A               A016  AGRIBUSINESS 1                               5

A               A017  AGRIBUSINESS 2

This course covers units in careers, organizing the agricultural business, capital and credit, demand, supply, equilibrium price and quantity, and marketing.  This course features individual studies in planning a farm or ranch program with respect to labor, equipment, financing, and general management decisions.

A               A020  AGRICULTURE BUSINESS MANAGEMENT 1            5

A               A021  AGRICULTURE BUSINESS MANAGEMENT 2            5

This course is designed for the senior student interested in understanding the operations and institutions of economic systems as applied to our nations largest industry, agriculture.  The course provides entry-level training in agribusiness management.  Instruction covers basic economic principles, supply and demand, equilibrium price, record keeping, operation of cooperatives, budgeting, cash flow, planning and analysis, purchasing, marketing and relevant laws and regulations relating to agribusiness.  Students will also plan an agribusiness with respect to labor, equipment, financing, and general management decisions.  Students will use computers and software-featuring spreadsheets, databases, journals, depreciation, accounting and record keeping in their training. Students will also develop their leadership skills through participation in the FFA chapter and the many leadership activities that the chapter sponsors.  Students can be involved in activities including public speaking, parliamentary procedure, project demonstration and exposition and oral reporting. This class will meet the new UC/CSU ≥G≤ elective requirement.  One year of this course will meet the district graduation requirement for economics.  Prerequisite:  California Agriculture or one other course in the Agriculture Department.  Approved by UC to meet 1 semester of elective credit.

A               A028  AGRICULTURE POWER EQUIPMENT 1              5

This course will provide the student with knowledge of tractor, engines, and related equipment.  The operation and maintenance of selected equipment used in agriculture and landscaping in this area will be stressed.  Theory of 4‑cycle engines and minor repair will be discussed, as well as overall safety in operating and maintaining equipment.  Prerequisite:  Construction and Repair of Farm Projects.

A               A060  ANIMAL SCIENCE 1                           5

A               A061  ANIMAL SCIENCE 2                           5

This is a two‑semester course open to 10th through 12th grade students who have completed California Agriculture or one other course in the Vocational Agriculture Department.  The course covers units in FFA, projects, nutrition, diseases, carcass evaluation, genetics, anatomy and physiology.  This course can be taken concurrently with Construction and Repair of Farm Projects 1‑2.  Prerequisite:  California Agriculture or one other course in the Vocational Agriculture Department. When taken with California Agriculture 1‑2 will meet the one-year Life Science graduation requirement or a semester of this course and a semester of Plant Science 1-2, and California Agriculture 1‑2 will meet the one-year Life Science graduation requirement.  When taken with California Agriculture 1-2 AND Plant Science 1-2 (total, three years) will meet the two-year Science graduation requirement.

A               A065  INTEGRATED ANIMAL SCIENCE 1                  5

A               A066  INTEGRATED ANIMAL SCIENCE 2                 5

Integrated Animal Science is a one-year; laboratory science course designed for the college bound student with career interest in agriculture.  Using agriculture as the learning vehicle, this course emphasizes the principles, central concepts and inter-relationships among the following topics: evolution of domestic livestock species, ecological relationships among animals, humans and the environment, taxonomy of farm animals, the molecular and cellular aspects of life, growth and reproduction of farm animals, animal genetics, animal behavior, nutrition health and disease in farm animals, and the similarities between humans and animals.  The course is centered on an extensive laboratory and project component in order to connect the principles of life science with agricultural applications.  The course will also include a leadership component centered on FFA student activities and career development events.  Activities will include public speaking, parliamentary procedure, project demonstration and exposition and oral reporting.  This course when taken with Integrated Plant and Soil Science (A205-A206) will meet the Districtπs two-year Science graduation requirement. The student must pass California Agriculture with a grade of C or better to enter this course.

