classes

courses:
Ag. 110 7th grade
"Introduction to Agricultural Education"
Used to introduce beginning students to Agricultural Science & Technology careers, leadership skills and communication skills.

Ag. 120 8th grade
"Introduction to the History of Agriculture"
Used to go into depth of leadership skills in conduction of meetings and appreciation of study and learning skills being applied in class with introduction to environmental protection and application of basic math skills in Ag. Mechanics.

Ag. 130
"Introduction to Agricultural Mechanics"
A course designed to help students become more familiar with the basic areas of mechanics and shop skills such as carpentry, electricity, plumbing, metal work, fasteners.
Students will apply math skills in both English and metric systems and their appropriate tool usage, as well as learning identification and maintenance of tools. This is offered to grades 9-12. This is introduction and prerequisite class to construction, welding, and the electrical classes.

Ag. 210
"Arc Welding"
Students will learn shop safety and develop skills in oxyacetylene welding and Arc welding used in joining metals in the industry.
This is a prerequisite for Ag. 211 and
Ag. 240

Ag. 211
"MIG Welding"
Advanced Welding, students will learn MIG, and TIG welding skills. They will also learn about careers in the metal fabrication industry.

Ag. 220
"Agricultural Power Technology"
Students develop higher level thinking skills in selection, operation, and maintenance of small air-cooled engines, hydraulics, electric motors, and agricultural machinery and tractors.
Students will need to have taken Ag 130 and Ag 221 before entering this class.

Ag. 221
"Small Gas Engines"
This is an introductory level class. Students will develop skills in troubleshooting, evaluation, repair, maintenance, and overhaul of small air-cooled engines.
Students will need to have taken Ag. 130 before entering this class. This class is a prerequisite class for Ag. 222.

Ag. 222
"Large Engines"
Students will develop skills in troubleshooting, evaluation, repair, maintenance, and overhaul of multi-cylinder engines, and related components that are found in industry.
Students must have taken Ag. 130 and Ag. 221 before entering this class.

Ag. 225
"Agricultural Systems" (Electricity and Hydraulics)
Students will use skills in applied math and application of algebraic concepts and learn operation of electrical wiring, both AC and DC switches and motors used in ag industry.
Students will need Ag. 130 before entering this class.

Ag. 227
"Agricultural Machinery"
Students will use skills of applied math and algebraic concepts to help in evaluation of machinery requirements for horse power and cost of maintenance and management of machinery and equipment used in industry.

Ag. 230
"Agricultural Structures"
Students will use skills in applied math to learn to maintain, evaluate, design, and build structures. Students will apply electrical skills and maintain equipment.

Ag. 240
"Agricultural Fabrication"
Students will utilize skills of applied math in measuring, cutting, welding, and determining cost of construction of metals and other materials in construction projects.
Students must have taken Ag. 210 and Ag. 211 before taking this class.

Ag. 310
"Applied Livestock Management"
In learning principles of animal identification, students will learn different breeds, traits, and characteristics of livestock, as well as their production and management. Other topics covered include health, evaluation, selection, feeding, and management.

Ag. 340
"Applied Greenhouse and Nursery Management"
Course designed to prepare students for the operation of greenhouses and golf course greens management. The application of math and growing of plants are required in this class.

Ag. 460
"Agribusiness Management and Marketing"
This course introduces students to Agribusiness and the free enterprise system. Students will apply math and algebraic concepts with business principles and practices.

Ag. 470
"Agricultural Sales" (Careers)
This course is designed to help students develop personal skills in preparing, developing and practicing sales techniques and concepts. Students also will be introduced to career options and will use career exploration skills they have learned to fill out job applications and resumes.

Ag. 510
"Botany/Plant and Soil Science"
This course is designed to examine soil, plant, insect, and disease relationships. Application and theorization of biology, fractions, algebra, and physics concepts.

Ag. 512
"Botany/Science of Plant Growth and Development"
A course designed to examine the importance of plant cell structure, functions of cells, roots, stems, leaves, and flowers. Application of biology concepts.

Ag. 514
"Botany/Horticulture Plant Science"
This course prepares students in the production of horticulture plants and crops. (Landscaping, lawns, and gardens) Application of math, chemistry, and botany concepts.

Ag. 520
"Ecology/Natural Resource Science"
This course is designed to teach the concepts of conversation and natural resource management. Application of biology and math concepts.

Ag. 530
"Zoology/Animal Science"
Students will develop knowledge and skills pertaining to nutrition, reproduction, diseases, breeding, genetics, anatomy, and physiology of livestock. Application of biology and math skills.

Ag. 9900
"Occupational and Career Experience"
Students use their summer work to produce a record book, journal, and one page paper explaining their ag. related on-the-job work experiences. Pass/Fail grade.

Rockland High School Ag program