Listed below are the course descriptions and numbers for the Science, Health Science Technology and Agricultural couses found in the RRISD 08-09 course catalog at the following website: http://www.roundrockisd.org/docs/2008-english_catalog.pdf
Please note that some elective classes will not earn academy credit. (Example: Landscape Design) Please refer the the strand checklist on the Academy Graduation Form for this information. Also, certain elective courses may not be offered every year. (Example: Astronomy) Please check with your counselor for more specific infomation.
Science Courses
All science courses shall include at least 40% hands-on
laboratory investigations and field work using
appropriate scientific inquiries. A minimum of three
science credits are required for graduation.
4011 Biology 1 Credit
Prerequisite: None
Description: This course is a laboratory-oriented
survey of the living world. Students will collect and
analyze biological data, investigate career opportunities,
and apply biological concepts to real life applications.
4012 Pre-AP Biology 1 Credit
Prerequisite:
1. Freshman or Sophomore
2. Credit in/or concurrent enrollment in Algebra I
Description: Students meet and go beyond the
requirements for Biology and engage in quantitative
analysis of data. Algebraic thinking and problem solving
are essential. Independent research is required.
4121 Integrated Physics and Chemistry
1 Credit
Prerequisite:
1. Freshman or Sophomore
2. May not take IPC after receiving credit for Chemistry
or Physics
Description: This course develops scientific process
skills, algebraic thinking, and problem-solving in the
context of matter, energy, force and motion.
4313 AP Biology 1 Credit
Prerequisite:
1. Junior or Senior
2. Credit in Biology and Chemistry
Description: This course is college-level, laboratory oriented,
and designed to prepare students for the AP
Biology exam. Emphasis is on molecules and cells,
Academy Course 53
AP-Advanced Placement
IB-International Baccalaureate
TAG-Talented and Gifted
heredity and evolution, and organisms and
populations. Note: The course is designed to
prepare the student for AP Biology College Board
examination.
4314 IB Biology Standard Level 1 Credit
IB Campuses
Prerequisite:
1. Junior or Senior
2. Credit in Biology and Chemistry or Accelerated
Science I and II
3. Must meet IB Program entry criteria
Description: This course is designed to prepare
students for the IB Standard-level Biology exam.
Students will gain the conceptual and factual
knowledge and analytical skills to deal critically with
the rapidly changing science of biology. Note: The
course is designed to prepare the student for
Biology Standard Level IB examination.
4125 IB Biology Higher Level 1 Credit
IB Campuses
Prerequisite:
1. Junior or Senior
2. Credit in two high school science courses
3. Credit in standard level IB Biology or AP Biology
Description: This course is laboratory-oriented
study, observation, and exploration of complex
biological phenomena and processes. Note:
Students who successfully complete this course are
eligible to take the higher level IB Biology exam.
4132 Chemistry 1 Credit
Prerequisite:
1. Sophomore, Junior or Senior
2. One credit of high school science
3. Credit in Algebra I and Credit in/or concurrent
enrollment in Geometry
Description: This course requires application of
algebraic reasoning and problem-solving in the
study of matter and energy, chemical reactions, and
kinetic theory. Career opportunities, environment
impacts, and energy issues are explored.
4133 Pre-AP Chemistry 1 Credit
Prerequisite:
1. Sophomore with concurrent enrollment in
Algebra II
2. Junior or Senior with 2 credits of high school
science, credit in/or concurrent enrollment in
Algebra II
Description: Students must master all
requirements for Chemistry and engage in
exploration of chemical concepts to greater depth
and complexity using critical thinking and problem
solving skills.
4334 AP Chemistry 1 Credit
Prerequisite:
1. Junior or Senior
2. Credit in Chemistry
Description: This course is laboratory-oriented,
college freshman-level chemistry course of
theoretical chemistry concepts. Laboratory
experiments emphasize student analysis of
laboratory data and documented reports. Note:
College credit can be achieved by demonstrating
competencies on the College Board AP
Examination for Chemistry.
4335 IB Chemistry Standard Level
1 Credit
IB Campuses
Prerequisite:
1. Junior or Senior
2. Credit in Pre-AP Chemistry, Chemistry with
teacher approval, or Pre-IB Accelerated Science I
and II
3. Must meet IB program entry criteria
Description: This course is laboratory-oriented,
college freshman-level chemistry course of
theoretical chemistry concepts. Laboratory
experiments emphasize student analysis of
laboratory data and documented reports. Note:
Advanced academic standing can be achieved by
demonstrating competencies on the Chemistry
Standard Level IB examination.
