High School Course Guide

Principles of Agronomy

Required/Elective
Elective
GPA
Yes
Grade Level
9, 10, 11, 12
Session
1st Semester, 2nd Semester
Proficiency Required
None
Prerequisites
None
High School Course Number
96D2A
Dual Credit
WITCC: AGA-114
High School Credits
1 Credit
College Credits
3

Course Description

Students will learn about practical crop production and the science behind it. This course introduces them to a history of crop production, the roles and fundamentals of plant and soil science, programs for weed, disease, and insect control, how to meet human needs with plants, a study of alternative farm crops, and sustainable agriculture.