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Examines various barn designs and layouts in order to ensure the well-being of food producing animals. Learners will explore a variety of best practices pertaining to barn design for milk production, animal comfort and reducing animal stress.Â
Builds on the content in Greenhouse Operation 1 by providing the learners additional hands-on experience managing a greenhouse structure on a year-round bases. Greenhouse parts, structures, and coverings along with environmental controls will be covered throughout this course. Learners will actively participate in the operation of a greenhouse and hoop house as they determine methods of monitoring temperature, ventilation, and plant growth.
Examines a wide variety of heirloom and heritage plants. Learners will research plant profiles including, plant identification, flavor notes, and growing guidelines needed to successfully grow a variety of heir loom and heritage plants.
Establish the basics of animal nursing including patient history, restraint for medical procedures, and preventative medicine on both large and small animal patients. Topics covered Include venipuncture, wound management, client education, diagnostic imaging, and small animal nutrition. This course is only offered in spring and summer semesters.
Analyze various drugs and other substances used in veterinary medicine. Learners will analyze drug classification, effects, side effects, and client education related to a wide variety of medication use in the field of animal medicine. Learners will apply principles of measurement, administration and safe storage of drugs used in veterinary medicine. This course is part of a two-course series. This course is only offered in spring and summer semesters.
Examine the body systems of warm-blooded vertebrates, through both microscopic and macroscopy anatomy and physiology, learning activities include animal dissection. Specific topics covered throughout this course are cell structures, mitosis & meiosis, body tissues, integumentary system, skeletomuscular system, cardiovascular system, respiratory system, and digestive system. Avian anatomy and physiology will also be explored. This course is part of a two-course series that establishes the essential framework required for becoming a veterinary technician.Learner is highly recommended to have completed two semesters of high school chemistry and biology or one semester of college chemistry and biology with a "C" or better.
Students apply skills developed in Dental and General Anatomy, Dental Health Safety, Dental Chairside, Dental Materials, Dental Radiography and Dental Assistant Professional in a clinical setting with patients. Emphasizes integration of core abilities (soft skills) and basic occupational skills. They will be able to collect diagnostic and treatment data, manage infection and hazard control, perform clinical supportive treatments (four handed dentistry, maintain instruments, etc.), take diagnostic radiographs, perform dental laboratory procedures, provide patient oral health instruction, assist in managing medical emergencies, model professional behaviors, ethics and appearance.
Prepares learners to perform basic nursing skills under the supervision of a nurse for job entry as a certified nursing assistant (CNA) or a home health aide (HHA) in health care agencies. Face-to-face and hybrid classroom, campus lab and clinical instruction are offered at various nursing homes and hospitals throughout the district. Students need to submit an application and complete background check.
Examines plant development, structure and factors that affect plant growth. Through hands-on experience, text lab and classroom activities, learners will examine environmental effects, growing media, irrigation, and nutrients necessary to grow healthy plant.
Researches the latest science-based recommendations for battling garden problems. Throughout this course, students will learn to identify pests and plant diseases. Learners will determine what corrective action should be taken, if any.
Expands learnerâs ability to manage a dairy herd with concentration on breed identification, reproduction, genetics including linear appraisal and selection indexes, calving management and record keeping systems.
Examines the principles of farm crop production, including classification, growth and management of corn, soybeans, alfalfa, barley, as well as other Midwest crops. Learners will explore soil preparation, plant physiology, planting dates, planting depths and seeding rates for various types of crops. Furthermore, learners will engage in the study of plant structure identification. Different types of equipment used in planting and harvesting will be explored and discussed during the course.
Explores grid sampling sizes, plant nutrient analysis, CEC, base saturation and nutrient management planning. Learners will apply classroom theory through hands-on activities such as grid sampling, plant identification and pest identification. Furthermore, learners will gain a greater understanding of plant nutrient testing and the implication of soil sampling test results. Learners will examine soil conservation practices, soil nutrition and pesticide application.
Explore emergency and critical care, surgical nursing and anesthesia on common domestic species. Learners will gain experience with patient preparation for common surgical procedures, presurgical diagnostics, anesthetic protocols, aseptic technique, and surgical assisting. This course is only offered in fall and summer semesters.
Perform animal health practices and activities as it relates to transition cows. This hands-on lab provides learners with firsthand exposure to the duties, responsibilities and management opportunities that are present on a dairy operation. Each lab will build upon the skills from the previous lab. In this third lab, the focus will be on transition cow care; six weeks prior to six weeks post calving. Students will have the opportunity to explore and analyze best management practices in transition cow feeds, nutrition, vaccinations, veterinary needs and housing options.