4238 IB Chemistry Higher Level
1 Credit
IB Campuses
Prerequisite:
1. Seniors only
2. Credit in two high school science courses
3. Credit in standard level IB Chemistry or AP
Chemistry
Description: This course is laboratory-oriented
study of organic chemistry including nomenclature,
isomerism, substitution and elimination, alcohols,
ethers, spectroscopy, alkenes, atomic compounds,
organic acids, and biochemistry. Note: Students
who successfully complete this course are eligible
to take the higher level IB Chemistry exam.
4241 Physics 1 Credit
Prerequisite:
1. Junior or Senior
2. Two credits in high school science
3. Credit in/or concurrent enrollment in Algebra II
Description: This course includes the study of
mechanics, thermodynamics, electricity and
magnetism, light, sound, waves, and modern
physics. It includes multiple step problem solving
and graph analysis.
4242 Pre-AP Physics 1 Credit
Prerequisite:
1. Credit in/or concurrent enrollment in Precalculus
Description: This course includes the study of
mechanics, thermodynamics, electricity and
magnetism, light, sound, waves, and modern
physics. The course emphasis is problem solving
and application of principles.
4343 AP Physics B 1 Credit
Prerequisite:
1. Junior or Senior
2. Credit in or concurrent enrollment in Precalculus
3. Credit in Physics or Pre-AP Physics
Description: This is a college-level trigonometrybased
physics course. Emphasis is on critical
thinking and problem-solving techniques. This
course at the college-level is intended for students
who do not plan to study engineering or the
physical sciences in college. Note: The course is
designed to prepare the student for AP Physics B
College Board examination.
4344 IB Physics Standard Level
1 Credit
IB Campuses
Prerequisite:
1. Junior or Senior
2. Credit in or concurrent enrollment in Precalculus
3. Credit in Physics or Pre-AP Physics or Pre-IB
Accelerated Science I and II
4. Must meet IB Program entry criteria
Description: This is a college-level trigonometry-based
physics course. Emphasis is on critical thinking and
problem-solving techniques. The course is intended for
students who do not plan to study engineering or the
physical sciences in college. Note: The course is
designed to prepare the student for IB Standard Level
Physics examination.
4345 AP Physics C 1 Credit
Prerequisite:
1. Concurrent enrollment in Calculus
2. Credit in Physics
Description: This is a college calculus-based physics
course that includes the study of mechanics, electricity,
and magnetism. Emphasis is on content, critical
thinking, as well as problem-solving techniques. The
course is intended for students who intend to study
engineering or the physical sciences in college. Note:
The curriculum designed for the 4345 course will
prepare the student for the “C” level College Board AP
examination for college credit. Students may elect to
take the “B” or “C” level College Board AP examination
for college credit.
4346 IB Physics Higher Level 1 Credit
IB Campuses
Prerequisite:
1. Senior
2. Credit in Precalculus (credit or concurrent in Calculus
recommended)
3. Credit in AP Physics B or C or IB Standard Level
Physics
Description: This course includes the study of
advanced topics in all areas of classical physics as well
as options such as astrophysics, communications,
electromagnetic waves, relativity, medical physics, and
particle physics. Note: The course is designed to
prepare the student for the IB Higher Level Physics
examination.
4352 Pre-IB Accelerated Science I 1 Credit
IB Campuses
Prerequisite:
1. Freshman only
2. Credit in Algebra I, concurrent enrollment in Pre-AP
Geometry
3. Must meet IB program entry criteria requirements and
plan to take an IB HL science class
Description: This class is the first year of a two-year
sequence for students planning to enroll in an IB HL
science class. The course includes the full curriculum of
Pre-IB Biology, and the first half of Pre-IB Chemistry
curriculum. Note: When coupled with Pre-IB
Accelerated science II (sophomore year), students will
earn three credits of Pre-IB science (Biology, Chemistry
and Physics) in a two-year period.
4353 Pre-IB Accelerated Science II 1 Credit
IB Campuses
Prerequisite:
1. Sophomores only
2. Credit in Pre-IB Accelerated Science I
3. Must meet IB program entry criteria requirements and
plan to take an IB HL science class
Description: This class is the second year of a twoyear
sequence for students planning to enroll in an IB
HL science class. This course includes the second half
Academy Course 54
AP-Advanced Placement
IB-International Baccalaureate
TAG-Talented and Gifted
of Pre-IB Chemistry curriculum and the full
curriculum of Pre-IB Physics. Note: When coupled
with Accelerated science I (freshman year), student
will earn three credits of Pre-IB science (Biology,
Chemistry and Physics) in a two-year period.
