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    PHILIPPINE SCIENCE HIGH SCHOOL – CAGAYAN VALLEY CAMPUS

    Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya

    AGRICULTURE

    (Fundamentals and Applications of Crop Production and Food Processing in a Philippine Setting)

    First Quarter

    The Science of Agriculture


    Agriculture and Its Divisions
    History of Agriculture: Ancient and Modern
    Technological Advancements that Shaped Agriculture
    Careers and Business Opportunities in Agriculture (Crop Production and Food Processing)

    Crop Production and Post-Harvest Processing


    Factors Affecting Plant Growth and Development
    Plant Propagation
    Problems in Crop Production and their Management
    Plant Breeding
    Agricultural Mechanization
    Impacts of Crop Production to the Environment
    Post-harvest Handling
    New Directions in Crop Production
    Careers in Crop Production
    Crop Production as a Business
    BUSINESS PLAN PREPARATION (in Crop Production)

    Second Quarter

    SUPERVISED AGRIBUSINESS EXPERIENCE PROGRAM - SAEP


    (PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION)

    Third Quarter

    The Science of Food Processing and Preservation


    Food Processing
    Food Spoilage and Shelf-life

    Food Preservation Methods


    Fresh Food
    Drying
    Salting
    Fermentation and Pickling
    Canning
    Freezing
    Irradiation
    Curing
    Smoking
    Vacuum Sealing
    Chemical Treatment

    Ensuring Safe Food Supply: Regulations and Standards


    Biosecurity
    Sanitation
    Residues in Food (pesticides, chemicals, hormones and antibiotics)
    Meat Inspection
    Preservatives
    Fat Content in Food
    Labeling of Food
    Nutritional Labeling
    Content Claims
    Health Claims
    Ingredient Labeling

    Directions in Food Processing


    Fortification
    Nutraceuticals
    Changing Lifestyles, Food Habits and Perceptions of Consumers

    Careers and Business Opportunities in Food Processing


    Types of Food Processing Businesses
    Food Processing as a Business
    BUSINESS PLAN PREPARATION (in Food Processing)

    Fourth Quarter

    SUPERVISED AGRIBUSINESS EXPERIENCE PROGRAM - SAEP


    (PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION)

    Course Requirements

    First and Third Quarters – Business Plan Proposal (in Crop Production and Food Processing)
    Second and Fourth Quarters – Supervised Agribusiness Experience Program

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