HORT 220: General Horticulture Every Fall 3 Credit Hours Prerequisites: None The successful student will acquire an understanding of the principles underlying present-day horticultural practice with special emphasis on how basic discoveries in plant science have been applied in horticulture.  The course format is designed to present basic horticulture principles and practices to students using lectures with discussion, practical hands-on laboratory exercises, and supplemental internet based learning. The objectives of this course are designed to: 1.        To provide students with information and tools that will enable them to be successful in their academic career. 2.        Acquaint students with the art, culture, and science of the various horticultural disciplines and crops. 3.        To understand the importance of horticulture in society. 4.        To develop the kind of knowledge base that will provide a foundation for more advanced horticulture courses 5.        Help the student to understand the growing and care of plants. 6.        To give students the opportunity to experience service learning relating to the horticulture field giving valuable hands-on horticulture training accompanied with community outreach. Course Syllabus