A: Agribusiness Principles
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A1: Introduction to Agribusiness
- A1‑1: The Scope of Agribusiness
- A1‑2: Agribusiness Careers
B: Agribusiness
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B1: Business Structures
- B1‑1: Sole Proprietorships, Partnerships, and Franchises
- B1‑2: Corporations and Their Governance
- B1‑3: Cooperatives and Their Governance
- B1‑4: Business Metrics and Key Performance Indicators
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B2: Establishing the Agribusiness
- B2‑1: Entrepreneurship
- B2‑4: Business Plan Preparation
- B2‑3: Agribusiness Startup
- B2‑2: Business Goals
- B2‑5: Ethics in Agribusiness
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B3: The Business Plan
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B3‑1: Business Management
- B3‑2: Sources of Business Risk
- B3‑3: Agribusiness Insurance
- B3‑4: Employee Management and Development
- B3‑5: Managing Difficult Conversations
- B3‑6: Employees versus Independent Contractors
- B3‑7: Employee Incentives
- B3‑8: Human Resource Management
- B3‑9: Product Distribution
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B4: Agribusiness Finance
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B4‑1: Saving Money
- B4‑2: Financing an Agribusiness
- B4‑3: Securing a Business Loan
- B4‑4: Credit Costs
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B5: Record Keeping and Financial Management of an Agribusiness
- B5‑1: Financial Accounting and Reporting
- B5‑2: The Balance Sheet
- B5‑3: The Net Worth Statement
- B5‑4: The Income Statement
- B5‑5: The Statement of Cash Flows
- B5‑6: Budget Development and Analysis
- B5‑7: Financial Risk
- B5‑8: Managing Inventory Assets
- B5‑9: Depreciation
- B5‑10: Financial Forecasting
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B6: Taxes
- B6‑1: The United States Tax System
- B6‑2: Federal and State Income Taxes
- B6‑3: Property Taxes
- B6‑4: Sales Tax
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B7: Marketing
- B7‑1: Types of Markets
- B7‑2: Introduction to Agricultural Marketing
- B7‑3: Market Analysis
- B7‑4: Strategies of Marketing: Product and Position
- B7‑5: Strategies of Marketing: Place
- B7‑6: Strategies of Marketing: Price
- B7‑7: Strategies of Marketing: Traditional Promotion
- B7‑8: Strategies of Marketing: Web-Based Promotion
- B7‑9: Developing a Marketing Budget
- B7‑10: Relationship Building
- B7‑11: Developing a Pre-Call Plan
- B7‑12: The Sales Process
- B7‑13: Customer Relations
C: Economics and Trade
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C1: Basic Economic Principles
- C1‑1: The Free Enterprise System
- C1‑2: Economic Principles
- C1‑3: Supply and Demand
- C1‑4: Elasticity
- C1‑5: Marginal Cost vs. Marginal Revenue
- C1‑6: Consumers and Choice
- C1‑7: Macroeconomics
- C2: International Trade
- C2‑1: Economics of International Trade
- C2‑2: Exporting and Importing Agricultural Products
- C2‑3: Trade Agreements and Barriers
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C3: Commodity Trading
- C3‑1: Commodity Trading
- C3‑2: The Futures Market
- C3‑3: Hedging
- C3‑4: Options
- C3‑5: Trading Techniques
- C3‑6: Fundamental and Technical Analysis
D: Law
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D1: Agricultural Law
- D1‑1: Contracts
- D1‑2: Deeds and Land Ownership
- D1‑3: Leases and Leasing
- D1‑4: Ownership Rights and Responsibilities
- D1‑5: Fence Laws
- D1‑6: Estate Planning
E: Personal Finances
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E1: Personal Financial Management
- E1‑1: Personal Finances and Goals
- E1‑2: Personal Financial Documents
- E1‑3: Personal Budgeting
- E1‑4: Credit
- E1‑5: Financial Investments
- E1‑6: Personal Insurance
- E1‑7: Online Banking
A: Introduction to the Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (AFNR) Industry
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A1: The AFNR Industry's Role in Society
- A1‑1: Nature and Importance of the Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Industry
- A1‑2: History of U.S. Agriculture Up to the 20th Century
- A1‑3: History of U.S. Agriculture from the 20th Century to Today
- A1‑4: Agricultural Commodities in the United States
- A1‑5: Trends in Consumer Preference
- A1‑6: Government Agencies and Private Organizations in the Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Industry
- A1‑7: Agriculture’s Impact on the World Economy
- A1‑8: World Food Supply
B: FFA
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B1: History and Tradition of FFA
- B1‑1: History of Agricultural Education and Student Organizations
- B1‑2: FFA Mission, Motto, and Creed
- B1‑3: FFA Colors, Emblem, and Official Dress
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B2: Student, Chapter, and Community Development through FFA
- B2‑1: FFA Membership and Degrees
- B2‑2: Opportunities in FFA
- B2‑3: FFA Career Development Events
- B2‑4: FFA Chapter Leadership
- B2‑5: Community Development Through FFA
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B3: FFA Meetings
- B3‑1: Conducting Effective Chapter Meetings
- B3‑2: Parliamentary Law
C: Supervised Agricultural Experiences
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C1: Supervised Agricultural Experiences
- C1‑1: Understanding Benefits of an SAE Program
- C1‑2: Selecting Your SAE Program
- C1‑3: Getting Started with Your SAE Program
- C1‑4: Maintaining Your SAE Program
- C1‑5: Year-End Closing of SAE Records
D: Communication Skills
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D1: Introduction to Communications
- D1‑1: Introduction to Communication
- D1‑2: Effective Communication Techniques
- D2: Written Communications
- D2‑1: Written Communication
- D2‑2: Print-Media News Releases and Advertisements
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D3: Verbal Communications
- D3‑1: Effective Listening Techniques
- D3‑2: Verbal Communication
- D3‑3: Public Speaking
- D3‑4: Preparing a Speech
- D3‑5: Effective Prepared Speaking Techniques
- D3‑6: Debating Current Agriculture Issues
E: Careers in the Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Industry
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E1: Exploring Careers
- E1‑1: Assessing Career Interests
- E1‑2: Education and Skills
- E1‑3: Pay and Benefits
- E1‑4: Exploring Careers in Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources
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E2: Applying for a Job
- E2‑1: Searching for a Job
- E2‑2: Developing a Résumé
- E2‑3: Applying for a Job
- E2‑4: Succeeding in a Job Interview
- E2‑5: Job Interview Follow-up
F: Developing Leadership Skills and Workplace Skills
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F1: Leadership and Personal Development
