Curriculum

Course Descriptions

Agricultural Education / FFA Applied Biological Science 1 - 2 (½ Biology Credit)

Applied Biological Science in Agriculture 1-2 provides students with the essential skills necessary to pursue a Career in the Agriculture Sciences. Student will be presented with industry current instruction that includes; FFA and FFA programs, Plant Science, Animal Science, Arc Welding, Irrigation Pipe & Tubing, Parliamentary Procedure, and Leadership Development, Biotechnology, and Fisheries & Wildlife Science. Laboratory procedures are a major component ABS Curriculum. Students are required to conduct a Supervised Agriculture Experience (SAE) program and maintain an accurate FFA Financial Management (record keeping) system.

Students who complete the Applied Biological Science 1-2 & 3-4 classes will receive 1 year of Lab Science Credit (Biology) for High School graduation and may also be used to meet the Arizona University requirements for Lab Science Credit (Biology).

Prerequisites: None
Course Fee: $30.00 (Includes FFA Dues)

Applied Biological Science 3 - 4 (½ Biology Credit)

Applied Biological Science in Agriculture 3-4 will continue course work covered in ABS 1-2. This course will cover course work in greater detail and will provide additional instruction in the areas of FFA & FFA Programs, Natural Resource Management, MIG Welding, Electrical Wiring, Public Speaking, Job Interview, and Concrete Construction. A majority of this courses work will be completed in the laboratory setting. Students are required to conduct a Supervised Agriculture Experience (SAE) program and maintain an accurate FFA Financial Management (record keeping) system.

Prerequisites: ABS 1-2
Course Fee: $30.00 (Includes FFA Dues)

Agriscience I - (½ Credit Laboratory Based Integrated Science)

Agriscience I is a course designed to increase student knowledge in Agriculture Sciences. The course is designed to acquaint students with FFA and FFA Programs, Scientific Instrumentation, Aquaculture Production, Biotechnology / Electrophoresis, Hydroponics, Leadership Development, and Agriculture Business Management. Students will learn to develop and operate successful Agriculture Businesses in the Aquaculture, Greenhouse, and Biotechnology Industries. The Agriscience I course is a 90% hands on laboratory-based class providing students with hands on management experience in the agricultural field. Students are required to conduct a Supervised Agriculture Experience (SAE) program and maintain an accurate FFA Financial Management (record keeping) system.

Prerequisites: ABS 1-2 & 3-4
Course Fee: $30.00 (Includes FFA Dues)

Agriscience - Mechanics I

Instruction in Agriscience Mechanics I encompasses all areas of Agriculture Mechanics. Students will become proficient in the areas of FFA & FFA Programs, Arc Welding, MIG Welding, Oxy-Acetylene Cutting, Plasma Cutting, and TIG Welding on Aluminum, Mild, and Stainless Steel. Students will also learn proper techniques in Agriculture Machinery Operation and Management, Environmental Control Systems, and Business Management. Students who enroll in the Agriculture Mechanics course will be required to provide appropriate clothing in addition to the required course fee. Students are required to conduct a Supervised Agriculture Experience (SAE/FFA) program and maintain an accurate record keeping system.

Prerequisites: ABS 1-2 & 3-4
Course Fee: $30.00 (Includes FFA Dues)

Yavapai ARC Welding I - (WLD140 - 4 Units)

Instruction in Arc Welding I will provide students with industry specific skills in the area of Arc Welding. Students will be provided industry specific skills in the area of Arc Welding. Students will become proficient in all areas of Arc Welding with various types of welding electrodes and welding positions. Students will strength test arc welds in the flat, vertical, horizontal, and overhead positions. Students who enroll in the Agriculture Mechanics course will be required to provide appropriate clothing in addition to the required course fee. Students are required to conduct a Supervised Agriculture Experience (SAE/FFA) program and maintain an accurate record keeping system.

