Animal Science (SCI239/2403) and *Animal Science (SCI240/2402) @ Central Campus, 201 County Line Rd
Plant Science HS (SCI2412/2421)
Adv Plant Science HS (SCI335/336)
Agri-Science year 1
Plant Science was formerly titled Horticulture
SCI240 offers DMACC AGS 114, Survey of the Animal Industry, 2 credits
At our Agriculture Science Academy at 201 County Line Road on the southside of Des Moines (south of Blank Park Zoo), students learn animals and plants through hands-on activities and exciting projects. The nation’s largest secondary school student-run greenhouse and livestock facility allow them to gain practical experience in fields including agricultural business, environmental science, horticulture, landscaping, and veterinary careers. Students are enrolled as members of FFA, the national youth leadership organization, which enhances communication and leadership skills while attending the academy.
*Entrepreneurship in Ag (SCI346) and Entrepreneurship in Agriculture HS (SCI347/3483) @ Central
Campus, 201 County Line Rd
Prerequisites: SCI239/2403 Recommended
Agri-Science year 3 option
SCI346 offers DMACC AGB 331, Entrepreneurship in Agriculture, 3 credits
The Entrepreneurship in Agriculture course covers learning targets to help students understand agricultural businesses, and how they could start their own business. Some of the topics covered in class include marketing, communications, economics, finance, and human resources. The Central Market, our own on-site grocery store, and the Campus Greenhouse plant sale will both be real-world businesses that this class helps manage. Students will also learn about various careers within the agricultural industry.
Floral/Greenhouse Production HS (SCI355/356) @ Central Campus, 201 County Line Rd
Prerequisites: SCI239/2403 Recommended
Agri-Science year 2 option
The focus of the Floral and Greenhouse Production class at Central campus is to explore the world of flowers, floral arrangements, greenhouse management and maintenance. Students participating in this class will build on their knowledge of the horticulture industry in specific ways. The time spent in class is split between planning and designing floral arrangements and learning and demonstrating how to successfully run our greenhouses. This class is full of hands-on learning opportunities to engage students in exciting ways. Upon completion of this course, students will have the skills necessary to arrange flowers and efficiently work in the greenhouse.
Animal Science/Vet Careers HS (SCI443/4443) @ Central Campus, 201 County Line Rd
Prerequisites: SCI239/2403 Recommended
Agri-Science year 2 option
Veterinary Science and Careers covers the skills necessary to being successful in an animal science career. All animal science careers are explored. The class includes the origins of common medical terms used in the veterinary field. The class will center on diseases of large and companion animals, including discussion of causes, transmission, prevention and control. Students will work with all animals and be involved in their care. Upon completion of this program, a student will feel comfortable with the nomenclature and skills necessary to work in the animal science industry.
*Global Animal Science (SCI511) and Global Animal Science HS (SCI5113/5125) @ Central Campus, 201
County Line Rd
The major focus of Global Animal Science will be biotechnology, current issues in the agriculture industry, preparing for the agriscience fair, and the World Food Prize. Students participating in this class will receive a broad view of current agriculture around the world and the advancement of technology in the industry. There are many hands-on laboratory learning experiences. Some of the labs include electrophoresis, DNA extraction, and pGLO experiments. Upon completion of this course, students will feel confident going into careers in the agriculture industry.
