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2017/2018 Student Competency Record
Biological Applications in Agriculture
8086 - 36 weeks
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Traditional letter or numerical grades do not provide adequate documentation of student
achievement in competency-based education; therefore, the Virginia Standards for CBE require a
recording system to provide information about competencies achieved to employer, studentemployee, and teacher. The Student Competency Record provides a means for keeping track of
student progress. Ratings are assigned by the teacher for classroom competency achievement and
by the teacher-coordinator in conjunction with the training sponsor when competence is
evaluated on the job.
Tasks/competencies designated "Required" are considered essential statewide and are required of
all students. In some courses, all tasks/competencies have been identified as required.
Tasks/competencies marked "Optional" are considered optional; they and/or additional
tasks/competencies may be taught at the discretion of the school division. Tasks/competencies
marked with an asterisk (*) are considered sensitive, and teachers should obtain approval by the
school division before teaching them.
Note: Students with an Individualized Education Program (IEP) or an Individualized
Student Alternative Education Plan (ISAEP) will be rated, using the following scale, only
on the competencies identified in their IEP or ISAEP.
Students will be expected to achieve a satisfactory rating (one of the three highest marks) on
the Student Competency Record (SCR) rating scale on at least 80% of the required (essential)
competencies in a CTE course.
...RATING SCALE...
1 - Can teach others
2 - Can perform without supervision
3 - Can perform with limited supervision
4 - Can perform with supervision
5 - Cannot perform
8086
36
weeks
Biological Applications in Agriculture
TASKS/COMPETENCIES
Date Rating
Demonstrating Workplace Readiness Skills: Personal Qualities and People Skills
Required 1
Demonstrate positive work ethic.
Required 2
Demonstrate integrity.
Required 3
Demonstrate teamwork skills.
Required 4
Demonstrate self-representation skills.
Required 5
Demonstrate diversity awareness.
Required 6
Demonstrate conflict-resolution skills.
Required 7
Demonstrate creativity and resourcefulness.
Demonstrating Workplace Readiness Skills: Professional Knowledge and Skills
Required 8
Demonstrate effective speaking and listening skills.
Required 9
Demonstrate effective reading and writing skills.
Required 10
Demonstrate critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
Required 11
Demonstrate healthy behaviors and safety skills.
Required 12
Demonstrate an understanding of workplace organizations,
systems, and climates.
Required 13
Demonstrate lifelong-learning skills.
Required 14
Demonstrate job-acquisition and advancement skills.
Required 15
Demonstrate time-, task-, and resource-management skills.
Required 16
Demonstrate job-specific mathematics skills.
Required 17
Demonstrate customer-service skills.
Demonstrating Workplace Readiness Skills: Technology Knowledge and Skills
Required 18
Demonstrate proficiency with technologies common to a
specific occupation.
Required 19
Demonstrate information technology skills.
Required 20
Demonstrate an understanding of Internet use and security
issues.
Required 21
Demonstrate telecommunications skills.
Examining All Aspects of an Industry
Required 22
Examine aspects of planning within an industry/organization.
Required 23
Examine aspects of management within an
industry/organization.
Required 24
Examine aspects of financial responsibility within an
industry/organization.
Required 25
Examine technical and production skills required of workers
within an industry/organization.
Required 26
Examine principles of technology that underlie an
industry/organization.
Required 27
Examine labor issues related to an industry/organization.
Required 28
Examine community issues related to an
industry/organization.
Required 29
Examine health, safety, and environmental issues related to
an industry/organization.
Addressing Elements of Student Life
Required 30
Identify the purposes and goals of the student organization.
Required 31
Explain the benefits and responsibilities of membership in the
student organization as a student and in professional/civic
organizations as an adult.
Required 32
Demonstrate leadership skills through participation in student
organization activities, such as meetings, programs, and
projects.
Required 33
Identify Internet safety issues and procedures for complying
with acceptable use standards.
Exploring Leadership Skills and FFA Membership
Required 34
Identify benefits and responsibilities of FFA membership.
Required 35
Participate in supervised agricultural experiences (SAE).
Required 36
Apply for an FFA award, based on an SAE.
Required 37
Explore career opportunities related to agriculture.
Required 38
Describe leadership characteristics as they relate to
agriculture.