4404 Aquatic Science 1 Credit
Prerequisite:
1. Junior or Senior
2. Two credits in high school science
Description: This course is laboratory-oriented
study of freshwater and marine environments.
Studies include the geological, biological, physical,
and chemical properties of aquatic systems.
Dissection and field research are required.
4408 Honors Aquatic Science 1 Credit
MHS Only
Prerequisite:
1. Junior or Senior
2. Credit in Biology
3. Credit in Chemistry or Physics
Description: Honors Aquatic Science is a science
elective for students with keen interest in Aquatic
science and who intend to pursue science at the
college level. Independent research projects and
presentation of projects is required.
4405 Environmental Systems 1 Credit
Prerequisite:
1. Junior or Senior
2. Two credits in high school science
Description: This course is a laboratory and issue
oriented course that prepares student to be
environmentally aware and active. Outdoor field
work is mandatory and integrated with community
awareness. Career opportunities are integrated into
the instruction.
4407 AP Environmental Science 1 Credit
Prerequisite:
1. Junior or Senior
2. Two credits in high school science
Description: This course is a college-level,
laboratory-oriented course. Concepts include:
interdependence of Earth’s systems and human
interactions and effects on the environment. Note:
The course is designed to prepare the student for
the AP Environmental Science College Board
examination.
4510 Astronomy 1 Credit
Prerequisite:
1. Junior or Senior
2. Two credits in high school science
3. Two credits in high school math including
Geometry
Description: This course is a laboratory-oriented
study of historical and modern astronomy concepts.
Students apply knowledge of physics, geology,
biology, chemistry, and geometry.
4511 Geology, Meteorology, & Oceanography
1 Credit
Prerequisite:
1. Junior or Senior
2. Two credits in high school science
Description: This course is a laboratory-oriented
study of physical characteristics and conditions of
Earth systems including geology, characteristics of
the atmosphere, characteristics of oceans, and
energy interactions.
5424 Principles of Technology I 1 Credit
Prerequisite:
1. Junior or Senior
2. Two credits in science
3. Credit for Algebra I
Description: This course takes a hands-on
approach to teaching physics and mathematics. It is
designed for college-bound students and for those
students planning a technical career. Note: This
course does not count as a technology credit.
5425 Principles of Technology II 1 Credit
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Principles of
Technology I
Description: This course is a continuation of
Principles of Technology I. Principles of Technology
II takes a hands-on approach to teaching physics
and mathematics for college-bound students or for
a technical career. Note: The student may elect to
count this course as one credit in science. Note:
This course does not count for Technology
Application credit.
5612 Scientific Research and Design – Focus:
Environmental Science (Honors) 1 Credit
Prerequisite:
1. Junior or Senior
2. Two credits of high school science
Description: Students review scientific literature,
design a research project, and plan final products
that will involve formal presentation to
representatives of the scientific community. Note:
Students enrolled in this course will receive science
credit when taught by a science instructor.
5613 Scientific Research & Design: Sports
Medicine 1 Credit
Prerequisite:
1. Sophomore, Junior or Senior
2..One credit of high school science and
concurrent enrollment in a second science course
3. Teacher approval
Description: The course introduces students to the
profession of athletic training. Students will work
under the direction of a licensed trainer, be required
to satisfy an after school time commitment, and be
eligible to obtain CPR and first aid certification.
Note: Students enrolled in this course will receive
science credit when taught by science a instructor.
This course does not confer honors credit.
5614 Scientific Research & Design: Advanced
Biotechnology (Honors) 1 Credit
Prerequisite:
1. Credit in Chemistry
2. Junior or Senior
Description: This course will develop biotechnology
laboratory skills in genetic manipulation of
plant tissues, ethical practices, tissue production
systems, nucleic acid and protein techniques,
management systems, and quality control. Tech
Prep articulated course; college credit may be
earned. For further information, see Tech Prep in
this catalog. Note: Students enrolled in this course
will receive science credit when taught by a science
instructor.
