1. To provide understanding of soils as dynamic ecological systems supporting plant life.
2. Identification and interpretation of soil properties, soil and plant ecological site relationships.
3. Use of Soil Surveys.
4. List three advantages each of organic and inorganic fertilizers.
5. Demonstrate three common methods of fertilizer application.

General Education Mission: The General Education Mission is to provide a core of critical life skills. Plant, Soil and Water Science addresses four specific general education student learning outcomes from one of the four major areas: Analysis

1) Demonstrate knowledge of appropriate critical thinking skills.

2) Use appropriate problem solving skills.

3) Use appropriate principles of reasoning and decision-making.

4) Locate and evaluate information.