Introduces learners to the Gas Utility Industry, its terminology and definitions. Learners will also learn proper operation and safety procedures for hand and power tool use, construction equipment (backhoe, trencher, boring), and Excavation Safety. Learners will also begin to explore the properties and characteristics of natural gas and propane.
Exposes students to biology and other life sciences. Through a variety of practical learning activities, learners will investigate basic biological principles emphasizing cell biology, fundamental processes of life, introductory genetics, and biodiversity. Learners will use the scientific method to complete basic research. Animal Science is diverse and the program offers flexibility for students to explore both basic and applied aspects of animal biology.
Explores the scope of the horticulture sector, including career opportunities. Familiarizes learners with the Agriculture Center of Excellence and standard operating procedures. Learners will begin to develop a strategic college plan. Learners will be exposed to the various opportunities available throughout their program of study.
Utilizing planning and space saving techniques, learners will develop a wide range of garden design options available. Additionally, Wisconsin weather should be considered when creating the garden design. Learners will outline when and where to plant and harvest cool and warm season plants.
Greenhouse parts, structure, and coverings along with environmental controls will be covered throughout this course. Learners will actively participate in the operation of a greenhouse. Learners will evaluate greenhouse structure and design, while participating in greenhouse site assessment.
Focuses on the operation of trucks and equipment used in electric utility construction. Students will install utility poles, and URD equipment. Basic wood pole climbing techniques will be introduced. Learners will explore the overview of an electrical power system.
Builds on the content in Greenhouse Operation 1 and Greenhouse Operation 2 by providing the learners additional hands-on experience managing a greenhouse structure on a year-round bases. Greenhouse parts, structures, and coverings along with environmental controls will be covered throughout this course. Learners will actively participate in the operation of a greenhouse and hoop house as they determine methods of monitoring temperature, ventilation, and plant growth.
Explores basic entrepreneurial concepts, identifying resources that may assist the agriculture business and family in meeting their goals. Applies theory in the development of a business plan: managing risk, budgeting, financial resource acquisition and business structure. Learners explore various techniques and alternatives used in operating an agriculture business.
Investigate hematology and urinalysis. Learners will practice sample collection and perform venipuncture on common domestic species. Labs will consist of learners practicing diagnostic procedures such as CBCs, blood chemistry and urinalysis.
Explore career opportunities in the veterinary medical field. Course discussion will cover requirements for licensing, the scope of practice for veterinary technicians, professional organizations and career challenges.
Perform the every day medical calculations used in veterinary medicine with accuracy. Â Learners will perform metric conversions, calculate drug dosages and fluid rates and practice filling prescriptions.
Examine the body systems of warm and cold-blooded vertebrates, learning activities include animal dissections. Specific body systems covered throughout this course are nervous, endocrine, immune, hematopoietic, sensory, urinary, and reproductive. Anatomy and physiology of exotic species will also be explored. This course is part of a two-course series that establishes the essential framework required for becoming a veterinary technician.
Introduces learners to the work environment of an agriculture equipment technician. Safety and the use of basic hand and power tools will help the learners work safely and efficiently. Additionally, learners will cover various types of equipment safe operation both in a shop and farm environment. Learners will be completing agriculture equipment driving examination.
Familiarizes learners with the Agriculture Center of Excellence and standard operating procedures. Learners will begin to develop a strategic college plan. Learners will be exposed to the various opportunities available throughout their program of study. This course will acquaint students with basic agronomy practices and learners will begin the process of managing acres of cropland that will continue throughout the program.
Examines all elements of growing and caring for fruit and nut crops grown in Wisconsin. Learners will investigate fruit crop production and its significance in food systems, as well as illustrate orchard and vineyard planning and establishment. Hands-on learning activities include managing a small berry crop plot, orchard and vineyard.
Entrepreneurship applications of operating a market garden will be examined. Learners will simulate a small market garden business as they determine inventory, storage, sales, pricing, profit, and loss for their business. Business exploration will include farmers' market stands, community-supported agriculture (CSA) operations, and roadside stands. Customer buying decisions, sales techniques, and visual merchandising produce concepts are covered in this course.
Participate in surgical procedures including dog and cat sterilization surgeries. Other surgical procedures may occasionally be performed as needed. Learners will participate as anesthetists, sterile surgical assistants, and non-sterile assistants throughout the course.
Develop an understanding of terms and abbreviations used in the practice of veterinary medicine. Through reading, writing, and speech, learners will master combining forms as they relate to bodily structures, and word parts for the understanding and definition of medical procedures, treatments, and conditions.
Introduces students to the basic concepts of sociology: culture, socialization, social stratification, multiculturalism and the five institutions, including family, government, economics, religion and education. Other topics include demography, deviance, technology, environment, social issues, social change, social organization and workplace issues.Keywords:Soc, Intro to Soc