Description
This course introduces the biology and behavior of honeybees and best management practices for hive management; develops hands-on skill for hive inspection, maintenance, and management techniques to control honeybee diseases and pests; and investigates alternative pollinators.
Course Student Learning Outcomes (CSLOs)
- Demonstrate safely performing beehive inspections.
- Demonstrate understanding of basic bee biology.
- Demonstrate safely performing beehive inspections.
- Demonstrate understanding of global value of honey bees.
- Demonstrate understanding of global value of honey bees.
Students must not be allergic to bees. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits.