Course Code:
HCT1980 – 1981

Credit Value: 0.500

College Credit: N/A

Cross-credited Courses: N/A

Pre-requisite:
Sequential Courses

Course Title: Bio Tech - Bio 1, 2

This course is one that focuses on the application of the biological sciences, biochemistry, and genetics to the preparation of new and enhanced agricultural, environmental, clinical, and industrial products, including the commercial exploitation of microbes, plants, and animals. The course includes instruction in bioinformatics, gene identification, phylogenetics and comparative genomics, bioinorganic chemistry, immunoassaying, DNA sequencing, xenotransplantation, genetic engineering, industrial microbiology, drug and biologic development, enzyme-based production processes, patent law, biotechnology management and marketing, applicable regulations, and biotechnology ethics.

Course Code:
HCT2255 - 2256

Credit Value: 0.500

College Credit: N/A

Cross-credited Courses: N/A

Pre-requisite:
Sequential Courses

Course Title: Bio Tech - Chemistry 1, 2

This course focuses on the application of the chemical sciences, as well as bio-chemistry, and genetics to the preparation of new and enhanced agricultural, environmental, clinical, and industrial products, including the commercial exploitation of microbes, plants, and animals. The curriculum includes instruction in bioinformatics, gene identification, phylogenetics and comparative genomics, bioinorganic chemistry, immunoassaying, DNA sequencing, xenotransplantation, genetic engineering, industrial microbiology, drug and biologic development, enzyme-based production processes, patent law, biotechnology management and marketing, applicable regulations, and biotechnology ethics.

Course Code:
HCT1982 - 1983

Credit Value: 0.500

College Credit: N/A

Cross-credited Courses: N/A

Pre-requisite:
Sequential Courses

Course Title: Bio Tech - Genetics 1, 2

This course studies the application of the biological sciences, biochemistry, and genetics to the preparation of new and enhanced agricultural, environmental, clinical, and industrial products, including the commercial exploitation of microbes, plants, and animals. The course includes instruction in bioinformatics, gene identification, phylogenetics and comparative genomics, bioinorganic chemistry, immunoassaying, DNA sequencing, xenotransplantation, genetic engineering, industrial microbiology, drug and biologic development, enzyme-based production processes, patent law, biotechnology management and marketing, applicable regulations, and biotechnology ethics.

Course Code:
HCT1799 - 1801

Credit Value: 0.500

College Credit: N/A

Cross-credited Courses: N/A

Pre-requisite:
Sequential Courses

Course Title: Coop Agriculture 1, 2

This course is for students who are enrolled in an agriculture education program and who are involved in a SAEP (Supervised Agriculture Experience Program) worksite learning experience. WAC 180-50-345 outlines regulations for granting credit for cooperative work-based learning activities.

Course Code:
HCT7750 - 7751
HCT0360
HCT1814

Credit Value: 0.500

College Credit:
Tech Prep college credits

Cross-credited Courses: N/A

Pre-requisite:
Sequential Courses

Course Title: Environmental Horticulture 1, 2, 3, & 4

The student learns the scope of the industry, opportunities, and knowledge required to qualify for these opportunities. The student also learns about horticultural equipment, greenhouse design and use, and plan identification. Soil-water-plant relations are studied, and floral design is introduced. During the second year, the student specializes in the field of his/her choice in a two-hour per day, 360-hour program. The students will perform job-simulated tasks in greenhouse and/or nursery management, landscape design and maintenance, turf construction and management or retail sales. The emphasis in Environmental Horticulture 3 is landscape and landscape design. Included in this course is pruning techniques, safe use of pesticides, selection of plant materials and irrigation. Students will be exposed to basic plumbing and electrical maintenance. They will maintain nursery stock and use skills to market that stock. Plant identification emphasis will be on ornamental trees and shrubs and wetland plants. Individual projects in the horticulture field will be a focus for this course. The emphasis in Environmental Horticulture 4 is to produce, store, and deliver plant species in controlled indoor environments for wholesale, commercial, research, or other purposes. The course includes instruction in applicable principles of plant science; climate, irrigation, and nutrition control equipment operation and maintenance; facilities management; inventory control; safety procedure; and personnel supervision.

Course Code:
HCT2300 - 2301

Credit Value: 0.500

College Credit: N/A

Cross-credited Courses: N/A

Pre-requisite:
Sequential Courses

Course Title: Environmental Science 1, 2

This course prepares individuals to conserve and manage wilderness areas and the flora and fauna therein, and manage wildlife reservations and zoological facilities for recreational, commercial, and ecological purposes. It includes instruction in wildlife biology, environmental science, natural resources management and policy, outdoor recreation and parks management, the design and operation of natural and artificial wildlife habitats, applicable law and regulations, and related administrative and communications skills.

Course Code:
HCT2325-2326, 2411-2412

Credit Value: 0.500

College Credit: N/A

Cross-credited Courses: N/A

Pre-requisite:
Sequential Courses

Course Title:  Natural Resources 1, 2, 3 & 4

Natural Resources 1 includes instruction in subjects such as climate, air, soil, water, land, fish and wildlife, and plant resources; in the basic principles of environmental science and natural resources management; and the recreational and economic uses of renewable and non-renewable natural resources.

Natural Resources 2, 3, & 4 continue instruction in the aforementioned subjects.

Course Code:
HCT1644 - 1645

Credit Value: 0.500

College Credit: N/A

Cross-credited Courses: N/A

Pre-requisite:
Sequential Courses

Course Title: Sci Tech Coop Wksite Exp 1, 2

This course is a learning experience in which the student has completed a Career and Technical Education sequence in a Technology & Industry education pathway prior to the co-op experience or concurrently enrolls in a Career and Technical Education class at school and works in a related occupation. WAC 180-50-345 outlines regulations for granting credit for cooperative work-based learning activities.

Course Code: HCT7752

Credit Value: 0.500

College Credit: N/A

Cross-credited Courses: N/A

Pre-requisite: N/A

Course Title: X Env Hort Sum Exp

This course is a summer activity between the first and second years of school. It can be supervised work experience on a job in the field of the student’s choice, or a home project. One of the most important functions of the instructor during this period is student selection for appropriate job or project placement, and continued follow-up to assure a well rounded experience.