Apiculture

COURSE OUTLINE – Apiculture

Course Leader: Polymeros Konstantinos

The course learning outcomes, specific knowledge, skills and competences of an appropriate (certain) level, which students will acquire upon successful completion of the course, are described in detail. It is necessary to consult.
Appendix A
• Description of the level of learning outcomes for each level of study, in accordance with the European Higher Education Qualifications’ Framework

• Descriptive indicators for Levels 6, 7 & 8 of the European Qualifications Framework for Lifelong Learning And Appendix B

• Guidelines for writing Learning Outcomes

After the successful completion of the course Apiculture, the student, at a level of knowledge, will be able to understand the structure and function of the beehive, list the bee breeds, recognize and describe elements of anatomy and morphology of the bee, describe and interpret the behavior and biological cycle of this insect. In addition, they will be able to describe the bee society and understand the structure of its nest, as well as describe the methods of genetic improvement that can be applied. It will also be able to recognize and describe the general principles of bee breeding, to recognize the important apiculture plants and the necessary apiculture equipment. Finally, he will be able to recognize bee products, distinguish their importance, be able to
describe basic properties they have and choose them in his daily life.
In terms of competence, the student will be able to design and implement the necessary and basic apiculture manipulations, as well as the queen production program. It will also be able to apply techniques for the production of other apiculture products such as pollen, royal jelly, poison and propolis. It will be able to organize therapeutic approaches, check for the main diseases of the bee and implement preventive measures to reduce bee diseases.
At the level of attitudes, the student will be able to defend the importance of apiculture for the environment and livestock farming, to appreciate the pollinating contribution of the bee and to encourage the preservation and protection of this insect. It will also be able to encourage the utilization of important apiculture plants and finally, it protects the bee from reckless spraying and supports its protection by appreciating its significant contribution.