Understanding the Study of Living Things
Required 39
Describe the relationship between agriculture and biology.
Required 40
Explain the key steps of the scientific method.
Required 41
Develop experimental procedures to solve a problem or
answer a question.
Required 42
Demonstrate safe laboratory practices.
Required 43
Describe the relationship of atoms and molecules.
Required 44
Describe how organisms are classified and identified.
Required 45
Identify roles of federal, state, and local regulatory agencies
in agriculture.
Understanding Cell Structure and Functions
Required 46
Describe the cell as the building block of life.
Required 47
Analyze the differences between plant and animal cells.
Required 48
Compare and contrast the characteristics of prokaryotic and
eukaryotic cells.
Required 49
Analyze the structures found in cells.
Required 50
Explain how biotechnology in agriculture uses cell structure
and function to improve agricultural practices.
Required 51
Explain the cell's surface area to volume ratio.
Required 52
Explain the process of diffusion.
Required 53
Explain the process of osmosis.
Required 54
Explain the concept of homeostasis.
Required 55
Explain the processes of mitosis and meiosis.
Understanding Basic Genetics
Required 56
Explain Mendelian Inheritance and Principles of Genetics.
Required 57
Analyze a Punnett Square.
Required 58
Describe the structures and components of DNA molecules.
Required 59
Discuss the process of DNA transfer.
Required 60
Specify how genetic principles are used in animal and plant
breeding.
Required 61
Explain how hybrid plant and animal varieties are developed.
Required 62
Describe how genetics are used in animal and plant breeding
programs.
Required 63
Identify how information technology is used in the selection
of breeding animals and plants.
Required 64
Explain the role of genetic mutations in animal and plant
breeding.
Exploring Principles of Genetic Engineering
Required 65
Explain the principles of genetic engineering.
Required 66
Describe how genetic engineering is used in agriculture to
improve the production of plants and animals.
Required 67
Identify emerging trends that will affect the future of genetic
engineering.
Required 68
Analyze ethical issues related to the use of genetic
engineering.
Required 69
Summarize the laws affecting genetically altered organisms.
Required 70
Explain safety procedures and policies related to genetic
engineering and the laboratory.
Understanding Basic Plant Structures, Functions, and Nutrition
Required 71
Explain the life sustaining processes by which all plants grow
and develop.
Required 72
Describe the roles of air, water, light, and media in relation to
plant growth.
Required 73
Describe the movement of minerals, water, and nutrients in
plants.
Required 74
Describe the ways various plants store food.
Required 75
Explain how plants protect themselves from disease, insects,
and predators.
Required 76
Distinguish between reproduction and plant improvement.
Required 77
Compare and contrast the primary methods of asexual
reproduction.
Required 78
Compare and contrast hydroponics and traditional plant
production.
Understanding Fundamentals of Animal Nutrition
Required 79
Describe the anatomy and physiology of domestic animals.
Required 80
Explain the four major classes of macromolecules:
carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids.
Required 81
Explain nutrition requirements for a specific animal species.
Required 82
Calculate the amount of feed needed based on energy
requirements.
Required 83
Describe the roles of non-nutritive factors in feed.
Required 84
Identify toxic substances that can harm animals.
Required 85
List factors that influence energy requirements.
Required 86
Calculate the feed conversion ratio (FCR).
Understanding Principles of Animal Health
Required 87
Evaluate overall health or homeostasis for a chosen domestic
animal species.
Required 88
Define terms associated with disease conditions.
Required 89
Define terms associated with severity of disease or condition.
Required 90
List and compare treatment methods.
Required 91
Explain disease resistance.
Required 92
Outline general management measures for preventing disease
outbreaks in a domestic animal species.
Understanding the Principles of Water and Soil Quality
Required 93
Define terms related to water quality management.
Required 94
Explain factors that affect dissolved oxygen concentrations in
water.
Required 95
Explain how turbidity affects water quality.
Required 96
Identify best management practices for water management
Required 97
Explain how water quality affects living organisms.
Required 98
Conduct a water analysis.
Required 99
Analyze key issues relating to water quality and agriculture.
Required 100
Identify parts of a soil profile.
Required 101
Identify types of soil particles.
Required 102
Explain the purpose of testing soil fertility.
Required 103
Conduct a soil test.
Locally Developed Tasks/Competencies