5615 Scientific Research & Design: Advanced
Clinical Skills (Honors) 1 Credit
MHS Only
Prerequisite:
1. Junior or Senior
2. Anatomy and Physiology, Health Science Technology
Clinical II or Health Science Technology Internship II
OR
3. Credit in Health Science Technology Clinical I and
concurrent enrollment in Honors Anatomy and
Physiology
Description: This course will train students in
advanced clinical skills. Upon completion of this course
students are qualified by hospital standards to function
as clinical technicians. With CNA and EMT-B
certificates through HST III, employers may start CT on
a higher pay schedule. Note: Students enrolled in this
course will receive science credit when taught a by
science instructor.
5617 Scientific Research and Design – Focus: Lab
Management (Honors) 1 Credit
5618 Scientific Research and Design – Focus:
Biology (Honors) 1 Credit
5619 Scientific Research and Design – Focus:
Chemistry (Honors) 1 Credit
Prerequisite:
1. Junior or Senior; Sophomore with teacher approval
2. Two credits in high school science
Description: Students review scientific literature,
design a research project, and plan final products that
will involve formal presentation to representatives of the
scientific community. Note: Students enrolled in this
course will receive science credit when taught by a
science instructor.
56201 Scientific Research and Design - Focus:
Engineering (Honors) 1 Credit
Prerequisite:
1. Junior or senior
2. Current enrollment in AP Physics & Calculus
Description: Students review scientific literature,
design a research project, and plan final products that
will involve formal presentation to representatives of the
scientific community. Note: Students enrolled in this
course will receive science credit when taught by a
science instructor.
5621 Anatomy and Physiology of Human Systems
1 Credit
Prerequisite:
1. Junior or Senior
2. Credit in Biology
Description: In this course topics will be presented
through an integration of biology, chemistry, and
physics. Students will study the structures and functions
of human body systems. Dissection is required. Tech
Prep articulated course; college credit can be earned
at TSTC. For further information, see Tech Prep in this
catalog. Note: Students enrolled in this course will
receive science credit when taught by science
instructor.
5622 Medical Microbiology ½ Credit
Prerequisite:
1. Junior or Senior
2. Biology and Chemistry; Chemistry may be concurrent
Description: In this course, students study the
relationships of microorganisms to wellness and
disease and develop knowledge of pathogenic and
nonpathogenic organisms and skills related to disease
prevention. Note: Students enrolled in this course will
receive science credit when taught by a science
instructor.
Academy Course 55
AP-Advanced Placement
IB-International Baccalaureate
TAG-Talented and Gifted
5623 Pathophysiology ½ Credit
Prerequisite:
1. Junior or Senior
2. Credit in Biology, and Chemistry
Description: In this course, students study disease
processes and how humans are affected. Emphasis
is placed on prevention and treatment of diseases.
Students will differentiate between normal and
abnormal physiology. Note: Students enrolled in
this course will receive science credit when taught
by a science instructor.
5625 Honors Anatomy and Physiology of
Human Systems
1 Credit
Prerequisite:
1. Junior or Senior
2. Credit in Biology and Chemistry
Description: In this course students learn to
measure physiological processes, evaluate
research data, and report on advances in medicine.
Independent research projects and dissection are
required. Tech Prep articulated course; college
credit can be earned at TSTC. For further
information, see Tech Prep in this catalog. Note:
Students enrolled in this course will receive science
credit when taught by a science instructor.
9871 Applied Integrated Physics and Chemistry
1 Credit
Prerequisite: Committee placement
Description: This course provides the student with
an operational understanding of basic physical
science concepts. It includes a general introduction
to chemistry and physics. This class is taught based
on individual goals and objectives.
9872 Applied Biology 1 Credit
Prerequisite: Committee placement
Description: This course covers the study of life. It
is designed to expand a student’s knowledge of
cells, genetics, and taxonomy of living organisms,
ecology, evolution, and health. This class is taught
based on individual goals and objectives.
9856 Applied Environmental Systems 1 Credit
Prerequisite: Committee placement
Description: This course is a laboratory and issue
oriented course that prepares students to be
environmentally aware and active. Outdoor field
work is mandatory. This class is taught based on
individual goals and objectives.
Health Science Technology Courses
5270 Introduction to Veterinary Assistant
Technology 1 Credit
MHS & SPHS Only
Prerequisite: Junior or Senior
Description: This course provides training to the
unlicensed veterinary assistant field. It includes
animal handling and restraint, health and safety,
sanitation, surgical preparation, anatomy,
physiology, medical terminology, infectious
diseases, instrument and equipment identification,
vaccine preparation and injection techniques, laws
and ethics, and veterinary office procedures.
