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 **__Agriculture Courses at Penn Manor__ ** **Please see exciting changes in the Agriculture Mechanics courses!! **
 * Students who successfully complete Ag Science I, II, III, IV and Ag Business will meet the Family and Consumer Science requirement for graduation.**
 * Students who are enrolled in ONE Agriculture Education course throughout the school year may join the Manor FFA Chapter.**

Agriculture Science I 251 Agriculture Science I offers students an introduction to the industry of agriculture and other agriculture classes offered at Penn Manor High School. Agricultural careers, livestock, poultry, plants, and wildlife are all areas studied. Units on leadership, communication skills, Supervised Agriculture Experience, record keeping and FFA are included. Ag Science I is a prerequisite to many other agriculture course offerings. Students will keep a logbook of daily class activities and skills learned. All students planning on being involved in the Manor FFA should take this course. Computers will be used; calculators are needed.
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 * || Production Agriculture || || Horticulture/Floriculture || || Veterinary || || Agribusiness || || Agriculture and Food Science ||
 * Core Courses || Ag Science 1 || || Ag Science 1 || || Ag Science 1 || || Ag Science 1 || || Ag Science 1 ||
 * || Ag Science 2 || || Ag Science 2 || || Ag Science 2 || || Ag Science 2 || || Ag Science 2 ||
 * || Ag Science 3 || || Ag Science 3 || || Ag Science 3 || || Ag Science 3 || || Ag Science 3 ||
 * || Ag Science 4 || || Ag Science 4 || || Ag Science 4 || || Ag Science 4 || || Ag Science 4 ||
 * Supporting Courses || Horticulture || || Horticulture || || CP/Honors Vet Science || || Agribusiness || || Biotechnology ||
 * || Agribusiness || || Floriculture || || Ag Work Study || || College in the High School Agribusiness || || Wildlife and Natural Resources Management ||
 * || Ag Work Study || || Agribusiness || || || || Ag Work Study || || Ag Work Study ||
 * || || || Ag Work Study || || || || || || ||
 * Other Ag Classes || Intro to Ag Mech || || Intro to Ag Mech || || Agribusiness || || || || Agribusiness ||
 * || Welding 1 || || Welding 1 || || || || || || ||
 * || Welding 2 || || Engines 1 || || || || || || ||
 * || Engines 1 || || Construction || || || || || || ||
 * || Engines 2 || || Ag Equipment || || || || || || ||
 * || Construction || || || || || || || || ||
 * || Agricultural Equipment || || || || || || || || ||
 * || Engines 1 || || Construction || || || || || || ||
 * || Engines 2 || || Ag Equipment || || || || || || ||
 * || Construction || || || || || || || || ||
 * || Agricultural Equipment || || || || || || || || ||
 * Grade 9, 10, 11, 12**
 * Prerequisite: None**

Agriculture Science II is designed for students with plans or interest in some phase of the animal industry or plant production including veterinarian, horticulturist, food science and communications. Areas to be covered include methods of conducting and organizing meetings, large and small animal care and management, computerized record keeping, business, animal health and disease control. Units are covered in the areas of food science are careers, methods of food production and handling, safety, and management. Units on careers, leadership, communication skills, record keeping and FFA are included. The ServSafe restaurant industry food safety exam may be taken by the students. Students will keep a logbook of daily class activities and skills learned. Computers will be used; calculators are needed.
 * Agriculture Science II 252**
 * Grade 10, 11, 12**
 * Prerequisite: Minimum Grade of "C" in Ag Science I or Department approval.**

This class goes in depth on the study of agronomy (study of crops and soils) and related disciplines. Students will study IPM (Integrated Pest Management) and earn their private pesticide applicators license. Land use and soil conservation are major areas covered in this class. For the animal agriculturalist, animal feeds and nutrition are studied to build on practices learned in Agriculture Science II. Students will be involved with FFA activities and continue to build on valuable leadership skills learned in previous agriculture science classes, culminating in the completion of the Red Rose FFA Degree Application. Students will keep a logbook of daily class activities and skills learned. Computers will be used; calculators are needed.
 * Agriculture Science III 253**
 * Grade 11, 12**
 * Prerequisite: Minimum Grade of "C" in Ag Science II or Department approval.**

