Veterinary and Animal Science
Agriscience
Agriscience is an introductory laboratory science course that prepares students for biology, subsequent science and agriculture courses, and post-secondary study. This course helps students understand the important role that agricultural science and technology serves in the 21st century. In addition, it serves as the first course for all programs of study in the Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Cluster. Standards in this course are aligned with Tennessee Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in Technical Subjects, Tennessee Common Core State Standards in Mathematics, and Tennessee state standards in Anatomy and Physiology, Biology I, Biology II, Chemistry I, Chemistry II, Environmental Science, Physical Science, Physics, and Physical World Concepts, as well as the National Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Career Cluster Content Standards. This course counts as a lab science credit toward graduation and college entrance requirements.*
Small Animal Science
Small Animal Science is an applied course in animal science and care for students interested in learning
more about becoming a veterinarian, vet tech, vet assistant, or pursuing a variety of scientific, health, or
agriculture professions. This course covers anatomy and physiological systems of different groups of
small animals, as well as careers, leadership, and history of the industry. Standards in this course are
aligned with Tennessee Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in Technical
Subjects, Tennessee Biology I standards, Tennessee Biology II standards, Tennessee Anatomy and
Physiology standards, as well as National Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Career Cluster
Content Standards.*
Large Animal Science
Large Animal Science is an applied course in veterinary and animal science for students interested in
learning more about becoming a veterinarian, vet tech, vet assistant, or pursuing a variety of scientific,
health, or agriculture professions. This course covers anatomy and physiological systems of different
groups of large animals, as well as careers, leadership, and history of the industry. Standards in this
course are aligned with Tennessee Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in
Technical Subjects, as well as Tennessee Anatomy and Physiology standards and National Agriculture,
Food and Natural Resources Career Cluster Content Standards.*
Work Based Learning: Career Practicum
Career Practicum is a capstone course intended to provide students with opportunities to apply the skills and knowledge learned in previous CTE and general education courses within a professional work environment. The course allows students to earn high school credit for select models of work-based learning, which allow students to interact with industry professionals in order to extend and deepen classroom work and support the development of post-secondary and career readiness knowledge and skills.
Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) (optional 1/2 credit each year for a max of 2 credits)
Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) is a structured experiential learning opportunity that takes
place in a setting outside of regular school hours. Individual LEAs can choose whether or not to offer
credit, provided participating students demonstrate mastery of the standards outlined below. SAEs
allow students to experience the diversity of agriculture and natural resources industries and to gain
exposure to agricultural-related career pathways. SAEs require a documented formal project scope, accurate record keeping, and student advisor supervision. The following SAE standards align to the overarching framework of the Tennessee Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in Technical Subjects, the National Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (AFNR) Career Cluster Content Standards and the Partnership for 21st Century Skills Framework for 21st Century Learning.
Horticulture Science
Agriscience
Agriscience is an introductory laboratory science course that prepares students for biology, subsequent science and agriculture courses, and post-secondary study. This course helps students understand the important role that agricultural science and technology serves in the 21st century. In addition, it serves as the first course for all programs of study in the Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Cluster. Standards in this course are aligned with Tennessee Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in Technical Subjects, Tennessee Common Core State Standards in Mathematics, and Tennessee state standards in Anatomy and Physiology, Biology I, Biology II, Chemistry I, Chemistry II, Environmental Science, Physical Science, Physics, and Physical World Concepts, as well as the National Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Career Cluster Content Standards. This course counts as a lab science credit toward graduation and college entrance requirements.*
Principles of Plant Science and Hydroculture
Principles of Plant Science and Hydroculture focuses on essential knowledge and skills related to the
science of plant growth. This course covers principles of plant health, growth, reproduction, and
biotechnology, as well as fundamental principles of hydroponics and aquaponics. Standards in this
course are aligned with Tennessee Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in
Technical Subjects, Tennessee Biology I standards, Tennessee Biology II standards, Tennessee Ecology standards, and Tennessee Environmental Science standards, and National Agriculture, Food and Natural
Resources Career Cluster Content Standards.*
Greenhouse Management
Greenhouse Management is a applied-knowledge course designed to prepare students to manage
greenhouse operations. This course covers principles of greenhouse structures, plant health and growth,
growing media, greenhouse crop selection and propagation, and management techniques. It provides
students with the technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers in
horticulture production. Greenhouse Management is a dual credit course with statewide articulation.