5550 Medical Terminology ½ Credit
Prerequisite: None
Description: A course designed to develop a
working knowledge of the language of medicine.
Students acquire word-building skills by learning
prefixes, suffixes, roots, and abbreviations. By
related terms to body systems, students identify
proper use of words in a medical environment.
Knowledge of medical terminology enhances the
student's ability to successfully secure employment
or pursue advanced education in health care. Tech
Prep articulated course; college credit may be
earned. For further information, see Tech Prep in
this catalog.
5560 Introduction to Health Science Technology
½ Credit
Prerequisite: None
Description: This course gives an overview of the
therapeutic, diagnostic, environment and
informational systems of the health care industry.
The focus is on career exploration, leadership
development, ethical and legal issues, and the
history, economics, and trends in financing health
care. Students will develop a concept of health and
wellness from the perspective of a health consumer
as well as a potential professional in the health care
industry. Tech Prep articulated course; college
credit may be earned. For further information, see
Tech Prep in this catalog.
5612 Scientific Research and Design – Focus:
Environmental Science (Honors) 1 Credit
Prerequisite:
1. Junior or Senior; Sophomore
2. Two credits of high school science
3. Must meet honors program Entry Criteria
4. Teacher approval
Description: Students review scientific literature,
design a research project, and plan final products
that will involve formal presentation to
representatives of the scientific community.
Note: Students enrolled in this course will receive
science credit when taught by a science instructor.
5613 Scientific Research & Design:
Sports Medicine 1 Credit
Prerequisite:
1. Sophomore, Junior or Senior
2..One credit of high school science and
concurrent enrollment in a second science course
3. Teacher approval
Description: The course introduces students to the
profession of athletic training. Students will work
under the direction of a licensed trainer, be required
to satisfy an after school time commitment, and be
eligible to obtain CPR and first aid certification.
Note: Students enrolled in this course will receive
science credit when taught by science a instructor.
This course does not confer honors credit.
5614 Scientific Research & Design: Advanced
Biotechnology (Honors)
1 Credit
MHS & SPHS
Prerequisite:
1. Credit in chemistry
2. Junior or Senior
3. Meet honors program criteria
Description: This course will develop biotechnology
laboratory skills in genetic manipulation of
plant tissues, ethical practices, tissue production
systems, nucleic acid and protein techniques,
management systems, and quality control. Tech Prep
articulated course; college credit may be earned. For
further information, see Tech Prep in this catalog. Note:
Students enrolled in this course will receive science
credit when taught by a science instructor.
5615 Scientific Research & Design: Advanced
Clinical Skills (Honors) 1 Credit
Prerequisite:
1. Junior or Senior
2. Anatomy and Physiology, Health Science Technology
Clinical II or Health Science Technology Internship II
OR
3. Credit in Health Science Technology Clinical I and
concurrent enrollment in Honors Anatomy and
Physiology
4. Meets honors program criteria
5. Teacher approval
Description: This course will train students in
advanced clinical skills. Upon completion of this course
students are qualified by hospital standards to function
as clinical technicians. With CNA and EMT-B
certificates through HST III, employers may start CT on
a higher pay schedule. Note: Students enrolled in this
course will receive science credit when taught a by
science instructor.
5617 Scientific Research and Design - Focus: Lab
Management (Honors) 1 Credit
5618 Scientific Research and Design - Focus:
Biology (Honors) 1 Credit
5619 Scientific Research and Design - Focus:
Chemistry (Honors) 1 Credit
5620 Scientific Research and Design – Focus:
Engineering (Honors) 1 Credit
Prerequisite:
1. Junior or Senior; Sophomore with teacher approval
2. Two credits in high school science
3. Must meet honors program entry criteria
4. Teacher approval
Description: Students review scientific literature,
design a research project, and plan final products that
will involve formal presentation to representatives of the
scientific community. Note: Students enrolled in this
course will receive science credit when taught by a
science instructor.
56201 Scientific Research and Design
Focus: Engineering (Honors) 1 Credit
Prerequisite:
1. Junior or Senior
2. Current enrollment in AP Physics and Calculus
3. Teacher approval
Description: Students review scientific literature,
design a research project, and plan final products that
will involve formal presentation to representatives of the
scientific community. Note: Students enrolled in this
course will receive science credit when taught by a
science instructor.
