*ANIMAL SCIENCE 1  (831027)
(Chantilly and Edison Academies - transportation may be provided)

Grades: 10, 11, 12
Credit:  two

Students interested in studying animals and desiring experience in the care of a variety of animals will benefit from this course. The course is designed for students interested in a career in the animal health care field. Core curriculum includes animal anatomy, animal behavior, handling techniques, nutrition, disease pathology, sanitation, and disease control. Students gain hands-on experience working with laboratory animals. Students must purchase a lab apron for this course. For more information, visit the Chantilly or Edison Academy web sites at: http://www.fcps.edu/ChantillyAcademy/ or http://www.fcps.edu/EdisonAcademy.

Diploma Seal: Students successfully completing this course may be eligible to earn a Career and Technical Education Diploma Seal.

Sequential Elective: Students successfully completing this course in conjunction with another one credit course within the same program area will satisfy the sequential elective requirement for the Standard or Modified Standard diploma.

Fees: This course requires a student materials fee as listed in FCPS Notice 5922.


Last Updated:
09/25/2007

Contact:
Dave Watnee

703-208-7844

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