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Center for Advanced
Agribusiness Research
The Center for Advanced Agribusiness Research at Pelion High School prepares
students to pursue post-secondary studies and careers in the field of agribusiness. The
Center is open to all juniors and seniors in Lexington One. Students spend a total of
two 90-minute blocks within the Center (half a day) each semester. The Center
curriculum allows students to pursue studies beyond the normal agriculture curriculum
and includes internships, externships and research opportunities. The greenhouse,
hydroponics lab and on-site agriculture field provide students with a self-directed
learning opportunity to conduct research for their capstone senior project. Developed
with partnerships from Clemson University as well as many local agribusinesses, the
center affords graduates with opportunities for scholarships and college recruitment.
Students are able to develop leadership and professional skills through participation in
FFA activities.
Center Completer Requirements
In order to be recognized as a Center Completer, students must successfully complete at least
six of the eight possible units:
AGR 209 Introduction to Agricultural Marketing
— 1 Unit (Dual Credit)
HRT 110 Plant Form and Function
— 1 Unit (Dual Credit)
Probability and Statistics HN (Focus on Agribusiness) — 1 Unit
Technology and Power in Agribusiness HN
— 1 Unit
Agricultural Management and Research HN
— 1 Unit
AP Environmental Science and Extension HN
— 2 Unit
AGR 201 Sustainable Agriculture
— .5 Unit (Dual Credit)
AGR 211 Agriculture Calculations
— .5 Unit (Dual Credit)
Spanish 3 HN (Business in the Spanish Speaking World) 365301HW may be substituted for any
of the above courses and Pre Calculus HN (Focus on Agribusiness) 413150HW may be
substituted for Probability and Statistics HN
Suggested Course Sequence
Freshman:
English: 1 HN/CP or 2HN/CP
Math: Algebra 1 or 2 HN/CP
Science: Biology 1 HN/CP
Social Studies: World History HN/CP
Physical Education 1
Computer Science Elective
Fine Arts Elective
Leadership 21
Sophomore:
English: 2 HN/CP or 3 HN/CP
Math: Geometry and/or Algebra 2
Science: Chemistry
Social Studies: Course of Choice
World Language 1 and 2
Two Electives
Junior:
English: 3 HN/CP or 4 HN/CP
Math: P/S HN/AP (Center) or
Pre-Calculus CP/HN
Science: HRT 110 (Dual Credit/Center)
Social Studies: US History AP
World Language 3 HN
AGR 209 (Dual Credit/Center)
Technology and Power in
Agribusiness HN (Center)
Senior:
English: 4 HN/CP or AP
Math: Calculus CP/AP
Science: AP Environmental Science &
Extension HN (Center)
Social Studies: Gov/Econ
Agricultural Management and
Research HN (Center)
AGR 201 and 211
(Dual Credit/Center)
12th-Grade Courses
11th-Grade Courses
AGR 209—Introduction to
Agricultural Marketing
Grade 11
682200EW
1 unit
This is a technical course of marketing methods, practices and
policies in agriculture. The course emphasizes the
management applications of marketing techniques in an
agricultural environment. Students will also have
opportunities for guest speakers, field trips, and externships
from local agribusiness partners. This course culminates in a
capstone experience based on student research of a specific
agribusiness.
HRT 110—Plant Form and Function
321200EW
Grade 11
1 unit CHE Lab Credit
Prerequisite: Biology 1; Chemistry 1 (completed or
concurrent)
This course is a study of morphology, anatomy and
physiology of higher plants. Emphasis is on plant structure,
functions of plant parts, plant processes, plant growth and
development and plant inheritance. Instruction includes
hands-on experiences analyzing soils, calculating and
applying soil amendments for optimal crop growth, and
designing and conducting experiments using the
agricultural scientific research lab and the hydroponics
green house.
Probability & Statistics Honors
(focus on Agribusiness )
Grade 11
414150HW
1 unit
This course includes the study of probability, statistics and
discrete mathematics topics using common agribusiness
examples and problems. Students engage in the collection,
organization, display, analysis and interpretation of data.
Topics such as sequences, series, matrices, vectors,
mathematical induction, and special graphs are applied to
solve problems. Fundamentals of inferential statistics and
hypothesis testing are studied. In addition to traditional
computational methods, students use graphing calculators
and/or computer software as tools for problem solving.
Technology and Power in
Agribusiness Honors
Agricultural Management
and Research Honors
Grade 12
562101HW
1 unit
This course prepares students to operate enterprises
producing various crops such as cereal grain, small fruits,
vegetables, and other plant products and includes
instruction in soils, plant physiology, crop cultivation
practices, plant diseases, pest management, harvesting,
and marketing.
Advanced Placement
Environmental Science
327700AW
Grade 12
1 unit CHE Lab Credit
Prerequisite: Biology 1, Chemistry 1
Requirement: AP Environmental Science Exam,
Environmental Science Extension Honors linked
course, summer/reading assignment
This course is designed to be the equivalent of a one
semester introductory college course in environmental
science. The goal of the course is to provide students with
scientific principles, concepts and methodologies required
to understand the interrelationships of the natural world,
to identify and analyze environmental problems both
natural and human-made, to evaluate the relative risks
associated with these problems and to examine alternative
solutions for resolving and/or preventing them. The College
Board determines the course description; therefore, the
content of this course must adhere to those requirements.
This course is linked to a required extension honors course.
Environmental Science
Extension Honors (for Advanced Placement
Environmental Science)
327702HW
Grade 12
1 unit
This course is a required link to Advanced Placement
Environmental Science and is only open to those students
enrolled in that course.
AGR 201—Sustainable Agriculture
Grade 12
Grade 11
1 unit
This course is designed to teach students the
operation and maintenance of technological
equipment commonly used in agribusiness. Typical
instructional activities include hands-on experiences
with agricultural power units, large machinery
operation and calibration, precision farming
equipment, and the science behind the functioning of
these and other agribusiness technologies.
561401HW
682100EH
.5 unit
This course provides an evaluation of the main goals of
sustainable agriculture to include environmental health,
economic profitability and social and economic equity.
Students evaluate management and technological
approaches and policies that influence agricultural
practices.
AGR 211—Agriculture Calculations
Grade 12
682300EH
.5 unit
This course is a study of the mathematical applications in
crop and livestock production, agribusiness and financial
management. Mastery of the concepts assist students in
understanding the importance of such applications in the
agricultural industry.