Biology – Natural Resources
Open to: 10 -- Full Year = 1.0 credit
Equivalency = Lab Science or Occupational Education
Biology-Natural
Resources is designed for students to learn the major concepts and themes of
biology through laboratory and field experiences which focus on the ecological
interactions between and among living and physical systems. This course covers topics including the
scientific process, development of biology as a science, characteristics of
life, molecular and cellular biology, classification, ecology, biodiversity,
wat and land use issues and ecosystems/biomes. Students demonstrate knowledge,
understanding, and application of the biological principles and concepts of
the Washington State Science Standards through a problem-solving
project-based approach.
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Plant Science
Open to: 10,11,12
grade -- Full Year = 1.0
Equivalency = Lab
Science or Occupational Education
Plant
Science is designed for students to learn preparatory concepts and skills
through laboratory, greenhouse, and field experiences which focus on the
details of horticultural practices.
This class provides an interdisciplinary systems approach to the study
of plant development and identification, soil science, plant health, disease
and disorders, care and maintenance of plants, greenhouse operations, introductory
floral design, landscape design, and plant research through a problem-solving
approach and leadership at local and national FFA competitions.

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Programs of Study and Pathway Honors at Rogers High School
Below
is a quick guide to the sequence of courses required to complete a Program of
Study and/or earn Pathway Honors. Students who complete the following Programs of Study with a B (3.0) or better and starting with the fall of 2019, with
a C (2.0) or Better in each of the required courses are eligible to receive a
Certificate and Pathway Honors, and will receive Pathway Cords to wear
at graduation. For Arts and Communications, the cord is Orange

Certificate of Honors Pathway Honor Cord
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Horticulture – Plant Science
Required Courses - must complete a minimum
of 3.0 credits from the following:
- Biology Natural Resources or Biology – 1.0
- Plant Science I - 1.0
- Plant Science II - 1.0
- Landscape Design – 1.0
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Natural Resources
Required Courses - must complete a minimum
of 3.0 credits from the following:
- Biology Natural Resources – 1.0
- AP Environmental Science -
1.0
Plus, one year of:
- Chemistry - 1.0
- Plant Science – 1.0
- Marine Resources
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