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
COURSE NUMBER 20.42400
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)
COURSE NUMBER 20.425000
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
COURSE NUMBER 02.24710000
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
COURSE NUMBER 02.4210000
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
COURSE NUMBER 01.461000
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 Basic Agriculture Science
COURSE NUMBER 02.24710000
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 Horticulture/Plant Science
COURSE NUMBER 01.4610000
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
COURSE NUMBER 01.462000
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 Basic Agriculture Science
COURSE NUMBER 02.24710000
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
COURSE NUMBER 02.4210000
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
COURSE NUMBER 02.4230000
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
COURSE NUMBER 20.5310000
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
COURSE NUMBER 20.5320000
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
COURSE NUMBER 07.44130
BRIEF DESCRIPTION Overview of Business Microsoft Word Skills Basic PowerPoint Skills
COURSE NAME Business and Technology
COURSE NUMBER 07.441000
BRIEF DESCRIPTION Employability Skills Advanced Microsoft Word Skills Microsoft Excel Skills
COURSE NAME Business Communications
COURSE NUMBER 07.451000
BRIEF DESCRIPTION Communication Skills Advanced PowerPoint Skills One Note
Web and Digital Design – Lori Moore
COURSE NAMEIntroduction to Digital Technology
COURSE NUMBER11.41500
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
COURSE NUMBER11.45100
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
COURSE NUMBER11.45200
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
COURSE NUMBER08.47400
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
COURSE NUMBER 08.44100
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
COURSE NUMBER 08.44200
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.
versus those employed in other countries.
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*
COURSE NUMBER 48.54100
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
COURSE NUMBER 48.54500
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
COURSE NUMBER 48.546000
Engineering Drafting and Design Becky Hardinger
COURSE NAME Intro to Engineering Drawing and Design*
COURSE NUMBER 48.54100
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
COURSE NUMBER 48.54200
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
COURSE NUMBER 48.54300
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.
COURSE NUMBER25.52100
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
COURSE NUMBER25.44000
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
COURSE NUMBER25.43600
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
COURSE NUMBER25.43700
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
COURSE NUMBER46.545000
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
COURSE NUMBER46.546000
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
COURSE NUMBER46.550000
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
COURSE NUMBER46.560000
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
COURSE NUMBER46.5450000
BRIEF DESCRIPTIONStudents learn about Basic Safety principles, Construction Math, Hand Tools, Power Tools, Reading Blueprints, Rigging and Employability Skills.
COURSE NAMEIntroduction to Metals
COURSE NUMBER48.5810000
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.