5621 Anatomy and Physiology of Human Systems
1 Credit
Prerequisite:
1. Junior or Senior
2..Biology
Description: In this course topics will be presented
through an integration of biology, chemistry, and
physics. Students will study the structures and functions
of human body systems. Dissection is required. Tech
Prep articulated course; college credit can be earned
at TSTC. For further information, see Tech Prep in this
Academy Course 32
AP-Advanced Placement
IB-International Baccalaureate
TAG-Talented and Gifted
catalog. Note: Students enrolled in this course will
receive science credit when taught by science
instructor.
5622 Medical Microbiology ½ Credit
Recommended Prerequisite:
1. Junior or Senior
2. Biology and Chemistry, Chemistry
or concurrent enrollment in Chemistry
Description: In this course, students study the
relationships of microorganisms to wellness and
disease and develop knowledge of pathogenic and
nonpathogenic organisms and skills related to
disease prevention. Note: Students enrolled in this
course will receive science credit when taught by a
science instructor.
5623 Pathophysiology ½ Credit
Prerequisite:
1. Junior or Senior
2. Credit in Biology and Chemistry.
Description: In this course, students study disease
processes and how humans are affected. Emphasis
is placed on prevention and treatment of diseases.
Students will differentiate between normal and
abnormal physiology. Note: Students enrolled in
this course will receive science credit when taught
by a science instructor.
5625 Honors Anatomy and Physiology of
Human Systems 1 Credit
Prerequisite:
1. Junior or Senior
2. Credit in Biology and Chemistry
3. Must meet honors program criteria
Description: In this course students learn to
measure physiological processes, evaluate
research data, and report on advances in medicine.
Independent research projects and dissection are
required. Tech Prep articulated course; college
credit can be earned at TSTC. For further
information, see Tech Prep in this catalog. Note:
Students enrolled in this course will receive science
credit when taught by a science instructor.
5631 Health Science Technology I 1 Credit
Prerequisite:
1. Sophomore, Junior or Senior
2. Successful completion of Introduction to Health
Science Technology and Medical Terminology
Description: This course introduces various health
careers and basic concepts and skills related to the
health care industry. Course content includes
interpersonal relationships, ethical/legal
responsibilities, health care team concept, medical
terminology and investigation of various health
careers. Skills will include taking vital signs,
performing CPR, and using proper body mechanics.
Note: Upon successful completion of this course,
1/2 credit will be awarded for Health Education
(6310) when counselor is petitioned. Tech Prep
articulated course; college credit may be earned.
For further information, see Tech Prep in this
catalog.
5633 Health Science Technology II Clinical
2 Credits
Prerequisite:
1. Junior or Senior
2.. Successful completion of Health Science
Technology I
3. Final enrollment via application process
4. Teacher approval
Description: This course is designed for the
student planning to enter a health care career. The
student observes various health care professionals
in area health care institutions and/or offices for
approximately half of the year while in related
learning activities in the classroom for half of the
year. Fee required. Financial assistance is available
for students who qualify. Note: (Optional) The
student may elect to have this course substitute for
one credit in P.E. Fees required: Materials fee up
to $100 as the price varies for scrubs, nametags,
insurance, TB Test, CPR Certification, Student
grade stethoscope, gait belts, etc. Course may lead
to a health care certification at student expense.
Tech Prep articulated course; college credit may be
earned. For further information, see Tech Prep in
this catalog.
5634 Health Science Technology II Internship
3 Credits
Prerequisite:
1. Senior
2. Minimum age: 16
3. Final enrollment via application process
4. Successful completion of Health Science
Technology I, Health Science Technology II Clinical
or teacher approval
Description: This course offers the student
specific entry-level concepts and skills necessary
for working in area health care offices and
agencies. The students will meet in a one-block
class of related instruction and be employed at an
hourly wage for a minimum of 15 hours per week in
a health care office, clinic, institution or facility. Tech
Prep articulated course; college credit can be
earned at ACC. For further information, see Tech
Prep in this catalog. Note: The student may elect
to have this course substitute for one credit in P.E.
5644 Health Science Technology III Internship
3 Credits
Prerequisite:
1. Senior
2. Successful completion for HST II Clinical or
Internship
3. Must have reliable transportation
4. Final enrollment via application process
Description: This course allows the student to
continue employment for a minimum of 15 hours
per week in a health-related occupation. The
student meets in a one-block class for specific
instruction. Note: The student may elect to have
this course substitute for one credit in P.E. Tech
Prep articulated course; college credit may be
earned. For further information, see Tech Prep in
this catalog.
