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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS WITH NUMBERS

Early Childhood-April Hartman

COURSE NAME Early Childhood & Education I

COURSE NUMBER 20.52810

BRIEF DESCRIPTIONThis class provides an opportunity to learn about the field of education and working with children. Standards include career paths in early childhood education, human development, growth and care of infants to school aged children, preparing the environment for appropriate learning, diversity and program curriculum. This class also offers the students the opportunity to intern with a local school or daycare during class time and apply their knowledge.

COURSE NAME Early Childhood & Education II


BRIEF DESCRIPTIONThis class provides an opportunity to learn about the field of education and working with children. Standards include role of education, intellectual, physical and behavioral development of children, working with special needs children, nutrition and safety principles, communicable illnesses, child abuse and certification in CPR, Fire Safety and First Aid. This class also offers the students the opportunity to intern with a local school or daycare during class time and apply their knowledge.

COURSE NAME Early Childhood & Education III (Currently Health, Safety and Nutrition)


BRIEF DESCRIPTIONThis class provides an opportunity to learn about the field of education and working with children. Standards include role of education, intellectual, physical and behavioral development of children, working with special needs children, nutrition and safety principles, communicable illnesses, child abuse and certification in CPR, Fire Safety and First Aid. This class also offers the students the opportunity to intern with a local school or daycare during class time and apply their knowledge.

Horticulture and Animal Science Pathway-Jordyn Cockburn

COURSE NAME Basic Agriculture Science


BRIEF DESCRIPTIONThis course is designed as the foundational course for all Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources Pathways. The course introduces the major areas of scientific agricultural production and research; presents problem solving lessons and introductory skills and knowledge in agricultural science and agri-related technologies. Classroom and laboratory activities are supplemented through supervised agricultural experiences and leadership programs and activities. This course is the prerequisite for all AFNR pathways and is intended for students in grades 8-10.

COURSE NAME Animal Science


BRIEF DESCRIPTIONAs part of the Agriscience pathway program of study, this course is designed to introduce students to the scientific principles that underlie the breeding and husbandry of agricultural animals, and the production, processing, and distribution of agricultural animal products. Introduces scientific principles applied to the animal industry; covers reproduction, production technology, processing, and distribution of agricultural animal products. Classroom and laboratory activities are supplemented through supervised agricultural experiences and leadership programs and activities.

COURSE NAME General Horticulture and Plant Science


BRIEF DESCRIPTION This course is designed as an introduction for the Horticulture/Forest Science Pathway Program of Study. The course introduces the major concepts of plant and horticulture science. Classroom and laboratory activities are supplemented through supervised agricultural experiences and leadership programs and activities.

Plant and Floriculture Systems




COURSE NAME Horticulture/Plant Science


BRIEF DESCRIPTIONThis course is designed as an introduction for the Horticulture/Forest Science Pathway Program of Study. The course introduces the major concepts of plant and horticulture science. Classroom and laboratory activities are supplemented through supervised agricultural experiences and leadership programs and activities.

COURSE NAME Floriculture


BRIEF DESCRIPTION This course provides entry-level skills for employment in the forest industry and for further study. The course covers establishing forests by natural and artificial means, maintaining and surveying forests, identifying and protecting trees, practicing silviculture, measuring trees and land, mapping, preparing for timber sales and harvest, employing multiple-use resource management, keeping records, and figuring taxes. Classroom and laboratory activities are supplemented through supervised agricultural experiences and leadership programs and activities.

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Companion Animal Systems




COURSE NAME Animal Science


BRIEF DESCRIPTIONAs part of the Agriscience pathway program of study, this course is designed to introduce students to the scientific principles that underlie the breeding and husbandry of agricultural animals, and the production, processing, and distribution of agricultural animal products. Introduces scientific principles applied to the animal industry; covers reproduction, production technology, processing, and distribution of agricultural animal products. Classroom and laboratory activities are supplemented through supervised agricultural experiences and leadership programs and activities.

COURSE NAME Small Animal Care


BRIEF DESCRIPTION This course provides entry-level skills for employment in the forest industry and for further study. The course covers establishing forests by natural and artificial means, maintaining and surveying forests, identifying and protecting trees, practicing silviculture, measuring trees and land, mapping, preparing for timber sales and harvest, employing multiple-use resource management, keeping records, and figuring taxes. Classroom and laboratory activities are supplemented through supervised agricultural experiences and leadership programs and activities.

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Culinary Arts - Michael Brown

COURSE NAME Introduction to Culinary Arts


BRIEF DESCRIPTION This introduction course allows students a chance to learn how to cook in a safe and sanitary manner while discovering the basics in the foodservice industry.

