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| Unit | FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE |
| ZOOTECHNICS PR. | |
| Code | ZTP494 |
| Name | Queen Rearing Techniques |
| Term | 2020-2021 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 | E Elective |
| Mode of study | Uzaktan 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.
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Knows the importance of queen rearing and biological fundementals |
| LO02 | Knows the technique for queen propogation |
| LO03 | Performs artificial insemination |
| LO04 | Prepares and manages queen rearing apiary |
| LO05 | Controls quality of inseminated queen |
| LO06 | Knows how inseminated queen are stored in apiary and sent to market |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | - | Has information on basic characteristics (anatomic, morphologic,physiological and biological) of farm animals | 5 |
| PLO02 | - | 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 | 5 |
| PLO03 | - | Has genetic and statistical information which can be the basis of animal improvement .Has adequate knowledge of industrial animal farming | 5 |
| PLO04 | - | Has information on alternative production systems | 4 |
| PLO05 | - | To get technical knowledge in his/her field | 4 |
| PLO06 | - | 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 | 4 |
| PLO07 | - | 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 | 5 |
| PLO08 | - | Obtains information in the field of Animal Science, researches, evaluates, records,consults,plans projects and applies | 5 |
| PLO09 | - | Uses IT to get new information in animal production | 5 |
| PLO10 | - | 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 | 4 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The History of Queen Rearing | Lecture notes, overhead presentation, preparation | |
| 2 | The Reproductive Systems of Female and male bees | Lecture notes, overhead presentation, preparation | |
| 3 | Biology and Behaviour of Queens | Lecture notes, overhead presentation, preparation | |
| 4 | Production of Queens | Lecture notes, overhead presentation, preparation | |
| 5 | Breeding Methods of Queen Rearing; Miller, Alley, Smith, Doolittle Methods | Lecture notes, overhead presentation, preparation | |
| 6 | Queen Rearing: Practise I | colony preparation in apiary | |
| 7 | Preparation of Queen bees for markets | Lecture notes, overhead presentation, preparation | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | colony preparation in apiary | |
| 9 | Preparing Queens by Doolittle Method; Practice III | apiary, colony, preparation | |
| 10 | Queen- Mating Colonies | apiary, colony, preparation | |
| 11 | The Care of Queens | Lecture notes, overhead presentation, preparation, laboratory preparation | |
| 12 | Breeding and Stock Improvement | Lecture notes, overhead presentation, preparation, laboratory preparation | |
| 13 | Queen Rearing: Practise IV | apiary, colony, preparation | |
| 14 | Controlled Mating | apiary, colony, laboratory, preparation | |
| 15 | The Ailments of Queen Bees | apiary, colony, preparation | |
| 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 | ||