- F1‑1: Personality and Leadership Styles
- F1‑2: Developing and Achieving Goals
- F1‑3: Professional and Personal Etiquette
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F2: Interpersonal and Workplace Skills
- F2‑1: Skills for Success in all Careers
- F2‑2: Workplace Communication
- F2‑3: Teamwork
- F2‑4: Ethics in the Workplace
- F2‑5: Diversity in the Workforce
- F2‑6: Problem Solving
- F2‑7: Embracing Change
- F2‑8: Conflict and Resolution
A: Unit A
- A1: Problem Area 1
- A1‑1: Animal Classification, Domestication, and Uses
B: Unit B
- B1: Problem Area 1
- B1‑1: Cell Membranes
- B1‑2: Cellular Respiration
- B2: Problem Area 2
- B2‑1: Anatomy and Physiology
- B2‑2: Animal Tissues
- B2‑3: Integumentary System
- B2‑4: Skeletal System
- B2‑5: Muscular System
- B2‑6: Digestive System
- B2‑7: Immune System
- B2‑8: Circulatory System
- B2‑9: Respiratory System
- B2‑10: Nervous System
- B2‑11: Renal System
C: Unit C
- C1: Problem Area 1
- C1‑1: Embryo Development
- C1‑2: Gamete Formation and Fertilization
- C1‑3: Reproductive Systems and Anatomy
- C1‑4: Reproductive Processes
- C1‑5: Artificial Insemination
- C2: Problem Area 2
- C2‑1: Genetic Basis of Animal Breeding
- C2‑2: Reproductive Advancements
- C2‑3: Influence of Data and Technology on Animal Quality
- C2‑4: Population Genetics
D: Unit D
- D1: Problem Area 1
- D1‑1: Nutrients for Animal Growth
- D2: Problem Area 2
- D2‑1: Feed Types and Feed Rations
- D2‑2: Feed Additives and Compliance
E: Unit E
- E1: Problem Area 1
- E1‑1: Nature and Impact of Disease on Animal Health
- E1‑2: Parasites and Host Defense Mechanisms
- E1‑3: Role and Impact of Antibiotics in Animal Health
- E1‑4: Comprehensive Animal Health Care and Treatment Procedures
- E2: Problem Area 2
- E2‑1: Animal Health Management and Disease Prevention
- E2‑2: Biosecurity and Zoonotic Disease Prevention in Animal Production
F: Unit F
- F1: Problem Area 1
- F1‑1: Advanced Techniques in Animal Husbandry and Welfare
- F1‑2: Animal Agriculture: Records, Production, and Marketing
- F1‑3: Quality Assurance and Welfare Strategies in Animal Production
- F1‑4: Ensuring Animal Welfare and Safety of Animal Products
- F2: Problem Area 2
- F2‑1: Role of Anatomy and Physiology in Effective Animal Production
G: Unit G
- G1: Problem Area 1
- G1‑1: Sustainable and Efficient Animal Housing and Handling Facilities
H: Unit H
- H1: Problem Area 1
- H1‑1: Environmental Sustainability in Animal Production
- H1‑2: Sustainable Wildlife Management and Conservation Strategies
I: Unit I
- I1: Problem Area 1
- I1‑1: Animal Agriculture Laws and Sustainable Practices
J: Unit J
- J1: Problem Area 1
- J1‑1: Sustainable Practices in Animal Production
- J1‑2: Animal Care and Management
A: Scientific Investigations
- A1: Conducting Scientific Investigations in Agriculture
- A1‑1: Exploring Research Methods in Agriculture
- A1‑2: Designing and Conducting Agricultural Research
- A1‑3: Scientific Measurement
- A1‑4: Reporting Agricultural Research
- A1‑5: Safety in the Laboratory
- A1‑6: Tools and Equipment in the Laboratory
B: Taxonomy and Classification
- B1: Animal Classification
- B1‑1: Identifying and Classifying Animals
C: Molecules and Cells
- C1: Atoms and Molecules
- C1‑1: The Basis of Life
- C1‑2: Organic Compounds and Synthesis
- C2: Cellular Biology
- C2‑1: The Animal Cell, Its Parts and Their Functions
- C2‑2: The Cell Membrane and Material Transport
- C2‑3: The Energy of Animal Life
- C2‑4: Biosynthesis and the Release of Energy
- C2‑5: Cell Division
- C2‑6: Cell Differentiation and Communication
D: Developmental / Organismal Biology
- D1: Animal Structures
- D1‑1: Tissues, Organs, and Organ Systems
- D1‑2: Skeleton, Muscle, and Skin
- D1‑3: The Nervous System
- D1‑4: Internal Transport System
- D1‑5: Internal Protection
- D1‑6: Gas Exchange
- D2: Growth and Development of Animals
- D2‑1: Fertilization and Embryo Development
- D2‑2: Embryonic Development and Incubation
- D2‑3: Nutrients for Maintenance, Growth, and Reproduction
- D2‑4: Animal Behavior
- D2‑5: Starch Digestion by Enzyme Action
- D2‑6: Protein Digestion by Enzyme Action
- D2‑7: Nutrient Absorption
- D2‑8: Recognizing Animal Health and Disease
- D2‑9: Growth Hormones in Animals
- D2‑10: Effect of Antibiotics on Bacteria
- D2‑11: Mastitis: A Bacterial Infection in Dairy Cattle
- D3: Animal Reproduction
- D3‑1: The Reproductive System
- D3‑2: Artificial Insemination in Animal Science
- D3‑3: Sperm Evaluation
- D4: Aquaculture
- D4‑1: Effect of Temperature on Cold‑Blooded Animals
- D4‑2: Factors Affecting Dissolved Oxygen in Water
- D4‑3: Microbial Cycling of Nitrogen
E: Organ and Organ Systems — Cellular Level
- E1: Organ Systems
- E1‑1: The Functions and Processes of Organs
F: Developmental Genetics
- F1: Animal Genetics and Biotechnology
- F1‑1: Animal Genetics and Probability
- F1‑2: Principles of DNA
- F1‑3: Biotechnology in Animal Science
G: Evolution
- G1: Mechanisms of Evolution
- G1‑1: Principles of Evolution
- G1‑2: Population Genetics
H: Ecology
- H1: Ecology and Agriculture
- H1‑1: Community Ecology
- H1‑2: Humans and the Environment
A: Chemistry of Food
- A1: Basic Principles of Food Science
- A1‑1: The Chemical Basis of Foods
- A1‑2: Organic Compounds in Foods
- A1‑3: Nutrient Properties and Functions
- A1‑4: Food Microorganisms and Safety
- A2: Handling and Storing Food Products
- A2‑1: Determining Food Nutrients
- A2‑2: Oxidative Rancidity
- A2‑3: pH and Fermentation
- A3: Food Additives and Preservatives
- A3‑1: Keeping Food Safe
- A3‑2: Testing for Food Additives
- A3‑3: Enzymatic Browning
- A4: Processing and Preserving Meat Products
- A4‑1: The Science of Curing Meats
- A4‑2: Curing Ingredients in Meat Products
- A4‑3: Water Binding in Meat
- A4‑4: Salt as a Food Preservative
B: Health, Safety, and Microbiology of Food
- B1: Processing and Preserving Dairy Products
- B1‑1: Pasteurized Milk as an Ecological System for Bacteria
- B1‑2: Souring Milk
- B1‑3: Yogurt Production
- B1‑4: Making Cheese
- B1‑5: Making Ice Cream
- B2: Physical Properties of Food and Processing Systems
- B2‑1: Viscosity: Fluid Food Rheology
- B2‑2: Solid Food Rheology: Tomatoes
- B2‑3: Rapid Chilling of Meat Products
- B3: Chemical Properties of Food and Processing Systems
- B3‑1: Algin Worms
- B3‑2: Chemistry of Popcorn
- B3‑3: Testing for Vitamin C in Foods
- B3‑4: Pressure and Boiling Point
C: Food Industry
- C1: Food Industry
- C1‑1: Food Industry
A: Scientific Investigations
- A1: Conducting Scientific Investigations in Agriculture
- A1‑1: Exploring Research Methods in Agriculture
- A1‑2: Designing and Conducting Agricultural Research
- A1‑3: Using Scientific Measurement
- A1‑4: Reporting Agricultural Research
- A1‑5: Safety in the Laboratory
- A1‑6: Tools and Equipment in the Laboratory
B: Taxonomy and Classification
