Title: Syllabus
Course: Biological Applications in Agriculture (18308-I)

Copyright 2020

Virginia Assignment Code: 8086

Suggested Grade Level: 9, 10

Duration: 36 weeks

Prerequisites: None

CTSO: FFA

Course Description:

This course applies biological principles to agriculture, food, and natural resources. Competencies emphasize and reinforce standards of learning for biology with agricultural applications. This course gives students the foundational knowledge to be successful in Biotechnology Foundations in Agricultural and Environmental Science (8085). Contextual instruction and student participation in co-curricular career and technical student organization (CTSO) activities will develop leadership, interpersonal, and career skills. High-quality work-based learning (HQWBL) will provide experiential learning opportunities related to students' career goals and/or interests, integrated with instruction, and performed in partnership with local businesses and organizations.

Note: Competencies within this course ensure compliance with the National FFA Organization's Federal Charter Amendments Act (Public Law 116-7). Through this legislation, students are provided opportunities for leadership, personal growth, and career success through agricultural education.

Credentials, Course Sequences, and Career Clusters/Pathways can be found here:

https://www.cteresource.org/career-clusters/agriculture-food-and-natural-resources/biological-applications-in-agriculture/