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Principles of Natural Resource Management

Credits:
5
Course Description

An introductory course for agriculture education students pursuing careers in Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences. This course expands student learning to the foundational principles of ecology including the fields of geology, meteorology, biology and chemistry related to the conservation, natural resources, and fish and wildlife management. Students will gain knowledge in career development, leadership, personal development, communications, and environmental science.

Graduation Requirement

Environmental Science

Credits:
5
Course Description

Environmental Science is a course designed for the student who is interested in local national and global environmental issues.  Topics of instruction may include ecology, biomes, energy, utilization, and alternate energy sources, land use patterns, pollution, population, and analysis of environmental problems.

Graduation Requirement

Aerodynamics

Credits:
5
Course Description

This course studies the basic principles of aerodynamics, including airfoil shapes and aerodynamic forces, airplane performance, stability and control, strength limitations, and the application of these to specific flight situations. Included in this course are flight performance with airflow in the sub-, trans-, and supersonic envelope.

Graduation Requirement
Pathway

Wildlife & Fish Management

Credits:
5
Course Description

This course expands student learning to the principles of wildlife management. Students will gain knowledge in career development, leadership, personal development, communications, ecology, biology, zoology, and trends in wildlife management in relation to outdoor recreation.

Graduation Requirement

Colorado Wildlife

Course Description

This course will allow students to study the wildlife and management of wildlife in Colorado. They will explore the vast natural environments of Colorado animals.  Field activities to various locations are included to enhance the students' understanding of Colorado native birds, insects, reptiles, amphibians, mammals and fish.

Graduation Requirement

Aviation Weather

Credits:
5
Course Description

This course develops basic meteorological concepts that apply to aviation. Emphasis is on the use of national weather service reports and forecasts to evaluate flight conditions. The course also prepares students for the weather section of the FAA Private Pilot Knowledge examination.

Graduation Requirement
Pathway

Bike Tech

Credits:
10
Course Description

This course is an introductory course to bicycle mechanic skills. This class will teach the basic skills necessary to gain entry-level employment or to simply work on a personal bike. From basic bicycle build requirements to drive-train tune-ups, this course will enable students to complete common repairs performed in a typical bike shop. This course is applicable to all types of bicycle enthusiasts and will cover all forms of bicycle types. Students will build scientific knowledge using the bike as a functional model to demonstrate concepts of laws of motion, forces, energy transformations, materials science, and sustainability.

Graduation Requirement
PSD does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, veteran status, age or disability in access or admission to, or treatment or employment in, its programs or activities. A lack of English speaking skills will not be a barrier to admission or participation.