Planet
• Land Usage , Urban Sprawl , and Urban Agriculture
• Hydroponics and Vertical Farming Projects , Activities , etc .: Field trips , guest speakers , experiential computer based simulations , group discussion and research , socratic seminar based discussions and individual research Instructional Focus : Hands on experiential activities , application of learning through digital assignments , and active participation .
HEALTH SCIENCE CAREERS
Introduction to Holistic Healing [ CRHS only ] Intended Audience : Grades 10 , 11 , and 12 Credit : One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes :
• Future health professionals will be exposed to the world of Holistic Health with topics such as Chiropractic Care , Acupuncture , Dietary Supplements , and Mind-Body Therapies . Students will research and discuss various therapies in regards to their history , implementation , interaction with traditional medicine , and careers involved .
Projects , Activities , etc .: Various Holistic
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Medicine Speakers , Research , and Projects Instructional Focus : This course introduces students to non-traditional medical therapies and aligning careers in the biomedical pathway .
Medical Anatomy I [ Students may earn Articulated College Credit ] [ Medical Anatomy I / II may be taken in any order ; both are needed for articulated credit .] Intended Audience : Grades 10 , 11 , and 12 Credit : One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes :
• Human anatomy and physiology of the integumentary , digestive , urinary , respiratory and musculoskeletal systems .
Projects , Activities , etc .: Dissections Instructional Focus : Taught by a health professional Co-curricular Connection : HOSA
Medical Anatomy II [ Students may earn Articulated College Credit ] [ Medical Anatomy I / II may be taken in either order ; both are needed for articulated credit .] Intended Audience : Grades 10 , 11 , and 12 Credit : One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes :
• Human anatomy and physiology of the reproductive , sensory , cardiovascular , nervous and endocrine systems ; current health issues
Projects , Activities , etc .: Dissections Instructional Focus : Taught by a health professional Co-curricular Connection : HOSA
Medical Terminology and Careers [ Students may earn Articulated College Credit ] Intended Audience : Grades 10 , 11 , and 12 Credit : One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes :
• Medical terminology
• Career exploration Projects , Activities , etc .: Field trips and guest presenters Instructional Focus : Taught by a health professional , guest presenters Co-curricular Connection : HOSA
Honors Health Science Internship Prerequisite / Selection Process : Application and interview required Intended Audience : Grade 12 pursuing careers in health service occupations including : chiropractic , dental , dietary , nursing , therapies and veterinary Credit : Up to three credits available [ 0.5 credit per trimester for seminar , 0.5 credit per trimester for work ]; students may enroll for up to three trimesters which is preferred by employers / internship sites Major Outcomes :
• Career exploration
• Leadership development
• Effective work skills
• Community service Projects , Activities , etc .: Job manual , career portfolio , leadership conferences , community and school service Instructional Focus : On-the-job training , career development and student organization Co-curricular Connection : HOSA
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