5643 Health Science Technology III Clinical
2 Credits
Prerequisite:
1. Senior
2. Successful completion of Health Science
Technology II Clinical
3. Final enrollment via application process
Description: This course enables students to
identify and concentrate their studies in specific
health fields with emphasis in developing leadership
and health skills. Fee required. Financial assistance
available for students who qualify. Note: (Optional)
the student may elect to have this course substitute
for one credit in P.E. Tech Prep articulated course;
college credit can be earned at ACC. For further
information, see Tech Prep in this catalog. Fees
required: Materials fee up to $100 as the price varies
for scrubs, nametags, insurance, TB Test, CPR
Certification, Student grade stethoscope, gait belts, etc.
Course may lead to a health care certification at student
expense. Tech Prep articulated course; college credit
may be earned. For further information, see Tech Prep
in this catalog.
Agricultural Science and Technology Courses
*Please see addendum at end!
Note: Curriculum for all Agricultural Science and
Technology courses shall include the following
elements: (1) leadership; (2) career opportunities;
and (3) safety.
5101 Agriscience: Introduction to World
Agricultural Science and Technology
½ Credit
MHS & SPHS
Prerequisite: None
Description: This course is designed to provide an
introduction to global agriculture. The course
includes instructional units in agricultural career
development, leadership, communications,
personal finance, and mechanized agriculture.
5102 Agriscience: Applied Agricultural Science
and Technology ½ Credit
MHS & SPHS
Prerequisite: None
Description: This course is designed to enhance
agricultural comprehension in Agricultural Science.
The course includes soils, plants, animals,
agricultural construction, food science, supervised
agriculture experience programs, and leadership.
5221 Agriscience: Introduction to Agriculture
Mechanics ½ Credit
MHS & SPHS
Prerequisite: Sophomore, Junior or Senior
Description: This course is designed to introduce
basic theory and specialized skills in agricultural
mechanics. Skills to be developed include tool
identification and safe use, carpentry, electricity,
plumbing, masonry, fencing, painting, metalworking,
and welding processes. Tech Prep articulated
course; college credit can be earned at ACC, and
TSTC. For further information, see Tech Prep in this
catalog. Note: A $20 fee may apply.
5231 Agriscience: Plant and Animal Production
½ Credit
MHS & SPHS
Prerequisite: Sophomore, Junior, or Senior
Description: This course includes principles of
animal and plant production and the management
of soils as related to agriculture.
5241 Agriscience: Food Technology
½ Credit
MHS & SPHS
Prerequisite: Sophomore, Junior, or Senior
Description: This course is designed to provide
the acquisition of skills and knowledge involved in
the production, processing and packaging of foods;
government regulations regarding foods; exploring
career opportunities; and leadership developing.
5261 Agriscience: Introduction to Horticultural
Sciences ½ Credit
MHS & SPHS
Prerequisite: Sophomore, Junior or Senior
Description: This course is designed as an
introduction to horticulture sciences with emphasis
on technical skills, entrepreneurship, and career
opportunities.
5271 Agriscience: Veterinary Assistant
Technology I
1 Credit
MHS & SPHS
Prerequisite:
1. Sophomore or Junior Only
2. Successful Completion of Applied Agriculture
Science and Technology and Animal Science
Description: A full year introductory level course
designed to prepare students for future careers in
the Veterinary Medical Field. Note: A Lab Fee up
to $20 may apply.
5272 Agriscience: Veterinary
Medical Assistant II 1 Credit
MHS & SPHS
Prerequisite:
1. Junior or Senior Only
2. Successful completion Introduction to Veterinary
Assistant Technology
Description: A full year advanced level follow up
course to Veterinary Technology I. This course
allows students to become more familiar with the
specialty areas of Veterinary Medicine. Note: A
Lab Fee up to $20 may apply.
5312 Agriscience: Personal Skill Development
in Agriculture ½ Credit
MHS & SPHS
Prerequisite: Sophomore, Junior or Senior
Description: This course is designed to develop
agriculture leadership, citizenship, and cooperation.
Instruction includes such topics as personal
development, employee/employer relations, and
group and individual interpersonal communications
skills.