COURSE NAME Culinary Arts I


BRIEF DESCRIPTION This course goes deeper into the food industry by covering new concepts such as sauces, dough prep, breads, cold foods and professionalism.

COURSE NAME Culinary Arts II

COURSE NUMBER20.5330000

BRIEF DESCRIPTION The final course allows students to take their journey further by working with desserts, international cooking, and presentation as well as advanced cooking techniques.

Business Technology – Melody Beavers

COURSE NAME Introduction to Business and Technology


BRIEF DESCRIPTION Overview of Business Microsoft Word Skills Basic PowerPoint Skills

COURSE NAME Business and Technology


BRIEF DESCRIPTION Employability Skills Advanced Microsoft Word Skills Microsoft Excel Skills

COURSE NAME Business Communications


BRIEF DESCRIPTION Communication Skills Advanced PowerPoint Skills One Note

Web and Digital Design – Lori Moore

COURSE NAMEIntroduction to Digital Technology


BRIEF DESCRIPTIONThis course is designed for high school students to understand, communicate, and adapt to a digital world as it impacts their personal life, society, and the business world including:

Hardware Software Programming Web Design IT Support Networking Problem-Solving Ethical Issues Presentation Skills

Most activities are Hands-On Projects

Industry Standard employability and Microsoft Office skills are integrated into activities, tasks, and projects throughout the course. The co-curricular student organization, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) helps expose students to of both the employability skills standards and content standards for this course.

COURSE NAMEDigital Design


BRIEF DESCRIPTIONStudents will use Photoshop, Flash, Dreamweaver and other software to create and learn digital media elements of text, graphics, animation, sound, video, and digital media.

COURSE NAMEWeb Design


BRIEF DESCRIPTIONStudents will plan, design, and create a web site using Microsoft Office, Adobe Web Design Suite, and a host of other software and hardware.

Website elements include: Photography Typography Video Audio Graphic Design Basic Media Design Principles

Students will learn to work in groups as well as follow instructions independently as they get ready for a diverse workplace.

Marketing Principles Dewayne Watkins

COURSE NAMEMarketing Principles


BRIEF DESCRIPTIONMarketing Principles addresses the ways in which marketing satisfies consumer and business needs and wants for products and services. Students develop a basic understanding of Employability, Foundational and Business Administration skills as well as Economics, Entrepreneurship, Financial Analysis, Human Resources Management, Information Management, Marketing, Operations, Professional Development, and Strategic Management.

COURSE NAME Marketing and Entrepreneurship


BRIEF DESCRIPTION Entrepreneurship, an imperative component of a strong economy, is based on individuals who are creative thinkers and risk takers. Therefore, students in this entrepreneurship course focus on recognizing a business opportunity, starting a business based on the recognized opportunity, and operating and maintaining that business. Preparation of a business plan allows students to apply the functional areas of accounting, finance, marketing, and management to the planned business, as well as to the legal and economic environments in which a new venture operates.

COURSE NAME Marketing Management


BRIEF DESCRIPTIONAdvanced Marketing builds on the principles and concepts taught in Marketing Principles and Entrepreneurship. Students assume a managerial perspective in applying economic principles in marketing, analyzing operations needs, examining distribution and financial alternatives, managing marketing information, pricing products and services, developing product/service planning strategies, promoting products and services, purchasing, and professional sales. This course also deals with global marketing in that students analyze marketing strategies employed in the U.S.

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WORK BASED LEARNING – Bo Campbell

COURSE NAME Work-Based Learning

COURSE NUMBER

1st Semester 07.7115000

2nd Semester 07.7125000

Architectural Drawing & Design – Becky Hardinger

COURSE NAME Intro to Engineering Drawing and Design*


BRIEF DESCRIPTIONIntroduction to Engineering Drawing and Design is a foundation course that serves as an introduction to the drafting and design field and is a prerequisite to all other courses in the Engineering Drawing and Design program. Emphasis is placed on safety, geometric construction, fundamentals of Computer-Aided Drafting, mutltiview drawing, dimensioning, and pictorial drawings.

COURSE NAME Architectural Drawing and Design I


BRIEF DESCRIPTIONArchitectural Drawing and Design I introduces students to the basic terminology, concepts, and principles of architectural design. Emphasis is placed on house designs, floor plans, roof designs, elevations (interior and exterior), and schedules.

