Career Technical Course Descriptions

Agriculture
	Agriculture 1 - An introduction to include plant and animal science, leadership development and Ag mechanics.
	Agriscience - Includes animal science, plant science and farm, home and shop safety.
	Agriculture 2 - An extension of the knowledge gained in Ag 1
	Turf and Grounds - Turfgrass is the most widely used ornamental crop in this country and is a multibillion-dollar-a-year business. This course will cover the history of turfgrass in the country and the management techniques utilized today in various turfgrass applications. Students will apply these techniques as they prepare for a career in turfgrass management.
	Greenhouse Management - sets a foundation for progress in the horticulture sub-cluster area. As populations continue to expand, the importance of food production in a condensed, climate-controlled environment increases. Understanding the integrated principles needed for the successful management of a greenhouse will allow the agricultural industry to continue to produce the quality and quantity of food and fiber needed in the 21st century.
	Ag Mechanics - Includes welding, electricity, plumbing, masonry, Small gas engines, land elevation and basic home repairs.
Business and Information Technology Education
	Keyboarding - The student will develop basic skills in operating a computerized keyboard by using the touch system to produce mailable business documents. Mailability standards relate to keying, formatting, grammar, punctuation, capitalization, spelling, content, typography and layout and design. Using special features of the software, such as the table function, the student will be able to format academic and business reports. ½ credit (Prerequisite to Keyboarding Applications)
	Keyboarding/Computer Productivity Applications - is designed to develop skills needed to use computer software for business and personal use. Emphasis is given to, but not limited to four major applications: Word processing, database, spreadsheet and presentation design
	Accounting I - (pre-requisite for Automated Accounting and Accounting II) introduces concepts and principals based on a double-entry system of maintaining the financial records of a sole proprietorship, partnership and corporation. It includes analyzing business transactions, journalizing, posting and preparing worksheets and financial statements
	Interactive Multimedia - This course is designed to give students experience with interactive multimedia. Student will design, write, and produce a computer-based multimedia project. Team development will also be stressed as students work on the project(s). Pre-requisite: Keyboarding/Keyboarding Applications or Computer Productivity Applications. Note: This is also the Annual Staff class for credit.
	Graphic Design and Digital Imaging - This level of the graphic communications sub cluster covers the principles of design and general layout procedures. Content will cover electronic systems and software programs used in graphic design, page composition, image conversion, and digital printing. Advanced knowledge and skill in graphic design and digital imaging will be enhanced in a graphic communication production laboratory facility through experiences, which simulate the graphic communications industry and school-based and work-based learning opportunities. 1 credit. Pre-requisite Keyboarding/Keyboarding Applications or Computer Productivity Applications.
	Web Page Design I - This course, which is the first level of Web Page Design for the Internet, prepares students with work-related, leadership, and employability skills for advancement into the Web Page Design II course. Course content provides students the opportunity to acquire basic fundamental skills in both theory and practical applications of language, structure and typography. Course content stresses layout and design guidelines as applied in the design of markup language documents. Laboratory facilities and experiences simulate those found in the Web page design and construction industry. 1 credit. Pre-requisite Keyboarding/Keyboarding Applications or Computer Productivity Applications.
	Desktop Publishing - The student will develop skills in electronic publishing design, layout, composition and paste-up.  The techniques will be applied in creating and formatting various publications that require imported data/graphics using resources such as the Internet, scanner, etc.  The student will research and apply copyright laws, ethical practices and language arts skills with reference to electronic publishing.
	Virtual Enterprise International - is a stimulated business environment.  The VE students will be involved in actual on the job work experiences, including accounting, personnel administration, management and marketing.  The only difference between VE and an actual business is that no material goods are produced or legal tender exchanged.  However, services will be provided.  Working in a team, the student will develop and enhance oral and written communication skills through initiative, responsibility, and creativity. The VE experience will weave together several academic disciplines and occupational subjects, thereby overcoming fragmentation of subjects. The course will link learning to application and real life experiences. The goal is to create a learning environment that, through a series of activities, integrates school and workplace to enhance learning. Laboratory facilities and experiences simulate those found in business and industry.
	Virtual Enterprise International II- Senior year students working in VE, gaining Business Economics and American Legal Systems (American Government) credits.
	Principles of Business - introductory business information for personal use or an initial course for students planning a career in business
Computer
	Computer Productivity Applications - (non-career technical course - does not apply towards 3 plus 1 related course of study for Dual Path enrollment.)  This course is designed to develop skills for applications needed to use computer software.  Emphasis is given to, but not limited to four major applications:  word processing, database, spreadsheet and presentation design.  Students will use the tools of the electronic desktop in completing applications.  Skills developed will facilitate efficient production, accurate analysis, management of information and oral and demonstrative presentation skills.