- B1: Plant Classification
- B1‑1: Identifying and Classifying Plants
C: Molecules and Plant Cells
- C1: Atoms and Molecules
- C1‑1: The Basis of Life
- C1‑2: Organic Compounds and Synthesis
- C2: Cellular Biology
- C2‑1: Processes within the Plant Cells
- C2‑2: Energy Transformation in Plants: Photosynthesis
- C2‑3: Cellular Respiration
- C2‑4: Separating Plant Pigments by Chromatography
D: Development and Function of Plant Systems
- D1: Reproduction in Plants
- D1‑1: Examining Parts of a Flower
- D1‑2: Influence of Temperature on Pollen Germination
- D1‑3: Propagating Plants Asexually
- D1‑4: Tissue Culture
- D2: Seed Germination
- D2‑1: Conducting the Warm Test and TZ Test for Seed Germination
- D2‑2: The Role of the Embryo in Germination
- D2‑3: Environmental Factors Affecting Seed Germination
- D2‑4: Salinity and Seed Germination
- D2‑5: Osmotic Turgescence: The Forces of Plant Growth
- D3: Plant Growth and Development
- D3‑1: Meristem Tissues and Cell Differentiation
- D3‑2: Root Tissues and Functions
- D3‑3: Stem Tissues and Functions
- D3‑4: Leaf Tissues and Functions
- D3‑5: Transpiration in Plants
- D3‑6: Homeostatic Responses: The Tropisms
- D3‑7: Plant Tissue Testing
- D3‑8: Hydroponics
- D3‑9: Plant Responses to Herbicide Application
- D3‑10: Plant Growth Regulators
- D3‑11: Plant Pests, Defenses, and Controls
E: Plant Genetics — Chemistry and Expression
- E1: Plant Genetics
- E1‑1: Principles of Heredity: Albinism in Corn
- E1‑2: Principles of Heredity: Variation in Corn
F: Evolutionary Trends and Ecology
- F1: Selection and Biotechnology
- F1‑1: Evolutionary Trends
- F1‑2: Biotechnology
G: Ecology
- G1: Agriculture and the Environment
- G1‑1: Sustainable Agricultural Practices
- G1‑2: Maintaining Water Quality
- G1‑3: Effects of Pollutants on Plant Growth
- G1‑4: Fuels from Crops
H: Physical Environment
- H1: Soil Science
- H1‑1: Determining the Nature of Soil
- H1‑2: Understanding Soil Formation
- H1‑3: Understanding Soil Color
- H1‑4: Understanding Soil Texture and Structure
- H1‑5: Explaining a Soil Profile
- H1‑6: Understanding Moisture Holding Capacity
- H1‑7: Understanding Soil Chemistry
A: Scientific Research
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A1: Conducting Scientific Investigations in Agriculture
- A1‑1: Research Methods in Agriculture
- A1‑2: Designing and Conducting Agricultural Research
- A1‑3: Reporting Agricultural Research
- A1‑4: AgriScience Fair Projects
- A1‑5: Scientific Measurement
- A1‑6: Safety in the Laboratory
- A1‑7: Laboratory Tools and Equipment
- A1‑8: Using the Microscope
- A1‑9: Where Accidents Occur and Agencies Associated with Workplace Safety
- A1‑10: Why Accidents Occur and How to Prevent Them
- A1‑11: Problem Solving
B: Introduction to Plant & Animal Science Concepts
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B1: Understanding Taxonomy
- B1‑1: Classifying Living Things
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B2: Cellular Biology, Genetics, and Biotechnology
- B2‑1: Exploring Cells
- B2‑2: Examining Cell Division
- B2‑3: Understanding Genetics
- B2‑4: Determining the Heritability of Traits
- B2‑5: Improving Agricultural Plants and Animals
- B2‑6: Analyzing Organismic and Molecular Biotechnology
- B2‑7: Determining the Advantages and Disadvantages of Biotechnology
- B2‑8: Identifying Career Opportunities in Agricultural Biotechnology
C: Animal Science and the Industry
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C1: Introduction to the Animal Science Industry
- C1‑1: Exploring the Animal Industry
- C1‑2: Examining How Animals and Animal Products Are Used by Humans
- C1‑3: Understanding Animal Welfare Issues
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C2: Understanding Animal Anatomy and Physiology
- C2‑1: Classifying Animals
- C2‑2: Determining the Anatomy of Animals
- C2‑3: Structures and Functions of the Skeletal System
- C2‑4: Structures and Functions of the Integumentary, Muscular, and Urinary Systems
- C2‑5: Structures and Functions of the Endocrine and Nervous Systems
- C2‑6: Structures and Functions of the Circulatory and Respiratory Systems
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C3: Meeting Nutritional Needs of Animals
- C3‑1: Understanding Nutrients and Their Importance
- C3‑2: Understanding Animal Digestion
- C3‑3: Functions of Major Parts of the Digestive System
- C3‑4: Meeting Nutritional Needs of Animals
- C3‑5: Analyzing Feedstuffs
- C3‑6: Balancing Animal Feed Rations
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C4: Understanding Animal Reproduction
- C4‑1: Anatomy and Physiology of Animal Reproductive Systems
- C4‑2: Understanding Natural Animal Reproduction
- C4‑3: Animal Reproduction Management
- C4‑4: Understanding Animal Reproduction Technology
- C4‑5: Understanding Lactation
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C5: Animal Health and Administering Veterinary Care
- C5‑1: Evaluating Animal Health
- C5‑2: Types of Disease and Immunity
- C5‑3: Classifying Animal Medications
- C5‑4: Administering Medication and Care
- C5‑5: Veterinary Math
- C5‑6: Impact of Parasites on Animal Health
- C5‑7: Disease Control and Management Practices
- C5‑8: Managing Animal Health
- C5‑9: Veterinary Terminology
- C5‑10: Analyzing Animal Behavior
- C5‑11: Exploring Veterinary Medicine and Vet Tech Careers
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C6: Understanding the Processing and Composition of Red Meat Products
- C6‑1: Red Meat Harvesting Methods
- C6‑2: Evaluating Meat Quality
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C7: Understanding the Livestock, Large Animal, Poultry, and Bee Industries
- C7‑1: Exploring the Beef Industry
- C7‑2: Types of Beef Cattle Operations
- C7‑3: Exploring the Dairy Industry
- C7‑4: Feeding and Managing Dairy Cattle
- C7‑5: Processing Dairy Products
- C7‑6: Exploring the Swine Industry
- C7‑7: Stages of Pork Production
- C7‑8: Exploring the Sheep and Goat Industry
- C7‑9: Feeding and Managing Sheep and Goats
- C7‑10: Exploring the Poultry Industry
- C7‑11: Areas of Chicken Production
- C7‑12: Feeding and Managing Chickens
- C7‑13: Exploring the Equine Industry
- C7‑14: Feeding and Managing Equine
- C7‑15: Exploring the Rabbit Industry
- C7‑16: Exploring the Exotic Animal Industry
- C7‑17: Using Data and Technology to Improve Animal Quality
- C7‑18: Managing Animal Waste
- C7‑19: Consumer Preferences in Animal Production
- C7‑20: Present and Future Trends in the Animal Science Industry
- C7‑21: Showing and Fitting Livestock and Poultry
- C7‑22: Exploring the Bee Industry
- C7‑23: Fitting and Showing Livestock and Poultry – Part 2
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C8: Understanding Companion and Service Animals
- C8‑1: Exploring the Companion Animal Industry
