Objectives and competences

Recognize the theoretical and practical foundations of honey bee and beekeeping. Undesrtanding basic knowledge of bee systematic and biology of honey bee Ability to demonstrate organisation and function of honeybee colony, and understand non-physiological status of honey bee colony. Efective solving problems in beekeeping sector, using organized approach and with needed understanding of the field. They understand and evaluate the beekeeping as the part of agriculture Solve technological problems, understand regulations and use independent practical and research solutions in beekeeping.

Content (Syllabus outline)

In separate themes the systemic of honeybee and introduction into bee strains will be discussed. Further themes are anatomy and function of organic systems, reproduction, bee development, function of casts in bee colony, the life of individual bee and social organisation of the colony, seasonal bee colony development, characteristics of developmental stages, bee nutrition, honey bee products. Abnormalities in colony development, diseases, predators and intoxications. Historical review of beekeeping, hive development, contemporary beekeeping, transhumance of bees, beekeeping equipment. Queen rearing and selection.

Learning and teaching methods

Students are supervised and included in project work. Lectures, seminar, practical’s are organized. They attend to conferences and professional meetings.

Intended learning outcomes - knowledge and understanding

Knowledge and Understanding: Communicate the knowledge of the anatomy, physiology and development of insects and their importance in agriculture. Interpret the knowledge of bees, beekeeping and honeybee products. Identification and recognition physiological conditions of individual bee and honeybee colony, Aptitude of examination and intervention in colony and recognize the characteristics of honeybee products. Developed new skills and use fundamental research tools in the beekeeping field, for bee breeding and pollination.

Intended learning outcomes - transferable/key skills and other attributes

Readings

• Zdešar, Pavel, Gregori, Janez, Grad, Janez, Gregorc, Aleš, Kralj, Jasna, o Božič, Janko, Auguštin, Vladimir, Šivic, Franc, Mihelič, Janez., 2008. Slovensko o čebelarstvo v tretje tisočletje 1. Lukovica: Čebelarska zveza Slovenije. • Gregorc A. Medonosna čebela in osnove čebelarjenja, Univerza v Ljubljani 2002. • Gregorc A. Vzreja čebeljih matic (Apis mellifera carnica), Čebelarska zveza Zgornje Gorenjske 2005. Tekoča periodika: Slovenski čebelar

Prerequisits

No special prerequisites