Agriculture Science IV is offered to advanced agriculture science students who are interested in agriculture careers and advanced agriculture science. Students explore various business opportunities by developing their own business. Exploratory on-the-job agribusiness experience is given through released school time. Units on careers, leadership, communication skills, record keeping and FFA are included. Students will keep a logbook of daily class activities and skills learned. Computers will be used; calculators are needed.
 * Agriculture Science IV 254**
 * Grade 12**
 * Prerequisite: Minimum Grade of "C" in Ag Science III or Department approval.**

AGRICULTURE MECHANICS

Agriculture Mechanics at Penn Manor prepares students for careers by teaching mechanical principles, recordkeeping, problem solving, and communication skills. If you have any questions about the courses that best match your career plans, please see any Ag teacher.


 * Career Paths in Agriculture Mechanics**


 * || Engines / Auto / Equipment Mechanic || Production Ag || Welding/Metal Working || Construction ||
 * Ag Mech Courses || Intro to Ag Mech || Intro to Ag Mech || Intro to Ag Mech || Intro to Ag Mech ||
 * || Engines 1 || Engines 1 || Welding 1 || Welding 1 ||
 * || Engines 2 || Engines 2 || Welding 2 || Engines 1 ||
 * || Welding 1 || Welding 1 || Engines 1 || Construction ||
 * || Welding 2 || Welding 2 || || ||
 * || Ag Equipment || Ag Equipment || || ||
 * || || Construction || || ||
 * EETC Cert ||  Yes  ||  Yes  ||  No  ||  No  ||
 * Other Ag Courses || Ag Business || Ag Business || Ag Business || Ag Business ||
 * || || Ag Sci 1 || || ||
 * || || Ag Sci 2 || || ||
 * || || Ag Sci 3 || || ||
 * || || Ag Sci 4 || || ||
 * || || Horticulture || || ||
 * Supporting Courses || Algebra 2 || Algebra 2 || Algebra 2 || Algebra 2 ||
 * || Chemistry || Chemistry || Chemistry || Accounting ||
 * || Physics || Physics || Physics || ||
 * || Chemistry || Chemistry || Chemistry || Accounting ||
 * || Physics || Physics || Physics || ||

Agriculture Mechanics at Penn Manor prepares students for careers by teaching mechanical principles, recordkeeping, problem solving, and communication skills. This course will provide an overview of career possibilities and skills required in agriculture mechanics through technical theory and hands on training. Introduction to Agriculture Mechanics is the foundation for all other Agriculture Mechanics courses. Units include: safety, introduction to small engine maintenance and repair, basic electrical wiring, plumbing, woodworking, arc welding and basic metalworking. Units on career exploration, leadership, communication skills, record keeping and FFA are included in this introductory agriculture class. Safety glasses, calculators, a daily logbook, and a $10 lab fee are required.
 * Introduction to Agriculture Mechanics **
 * Grade 9, 10, 11, 12**
 * Prerequisite: None**
 * Years Offered: Every**

This course lays the foundation for a bright future in welding and metalworking building on skills learned in Introduction to Agriculture Mechanics. Units include: safety, tools, equipment, weld symbols, project plans, welding math, shielded metal are welding, gas metal arc welding, and oxyacetylene. The focus of the metalworking will be on flat weld, testing welds, and basic cuts. Projects incorporating metalworking skills will be an important part of the coursework. Maintaining a daily logbook recording skills learned is required and must be successfully completed to pass this course. Units on career exploration, leadership, communication skills, record keeping and FFA are included in this agriculture class. Leather work boots/shoes, long cotton pants, safety glasses, calculators, and a $15 lab fee are required.
 * Welding I**
 * Grade 9, 10, 11, 12**
 * Prerequisite: Minimum grade of “B” in Introduction to Agriculture Mechanics or departmental approval**
 * Years Offered: Every year**
 * Transition Prerequisite: Minimum grade of “B” in Agriculture Mechanics I**