- C8‑2: Cats as Companion Animals
- C8‑3: Dogs as Companion Animals
- C8‑4: Feeding and Caring for Cats and Dogs
- C8‑5: Ornamental Fish as Companion Animals
- C8‑6: Birds, Rodents, Reptiles, and Other Companion Animals
- C8‑7: Safety Animals, Service Animals, and Research Animals
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C9: Understanding the Aquaculture Industry
- C9‑1: Exploring the Aquaculture Industry
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C10: Exploring Careers in Animal Science
- C10‑1: Identifying Career Opportunities in the Animal Science Industry
D: Soil Science
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D1: Basic Principles of Soil Science
- D1‑1: Determining the Nature of Soil
- D1‑2: Understanding Soil Formation
- D1‑3: Explaining a Soil Profile
- D1‑4: Understanding Soil Color
- D1‑5: Understanding Soil Texture and Structure
- D1‑6: Moisture‑Holding Capacity
- D1‑7: Land Capability Classifications
- D1‑8: USDA Soil Taxonomy System
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D2: Soil Erosion and Land Management
- D2‑1: Understanding Soil Degradation
- D2‑2: Understanding Soil Erosion
- D2‑3: Calculating Soil Loss
- D2‑4: Conservation Tillage Practices to Minimize Erosion
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D3: Managing Soil Fertility
- D3‑1: Determining Nutrient Functions
- D3‑2: Understanding Soil Chemistry
- D3‑3: Determining Fertilizer Formulations
- D3‑4: Applying Fertilizers
- D3‑5: Characteristics and Sources of Nitrogen
- D3‑6: Characteristics and Sources of Phosphorus and Potassium
- D3‑7: Characteristics and Sources of Secondary Nutrients and Micronutrients
E: Plant Science
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E1: Introduction to Plant Science
- E1‑1: Recognizing the Importance of Plant Science
- E1‑2: Classifying and Naming Plants
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E2: Plant Anatomy and Physiology
- E2‑1: Understanding Root Anatomy
- E2‑2: Understanding Stem Anatomy
- E2‑3: Understanding Leaf Anatomy and Morphology
- E2‑4: Understanding Flower Anatomy
- E2‑5: Understanding Fruit Function and Anatomy
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E3: Plant Propagation
- E3‑1: Propagating Plants Sexually
- E3‑2: Propagating Plants Asexually
- E3‑3: Investigating Plant Breeding Techniques
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E4: Examining Plant Growth
- E4‑1: Seed Germination Processes and Requirements
- E4‑2: Plant Internal Structure and Growth
- E4‑3: Understanding Photosynthesis
- E4‑4: Role of Light in Plant Growth
- E4‑5: Understanding Cellular Respiration
- E4‑6: Influence of Temperature on Plants
- E4‑7: Significance of Air on Plant Growth
- E4‑8: Importance of Water in Plant Growth
- E4‑9: Using Drainage
- E4‑10: Using Irrigation
- E4‑11: Role of Plant Growth Regulators
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E5: Integrated Pest Management
- E5‑1: Understanding Integrated Pest Management
- E5‑2: Controlling Weeds
- E5‑3: Controlling Insect Pests
- E5‑4: Exploring Plant Diseases
- E5‑5: Managing Plant Diseases
- E5‑6: Setting Up a Crop Scouting Program
- E5‑7: Using Pesticides Safely
- E5‑8: Interpreting Pesticide Labels
- E5‑9: Applying Pesticides
- E5‑10: Environmental Impact of Pesticides
- E5‑11: Obtaining Pesticide Licensing
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E6: Producing Grain Crops
- E6‑1: Exploring Corn Production
- E6‑2: Growing Corn
- E6‑3: Exploring Wheat Production
- E6‑4: Growing Wheat
- E6‑5: Production of Oats, Barley, and Rye
- E6‑6: Exploring Sorghum Production
- E6‑7: Exploring Rice Production
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E7: Producing Oil Crops
- E7‑1: Exploring Soybean Production
- E7‑2: Growing Soybeans
- E7‑3: Producing Sunflowers, Canola, and Peanuts as Oil Crops
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E8: Grain Transportation, Storage, and Quality
- E8‑1: Determining Grain Quality
- E8‑2: Handling, Transporting, and Storing Grain
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E9: Producing Forage Crops
- E9‑1: Exploring Forage Production
- E9‑2: Growing Forage Crops
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E10: Producing Fiber and Sugar Crops
- E10‑1: Exploring Cotton Production
- E10‑2: Production of Sugar Cane and Sugar Beets
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E11: Producing Fruits and Vegetables
- E11‑1: Planning and Preparing a Vegetable Site
- E11‑2: Herb and Vegetable Production
- E11‑3: Planting and Maintaining a Vegetable Garden
- E11‑4: Production of Potatoes
- E11‑5: Production of Vegetable Crops
- E11‑6: Growing and Maintaining Small Fruits
- E11‑7: Growing and Maintaining Tree Fruits
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E12: Exploring Careers in Plant & Soil Science
- E12‑1: Exploring Careers in Plant and Soil Science
A: Plant Science
- A1: Conducting Scientific Investigations in Agriculture
- A1-1: Exploring Research Methods in Agriculture
- A1-2: Designing and Conducting Agricultural Research
- A1-3: Using Scientific Measurement
- A1-4: Reporting Agriculture Research
- A1-5: Safety in the Laboratory
- A1-6: Tools and Equipment in the Laboratory
- A2: Cellular Biology and Agriculture
- A2-1: Processes Within the Plant Cell
- A2-2: Biotechnology
- A3: Agriculture and the Environment
- A3-1: Sustainable Agricultural Practices
- A3-2: Maintaining Water Quality
- A3-3: Effects of Pollutants on Plant Growth
- A3-4: Fuels from Crops
- A4: Managing Inputs for Plant Growth
- A4-1: Principles of Heredity: Albinism in Corn
- A4-2: Principles of Heredity: Variation in Corn
- A4-3: Plant Tissue Testing
- A5: Initiating Plant Growth
- A5-1: Conducting the Warm Germination Test and TZ Test for Seed Viability
- A5-2: The Role of the Embryo in Germination
- A5-3: Environmental Factors Affecting Seed Germination
- A5-4: Salinity and Seed Germination
- A5-5: Osmotic Turgescence: The Forces of Plant Growth
- A6: Managing Plant Growth
- A6-1: Energy Transformation in Plants: Photosynthesis
- A6-2: Separating Plant Pigments by Chromatography
- A6-3: Transpiration in Plants
- A6-4: Homeostatic Responses of Seedling Plants: The Tropisms
- A6-5: Hydroponics
- A6-6: Plant Responses to Herbicide Applications
- A6-7: Regulating Plant Growth
- A7: Reproduction in Plants
- A7-1: Examining Parts of a Flower
- A7-2: Influence of Temperature on Pollen Germination
- A7-3: Tissue Culture
B: Animal Science
- B1: Animal Genetics and Biotechnology
- B1-1: Animal Genetics and Probability
- B1-2: DNA Extraction
- B1-3: Biotechnology
- B2: Growth and Development of Animals
- B2-1: Chick Embryology
- B2-2: Hatching and Brooding Chicks
- B2-3: Nutrition of Chicks
- B2-4: Peck Order of Chicks
- B2-5: Starch Digestion by Enzyme Action
