This course in Agriculture includes fundamentals in life science related to the agriculture industry, biotechnology and related fields. Areas of instruction will include; California agriculture, plant and animal selection, animal and plant production, nutrition and management skills related to beef, sheep, swine, horses, dogs, fish, or other animals of interest to the class. Exploration of career opportunities in agriculture, leadership development, and record keeping will be included in the curriculum. This course will also include introductory shop work and farm activities. Each student enrolled in Agriculture Life Science is encouraged to establish a Supervised Agricultural Experience Program related to some area of Agriculture. Financial and activity records related to this program will be kept in a student record book. The FFA is an integral part of the curriculum with the opportunity to participate in local, state and national activities. Students of this course will be registered members of the Valley Center FFA. This course satisfies the Life Science graduation requirement.