This course prepares students for a bright future in welding and metalworking building on skills learned in Welding I. The focus of the metalworking will be on out-of-position welds, pipe welds, nonferrous metals, TIG welding, metal bending, and other special topics. Class fabrication projects will incorporate the use of reading plans and manufacturing environment. Maintaining a daily logbook recording skills learned is required and must be successfully completed to pass this course. Units on career exploration, leadership, communication skills, record keeping and FFA are included in this agriculture class. Leather work boots/shoes, long cotton pants, safety glasses, calculators, and a $15 lab fee are required.
 * Welding II**
 * Grade 10, 11, 12**
 * Prerequisite: Minimum grade of “B” in Welding I or departmental approval**
 * Years Offered: Odd years: 2009-2010 & 2011-2012**
 * Transition Prerequisite: Minimum grade of “B” in Agriculture Mechanics III**

This foundational course prepares students for careers with engines. The course will focus on single cylinder 4-cycle and 2-cycle engine theory, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair. Students will use their own single cylinder 4-cycle engine, like an old lawn mower and single cylinder 2-cycle engine, like an old weed eater. Students must pay for all parts ordered. Maintaining a daily logbook recording skills learned is required and must be successfully completed to pass this course. Units on career exploration, leadership, communication skills, record keeping and FFA are included in this agriculture class. Work boots/shoes, long cotton pants, safety glasses, calculators, and a $15 lab fee are required.
 * Engines I**
 * Grade 9, 10, 11, 12**
 * Prerequisite: Minimum grade of “B” in Introduction to Agriculture Mechanics or departmental approval**
 * Years Offered: Every year**
 * Transition Prerequisite: Minimum grade of “B” Agriculture Mechanics I**

This advanced engines course will focus on multi cylinder gasoline and diesel engine theory, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair. This course will prepare students for the Equipment and Engine Training Council (EETC) technical certification to be completed by students successfully completing all prerequisites and qualifying for the exam. . Maintaining a daily logbook recording skills learned is required and must be successfully completed to pass this course. Units on career exploration, leadership, communication skills, record keeping and FFA are included in this agriculture class. Work boots/shoes, long cotton pants, safety glasses, calculators, and a $15 lab fee are required.
 * Engines II**
 * Grade 10, 11, 12**
 * Prerequisite: Minimum grade of “B” in Engines I or departmental approval**
 * Years Offered: Even years: 2010-2011 & 2012-2013**
 * Transition Prerequisite: Minimum grade of “B” in Agriculture Mechanics II**

Transition Prerequisite: Minimum grade of “B” in Agriculture Mechanics I This course will prepare students for careers in the construction industry. Units will include: building layout, surveying, framing, rafter layout, masonry, pavers, roofing, electrical, and plumbing. Basic and advancds construction projects will be an important part of the coursework. Maintaining a daily logbook recording skills learned is required and must be successfully completed to pass this course. Units on career exploration, leadership, communication skills, record keeping and FFA are included in this agriculture class. Work boots/shoes, long cotton pants, safety glasses, calculators, and a $15 lab fee are required.
 * Construction**
 * Grade 10, 11, 12**
 * Prerequisite: Minimum grade of “B” in Introduction to Agriculture Mechanics or departmental approval**
 * Years Offered: Even years: 2010-2011 & 2012-2013**

