Syllabus
Agriscience Foundations I
2011-2012 Course Syllabus
Mr. Jack Espinosa
e-mail: Espinosa@dadeschools.net
webpage: www.biologyclass.net/agriscience
Course Description:
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.
Course Objectives:
After successfully completing this course, the student, will possess a thorough comprehension of the following
concepts. In addition, the student will have attained the ability to apply, analyze, and evaluate real-world scenarios for
the better good of themselves and the environment
• History of agriculture and its influence on the global economy
• Practice agriscience safety skills and procedures
• Apply scientific and technological principles to agriscience issues
• Apply environmental principles to the agricultural industry
• Investigate and utilize basic scientific skills and principles in plant science
• Investigate and utilize basic scientific skills and principles animal science
• Demonstrate the use of agriscience tools, equipment, and instruments
• Demonstrate agribusiness, employability & human relations skills
Classroom rules and expectations
Students are to conduct themselves in a professional manner at all times when in my classroom. Mutual respect
for the teacher as well as for other students is expected! As young adults, I expect all of you to bring
enthusiasm and a good attitude to my class every day. If you follow instructions (the first time given), study on a
regular basis (30 minutes a day), and attend classes every day you should excel in my class but it will not guarantee
excellence. For that the student must go the extra mile; study well in advance of every quiz/test, complete all
assignments and projects, and have good attendance. Students must be in their assigned seats when the second
(late) bell rings ready to begin.
• No food or drinks in class
• Turn-off cell phones
• No electronic devices
• No talking during lectures (must raise your hand to be acknowledged)
• No Sleeping in class
• No passes the last 10 minutes of any period
• Students are responsible for missed work. Student must request make-up work upon their return to class
• Attendance policy is the same as the school's policy.
Agriscience Foundations 1 2011-12 Tentative Course Syllabus
Better Living through Agriscience.
Biotechnology.
Supervised Agricultural Experience.
Leadership Development in Agriscience.
Water and Soil Conservation.
Soils and Hydroponics Management.
Forest Management.
Wildlife Management.
Aquaculture.
Safe Use of Pesticides.
PLANT SCIENCES.
Plant Structures and Taxonomy.
Plant Physiology.
Plant Reproduction.
Vegetable Production.
Fruit and Nut Production.
Grain, Oil, and Specialty Field-Crop Production.
Forage and Pasture Management.
Turfgrass Use and Management.
Trees and Shrubs.
Animal Health.
Genetics, Breeding, and Reproduction.
Small Animal Care and Management.
Dairy and Livestock Management.
Horse Management.
Food Science.
Agribusiness Planning.
Entrepreneurship in Agriscience.
2011-2012 Course Syllabus
Mr. Jack Espinosa
e-mail: Espinosa@dadeschools.net
webpage: www.biologyclass.net/agriscience
Course Description:
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.
Course Objectives:
After successfully completing this course, the student, will possess a thorough comprehension of the following
concepts. In addition, the student will have attained the ability to apply, analyze, and evaluate real-world scenarios for
the better good of themselves and the environment
• History of agriculture and its influence on the global economy
• Practice agriscience safety skills and procedures
• Apply scientific and technological principles to agriscience issues
• Apply environmental principles to the agricultural industry
• Investigate and utilize basic scientific skills and principles in plant science
• Investigate and utilize basic scientific skills and principles animal science
• Demonstrate the use of agriscience tools, equipment, and instruments
• Demonstrate agribusiness, employability & human relations skills
Classroom rules and expectations
Students are to conduct themselves in a professional manner at all times when in my classroom. Mutual respect
for the teacher as well as for other students is expected! As young adults, I expect all of you to bring
enthusiasm and a good attitude to my class every day. If you follow instructions (the first time given), study on a
regular basis (30 minutes a day), and attend classes every day you should excel in my class but it will not guarantee
excellence. For that the student must go the extra mile; study well in advance of every quiz/test, complete all
assignments and projects, and have good attendance. Students must be in their assigned seats when the second
(late) bell rings ready to begin.
• No food or drinks in class
• Turn-off cell phones
• No electronic devices
• No talking during lectures (must raise your hand to be acknowledged)
• No Sleeping in class
• No passes the last 10 minutes of any period
• Students are responsible for missed work. Student must request make-up work upon their return to class
• Attendance policy is the same as the school's policy.
Agriscience Foundations 1 2011-12 Tentative Course Syllabus
- AGRISCIENCE IN THE INFORMATION AGE.
Better Living through Agriscience.
Biotechnology.
- YOU AND THE NEW MILLENNIUM.
Supervised Agricultural Experience.
Leadership Development in Agriscience.
- NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT.
Water and Soil Conservation.
Soils and Hydroponics Management.
Forest Management.
Wildlife Management.
Aquaculture.
- INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT.
Safe Use of Pesticides.
PLANT SCIENCES.
Plant Structures and Taxonomy.
Plant Physiology.
Plant Reproduction.
- CROP SCIENCE.
Vegetable Production.
Fruit and Nut Production.
Grain, Oil, and Specialty Field-Crop Production.
Forage and Pasture Management.
- ORNAMENTAL USE OF PLANTS.
Turfgrass Use and Management.
Trees and Shrubs.
- ANIMAL SCIENCES.
Animal Health.
Genetics, Breeding, and Reproduction.
Small Animal Care and Management.
Dairy and Livestock Management.
Horse Management.
- FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY.
Food Science.
- COMMUNICATIONS AND MANAGEMENT IN AGRISCIENCE.
Agribusiness Planning.
Entrepreneurship in Agriscience.
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