Information
| Unit | |
| Code | SD0344 |
| Name | Beekeeping |
| Term | 2019-2020 Academic Year |
| Term | Fall |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Belirsiz |
| Label | NFE Non-Field Elective Courses (University) UCC University Common Course |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. ULVİYE KUMOVA |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. ULVİYE KUMOVA
(Güz)
(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. Bee Products, Honey Diseases
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 | Öğrenciler Bal arılarının tarımsal ve ekonomik alandaki önemini kavrayacaklardır. |
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,preparation a Overhead Projector Presentation, | |
| 3 | The Importance of Beekeeping in Turkey and in the World,Present Situation, Problems and Solutions; | Lecture notes,preparation a Overhead Projector 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,preparation a Overhead Projector 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,preparation a Overhead Projector Presentation, | |
| 6 | The Honey Bees Colony, Life History, Activities and Behavior of Honey Bees, Biology and Behavior Characteristics of honey bees. | Lecture notes,preparation a Overhead Projector Presentation, | |
| 7 | Beekeeping equipment | Lecture notes,preparation a Overhead Projector Presentation, | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | questions preparation | |
| 9 | Genetics and Breeding of the Honey Bee | Lecture notes,preparation a Overhead Projector Presentation, | |
| 10 | Beekeeping Breeding Sisytems, Colony Management, Management of Productive Colonies | Lecture notes,preparation a Overhead Projector Presentation | |
| 11 | 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 | Lecture notes,preparation a Overhead Projector Presentation | |
| 12 | the role of bees in pollination biology of plants fertilization, Bumble Bee breeding, | Lecture notes,preparation a Overhead Projector Presentation | |
| 13 | Diseases and pests of honey Bees | Lecture notes,preparation a Overhead Projector Presentation | |
| 14 | Queen Rearing, Package apiculture, migratory beekeeping, Legislative imposes, manifestoses and implementing regulations on beekeeping, Relevant standards and legal arrangements | Lecture notes,preparation a Overhead Projector Presentation | |
| 15 | Legislative imposes, manifestoses and implementing regulations on beekeeping, Relevant standards and legal arrangements | Lecture notes,preparation a Overhead Projector Presentation | |
| 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 |