COURSE NAME Architecture Drawing and Design II


Engineering Drafting and Design Becky Hardinger

COURSE NAME Intro to Engineering Drawing and Design*


BRIEF DESCRIPTIONIntroduction to Engineering Drawing and Design is a foundation course that serves as an introduction to the drafting and design field and is a prerequisite to all other courses in the Engineering Drawing and Design program. Emphasis is placed on safety, geometric construction, fundamentals of Computer-Aided Drafting, multi-view drawing, dimensioning, and pictorial drawings.

COURSE NAME Survey of Engineering Graphics


BRIEF DESCRIPTIONSurvey of Engineering Graphics is designed to further the development of student knowledge and skills in the Engineering Drawing and Design field. Students learn to illustrate more complex objects using the Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD) system and develop skills in dimensioning, tolerancing, pictorials, sections, auxiliary views, and intersection and developments.

COURSE NAME 3D Modeling and Analysis


3 D Modeling is designed to further the development of

BRIEF DESCRIPTION student knowledge and skills in engineering and related mechanical design drafting areas. Emphasis is placed on 3-D working and assembly drawings including rendering, animation and 3D printing and design.

Healthcare Science – Denise Walton RN

COURSE NAME Introduction to Healthcare Science.


BRIEF DESCRIPTIONThe course will enable students to receive initial exposure to Healthcare Science skills and attitudes applicable to the healthcare industry. The concepts of health, wellness, and preventative care are evaluated, as well as, ethical and legal responsibilities of today’s healthcare provider. Fundamental healthcare skills development is initiated including medical terminology, microbiology, and basic life support.

COURSE NAME Essentials of Healthcare


BRIEF DESCRIPTIONStudents will study the function and fundamental pathophysiology of each body system. Monitoring and evaluation of client status through physical assessment techniques, such as history and physical and vital signs is taught. Also, stresses medical mathematics.

COURSE NAME Nursing Essentials


BRIEF DESCRIPTIONStudents will complete course of study outlined by the Georgia Medical Care Foundation for Nursing Assistants. Students will have clinical hours providing hands on care to long term care patients.

COURSE NAME Allied Health and Medicine


BRIEF DESCRIPTIONStudents will study the following areas including but not limited to: Orthopedics, Cardiology, Diagnostic Imaging, MedSurg, Gastroenterology, Urology, and Customer Care Services. Students focusing on a career path in medicine (Pre-Med) or on a career in one of the ancillary departments noted above will apply classroom/lab knowledge and skills in the clinical setting as they participate in direct client care

Construction – Mike Mayfield

COURSE NAME Industry Fundamentals and Occupational Safety


BRIEF DESCRIPTIONStudents will know and understand the value and importance of job site safety for themselves and his or her fellow workers. Students will understand and apply math concepts as applied to construction. Students will use basic hand and power tools in a professional and safe manner. Students will demonstrate knowledge of blueprint terms, components, and symbols. Students will explain and implement safe rigging procedures.

COURSE NAME Introduction to Construction


BRIEF DESCRIPTIONStudents will understand the development of the construction industry. Students will be introduced to Carpentry, Electrical, Masonry, and Plumbing trades. They will learn about Apprenticeship Programs and job vs. career opportunities. Students will be able to identify and use basic hand and power tools for the different trades.

COURSE NAME Carpentry 1


BRIEF DESCRIPTIONStudents will read, interpret, apply information, and estimate costs from a variety of architectural and construction working drawings. Identify the general approaches to framing a building. Identify the parts of a floor/platform. Students will know and understand proper and necessary carpentry tasks that enable a team to construct floor and wall systems. Demonstrate knowledge of the construction of floor systems. Demonstrate knowledge of the construction of wall systems.

COURSE NAME Electrical I


BRIEF DESCRIPTIONStudents will know and understand proper and necessary electrical fundamentals and aspects of residential wiring. Students should be able to sire switches receptacles in complete circuits as well as the fundamentals of wiring a breaker box together.

METALWORKING – PAT LINZ

COURSE NAMEIndustry Safety and Fundamentals


BRIEF DESCRIPTIONStudents learn about Basic Safety principles, Construction Math, Hand Tools, Power Tools, Reading Blueprints, Rigging and Employability Skills.

COURSE NAMEIntroduction to Metals


BRIEF DESCRIPTIONStudents will learn Welding and Machine Safety skills, Oxyfuel cutting, GMAW (MIG) welding, Weld quality, Reading Weld Drawing and Weld Symbols.

COURSE NAMEArc Welding 1

48.5510000

COURSE NUMBER

BRIEF DESCRIPTIONStudents learn more advance skills of GMAW (MIG) welding, SMAW (ARC) welding, Plasma cutting, Carbon Arc Cutting, Reading Weld Drawings and layout skills.