- B2-6: Protein Digestion by Enzyme Action
- B2-7: Absorption of Nutrients
- B2-8: Animal Health
- B2-9: Growth Hormones in Animals
- B2-10: Effect of Antibiotics on Bacteria
- B2-11: Testing for Mastitis
- B3: Animal Reproduction
- B3-1: Artificial Insemination
- B3-2: Sperm Motility
- B4: Aquaculture
- B4-1: Effect of Temperature on Cold-Blooded Animals
- B4-2: Factors Affecting Dissolved Oxygen in Water
- B4-3: Microbial Cycling of Nitrogen
C: Food Science
- C1: Handling and Storing Plant Products
- C1-1: Testing for Carbohydrates, Fats, and Proteins
- C1-2: Oxidative Rancidity
- C1-3: Controlling Molds with Food Preservatives
- C1-4: Testing for Food Additives
- C1-5: pH and Fermentation
- C1-6: Enzymatic Browning
- C2: Processing Animal Products
- C2-1: The Science of Curing Meats
- C2-2: Curing Ingredients in Meat Products
- C2-3: Water Binding in Meat
- C2-4: Salt as a Food Preservative
- C2-5: Pasteurized Milk as an Ecological System for Bacteria
- C2-6: Souring Milk
- C2-7: Yogurt Production
- C3: Agricultural Processing Systems
- C3-1: Viscosity: Fluid Food Rheology
- C3-2: Solid Food Rheology: Tomatoes
- C3-3: Rapid Chilling of Meat Products
- C3-4: Algin Worms
- C3-5: Chemistry of Popcorn
- C3-6: Testing for Vitamin C in Foods
- C3-7: Pressure and Boiling Point
- C3-8: Making Cheese
- C3-9: Making Ice Cream
- C3-10: Food Storage Techniques
- C3-11: Food Storage Temperatures
- C3-12: Industry Rules and Regulations
- C3-13: Foodborne Illness Prevention
A: Recognize the Historical, Social, Cultural, and Potential Applications of Biotechnology
- A1: Identifying Major Innovations, Historical Developments, and Potential Applications of Biotechnology in Agriculture
- A1-1: Exploring Biotechnology and Its History
- A1-2: Exploring the Current and Future Applications of Biotechnology in Agriculture
- A1-3: Identifying Career Opportunities in Agricultural Biotechnology
- A2: Recognizing Ethical, Legal, Social and Cultural Issues Relating to Biotechnology
- A2-1: Examining Regulatory Issues and Agencies Associated with Biotechnology
- A2-2: Evaluating Ethical, Legal, Social, and Cultural Biotechnology Issues
- A2-3: Investigating Bioethics
- A2-4: Exploring the Procedures Involved in Bringing Biotech Products to Market
B: Demonstrate Laboratory Skills as Applied to Biotechnology
- B1: Conducting Scientific Investigations in Agriculture
- B1-1: Designing and Conducting Research
- B1-2: Reporting Agricultural Research
- B1-3: Developing AgriScience Fair Projects
- B1-4: Using Scientific Measurement
- B1-5: Practicing Safety in the Laboratory
- B1-6: Maintaining and Interpreting Biotechnology Laboratory Records
- B2: Operating Biotechnology Laboratory Equipment According to Standard Procedures
- B2-1: Operating Laboratory Equipment and Measurement Devices
- B2-2: Using the Microscope
- B3: Safely Managing Biological Materials, Chemicals, and Wastes in the Laboratory
- B3-1: Using Aseptic Techniques in the Biotechnology Laboratory
- B3-2: Preparing Solutions, Reagents, and Buffers
- B3-3: Managing Stocks of Biological and Chemical Materials
- B3-4: Managing Laboratory Wastes
- B3-5: Preparing and Maintaining Biological Media
- B4: Performing Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Enzymology, and Immunology Procedures
- B4-1: Exploring Microbiology
- B4-2: Working with Cell Cultures
- B4-3: Exploring Molecular Biology
- B4-4: Performing Electrophoresis
- B4-5: Working with DNA and RNA
- B4-6: Investigating Enzymes and Proteins
- B4-7: Exploring Antibodies and Antigens
- B4-8: Detecting Microbes
C: Demonstrate the Application of Biotechnology to Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (AFNR)
- C1: Applying Biotechnology to Plant Systems
- C1-1: Recognizing Selective Plant Breeding Processes
- C1-2: Examining the Genetic Modification of Plants
- C1-3: Performing Micropropagation
- C2: Applying Biotechnology to Animal Systems
- C2-1: Exploring Animal Genetics and Probability
- C2-2: Examining the Genetic Modification of Animals
- C2-3: Applying Biotechnology to Animal Hormones
- C2-4: Using Biotechnology to Improve Animal Health
- C3: Applying Biotechnology to Food Products and Processing System
- C3-1: Using Fermentation in Food Processing
- C3-2: Using Enzymes in Food Processing
- C4: Applying Biotechnology to Environmental Service Systems
- C4-1: Applying Biotechnology to Bioremediation
- C4-2: Using Microorganisms to Treat Human and Animal Wastes
- C4-3: Using Microorganisms to Treat Industrial Chemical Waste
- C5: Applying Biotechnology to Natural Resource Systems
- C5-1: Recognizing the Role of Biotechnology and Biodiversity
- C6: Applying Biotechnology to the Production of Bioenergy
- C6-1: Obtaining Energy from Biomass
- C6-2: Distinguishing Bioenergy Production Processes
- C7: Applying Biotechnology to Aquatic Systems
- C7-1: Determining Biotechnology Applications with Aquatic Systems
- C8: Applying Biotechnology to Industrial Processes
- C8-1: Using Biotechnology in Industrial Processes
A: Introduction to Horticulture Science
- A1: Horticulture
- A1-1: The Horticulture Industry
- A1-2: Career Opportunities in Horticulture
- A1-3: Safety
- A1-4: Environmental Impacts of Horticulture
B: Plant Anatomy and Physiology
- B1: Plant Anatomy
- B1-1: Horticultural Plant Classification
- B1-2: Roots
- B1-3: Stems
- B1-4: Leaves
- B1-5: Flowers
- B1-6: Plant Identification
- B2: Plant Physiology
- B2-1: Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration
- B2-2: Plant Growth Regulators
- B2-3: Environmental Effects on Plant Growth
C: Plant Propagation
- C1: Sexual Reproduction
- C1-1: Sexual Reproduction of Flowering Plants
- C1-2: Sexual Propagation
- C2: Asexual Reproduction
- C2-1: Asexual Propagation
- C2-2: Tissue Culture
D: Growing Media
- D1: Growing Media and Plant Nutrition
- D1-1: Growing Media
- D1-2: Growing Media Components
- D1-3: Soil Formation
- D1-4: Physical Properties of Soil
- D1-5: Soil Moisture and Water Quality
- D1-6: Soil Degradation
- D1-7: Plant Nutrition
E: Integrated Pest Management
- E1: Pests and Disease Management
- E1-1: Integrated Pest Management
- E1-2: Pesticide Safety
- E1-3: Pesticide Labels
- E1-4: Pesticide Application
- E1-5: Environmental Impact of Pesticides
- E2: Pests and Diseases
- E2-1: Greenhouse Pests and Diseases
- E2-2: Landscape Pests and Diseases
- E2-3: Turfgrass Pests and Diseases
- E2-4: Fruit and Vegetable Pests and Diseases
F: Floriculture
- F1: Greenhouse Structures
- F1-1: Greenhouse Structures and Automated Systems
- F1-2: Greenhouse Climate Control
- F2: Floriculture Crop Production
- F2-1: Poinsettias
- F2-2: Potted Chrysanthemums
- F2-3: Minor Potted Flowering Crops
- F2-4: Easter Lilies
- F2-5: Spring Flowering Bulbs
- F2-6: Bedding Plants
- F2-7: Potted Perennials
- F2-8: Foliage Plants
