AG 162: Introduction Beekeeping

Credits 2 Class Hours1 lecture and 2 lecture/lab
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.

Comments

Students must not be allergic to bees. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits. 

Semester Offered Fall, Spring, Summer
Course Student Learning Outcomes (CSLOs)
  1. Demonstrate safely performing beehive inspections.
  2. Demonstrate understanding of basic bee biology.
  3. Demonstrate safely performing beehive inspections.
  4. Demonstrate understanding of global value of honey bees.
  5. Demonstrate understanding of global value of honey bees.