Prerequisites: ABS 1-2, 3-4, Agriscience Mechanics I
Course Fee: Determined by Yavapai College.

Yavapai Welded Metal Fabrication - (WLD250 - 4 Units)

Arc Welding I will provide students with industry current instruction in Metal fabrication. Students will learn skills in reading welding symbols and fabricating welding projects according to a set of welding plans. Students will learn the tolls and equipment necessary to layout a project, tack welds, and assemble and finish a project. Students who enroll in the Agriculture Mechanics course will be required to provide appropriate clothing in addition to the required course fee. Students are required to conduct a Supervised Agriculture Experience (SAE/FFA) program and maintain an accurate record keeping system.

Prerequisites: ABS 1-2, 3-4, Agriscience Mechanics I
Course Fee: Determined by Yavapai College.

YCC - The Aquaculture & Fisheries Industry - (AGS160 - 3 Credits) (Agriscience II - ¼ Credit Laboratory Based Integrated Science)

The Aquaculture & Fisheries Industry is an introduction to the aquaculture and fisheries industry and the related career opportunities. Basic fish culturing environments, recirculating and flow- through systems, water management, species identification, and world market are all topics that will be reviewed in this class. Students will also create a scale model of an Aquaculture Business along with a Business Plan. Credits obtained in AGS 160 are transferable to most Arizona Universities. Students are required to conduct a Supervised Agriculture Experience (SAE/FFA) program and maintain an accurate record keeping system.

Prerequisites: ABS 1-2, 3-4, Agriscience I
Course Fee: Determined by Yavapai College.

YCC - Fish Biology & Feeding - (AGS263 - 3 Credits) (Agriscience II - ¼ Credit Laboratory Based Integrated Science)

Fish biology instruction will include study of the circulatory, respiratory, endocrine, reproductive, musculoskeletal, nervous, and digestive systems of finfish species. Students will participate in Laboratory activities that involve dissection, classification, and reproduction of rainbow trout. This course will also provide instruction in various types of fish feeds and feeding techniques. Credits obtained in AGS 160 are transferable to most Arizona Universities. Students are required to conduct a Supervised Agriculture Experience (SAE/FFA) program and maintain an accurate record keeping system.

Prerequisites: ABS 1-2, 3-4, Agriscience I
Course Fee: Determined by Yavapai College.

YCC - The Greenhouse Environment - (AGS150 - 3 Credits) (Agriscience II - ¼ Credit Laboratory Based Integrated Science)

Components of greenhouses including structure types, construction, locating a greenhouse, layout of a greenhouse range, and greenhouse temperature control mechanisms. Emphasis will be placed on advantages and disadvantages of each and the appropriate selection of houses for given areas in the horticulture industry. Credits obtained in AGS 160 are transferable to most Arizona Universities. Students are required to conduct a Supervised Agriculture Experience (SAE/FFA) program and maintain an accurate record keeping system.

Prerequisites: ABS 1-2, 3-4, Agriscience I
Course Fee: Determined by Yavapai College.

YCC - Greenhouse Pest ID & Management & Soils & Growing Media (AGS151 - 2 Credits & AGS 153 - 2 Credits) (Agriscience II - ¼ Credit Laboratory Based Integrated Science)

AGS 152 Fundamental approaches in the control of greenhouse pests. Categories include pests, management practices, herbicide use, alternative pest control techniques, safety, and integrated pest management. AGS 153 explores the health and quality of horticultural crops and their relationship to appropriate growing media, nutrients and fertilizers. Importance of media, the function media plays in plant growth, soil versus soil less medium, and the role of nutrients in commercial plant production. Credits obtained in AGS 151 & 153 are transferable to most Arizona Universities. Students are required to conduct a Supervised Agriculture Experience (SAE/FFA) program and maintain an accurate record keeping system.

Prerequisites: ABS 1-2, 3-4, Agriscience I
Course Fee: Determined by Yavapai College.