- F2-9: Interior Plantscapes
- F3: Hydroponics
- F3-1: Hydroponics
- F3-2: Hydroponic Crop Production
- F4: Floral Design
- F4-1: The International Flower Market
- F4-2: Fresh-Cut Flower and Foliage Care
- F4-3: Floral Design Tools and Supplies
- F4-4: Principles of Floral Design
- F4-5: Design Elements
- F4-6: Corsages and Boutonnieres
- F4-7: Basic Floral Design Work
- F4-8: Vase Arrangements
- F4-9: Centerpieces
- F4-10: Holiday Arrangements
- F4-11: Wedding Flowers
- F4-12: Sympathy Arrangements
- F4-13: Everlasting Flowers
- F4-14: The Floral Shop
G: Nursery / Landscape
- G1: The Nursery Industry
- G1-1: Plant Nurseries
- G1-2: Nursery Crop Production
- G2: Landscape Design
- G2-1: Residential Landscape Analysis
- G2-2: Landscape Areas
- G2-3: The Design Process
- G2-4: Principles of Art
- G2-5: Flower Gardens
- G2-6: Landscape Plant Selection
- G2-7: The Landscape Plan
- G3: Landscape Installation
- G3-1: Landscape Site Preparation
- G3-2: Landscape Irrigation Systems
- G3-3: Landscape Paving
- G3-4: Fences and Walls
- G3-5: Landscape Plant Installation
- G4: Landscape Maintenance
- G4-1: Care of Woody Landscape Plants
- G4-2: Pruning Woody Plants
- G5: Turfgrass
- G5-1: Turfgrass Identification and Selection
- G5-2: Turfgrass Establishment
- G5-3: Turfgrass Maintenance
- G5-4: Golf Courses and Athletic Fields
H: Vegetable and Fruit Production
- H1: Vegetable Production
- H1-1: Vegetable Garden Planning
- H1-2: Vegetable Garden Planting and Care
- H1-3: Culinary Herbs
- H2: Fruit Production
- H2-1: Small Fruits
- H2-2: Tree Fruits
- H2-3: Organic Fruits and Vegetables
I: Horticulture Business Management
- I1: Horticulture Business Establishment
- I1-1: Horticultural Business
- I1-2: Financial Management of a Horticultural Business
- I2: Pricing
- I2-1: Floral Design Pricing
- I2-2: Landscape Pricing
- I3: Marketing
- I3-1: Marketing in Horticulture
- I3-2: Advertising and Displaying Horticultural Products
- I3-3: Selling Horticultural Products
A: General Agricultural Science
- A1: General Ag Science
- A1-1: The Agriculture Industry
- A1-2: The History of Production Agriculture
- A1-3: World Food Supply
- A1-4: Careers in Agriculture
- A1-5: The Scientific Method
- A1-6: Biotechnology
- A1-7: The National FFA Organization (FFA)
- A1-8: Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE)
- A1-9: Verbal Communication
- A1-10: Goal Setting
B: Animal Science
- B1: Animal Science
- B1-1: Classifying Animals
- B1-2: Livestock
- B1-3: Poultry
- B1-4: Dairy Animals and Dairy Products
- B1-5: Companion Animals
- B1-6: Genetics
- B1-7: Animal Anatomy
- B1-8: Animal Reproduction
- B1-9: Animal Nutrition
- B1-10: Animal Health
C: Plant Science
- C1: Plant Science
- C1-1: Parts of a Plant
- C1-2: Plant Classification
- C1-3: Plant Genetics
- C1-4: Environmental Impacts on Plant Growth
- C1-5: Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration
- C1-6: Plant Reproduction
- C1-7: Grain Crops
- C1-8: Sugar and Oil Crops
- C1-9: Fiber Crops
- C1-10: Forests and Forest Products
D: Horticulture Science
- D1: Horticulture Science
- D1-1: Horticulture
- D1-2: Sexual Propagation
- D1-3: Asexual Propagation
- D1-4: Floriculture Crops
- D1-5: Vegetable Crops
- D1-6: Fruit and Nut Crops
- D1-7: Hydroponics
- D1-8: Floral Design
- D1-9: Planting Landscape Plants
- D1-10: Landscape Plant Care
E: Agribusiness
- E1: Agribusiness
- E1-1: Personal Finances
- E1-2: Accounting: Record Keeping
- E1-3: Economics
- E1-4: Marketing Agricultural Products
- E1-5: World Trade: Imports and Exports
- E1-6: Business Structures
- E1-7: Using Websites in Agribusiness
- E1-8: Developing Presentation Skills
- E1-9: Employability Skills in Agribusiness
- E1-10: Conflict and Resolution
F: Natural Resources and Environmental Science
- F1: Natural Resources and Environmental Science
- F1-1: Natural Resources
- F1-2: Soils
- F1-3: Water Resources
- F1-4: Wildlife
- F1-5: Ecology
- F1-6: Forestry
- F1-7: Aquaculture
- F1-8: Conservation
- F1-9: Human Impact on the Environment
- F1-10: Waste Management
G: Agricultural Mechanics
- G1: Ag Mechanics
- G1-1: Safety
- G1-2: Carpentry
- G1-3: Electricity
- G1-4: Equipment Systems
- G1-5: Precision Technology
- G1-6: Engines
- G1-7: Plumbing
- G1-8: Metals
- G1-9: Mechanical Systems
- G1-10: Surveying
H: Food Science
- H1: Food Science
- H1-1: The Food Industry
- H1-2: Buying Food
- H1-3: Nutritional Balance
- H1-4: Food Packaging and Food Ingredients
- H1-5: Food Safety
- H1-6: Food Preparation
- H1-7: Food Preservation
- H1-8: Leavening Agents
- H1-9: Milk Products
- H1-10: Sensory Evaluation
A: Animal Anatomy and Physiology
- A1: Animal Anatomy and Physiology
- A1-1: Cellular Biology
- A1-2: Tissue Types and Functions
- A1-3: Skeletal System Structures
- A1-4: Muscular System Structures
- A1-5: Immune System Structures
- A1-6: Circulatory System Structures
- A1-7: Respiratory System Structures
- A1-8: Nervous System Structures
- A1-9: Renal System Structures
- A1-10: Integumentary System Structures
- A2: Growth and Development
- A2-1: Embryology
- A2-2: Growth and Development
- A2-3: Growth Promotants
- A3: Energy Transfer
- A3-1: Dietary Nutrients
- A3-2: Digestive System Structures and Processes
- A3-3: Cellular Respiration
B: Animal Reproduction
- B1: Genetics
- B1-1: Nucleic Acid Structure and Function
- B1-2: Heredity
- B1-3: Evolution and Animal Domestication
- B1-4: Recombinant DNA Technology
- B2: Reproductive Processes
- B2-1: Reproductive Systems and Processes
- B2-2: Reproductive Technologies
C: Animal Management
- C1: Animal Behaviors and Welfare
- C1-1: Animal Behaviors
- C1-2: Animal Welfare
- C2: Feedstuffs
- C2-1: Feedstuffs and Feeding Methods
- C2-2: Balancing Animal Feed Rations
- C3: Animal Diseases
- C3-1: Pathology
- C3-2: Parasitology
- C3-3: Noninfectious Diseases
- C4: Veterinary Medicine
- C4-1: Animal Health
- C4-2: Disease Diagnosis and Management
- C4-3: Administering Medical Care
D: Agroecology
- D1: Environmental Impacts of Animal Production
- D1-1: Sustainable Animal-Production Practices
- D1-2: Animal Waste Management
- D2: Animal Ecology
- D2-1: Population Ecology
- D2-2: Biodiversity
A: Plant Anatomy and Physiology
- A1: Plant Cells and Tissues
- A1-1: Cellular Biology
- A2: Leaves
- A2-1: Leaf Structure and Functions
- A2-2: Transpiration
- A3: Stems
- A3-1: Stem Structure, Functions, and Growth
- A3-2: Material Transport
- A4: Roots
- A4-1: Root Structure and Functions
- A4-2: Water and Mineral Absorption
- A5: Flowers
- A5-1: Flower Structure and Functions
- A5-2: Pollination and Fertilization
- A6: Energy Transfer
- A6-1: Photosynthesis
- A6-2: Cellular Respiration
B: Plant Reproduction
- B1: Genetics
- B1-1: Nucleic Acid Structure and Function
- B1-2: Heredity
- B1-3: Evolution and Plant Domestication
- B1-4: Recombinant DNA Technology
