2008-09 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

School of Agriculture and Natural Resources

ANIMAL HEALTH I (Y) #0965L1

1 Hour per Day
SCHOOL Ponderosa HS	CREDIT 180 hours, 10 units

The intent of this course is to prepare high school students and adults to work in the Animal Health industry. The course focuses on livestock and small animals. Upon completion of this course, students will have knowledge and hands-on experience in the areas of specific animal species, health and diseases, animal behavior, livestock and small animal procedures, and veterinary assistance. The course also includes instruction in the FFA leadership organization, careers, and Supervised Occupational Experience projects. Students may use this course as the first step to Animal Health Community Classroom.

ANIMAL HEALTH II (Y) #0965L2

5 Hours per Week: 1 classroom,

4 community classrooms

PREREQUISITE: Satisfactory completion of Animal Health or 3 years of agriculture class.

SCHOOL

Ponderosa HS

CREDIT

180 hours, 10 units

This is a yearlong course in which students work in community classrooms related to the Animal Health industry. Example community classrooms may include veterinary clinics, pet groomers, retail animal health businesses, horse facilities, ranches, and zoos. Students will meet once per week in the classroom and then be in community classrooms for the remainder of their hours. Field trips and guest speakers will enhance instruction. The course also includes instruction in the FFA leadership organization, supervised agricultural experience projects, and job readiness.

Agriculture classes are not repeatable for credit.