Agriscience 1 - INT771

Course Equivalency

Online Only

Course Description

This course will prepare students for careers in agriscience. Agriculture is the world’s largest industry, so the critical nature of understanding how agriculture must thrive in unpredictable conditions cannot be overstated. Throughout the modules, students will gain an understanding of some of the fundamental issues in agriscience, including safety, environmental factors such as climate change and extreme-weather conditions, plant and animal science, and food safety. Additionally, students will explore how they can emerge as leaders in such a complex and exciting industry.

Major Concepts

• Module 1: Introduction to Agriculture in the Global Economy
• Module 2: Safety, Scientific, and Technological Principles of Agriscience Issues
• Module 3: Environmental Principles in the Agricultural Industry
• Module 4: Scientific Skills in Plant Science
• Module 5: Scientific Skills in Animal Science
• Module 6: Agriscience Tools, Equipment, and Instruments
• Module 7: Leadership and Citizenship Skills
• Module 8: Food Safety and Handling Procedures

Grade Level

• 7-12

Materials

• None

Duration

• 1 semester/0.5 credit