What are Basic sciences? Do Agriculture & Horticulture come under basic sciences.?
If you are talking about basic sciences as to what universities will accept, then agriculture and horticulture would be considered basic science courses. Literally basic science is defined as:
BASIC SCIENCE
Scientific research that deals with general principles often fundamental principles rather than practical application . Of or relating to essential structure, function, or facts.
PURE SCIENCE
Scientific research to explore an interesting fact of nature often done solely for the exploration, the elegance, or the beauty of the discovery. Research not directed toward the exposition of reality or solution of practical problems.
APPLIED SCIENCE
Scientific research put to practical use, such as the technology of lasers being applied to the making of CD’s, fax machines and xerox machines.
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