CTE Electives: Agriscience

Table of Contents Graduation Requirements Course Offerings Career & Technical Programs

Career and Technology Education Elective Courses

Landscape Operations (Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources Career Cluster)

Agriscience Foundations 1 (8106810)
Grades 9-10.

This course is designed to develop competencies in the areas of agricultural history and the global impact of agriculture; career opportunities; scientific and research concepts; biological and physical science principles; environmental principles; agriscience safety; principles of leadership; and agribusiness, employability, and human relations skills in agriscience. Laboratory-based activities are an integral part of this course. These include the safe use and application of appropriate technology, scientific testing and observation equipment. A major focus of the course is landscaping and horticulture.
Introductory Horticulture 2 (8121510)
Grades 10-11; Agriscience Foundations 1 and Teacher recommendation required.

This course is designed to develop competencies in the areas of career opportunities; global importance of agriculture; plant classification; propagation; growing media; nutritional needs; fertilization; irrigation; pest identification; pest control, pruning; plant installation; transplanting; safe hand-tool use; and employability skills.
Horticulture Science 3 (8121520)
Grades 11-12; Introductory Horticulture 2 and Teacher recommendation required.

This course is designed to develop competencies in the areas of industry regulations; plant classification; plant transportation; soil sampling and analysis; fertilizer calculations; recording keeping; irrigation components, water quality; drainage; integrated pest management; pesticide safety and regulations; equipment calibration; chemical growth regulators; xeriscaping; integrated landscape management; safe use of power equipment; record keeping; and employability skills. Students completing Agriscience Foundations 1, Introductory Horticulture 2, and Horticulture Science 3 will, at the end of Horticulture Science 3 take the Florida Nursery Growers and Landscape Association's Certified Horticulture Professional (FCHP) exam. Upon passing this exam, students will earn this certification. This course satisfies the practica/performingl arts graduation requirement.
Landscape and Turf Science 4 (8121310 )
Grade 12; Horticulture Science 3 and Teacher recommendation required.

This course is designed to further develop competencies in the areas of use and maintenance of landscape and turf equipment; classification of plants and turf grass; fertilization; and irrigation.

Career & Technical Courses List



		Future Farmers of America The FFA Organization is dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. The FFA programs and activities help members develop public speaking skills, conduct and participate in meetings, manage financial matters, strengthen problem-solving abilities and assume civic responsibility. Degrees earned at local, state and national levels recognize members' increasing accomplishments. Competitive events and awards programs in areas such as public speaking, commodity marketing and agriscience recognize students' achievements, encourage them to excel beyond the classroom and develop career skills. Community service programs help students contribute to society.