Family and Consumer Sciences
	FACS - Students can learn to make decisions and set priorities, understand physical and emotional development during adolescence, cope with pressures, manage personal resources, use consumer information, develop positive relationships, plan for a healthy lifestyle, meet clothing needs and explore career options
	Nutrition and Foods - students can understand the social and cultural significance of food, practice wise use of consumer habits, use reliable nutrition information, manage food needs for self and others and obtain basic skills in food preparation
	Housing and Interiors - students learn to meet family housing needs, relate housing concerns to social, cultural and economic impacts, and select and care for furnishings
	Interpersonal Communications - places and emphasis on the qualities essential to establish and maintain communications and interpersonal relationships within the areas of personal life, family life, and in the world of work. Content includes instruction in self-understanding, factors to consider when choosing a career, decision making, employability skills, communication, interpersonal relationships, conflict resolution, team building, and management of work and family responsibilities.
	Child Development - students can learn to understand the development of children, provide for optimal care and development of children, keep children healthy and safe, and provide a nurturing environment for children
	Adult Living - students can learn to plan and set goals for a career, manage home/family/work interactions, cope with stress and crisis situations, provide for health and well being, function as informed consumers and realize duties of parenting
	Textiles and Clothing - students learn to evaluate influences upon clothing needs, enhance self through clothing decisions, use textile consumer information, select textile products, care for textile products and develop basic clothing construction skills
Health Science and Technology
	Health Science Education - introduces students to health careers, career success, leadership development, basic nutrition diet therapy, environmental/community health, applications of the metric system, safety measures, introduction to growth and development and CPR/First Aid
	Rehabilitative Therapies - designed for students interested in a career in athletic training, personal fitness, aerobics, exercise physiology or recreational therapy; consists of the study of bones, muscles, joints and nerves of the human body, correct body alignment, principles of body movement and routine range of motion exercises to assist patients in daily ROM exercises under the direction of a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant (for 11th and 12th grade).
	Health Management - explores health related administrative and clerical jobs in a hospital, nursing home, dentist office, veterinarian office, public health, home health or doctor's office
	Medical Therapeutics - course includes anatomy and physiology, medical microbiology and basic skills for nursing
	Nursing Education - consists of study dealing with direct bedside nursing care; clinical experience will consist of supervised practice in the nursing home as well as demonstrations in the classroom. Students enrolled in this course must also be enrolled in Medical Therapeutics. (11th and 12th grade)
Integrated Systems Technology
	Career Management Success - a core course for career clusters. This course provides students with tools for achieving success in their academic, work and personal lives. Course content emphasizes the basic skills and knowledge needed for employment success as identified by industry and supported by relevant national standards. All course content is presented in a real world context, providing concrete opportunities for developing personal and career goals, effective communication skills, teamwork abilities, and successful work attitudes. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to complete Professional Development Program Level I and Level II of SkillsUSA-VICA or other degree programs in other career and technical youth organizations.
	Integrated Systems Tech 1 (spring semester) - hands on approach to areas of technology used in today's industry. Manufacturing math, team concepts, team problem solving, introduction to manufacturing, computer technologies, design process, electrical systems and quality assurance
	Integrated Systems Tech 2 (year 2) - a continuation of IST 1 with more in depth study of the six manufacturing areas, electrical systems, quality assurance, design processes, automated material handling. Fluid power and manufacturing processes. The format will be self-paced with instruction given through LAPs for each module or area
	Engineering Design/Auto Cad - a course in which students learn the basic concepts of scale drawings and orthographic projections by making simple two- and three- dimensional drawings using manual drafting tools and computer-aided design (CAD). Course content will enable students to make the transition into the use of CAD software by having them make increasingly sophisticated drawings. Students work in teams will culminate in a class project to create a complete set of construction and assembly drawings for a mechanical project.
	Advanced Integrated Systems - a senior level course-manufacturing course. Course emphasis is on the design, construction, and implementation of a commercially viable product utilizing skills and knowledge from IST 1, IST 2, and Engineering Graphics. Students will work with an industry partner to learn real world procedures and processes. Some off campus work will be involved.
TECHNOLOGY PREPARATION
	Math for Technology 1 - A competency based occupational related, modular material that helps students develop and refine their math skills. Focuses on arithmetic operations, solving problems, estimating answers, developing measurement skills while introducing geometry, data-handling, simple statistics and algebraic formulas
	Biology for Technology - framework includes microorganisms, life process, disease and wellness, continuity of life and plant life and reproduction; will substitute for the Biology 1 credit