One Forestry and Environment Students learn to identify many of the trees common to the northeastern United States. This course includes units on multiple uses of the forest such as lumber, energy, wildlife, conservation and reforestation. Students will also contribute to the preservation of the environment. 603 One Animal Biotechnology Students explore practical aspects of animal reproduction, nutrition and health. Two Construction Technology Students learn the basics of electrical wiring and plumbing, how to order material for a utility shed, how to lay out a floor plan and design simple roof trusses.
Students construct one or more storage type buildings.
This course provides students with an excellent background in operating, maintaining, trouble shooting and repairing of small gasoline engines. Anyone planning to own a car or other motorized machine will benefit from this course. During spring weather students work outdoors in practical landscape care as well as design a landscape plan. Skills are learned with the arc welder, plasma cutter, oxyacetylene torch and a wide variety of hand tools. Projects include welding, tool fitting, equipment assembly, and equipment restoration.