This course is a culminating experience for students completing Engines I & II as wells as Welding I & II. Students will use metalworking and engines skills and make operational and management decision with agricultural equipment. The focus will be on current agriculture equipment, uses, technology and operation. Students will complete assigned and independent projects. Maintaining a daily logbook recording skills learned is required and must be successfully completed to pass this course. Units on career exploration, leadership, communication skills, record keeping and FFA are included in this agriculture class. Work boots/shoes, long cotton pants, safety glasses, calculators, and a $15 lab fee are required. Agribusiness is offered to agriculture students who are considering operating their own business. This class will prepare you with the basic principles required to plan, start, and operate your own business. Units covered include economics, business types, managing a small business, basic computer programs used in business, recordkeeping, and communication. FFA is an integral part of all agriculture classes and will be included in the course of study. Students in agribusiness manage the Manor FFA fruit sale as an example of small business. Students may elect Agribusiness more than once with a minimum grade of "B" in prior Agribusiness classes AND department approval. The curriculum will consist of advanced study of business principles. Students will keep a logbook of daily class activities and skills learned. Computers will be used; calculators are needed. This class will be designed for junior and senior agriculture students who have an interest in Agribusiness. This class will be taught as part of the College in the High School program through Harrisburg Area Community College. The textbook for the course will be __Introduction to Agribusiness__ by Ricketts and Rawlins. Other contemporary resources will also be used. Students will complete HACC application and pay the college application fees of $85. There will be no tuition cost to the student. Computers will be used; calculators are needed. Units on leadership, communication skills, Supervised Agriculture Experience, record keeping and FFA are included.
 * Agriculture Equipment**
 * Grade 12**
 * Prerequisite: Minimum grade of “B” in Welding II & Engines II or departmental approval**
 * Years Offered: Odd years: 2009-2010 & 2011-2012**
 * Transition Prerequisite: Minimum grade of “B” in Agriculture Mechanics IV**
 * Agribusiness 2008 271**
 * Grade 10, 11, 12**
 * Prerequisite: None**
 * College in the High School - Agribusiness 2008 265**
 * Grade 11, 12**
 * Prerequisite:**

Floriculture is a hands-on course open to anyone who has an interest in the horticulture industry. Students will learn skills essential to be successful in careers involving greenhouse production, landscape design, plant propagation, seeding, fertilizing, and general care of plants and flowers, lawn maintenance, and business management. Students will learn the basics of floral design. Students will be able to take home many of the plants and designs that they have worked with. Units on careers, leadership, communication skills, record keeping and FFA are included. Students will keep a logbook of daily class activities and skills learned. Students may elect this course more than once to further their skills in the floriculture industry with a minimum grade of "B" in prior Floriculture classes AND department approval. Computers will be used; calculators are needed. A $10 lab fee will be charged.
 * Floriculture 2008 273**
 * Grade 9, 10, 11, 12**
 * Prerequisite: None**

Horticulture is one of the most rapidly growing employment fields in this area. Many crops grown today are started in a greenhouse. Students will investigate and experience many aspects of plant growth and production in the greenhouse environment. Select this course and learn more about this exciting industry! Students may elect this course more than once to further their skills in the Horticulture industry with a minimum grade of "B" in prior Horticulture classes AND department approval. Students will keep a logbook of daily class activities and skills learned. Computers will be used; calculators are needed. Units on leadership, communication skills, Supervised Agriculture Experience, record keeping and FFA are included.
 * Horticulture in the Greenhouse 2008  278**
 * Grade 10, 11, 12**
 * Prerequisite: None**

This course projects concepts in biotechnology as a tool for the enhancement of agricultural science. As populations explode into a finite world and land mass, agriculture must uncover new and improved ways to meet these growing demands for efficiency. Studies in this course will include genetic engineering, recombinant DNA technology, embryo transfer, tissue culture and other related topics from several cutting edge frontiers. This course will focus on both theory and hands-on applications to help students realize the direction agriculture is demanding from its many constituents. Units on leadership, communication skills, Supervised Agriculture Experience, record keeping and FFA are included. Students will keep a logbook of daily class activities and skills learned. Safety glasses are required. Computers will be used; calculators are recommended.
 * Concepts of Biotechnology 279**
 * Grade 10, 11, 12**
 * Prerequisite: Minimum Grade of "C" in Biology**
 * This course may count as a science credit for any student.**

