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| Unit | FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE |
| ZOOTECHNICS PR. | |
| Code | ZTP404 |
| Name | Beekeepig |
| Term | 2018-2019 Academic Year |
| Semester | 8. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-2 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | C Compulsory |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. ULVİYE KUMOVA |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. ULVİYE KUMOVA
(Bahar)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
With the theoretical and practical knowledge of bee honey taking behaviors, and transfer it to have the ability to use information in the field of beekeeping. Has the ability of using and transforming the theoretical and practical knowledge of honey bee behaviors into the field of beekeeping.
Course Content
Honey bee taxonomy, Classification, geographic distribution of races of bees, Behavior of RacesThe Anatomy of the Honey Bee, internal and external structure, The alimentary canal, The Blood, organs of circulations and Associated Tissues, the respiratory System, The sensory and Nervous System, The Reproductive System, glads, pheremons, The Honey Bees Colony, Life History, Activities and Behavior of Honey Bees, Internal factors affecting Behavior, External causes of behavior, Hormonal and Genetic Control of Honey Bees division of labor, Learning, orientation, taste and smell of honey bees, Feeding, Defense, Reproductive Behavior of Honey Bees, Chemical Communication of Honey Bees, The Dance Language of Honey Bees, properties of dances and important for colony, Bee Pheromones, effects on colony,data prossesing and transmition between individual.
Course Precondition
Resources
Notes
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Students will gain basic knowledge about beekeeping. |
| LO02 | Students will have knowledge of the status of beekeeping in the world and in our country. |
| LO03 | Students will understand the importance of honey bees in agricultural and economic areas. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Has information on basic characteristics (anatomic, morphologic,physiological and biological) of farm animals | 3 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Has information on planning animal housing for environmental aspects and animal species, about forage production and storage for environmental conditions and different species, making plans about animal breeding | |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Has genetic and statistical information which can be the basis of animal improvement .Has adequate knowledge of industrial animal farming | 4 |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Has information on alternative production systems | 2 |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | To get technical knowledge in his/her field | 3 |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Knows the techniques in Animal Breeding and applies. Has information about small cattle raising and poultry farming and nutrition and applies.Transfers genetic and statistical information that can be the basis of animal breeding to animal production | 3 |
| PLO07 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Finds the reasons of the technical and economical problems that can adversely affect the quality and capacity levels desired in Animal Science and develops solutions | |
| PLO08 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Obtains information in the field of Animal Science, researches, evaluates, records,consults,plans projects and applies | 3 |
| PLO09 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Uses IT to get new information in animal production | |
| PLO10 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Transfers knowledge to people who work in the field at various levels, has communication skills,has the self -confidence in providing information and following technical developments | 3 |
| PLO11 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | He is aware of the impacts of animal science and agricultural engineering applications on health, environment and safety in the comprehensive and social dimensions and the problems of the times that are reflected in the field of engineering. | 4 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The History of Beekeeping, Important scientific discoveries, | Lecture notes,preparation a Overhead Projector Presentation, | |
| 2 | Development, Agriculture and Economic Area; | Lecture notes, OHP presentation | |
| 3 | The Importance of Beekeeping in Turkey and in the World,Present Situation, Problems and Solutions; | Lecture notes, OHP presentation | |
| 4 | Orijin of honey bees, Evolution and taxonomy of honey bees, Races of Honey Bees, Distribution ve properties of Honey Bee Races | Lecture notes, OHP presentation | |
| 5 | Anatomy of honey bees, The alimentary canal, The Blood, organs of circulations and Associated Tissues, the respiratory System, The sensory and Nervous System, The Reproductive System | Lecture notes, OHP presentation | |
| 6 | The Honey Bees Colony, Life History, Activities and Behavior of Honey Bees, Biology and Behavior Characteristics of honey bees. Practice I. | Lecture notes, overhead presentation, preparation in colony, apiary | |
| 7 | exam | questions preparation | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Lecture notes, OHP presentation | |
| 9 | Genetics and Breeding of the Honey Bee | Lecture notes, OHP presentation | |
| 10 | Beekeeping equipment; Practise II. | Lecture notes, overhead presentation, preparation in colony, apiary | |
| 11 | Beekeeping Breeding Sisytems, Colony Management, Management of Productive Colonies.Practise III. | Lecture notes, overhead presentation, preparation in colony | |
| 12 | Determination and particular of honey bee productions, honey, royal jelly, beeswax, propolis, bee poison, theirs products, Chemical and physical properties of these bee products usage areas, economic worth s, production technics, products harvesting, preparation for marketing, storage methods, bee products in world marketing Practise III | Lecture notes, overhead presentation, preparation in apiary and laboratory | |
| 13 | the role of bees in pollination biology of plants fertilization, Bumble Bee breeding, | Lecture notes, OHP presentation | |
| 14 | Diseases and pests of honey Bees; Practise IV. | Lecture notes, overhead presentation, preparation in apiary and laboratory | |
| 15 | Queen Rearing, Package apiculture, migratory beekeeping, Legislative imposes, manifestoses and implementing regulations on beekeeping, Relevant standards and legal arrangements | Lecture notes, overhead presentation, preparation in apiary and laboratory | |
| 16 | Term Exams | questions preparation | |
| 17 | Term Exams | questions preparation |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
| Assessment Type | Midterm / Year Impact | End of Term / End of Year Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Midterm Exam | 100 | 40 |
| General Assessment | ||
| Midterm / Year Total | 100 | 40 |
| 1. Final Exam | - | 60 |
| Grand Total | - | 100 |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 12 | 12 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 86 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 3,44 | ||
| ECTS | 3 ECTS | ||