Career Advantage Onsite DMACC Academies
Agriculture Career Academy
This program is designed to begin preparation for a career in the areas of agri-business and horticulture/turf management. Instruction is in animal science, crop management, soils, landscape design and horticulture. Students may earn up to 16 credits in this Academy.
Schedule:
- Dallas County Farm, Adel
M-F 12:30-2:30pm
| What kind of work will this prepare me to do in the future? | |
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| What other courses should I take while in high school to prepare me for this career? | |
| Agriculture, Composition, Speech, Business Math, Applied Math, Physical Sciences, Accounting, Auto Mechanics, Business Law, Electronics, Industrial Arts, Keyboarding, Metals. | |
| DMACC credits you can earn while in high school: | |
| AGA 114 | Principles of Agronomy – 3 credits An introductory course in the general principles of crop production and management. Major areas of study are food production, crop classification, plant growth factors, seed production and variety selection. |
| AGA 157 | Soil Fertility – 1 credit An introductory course in soils and nutrients. A study of the physical, chemical and biological properties of soils. Also includes the study of nutrients, land measurement and environmental concerns and soil management. Corequisite: AGA154 |
| AGB 802 | Agribusiness Internship I – 2 credits Students will have the opportunity to experience an agricultural career through participation in an internship experience. The internship will provide career exploration through a structured evaluation. |
| AGH 221 | Principles of Horticulture – 3 credits A course designed to introduce the student to the principles of botany that are basic to plant life. Topics covered include plant cell chemistry, cell structure, functions, photosynthesis, transpiration. |
| AGH 805 | Horticulture Internship I – 2 credits Experience in a business setting related to the student's career objective. Taken over a five week period. (P/F) |
| AGS 113 | Survey of the Animal Industry – 3 credits An analysis of the livestock industry with emphasis on reproduction, inheritance, performance testing, selection and marketing. |
| How do I register? |
| See your high school principal or guidance counselor. |
DMACC Career Advantage/Career Academy Contacts
Zoë Thornton
Academic Advisor
Email: zmthornton@dmacc.edu
DMACC Ankeny Campus
515-964-6898, or 1-800-362-2127, ext. 6898
Randy Gabriel
Director, Career and Technical Programming
Email: rgabriel1@dmacc.edu
Des Moines Area Community College
515-965-6011, or 1-800-362-2127, ext. 6011
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