- B2: Plant Propagation
- B2-1: Sexual Propagation
- B2-2: Asexual Propagation
C: Crop Management
- C1: Plant Nutrition
- C1-1: Nutrients for Plant Growth
- C1-2: Biogeochemical Cycles
- C1-3: Soil Biology and Chemistry
- C2: Plant Growth Regulators
- C2-1: Plant Growth Regulators and Tropisms
- C2-2: Herbicide Action
- C3: Plant Health
- C3-1: Plant Pathology
- C3-2: Insect Pests of Crops
D: Agroecology
- D1: Environmental Impacts of Crop Production
- D1-1: Sustainable Crop Production Practices
- D1-2: Crop Production and the Environment
- D2: Plant Ecology
- D2-1: Forest Ecology
- D2-2: Prairie and Rangeland Ecology
A: Interrelationships Between Natural Resources, Environmental Systems, and Humans
- A1: Introduction to Natural Resources and Environmental Systems
- A1-1: Natural Resources and Environmental Systems
- A1-2: Natural Resource Conservation and Preservation
- A1-3: Careers in Natural Resources and Environmental Systems
- A2: Government and Natural Resources and Environmental Systems
- A2-1: Public Lands
- A2-2: The National Park and U.S. Forest Services
- A2-3: The Environmental Protection Agency
B: Scientific Principles Related to Natural Resources, Environmental Systems, and Humans
- B1: Ecology
- B1-1: Ecology and Geography
- B1-2: Population Ecology
- B1-3: Community Ecology
- B1-4: The Ecosphere
- B1-5: Biodiversity
- B1-6: Human Impact on Ecological Systems
- B1-7: Ecological Studies
- B2: Soil Science
- B2-1: The Importance of Soil
- B2-2: Land Use
- B2-3: The Nature of Soil
- B2-4: Soil Formation
- B2-5: Soil Color
- B2-6: Soil Texture and Structure
- B2-7: Soil Profile
- B2-8: Soil Moisture Holding Capacity
- B2-9: Soil Degradation
- B2-10: Soil Erosion and Management Practices
- B2-11: USDA Soil Taxonomy System
- B2-12: Rocks and Minerals
- B3: Hydrology
- B3-1: The Water Cycle
- B3-2: Watersheds
- B3-3: Water Sources and Quality Standards
- B3-4: Water Pollution
- B3-5: Groundwater Contamination
- B3-6: Stream Hydrology
- B4: Atmospheric Science
- B4-1: Weather Systems
- B4-2: Air Pollution
- B4-3: Air Quality
- B5: Biology
- B5-1: Plant Classification
- B5-2: Plant Internal Structure and Growth
- B5-3: Root Anatomy
- B5-4: Stem Anatomy
- B5-5: Leaf Anatomy and Morphology
- B5-6: Flower Anatomy
- B5-7: Fruit Function and Anatomy
- B5-8: Pests and Diseases of Forest Trees
- B5-9: Animal Classification
- B5-10: Anatomy of Animals
- B5-11: Life Processes
- B5-12: Microbiology
- B5-13: Amphibians
- B5-14: Birds
- B5-15: Mammals
- B5-16: Reptiles
- B5-17: Insects, Arachnids, and Segmented Worms
- B5-18: Freshwater Fish and Aquatic Invertebrates
C: Natural Resources and Environmental Systems Management
- C1: Forestry
- C1-1: Forest Classification
- C1-2: Forest Ecology
- C1-3: The Importance of Forests
- C1-4: Measuring Trees
- C1-5: Measuring Timber Stands
- C1-6: The Role of Fire in Forest Management
- C1-7: Harvesting Forest Trees
- C1-8: Reforestation Practices
- C1-9: Urban Forests
- C1-10: Trees for Urban Growing Conditions
- C1-11: Transplanting and Care of Trees
- C1-12: Pruning Trees in Urban Settings
- C1-13: Important Tree Species and Forest Products
- C1-14: Characteristics of Wood
- C1-15: Processing Forest Products
- C1-16: Protecting and Preserving Wood
- C2: Prairies
- C2-1: Prairie
- C2-2: Prairie Establishment and Maintenance
- C2-3: Rangeland Management
- C3: Wetlands
- C3-1: Wetlands Classification
- C3-2: Wetlands Restoration, Enhancement, Creation, and Protection
- C4: Wildlife Habitat
- C4-1: Wildlife Habitat
- C4-2: Wildlife and Habitat Conservation
- C4-3: Wildlife Habitat Establishment
- C5: Wildlife Management
- C5-1: Game Bird Classification
- C5-2: Environmental Requirements for Wildlife
- C5-3: Wildlife Populations Management
- C5-4: Raising Game Birds
- C5-5: Raising Fur-Bearing Animals
- C5-6: Harvesting and Preparing Game
- C6: Fish Management
- C6-1: Aquaculture
- C6-2: Environmental Requirements for Fish
- C6-3: Nutritional Requirements of Fish
- C6-4: Fish Digestion and Feeding
- C6-5: Propagating and Selling Fish
- C6-6: Fish Facilities and Stocking Rates
- C6-7: Fish Diseases
- C6-8: Harvesting, Holding, and Transporting Fish
D: Outdoor Skills, Safety, and Ethics
- D1: Cartography
- D1-1: Map Reading
- D1-2: Geographic Coordinate System
- D2: Safety
- D2-1: Hunting Safety
- D2-2: Hunting Equipment
- D2-3: Boating and Fishing Safety
- D2-4: Forest Management Safety
- D2-5: Safety in the Outdoor Environment
- D2-6: Nuisance Wildlife
- D2-7: Snowmobile Safety
- D3: Ethics
- D3-1: Hunting Ethics
E: Outdoor Recreation
- E1: Natural Resources for Outdoor Recreation
- E1-1: Outdoor Recreational Enterprises
- E1-2: Outdoor Recreational Facilities Management
- E1-3: Agritourism Enterprises
F: Energy
- F1: Energy Sources
- F1-1: Nonrenewable Energy Sources
- F1-2: Renewable Energy Sources
- F1-3: Energy From Biomass
- F1-4: Bioenergy Production Processes
G: Waste Management
- G1: Waste Treatment
- G1-1: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
- G1-2: Solid Waste Treatment
- G1-3: Wastewater Treatment
- G1-4: Hazardous Waste Treatment
- G1-5: Bioremediation
- G1-6: Human and Animal Waste Treatment
- G1-7: Industrial Chemical Waste Treatment
A: Scientific Investigations
- A1: Tools and Methods of Scientific Investigation in Agriculture
- A1-1: Mechanization: A Product of Agricultural Research
- A1-2: Science Principles: The Foundation for Agricultural Research
- A1-3: Designing and Conducting Agricultural Research
- A1-4: Reporting and Interpreting Agricultural Research
- A1-5: Using Scientific Measurement
- A1-6: Uniform and Non-Uniform/Linear and Nonlinear Relationships
- A1-7: Safety in the Laboratory
- A1-8: Tools and Equipment in the Laboratory
B: Physical Science Systems
- B1: Environmental/Natural Resource Systems
- B1-1: Water Testing and Treatment
- B1-2: Factors Affecting Nitrates in Groundwater
- B1-3: Raindrop Erosion
- B1-4: Surface Drainage: Slope and Velocity of Overland Flow
- B1-5: Sedimentation Test of Soil Texture
- B1-6: Bulk Density of Soil
- B1-7: Soil-Water Relationships: Permeability and Drainability
- B1-8: Soil-Water Relationships: Hydraulic Conductivity
- B1-9: Soil-Water Relationships: Microirrigation
- B2: Agricultural Production Systems
- B2-1: Conducting Soil Tests
- B2-2: Testing Common Substances for pH
- B2-3: Chemical Applications: Control of Drift
- B2-4: Site Specific Crop Management Systems- GPS/GIS
- B3: Agricultural Structural Systems
- B3-1: Psychometrics: Air, Water Vapor, Temperature Relationships
- B3-2: Construction Materials: Bulking of Sand
- B3-3: Force: Tension, Compression, Shear, and Torsion
- B3-4: Loads and Loading: Designing a Free Span Structure
- B3-5: Heat Treatment of Steel
- B3-6: Specific Heat
- B3-7: Thermal Conductivity, Expansion, and Distortion
