Courses

Course	Description	Certification Offered Through
Ag, Food, & Natural Resources	Introduces students to a range of agricultural opportunities through investigation, experimentation, problem-solving, and solutions communications to peers and professionals	Institute (May-August)
AgXplore Middle School	Takes middle school students through an exploration of the daily impact of agriculture, introducing plants, resources, energy, and animals we use and consume due to agricultural technologies	BriefCASE (year-round)
Agricultural Business Foundations	Introduces students to business management in agriculture through practical and engaging math, reading, and writing components used to develop and improve business and employability skills	BriefCASE (year-round)
Animal Science	Engages students in hands-on labs and activities to explore the world of animal agriculture as students develop a comprehensive Producer’s Management Guide for an animal of their choice	Institute (May-August)
Plant Science	Teaches students the form and function of plant systems through experiments to learn plant anatomy and physiology, classification, and the fundamentals of production and harvesting	Institute (May-August)
Natural Resources & Ecology	Provides students with an exploration of the natural world and their impact on it, including biomes, land, air, water, energy, use, and care through hands-on projects and activities	Institute (May-August)
Environmental Science Issues	Enables students to research, analyze, and propose sustainable solutions to environmental issues surrounding ecosystem management, sustainable agriculture, energy choices, and pollution	Institute (May-August)
Food Science & Safety	Allows students to investigate food science concepts and situations including food safety, food chemistry, food processing, food product development, and marketing	Institute (May-August)
Animal & Plant Biotechnology	Provides students with experiences in industry-appropriate applications of biotechnology including micropipetting, bacterial cultures, electrophoresis, and polymerase chain reaction	Institute (May-August)
Agricultural Power & Technology	Prepares students for career opportunities in ag engineering by applying technical skills used to operate, repair, engineer, and design agricultural tools and equipment	Institute (May-August)
Ag Equipment Maintenance & Technology	Prepares students to enter the ag technician field through hands-on identification and cause and correction of equipment failures in electrical, fluid, diesel, precision, and mechanical systems	Institute (May-August)
Small Gas Engines	Provides students with practical experience of technical skills including measurements, troubleshooting, engine teardown/assembly, work/repair orders, and using a service manual	BriefCASE (year-round)
Agricultural Research & Development	Capstone course for students completing a CASE program of study during which they design, develop, and conduct a sustained research project with the goal of solving a problem in agriculture	Institute (May-August)