Standards in this course are aligned with Tennessee Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in Technical Subjects, Tennessee Common Core State Standards for Mathematics, and
Tennessee state standards for Biology I and Biology II, as well as National Agriculture, Food and Natural
Resources Career Cluster Content Standards.* A state-wide articulation exists for this course for students to earn dual credit at Tennessee public post-secondary institutions, which offer
agriculture. For more information, please visit www.tn.gov/education/opca/.
Work Based Learning: Career Practicum
Career Practicum is a capstone course intended to provide students with opportunities to apply the skills and knowledge learned in previous CTE and general education courses within a professional work environment. The course allows students to earn high school credit for select models of work-based learning, which allow students to interact with industry professionals in order to extend and deepen classroom work and support the development of post-secondary and career readiness knowledge and skills.
Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) (optional 1/2 credit each year for a max of 2 credits)
Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) is a structured experiential learning opportunity that takes
place in a setting outside of regular school hours. Individual LEAs can choose whether or not to offer
credit, provided participating students demonstrate mastery of the standards outlined below. SAEs
allow students to experience the diversity of agriculture and natural resources industries and to gain
exposure to agricultural-related career pathways. SAEs require a documented formal project scope, accurate recordkeeping, and student advisor supervision. The following SAE standards align to the overarching framework of the Tennessee Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in Technical Subjects, the National Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (AFNR) Career Cluster Content Standards and the Partnership for 21st Century Skills Framework for 21st Century Learning.
Agriscience is an introductory laboratory science course that prepares students for biology, subsequent science and agriculture courses, and post-secondary study. This course helps students understand the important role that agricultural science and technology serves in the 21st century. In addition, it serves as the first course for all programs of study in the Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Cluster. Standards in this course are aligned with Tennessee Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in Technical Subjects, Tennessee Common Core State Standards in Mathematics, and Tennessee state standards in Anatomy and Physiology, Biology I, Biology II, Chemistry I, Chemistry II, Environmental Science, Physical Science, Physics, and Physical World Concepts, as well as the National Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Career Cluster Content Standards. This course counts as a lab science credit toward graduation and college entrance requirements.*
Principles of Plant Science and Hydroculture
Principles of Plant Science and Hydroculture focuses on essential knowledge and skills related to the
science of plant growth. This course covers principles of plant health, growth, reproduction, and
biotechnology, as well as fundamental principles of hydroponics and aquaponics. Standards in this
course are aligned with Tennessee Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in
Technical Subjects, Tennessee Biology I standards, Tennessee Biology II standards, Tennessee Ecology standards, and Tennessee Environmental Science standards, and National Agriculture, Food and Natural
Resources Career Cluster Content Standards.*
Greenhouse Management
Greenhouse Management is a applied-knowledge course designed to prepare students to manage
greenhouse operations. This course covers principles of greenhouse structures, plant health and growth,
growing media, greenhouse crop selection and propagation, and management techniques. It provides
students with the technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers in
horticulture production. Greenhouse Management is a dual credit course with statewide articulation.
Standards in this course are aligned with Tennessee Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in Technical Subjects, Tennessee Common Core State Standards for Mathematics, and
Tennessee state standards for Biology I and Biology II, as well as National Agriculture, Food and Natural
Resources Career Cluster Content Standards.* A state-wide articulation exists for this course for students to earn dual credit at Tennessee public post-secondary institutions, which offer
agriculture. For more information, please visit www.tn.gov/education/opca/.
Work Based Learning: Career Practicum
Career Practicum is a capstone course intended to provide students with opportunities to apply the skills and knowledge learned in previous CTE and general education courses within a professional work environment. The course allows students to earn high school credit for select models of work-based learning, which allow students to interact with industry professionals in order to extend and deepen classroom work and support the development of post-secondary and career readiness knowledge and skills.
Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) (optional 1/2 credit each year for a max of 2 credits)
Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) is a structured experiential learning opportunity that takes
place in a setting outside of regular school hours. Individual LEAs can choose whether or not to offer
credit, provided participating students demonstrate mastery of the standards outlined below. SAEs
allow students to experience the diversity of agriculture and natural resources industries and to gain
exposure to agricultural-related career pathways. SAEs require a documented formal project scope, accurate recordkeeping, and student advisor supervision. The following SAE standards align to the overarching framework of the Tennessee Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in Technical Subjects, the National Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (AFNR) Career Cluster Content Standards and the Partnership for 21st Century Skills Framework for 21st Century Learning.