• Agricultural Science

  • Small Animal Management

    This course is designed to develop knowledge and skills pertaining to selection, ownership, nutrition, reproduction, health and management of a variety of small animals while also exploring career opportunities. This is a laboratory-oriented course that gives students hands-on experience in working with a variety of small animals to possibly include canines, felines, avian, hamsters, small mammals and amphibians. It is suggested that students enroll in Small Animal Management before Veterinary Medical Applications. Students are also given the opportunity to develop leadership skills through the FFA organization.

    Teacher: Matt Parker

  • Livestock Production

    This course is designed to enhance knowledge and skills pertaining to the production and marketing of domestic livestock. It provides the student with the opportunity to work with live animals while learning technical skills relating to human, scientific and technological dimensions of animal systems, anatomy and physiology, nutrition, reproduction, genetics, pests and diseases, and business management and operation skills. Students are given the opportunity to develop leadership skills through the FFA organization. Please note this is a one semester course receiving 1.0 credit.

    Teacher: Matt Parker

  • Wildlife, Fisheries, and Ecology Management

    This course is designed to examine the importance of wildlife and outdoor recreation with emphasis on using scientific knowledge to study wildlife and natural resources. Also included in the course are sections covering boater education, angler education, and hunter education. Students are also given the opportunity to develop leadership skills through the FFA organization. This course provides instruction and training necessary for the Texas Hunter Education and Boater Education Certifications. Please note this is a one semester course receiving 1.0 credit.

    Teacher: Matt Parker