A               A070  CALIFORNIA AGRICULTURE 1                        5

A               A071  CALIFORNIA AGRICULTURE 2                        5

This two‑semester course is offered to 9th and 10 graders who have expressed an interest in the field of Agriculture.  Areas that will be covered in this course include FFA, animal science, vegetable and field crops, ornamental horticulture, natural resources, agriculture mechanics, and career opportunities in all areas of agriculture.  Emphasis will be placed on those clusters of occupations related to the program offered in Vocational Agriculture in the District.  The course will be a prerequisite for all other classes in the Vocational Agriculture program.  FFA activities will be encouraged and a productive or work experience project will be required.  When taken with Animal Science 1‑2 or Plant Science 1‑2 will meet the one-year Life Science graduation requirement.  When taken with a semester of Animal Science 1‑2 and a semester of Plant Science 1‑2, will meet the one-year Life Science graduation requirement.  When taken with Animal Science 1-2 AND Plant Science 1-2 (total, three years) will meet the two-year Science graduation requirement.

A               A080  CONSTRUCTION AND REPAIR OF FARM PROJECTS 1                    5

A               A081  CONSTRUCTION AND REPAIR OF FARM PROJECTS 2                    5

A two‑semester course offered to 9th and l0th graders who desire to learn the hand skills common to the farm and home.  These include woodworking, soldering, welding, and forging.  This course can be taken concurrently with Animal Science 1‑2 (A060‑A061), or Plant Science 1‑2 (A200‑A201).

A               A100  FARM SHOP 1                  5

A               A101  FARM SHOP 2                  5

A two‑semester course offered to 10th, 11th and 12th graders who completed Construction and Repair of Farm Projects 1‑2 (A080‑A081).  Students learn the care and operation of power tools and farm machinery.

A               A118  FOREST MANAGEMENT 1           5

This course offers a study of air, soil, water and wildlife in relationship to the forests and other plants. Particular attention will be paid to skills necessary for entry-level jobs as firefighters.

A               A138  LANDSCAPE DESIGN 1                  5

This course includes landscape planning and design and landscapes installation and maintenance. Specific areas studied will include landscape planning, lawn installation, turf grass maintenance, soils management, fertilization, turf diseases, pest control, etc.  The approach will be through the actual planning, installation, and proper maintenance of landscape features such as lawns, trees, ground covers, shrubs, etc.

A               A148  LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION 1                  5

Study and training in those mechanical skills involved in the horticulture industry‑‑particularly landscape construction.  Specific areas covered will include carpentry, concrete work, electricity, masonry, and plumbing necessary in landscape planning and construction.  The approach will be through the actual designing and construction of patios, retaining walls, fences, garden lighting, sprinkling systems, etc.

A               A150  AGRICULTURE MECHANICS:  METAL FABRICATION TECHNOLOGY 1                  5

A               A151  AGRICULTURE MECHANICS:  METAL FABRICATION TECHNOLOGY 2                  5

This course provides a background in metal fabrication and its relation to the agriculture field.  It is designed to instruct the student in oxyacetylene, shielded metal arc, MIG welding processes, layout and joining techniques for hot and cold metals, forge and making machine tools, sheet metal, properties of metals, and use of metal working equipment that would be used in an agriculture metal shop.  The course will also utilize FFA and supervised occupational experience to develop leadership, record keeping, and gain practical experience.  Prerequisite:  Completed California Agriculture (A070-A071) with C or better on Instructor's permission.

A               A200  PLANT SCIENCE 1                              5

A               A201  PLANT SCIENCE 2                             5

A two‑semester course designed primarily for the 10th and 11th grade that presents a study of California crops and the interrelationship of air, water, nutrients, and soil.  Emphasis is on the science of plant growth and development.  The course covers land preparation, seeding, fertilizers, insect and pest control, herbicide, pesticide and fertilizer safety, and harvesting.  Public speaking and parliamentary procedure are stressed in order to train the student in FFA leadership.  An important part of the program is the FFA and the project requirement.  This course can be taken concurrently with Construction and Repair of Farm Projects 1-2.  Prerequisite:  California Agriculture or one other course in the Vocational Agriculture Department.  When taken with California Agriculture 1-2, will meet the one-year Life Science graduation requirement or a semester of this course AND a semester of Animal Science 1-2, and California Agriculture 1-2 will meet the one-year Life Science graduation requirement.  When taken with Animal Science 1-2 AND California Agriculture 1-2 (total, three years) will meet the two-year Science graduation requirement.

