| 1. To develop
an appreciation of the importance of plants to mankind as a
source of food, feed and fiber.
2. To appreciate the role of soil and
plants as natural resources that provide humans many
valuable services.
3. To develop your professional
knowledge about both scientific and social issues in crop, range and soil
sciences.
4. To develop organization and
thinking skills that will help you gather, sort and synthesize
information as first step to solving problems.
5. To understand the effects of biotic and abiotic factors on
plant growth. |