- B3-8: Evaporative Cooling
- B3-9: Heat Transfer: Cost of Heating vs. Cost of Insulation
- B4: Energy and Power Systems
- B4-1: Generating an Electromotive Force
- B4-2: Controlling Electrical Current
- B4-3: Resistance in Series and Parallel Circuits
- B4-4: Lubricating Oils: Viscosity and Temperature
- B4-5: Pressure-Volume Relationships: Boyle's Gas Law
- B4-6: Mechanical Power Transmission
- B4-7: Hydraulic Power Transmission
- B4-8: Machine Performance Efficiencies
- B4-9: Alternative Energy Sources
- B4-10: Sound
- B4-11: Optics
- B5: Agricultural Mechanics and Machine Systems
- B5-1: Moving and Lifting with Simple Machines
- B5-2: Fasteners
- B5-3: Safe Handling and Loading: Balance and Center of Gravity
- B5-4: Chemical Applications: Calibration and Metering
- B5-5: Corrosion and Rust Removal
C: Food Science
- C1: Handling and Storing Plant Products
- C1-1: Testing for Carbohydrates, Fats, and Proteins
- C1-2: Oxidative Rancidity
- C1-3: Controlling Molds with Food Preservatives
- C1-4: Testing for Food Additives
- C1-5: pH and Fermentation
- C1-6: Enzymatic Browning
- C2: Processing Animal Products
- C2-1: The Science of Curing Meats
- C2-2: Curing Ingredients in Meat Products
- C2-3: Water Binding in Meat
- C2-4: Salt as a Food Preservative
- C2-5: Pasteurized Milk as an Ecological System for Bacteria
- C2-6: Souring Milk
- C2-7: Yogurt Production
- C3: Agricultural Processing Systems
- C3-1: Viscosity: Fluid Food Rheology
- C3-2: Solid Food Rheology: Tomatoes
- C3-3: Rapid Chilling of Meat Products
- C3-4: Algin Worms
- C3-5: Chemistry of Popcorn
- C3-6: Testing for Vitamin C in Foods
- C3-7: Pressure and Boiling Point
- C3-8: Making Cheese
- C3-9: Making Ice Cream
A: Introduction to Power, Structural, and Technical Systems
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A1: Basic Areas of Power, Structural, and Technical Systems
- A1‑1: Power, Structural, and Technical Systems
- A1‑2: Safety in Power, Structural, and Technical Systems
- A1‑3: Measurements in Power, Structural, and Technical Systems
B: Power Systems
- B1: Internal Combustion Engines
- B1‑1: Principles of Operation of Internal Combustion Engines
- B1‑2: Engine Systems and Their Components
- B1‑3: Measuring Engine Components and Specifications
- B1‑4: Small Engines
- B1‑5: Multiple‑Cylinder Engines
- B1‑6: Fuels
- B1‑7: Lubricants
- B1‑8: Coolants
- B2: Mechanical Systems
- B2‑1: Hydraulic Systems
- B2‑2: Pneumatic Systems
- B2‑3: Power Transmission
- B2‑4: Power Transfer
- B2‑5: Vehicle HVAC Systems
- B2‑6: Vehicle Performance
C: Structural Systems
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C1: Land Measurement and Surveying
- C1‑1: Land Measurement and Legal Descriptions
- C1‑2: Surveying Equipment
- C1‑3: Profile Leveling
- C1‑4: Differential Leveling
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C2: Carpentry
- C2‑1: Measuring and Layout Tools
- C2‑2: Holding Tools
- C2‑3: Saws
- C2‑4: Carving, Scraping, Shaping, and Boring Tools
- C2‑5: Driving, Striking, and Wrecking Tools
- C2‑6: Turning Tools
- C2‑7: Power Tools
- C2‑8: Hand Tool Reconditioning
- C2‑9: Power Tool Maintenance
- C2‑10: Fasteners and Fastener Application
- C2‑11: Lumber Selection
- C2‑12: Surface Preparation and Paint / Preservative Selection
- C2‑13: Finishes
- C2‑14: Carpentry Project Design and Cost Estimates
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C3: Concrete and Masonry
- C3‑1: Concrete Components and Tools
- C3‑2: Placing and Finishing Concrete
- C3‑3: Concrete Block
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C4: Agricultural Structures
- C4‑1: Building Codes
- C4‑2: Framing
- C4‑3: Roofing
- C4‑4: Siding
- C4‑5: Insulating
- C4‑6: Panels and Film
- C4‑7: Fencing
- C4‑8: Agricultural Structures Project Design and Cost Estimates
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C5: Plumbing Systems
- C5‑1: Plumbing Systems Design
- C5‑2: Galvanized Pipe
- C5‑3: Copper Tubing
- C5‑4: Plastic Pipe
- C5‑5: Plumbing Systems Repair and Maintenance
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C6: Electrical Systems
- C6‑1: The Science of Electricity
- C6‑2: Electricity: Measurement and Calculation
- C6‑3: Providing Electrical Service
- C6‑4: Electrical Circuits
- C6‑5: Electrical Tools and Equipment
- C6‑6: Circuit Diagrams and Schematics
- C6‑7: Wiring Circuits
- C6‑8: Electric Motors and Controls
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C7: Metal Fabrication
- C7‑1: Metals and Their Physical Properties
- C7‑2: Tools for Cold Metalworking
- C7‑3: Cold Metalworking Techniques
- C7‑4: Heat Treating Processes
- C7‑5: Hot Metal Cutting Processes and Techniques
- C7‑6: Fuel Gas Welding (FGW) Processes and Techniques
- C7‑7: Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) Techniques
- C7‑8: Metal Inert Gas (MIG) Welding Techniques
- C7‑9: Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) Welding Techniques
D: Technology Systems
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D1: Agricultural Technology
- D1‑1: Electronics
- D1‑2: Precision Technologies
- D1‑3: Monitoring Systems
- D1‑4: Remote Sensing Technology
- D1‑5: Geographic Information Systems
- D1‑6: Robotics Systems
E: Agricultural Systems
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E1: Equipment Systems
- E1‑1: Tillage Systems
- E1‑2: Planting Systems
- E1‑3: Irrigation Systems
- E1‑4: Sprayer Systems
- E1‑5: Grain Harvesting and Handling Systems
- E1‑6: Forage Harvesting and Handling Systems
- E1‑7: Feed Handling Systems
- E1‑8: Animal Waste Management Systems
A: Renewable Energy
- A1: Renewable Energy
- A1-1: Energy and Fuels: A Comprehensive Study
- A1-2: Alternative Energy Sources and Their Environmental Impact
- A1-3: The Role of Green Energy in Modern Agriculture
B: Solar Energy
- B1: Solar Energy
- B1-1: Introduction to Solar Energy and Its Applications
- B1-2: Passive Environmental Systems
- B1-3: Introduction to Photovoltaic Systems
- B1-4: Impact of Movement, Position, and Environmental Factors on Solar Energy
C: Wind Energy
- C1: Wind Energy
- C1-1: Introduction to Wind Energy Systems
- C1-2: Wind Energy Expansion: Site/Weather Issues and Optimization Strategies
D: Geothermal Energy
- D1: Geothermal Energy
- D1-1: Geothermal Energy: A Comprehensive Overview
- D1-2: Geothermal Energy Applications
E: Biomass Systems
- E1: Biomass Systems
- E1-1: Introduction to Biomass Energy
- E1-2: Biomass Feedstocks
- E1-3: Biochemical Processes and Their Applications
- E1-4: Production of Biodiesel from Biomass
- E1-5: Methane Production
F: Energy Technologies
- F1: Energy Technologies
- F1-1: Emerging Renewable Energy Resources
- F1-2: Hydroelectric Power Systems and Biogeochemical Cycles
G: Nuclear Energy
- G1: Nuclear Energy
- G1-1: Nuclear Energy Processes
- G1-2: Nuclear Energy Considerations