2023-2024 Course Information
AA21 Animal Science I
| Course Number | AA21 |
| Course Title | Animal Science I |
| Course Description | This course focuses on animal physiology, breeding, nutrition, health, and best management practices in preparation for an animal science career. Leadership development and employability skills are integral to the course and are delivered through authentic experiences. English language arts, mathematics, and science are reinforced in this class. |
| Course Status | Pilot |
| Course Type | Developed |
| POL (Proof of Learning) | PBM (Performance-based Measurement) |
| Credential as POL | N/A |
| Curriculum Date | Summer 2023 |
| Hours of Instruction | 135-150 |
| Recommended Maximum Enrollment | 25 |
| Course Credit | 1 |
| Inherently Honors | No |
| Math Option Credit | No |
| Prerequisite Course(s) | None |
| Career Cluster(s) | Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources (AGNR) |
| Pathway Level(s) | Animal Science (ANSC) - PrerequisiteEquine Science (EQSC) - Supplemental Technical |
| Work-based Learning | Apprenticeship Business and Industry Field Trip Cooperative Education Entrepreneurial Experience Internship Job Shadowing Mentorship Pre-apprenticeship School-based Enterprise Service Learning Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) |
| Aligned Credential(s) or Certification(s) | Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) |
| CTSO(s)(Career and Technical Student Organization) | The National FFA Organization North Carolina FFA Association |
| SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) Code(s) | Animal Breeders (45-2021)Animal Trainers (39-2011)Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers (11-9013)Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers (31-9096) |