This course is designed for students planning to enter the veterinary field. Coursework will be related to health, anatomy, and physiology of various small and large animal species. Clinical, surgical, and office management practices will be studied in addition to nutrition, sanitation, and terminology related to the industry. Students earning an honors credit will be expected to perform all the steps in designing and performing an experiment/study and then writing a lab report summarizing the information. Students will be required to complete a PA FFA Research Project book. Units on leadership, communication skills, Supervised Agriculture Experience, record keeping and FFA are included. Computers will be used; calculators are needed.
 * Honors Veterinary Science 266**
 * Grades 11, 12**
 * Prerequisite: Minimum Grade of an “A” in CP Biology**
 * This course may count as a science credit for any student.**

This course is designed to give students a working/in-depth knowledge of the laboratory animal, veterinary assistant, pet and livestock industries and care. This course will include the care and management of many small animals including: cats, dogs, rabbits, livestock, equine (horses), and exotic animals. Areas of study include animal systems including: digestive, reproductive, circulatory, immune, respiratory, and nervous, animal physiology, office management, and clinical and surgical procedures. Basic veterinary science practices will be studied, including: cause, diagnosis, treatments, and prevention of animal health problems. Units on leadership, communication skills, Supervised Agriculture Experience, record keeping and FFA are included. Computers will be used; calculators are needed.
 * CP Veterinary Science 272**
 * Grade 11, 12**
 * Prerequisite - Minimum Grade of "B" in Biology**
 * This course may count as a science credit for any student.**

This course will be an elective course offered by the Agriculture Department. This course will focus on wildlife, fisheries, and natural resources management. Natural resources include forests, water, air, fossil fuels, and soil. The importance and methods of sound management of our natural resources will be studied along with species and habitat management. Students will be in the field regularly for hands on studies. SAE projects in wildlife and conservation will be required. Units on leadership, communication skills, Supervised Agriculture Experience, record keeping and FFA are included. Computers will be used; calculators are needed.
 * Wildlife and Natural Resources Management 267**
 * Grade 10, 11, 12**

The Agriculture Co-op program is for students who are planning for a career in the field of agriculture. Through the Co-op program students will spend time in their chosen field of work. Students enrolled in the fourth year of Agriculture courses are eligible for this program and must have department approval. Students must have maintained a "B" or better grade in all agriculture education classes. Students interested in the Ag Work Study course will meet with the teacher prior to electing this course to obtain more information. Weekly time sheets will be submitted. This course may be selected both semesters, a grade of A is required in the fall semester in order to continue in the spring semester. To be eligible for this opportunity, students must be enrolled in one other course in the Agriculture department during the current school year.
 * Agriculture Work Study 274 **
 * Grade 12**
 * Prerequisite: Department approval**

Students will have the opportunity to receive one credit per year for work done outside of school in agribusiness or agri-production areas. A minimum of 120 hours is required to meet the basic time requirement and a department approved SAE record book will be kept for the S.A.E. project. To be eligible for this opportunity, students must be enrolled in one other course in the Agriculture department during the current school year.
 * Supervised Agricultural Experience 275  *DO NOT ENTER this on your course selection sheet. This will be assigned by the Agriculture teachers.**
 * Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 **
 * Prerequisite: Department approval**

Students will be exposed to a variety of record keeping systems and their analysis to allow them to more accurately evaluate their potential both on a personal and business level. In a global agricultural experience, students will have to be able to identify those key components regardless of where they may be found, and interact with that information in such a way as to be able to identify problems, provide solutions, and maintain a stable economic position. The objective of this course is to provide students with higher learning skills in that they will be required to identify, analyze and modify the enterprise based on that analysis. Computers will be used; calculators are needed.
 * Agricultural Record Keeping Systems 276**
 * Grade 10, 11, 12**
 * Prerequisite: Department approval**

Available for upper class students interested in an in-depth study of a topic related to the agriculture industry and who have maintained a "B" or better grade in all agriculture education classes. The minimum time required is 120 hours. Departmental approval is required BEFORE registration for this course. To be eligible for this opportunity, students must be enrolled in one other course in the Agriculture department during the current school year. Petition for independent study form must be completed. This petition will include a plan for the independent study project. A display at Festival of Learning is required.
 * Agriculture Independent Study 277**
 * Grade 12**
 * Prerequisite: Department approval __is required.__**