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Veterinary Science

11th Grade Juniors

 

One Year Course

(Meets requirement of: Physical Science/ UC & CSU "d")

Course ID: 0131/1131

Prerequisite: Agriculture Biology or Biology or Teacher Recommendation

 

This course will focus on the science behind the care and management of Agricultural animal species. Students will study the classification and naming of key livestock species, such as Beef, Goats, Sheep and Swine, as well as the major Horse, Dairy, and Chicken breeds used in Agriculture and everyday life. Basic anatomy, reproduction, nutrition, health care, and related careers will be examined throughout the course. Students will also become familiar with animal-based industries in Orange County and California. The major forms of assessments will be lab exercises and projects. 

Advanced Animal Science

12th Grade Seniors

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One Year Course

(Meets requirement of: Life Science/ UC & CSU "d")

Course ID: 0135/1135

Prerequisite: Algebra 1 or Equivalent or Department Recommendation

 

Agriculture Biology is a one year, laboratory science course, designated for the college bound student with career interests in Agriculture. Using Agriculture as a learning vehicle, the course emphasizes the principles, central concepts and inter-relationships among the following topics: the molecular and cellular aspects of life, the chemical and structural basis of life, growth and reproduction in plants and animals, genetics, ecological relationships among plants, animals, humans and the enviroment, nutrition in animals, health and diseases in animals and the similarities between animals and humans. 

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