5322 Agriscience: Agricultural Metal
Fabrication Technology ½ Credit
MHS & SPHS
Prerequisite:
1. Sophomore, Junior or Senior
2. Successful Completion Of 5221
Description: This course is designed to develop
skills in metal equipment assembly and joining
processes. Tech Prep articulated course; college
credit can be earned at ACC, and TSTC. For further
information, see Tech Prep in this catalog. Note: A
$20 fee may apply.
5323 Agriscience: Agricultural Power
Technology ½ Credit
MHS & SPHS
Prerequisite: Sophomore, Junior or Senior
Description: This course is designed to develop
skills in selection, operation, and maintenance of
small air-cooled engines, multi-cylinder engines,
hydraulic motors, electric motors, and agricultural
machinery. Note: A $20 fee may apply.
5332 Agriscience: Animal Science ½ Credit
MHS & SPHS
Prerequisite:
1. Sophomore, Junior or Senior
2. Successful Completion of Applied Agriculture
Science Technology
Description: This course is designed to develop
knowledge and skills pertaining to the selection,
nutrition, reproduction, health, and management of
domestic animals.
5334 Agriscience: Equine (Horse) Science
½ Credit
MHS & SPHS
Prerequisite: Sophomore, Junior or Senior
Description: This course is designed to develop
knowledge and skills pertaining to the selection,
nutrition, reproduction, health, and management of
horses.
5335 Agriscience: Applied Entomology
½ Credit
MHS & SPHS
Prerequisite: Sophomore, Junior or Senior
Description: This course is designed to introduce the
impact of insects in the state, nation and world.
Instruction will include integrated pest management,
environmental considerations, characteristics of insects
and applied entomology terminology, beneficial insects
and insect pests, chemical control, management
concepts, pesticide application, alternatives to chemical
control, pesticide use certification, and records related
to applied entomology.
5338 Agriscience: Introduction to Biotechnology
½ Credit
MHS & SPHS
Prerequisite: Successful Completion of Biology and
Credit for or Concurrent Enrollment in Chemistry
Description: This course is designed to introduce
students to the rapidly expanding career opportunities
and technical skills used in biotechnology. Students will
acquire knowledge and skills necessary for success in
technical applications and explore opportunities in the
workplace and for higher education.
5361 Agriscience: Landscape Design,
Construction, and Maintenance ½ Credit
MHS & SPHS
Prerequisite: Sophomore, Junior or Senior
Description: This course is designed to develop skills
in the design, construction, and maintenance of planted
areas and devices for the beautification of home
grounds and other areas of human habitation and
recreation. Tech Prep articulated course; college credit
can be earned at TSTC. For further information, see
Tech Prep in this catalog. Note: A $20 fee may apply.
5362 Agriscience: Horticulture Plant Production
½ Credit
MHS & SPHS
Prerequisite:
1. Sophomore, Junior or Senior
2. Successful completion of 5261
Description: This course is designed to develop skills
in the production of greenhouse/nursery plants and the
maintenance of plant growth and propagation
structures. Note: A $20 fee may apply.
5381 Agriscience: Wildlife and Recreation
Management ½ Credit
MHS & SPHS
Prerequisite: None
Description: This course is designed to examine the
importance of wildlife and outdoor recreation with
emphasis on using wildlife and natural resources. The
mandatory hunter education program and boater safety
program, both sponsored by Texas Parks and Wildlife,
will be presented. Note: A $15 fee (optional) for Hunter
Safety Certification and a$13 fee (optional) for Boater
Education certification.
Addendum to the District Course Catalog
There will be an addendum to the district’s course catalog. Please observe these changes for the 08-09 school year. The Veterinary Technology Courses are as follows:
Introduction to Veterinary Assistant Technology – 5270
Prerequisites:
· Sophomores or Juniors ONLY
· Prefer that they take Applied Agriculture - 5102 (or Med Term) and Plant & Animal Production - 5231.
· A lab fee of up to $20 may apply.
Veterinary Medical Assistant I – 5271
Prerequisites:
· Junior or Senior ONLY
· Successful Completion of Intro to Vet Asst Tech (5270)
· Teacher approval
· A lab fee of up to $20 may apply.
Veterinary Medical Assistant II – 5272
Prerequisites:
· Senior Only
· Successful completion o f Intro to Vet Asst Tech (5270) and Vet Med Asst I (5271)
· Teacher Approval
· A lab fee of up to $20 may apply.