A               A205  INTEGRATED PLANT AND SOIL SCIENCE 1              5

A               A206  INTEGRATED PLANT AND SOIL SCIENCE 2              5

This laboratory science course is designed for college bound students with career interests in agriculture.  Using agriculture as the learning vehicle, the course emphasizes the principles, central concepts and inter-relationships among the following topics: the chemical and structural basis of life, taxonomy of plants, evolution of modern agricultural crops, growth and reproduction in plants, plant genetics and the ecological relationship between plants, humans, air, water nutrients and soil. The course is centered on an extensive laboratory and project component in order to connect the principals of life, earth and physical science with agricultural applications.  Laboratories and practical application of land preparation, seeding, fertilizers, insect and pest control, herbicide, pesticides, and fertilizer safety, and harvesting of crops will enhance the studentπs educational experience.  The course will also include a leadership component centered on FFA student activities and career development events.  Activities will include public speaking, parliamentary procedure, project demonstration and exposition and oral reporting.  This course when taken with Integrated Animal Science (A065-A066) will meet the Districtπs two-year Science graduation requirement.  The student must pass California Agriculture with a grade C or better to enter this course.

A               A228  NUTRITION AND CARE OF HORSES 1                           5

This course is open to all students.  The course will cover units in feeding of horses, all classes, proper grooming of the horse, horse safety, care of the brood mare and foal, hoof care, diseases and parasites of horses, and selection of a horse.

A               A238  LARGE ANIMAL VETERINARY SCIENCE - 1                5

A               A239  LARGE ANIMAL VETERINARY SCIENCE - 2                5

This course is designed for students who are interested in pursuing a career in veterinary medicine, or animal husbandry and management.  The course provides an advanced study of common diseases associated with livestock and the means of diagnosis, prevention treatment and control. Course work will include advanced anatomy and physiology of domestic farm animals, nutrition, reproduction, genetics, artificial insemination, embryo transfer, biotechnology involving farm animals, and internal and external parasite prevention, treatment, and control.  Advanced animal husbandry will be emphasized by the implementation of student research projects.  Students will gain practical experience in veterinary medicine by conducting hands on laboratories and activities with livestock. Visits to veterinary clinics, local farms and ranches, and demonstrations by practicing veterinarians will enhance the curriculum.  The course will also include a leadership component centered on FFA student activities and career development events.  Activities will include public speaking, parliamentary procedure, project demonstrations and exposition and oral reporting.  Prerequisite: Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or better in Animal Science.  Completing this yearlong course will meet 1 semester of UC elective credit.

A               A840  SPECIAL STUDY/AGRICULTURE 1         2.5

Students enrolled in this program will be assigned to individual instructors to develop an educational program.

A               A841  SPECIAL STUDY/AGRICULTURE 2              5

Students enrolled in this program will be assigned to individual instructors to develop an educational program.  The instructor will designate the how many credits a student will receive upon completion (normally 5 credits per semester).

A               A850  TRANSFER COURSE 1                   5

This course is used to give credit to a student who has been attending a school outside the Grossmont District.  The subject matter field has been identified, however, the course description or title is not readily matched with a course in the Grossmont District Master Course Title Book.  Elective credit has been granted.

A               A851  TRANSFER COURSE 2                   5

This is a second semester transfer course.  In cases where students remain in the same subject matter field during the second semester, using this course identification will allow a more accurate recognition of the course work.