Agricultural Technology (Ag-Tech) and Life Sciences Academy
Under the guidance of professional staff, students will:
- Apply and extend classroom learning to unknown situations and problems through inquiry based projects;
- Develop critical thinking, applied mathematical, and scientific skills by solving real-world problems;
- Recognize, understand, and explain interrelationships between animal systems, plant systems, natural resources, and human impacts; and
- Complete and present a culminating end of program project.
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Units of Study
- History and Use of Animals
- Animal Handling and Safety
- Animal Physiology
- Animal Nutrition
- Animal Reproduction
- Genetics
- Animal Health
- Animal Marketing and Selection
- Use of Plants and Plant Industries
- Soils
- Plant Media and Hydroponics
- Plant Anatomy and Physiology
- Taxonomy
- Environmental Growing Requirements
- Plant Genetics
- Plant Reproduction
- Diseases and Pests
- Production and Marketing
- History of Biotechnology
- Lab Procedures
- Cell Biology
- Molecular Biology (DNA)
- Protein Technologies
- Genetically Modified Organisms
- Plant Applications
- Animal Applications
- Environmental Applications
- Research Methods
- Ag Research and Development
- Project Research and Management
- Identifying Problems and Solutions
- Research Methodology
- Data Reporting
- Communication
- Agribusiness Foundations
- Starting a Business
- Managing Finances
- Risk Management
- Business Planning and Implementation
Certifications
Ag Tech and Life Science Academy students earn the following certification in high school:
- OSHA CareerSafe
- CASE
- CASE, Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA)
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Career Opportunities
- Animal or Plant Geneticist
- Agricultural Engineer
- Animal Nutritionist
- Biologist
- Environmental / Civil / Physical Engineer
- Farmer
- Food Scientist
- Game Warden
- Hydroponic Technician
- Hydrologist
- Livestock Veterinarian
- Market Research Analyst
- Microbiologist
- Municipal Forester
- Naturalist
- Soil Scientist
- Veterinarian Assistant
- Wildlife Biologist
- Zookeeper Assistant
School to Work Employers
- Lampire Biological
- Morning Star Farms
- MB Research Laboratories
Program Costs
- Uniform: $26
Instructor: George Dietrich
Email: gdietrich@ubtech.org
Phone: 215-795-2911 x233
