Programs

The Agriscience and Biotechnology Program is a four-year course of study that combines the core academic curriculum with classroom instruction and hands-on training.
Students are offered a unique opportunity to explore careers in a comprehensive agriculture science and technology education program, consisting of the following elements:

Classroom Instruction
designed to prepare students for the emerging agricultural science and technology field. The broad-based curriculum incorporates cutting edge technologies, rigorous academics, current labor market information and career decision-making skills.

Laboratory experiences
providing hands-on activities relating to the mastery of skills in agriculture mechanic technology and animal and plant science technology (including microbiology, biochemical and genetic disciplines).

Student leadership training through FFA, a national leadership organization for students studying agriculture. Skills include teamwork, organization, career decision-making, and oral and written communications.

All students enrolled in the Trumbull Regional Agriscience Program are considered full-time Trumbull High School students, and they may participate in all THS extracurricular activities, clubs, honor programs, etc.

Agriscience 9

The 9th-grade Agriscience Course is designed for students to explore the broad field of agriculture. This essential course emphasizes technical communication, processing, and college-ready skill enhancement necessary to progress through upper-level coursework. Some of the areas that will be explored include, but are not limited to, the following: Plant Science, Animal Science, Biotechnology, and Agriculture Mechanics. - 13 - All students are required to participate in the FFA and have a Supervised Agriscience Experience (SAE) program.

Agriscience 10

The 10th-grade Agriscience course is a continuation of the studies from Agriscience 9. This essential course emphasizes technical communication, processing, and college-ready skill enhancement necessary to progress through upper-level coursework. All areas of agriculture will be explored in more depth in this course. Areas of concentration include: Plant Science, Animal Science, and Biotechnology. All students are required to participate in the FFA and have a Supervised Agriscience Experience (SAE) program. This course is scheduled for two consecutive periods. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Agriscience 9. All Students must also sign up for Biology

Agri Biotechnology

This course will develop students’ knowledge of scientific principles relating biotechnology to plants, animals, and the environment. The course structure will necessitate student involvement in extensive laboratory training and procedures. This course credit is also applied to the student’s UCONN course transcript as a dual credit course. Course designs and curriculum are identical to the UCONN college course. All students are required to participate in the FFA and to have a Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) Program. This course is open only to students enrolled in the Agriscience Program. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Agriscience 9 and 10.

Plant Science

Students will have the opportunity to utilize facilities to study areas including hydroponics, biotechnology, and plant tissue culture. Students will also have the opportunity to study more traditional plant-related topics such as greenhouse management, and floral design. This course credit is also applied to the student’s UCONN course transcript as a dual credit course. Course designs and curriculum are identical to the UCONN college course. All students are required to participate in the FFA and to have a Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) Program. This course is open only to students enrolled in the Agriscience - 14 - Program. This course is scheduled for two consecutive periods. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Agriscience 9 and 10.

Veterinary Science

This course is for those students who wish to pursue the study of veterinary science and technology as it relates to small animals. The course will expand on previous coursework and requires in-depth market analysis applications that coincide with both industry standards and specific college curricular expectations. Emphasis will be on the importance of small animals as a major phase of the animal industry. Students will be trained in practical hands-on situations using the THS small animal lab. The course will emphasize applied knowledge in livestock and small animal production as related to selection, care and management, nutrition, breeding, health, anatomy, physiology, behavior, perception, training, learning, motivation, and stress, with consideration of integrated behavioral management and animal welfare, as well as opportunities in this growing field. This course will offer a concentration in animal science in response to the elevated demands for an educated and experienced workforce. All students will be required to have a successful SAE (Supervised Agricultural Experience) and participate in the FFA. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Agriscience 9 and 10.

Large Animal Science

This course is for those students who wish to pursue the study of animal science and technology. The course will expand on previous coursework and requires in-depth application of knowledge and skills which coincide with both industry standards and specific college acceptance expectations. Emphasis will be on the importance of large animals as a major sector of agriculture. Students will be trained in practical hands-on situations using the THS demonstrational farm. The course will emphasize applied knowledge in livestock and horse production as related to selection, care and management, showing, nutrition, breeding, and health, as well as opportunities in the industry. Modern technology has created a demand for trained specialists in this area of agriculture and agribusiness. This course will offer a concentration in large animal science responding to the demands of the job market. Course design and curriculum will support the related UCONN college course, and course credit will be applied to the student’s UCONN course transcript as a dual-credit course. All students will be required to have a successful SAE (Supervised Agricultural Experience) and participate in the FFA. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Agriscience 9 and 10.