Biotechnology Foundations in Agricultural and Environmental Science
This course focuses on biotechnology principles and the techniques used in agricultural and environmental science. Students demonstrate bioprocessing, deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) analysis, bioengineering, and forensic analysis as they gain insight and understanding about biotechnology as it relates to agricultural and environmental science careers within the Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (AFNR) career cluster. Contextual instruction and student participation in co-curricular career and technical student organization (CTSO) activities will develop leadership, interpersonal, and career skills. High-quality work-based learning (HQWBL) will provide experiential learning opportunities related to students' career goals and/or interests, integrated with instruction, and performed in partnership with local businesses and organizations.
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Course Sequences
A combination of this course and those below, equivalent to two 36-week courses, is a concentration sequence. Students wishing to complete a specialization may take additional courses based on their career pathways. A program completer is a student who has met the requirements for a CTE concentration sequence and all other requirements for high school graduation or an approved alternative education program.
- Applied Agricultural Concepts (18 Weeks)
- Applied Agricultural Concepts (36 Weeks)
- Biological Applications in Agriculture (36 Weeks)
- Biomedical Engineering (36 Weeks)
- Biomedical Technician (36 Weeks)
- Biotechnology Applications in Agriculture (36 Weeks)
- Ecology and Environmental Management (18 Weeks)
- Ecology and Environmental Management (36 Weeks)
- Equine Science (18 Weeks)
- Equine Science (36 Weeks)
- Fisheries & Wildlife Management (36 Weeks)
- Food Science and Dietetics (36 Weeks)
- Forensic Technology (36 Weeks)
- Forestry Management (36 Weeks)
- Horticulture Science (36 Weeks)
- Introduction to Animal Systems (36 Weeks)
- Introduction to Natural Resources & Ecology Systems (36 Weeks)
- Introduction to Plant Systems (36 Weeks)
- Medical Laboratory Technology I (36 Weeks)
- Small Animal Care I (18 Weeks)
- Small Animal Care I (36 Weeks)
- Veterinary Science I (36 Weeks)
Industry Credentials (Only apply to 36-week courses)
- Agricultural Biotechnology Assessment
- Animal Systems Assessment
- Certified Commercial Pesticide Applicator Examination
- Certified Private Applicator Examination
- Certified Registered Technician Pesticide Applicator Examination
- College and Career Readiness Assessment (CCRA+)
- Natural Resource Systems Assessment
- Production Agriculture Assessment
- Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth Examination
Virginia’s High Demand Occupations and Apprenticeable Occupations
Section § 2.2-2472 of the Code of Virginia requires the Virginia Board of Workforce Development (VBWD) to publish a list of jobs, trades, and professions for which a high demand for qualified workers exists or is projected. The Virginia Office of Education Economics (VOEE) collaborated with the VBWD and related stakeholders to develop the high demand occupations list. VOEE’s mission is to leverage data to inform educational programming, policy, and workforce partnerships across the Commonwealth. See also the Virginia 2024 High Demand Occupations Dashboard.
Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) Code, Occupation Description, and Active Apprenticeable Occupation status (Yes/No per the Virginia Department of Labor and Industry).
| SOC Code | Occupation Description | Apprenticeable Occupation |
|---|---|---|
| 292056 | Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | No |
| 173029 | Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other | Yes |
| 194042 | Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health | No |
| 194071 | Forest and Conservation Technicians | No |
| 119121 | Natural Sciences Managers | No |
| 194021 | Biological Technicians | No |
| 292034 | Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | Yes |
| 172081 | Environmental Engineers | No |
| 192031 | Chemists | No |
| 192041 | Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | No |
Career Clusters
| Pathway | Occupation |
|---|---|
| Animal Systems |
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| Environmental Service Systems |
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| Food Products & Processing Systems |
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| Natural Resources Systems |
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| Plant Systems |
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| Power, Structural, & Technical Systems |
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| Pathway | Occupation |
|---|---|
| Biotechnology Research and Development |
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| Diagnostic Services |
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| Health Informatics |
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| Support Services |
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| Pathway | Occupation |
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| Engineering & Technology |
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| Science & Mathematics |
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