Agriculture Science Classed offered at
James E. Taylor High School
Introduction to World Agricultural Science 101- A basic course designed to provide an introduction to worldwide agriculture. The course includes instructional units in agricultural career development, leadership, communications, personal finance, and mechanized agriculture.
Applied Agricultural Science and Technology- A basic course designed to enhance the agricultural comprehension in agricultural science. The course includes soils, plants, animals, agricultural construction, food science, supervised agricultural experience programs and leadership.
Equine Science- A course designed to development knowledge and skills pertaining to the selection, nutrition, reproduction, health and management of horses. Emphasis will be on the daily care and maintenance of horses. Students will study selection, feeding, care, and training systems. (Ownership of a horse is not necessary)
Landscape Design- A course designed to develop skills in the design, construction, and maintenance of planted area and devices for the beautification of home and grounds and other areas of human habitation and recreation.
Wildlife & Recreational Management- A course designed to examine the importance of wildlife and outdoor recreation with emphasis on using wildlife and natural resources. The course includes a study of water fowl, native and exotic deer, fish, and other wild animals of agricultural economic importance, in the state. Emphasis will also be placed on the newly emerging career opportunities related to wildlife and recreation management.
Home Maintenance and Improvement- A course designed to provide the acquisition of skills and knowledge needed to improve and maintain the urban or rural home and adjacent buildings, including the analysis of repair needs and use of approved safety techniques.
FFA
FFA activities are an integral part of the Agricultural Science Program. Opportunities for developing skills in leadership, cooperation, teamwork, and citizenship are provided through the extension of classroom/laboratory learning experiences by membership and participation in the FFA