An Introduction to Honey Bee Biology and Apiculture
This course covers the main aspects of the life cycle of honey bees, focusing on their anatomy, basic physiology, behaviour, and ecological contributions. Additionally, this course will guide the users in learning the economic importance of bees and their role in agroecosystems and the environment. The course will also describe basic principles of beekeeping, including management and equipment.
At the end of this course, you will be able to:
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Identify the anatomical structures of the honey bee, including workers, drones, and queens.
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Identify the main characteristics of the social organization of the honey bees, and the role of each cast.
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Describe the life cycle of a honey bee colony.
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Describe the life cycle of the individuals that conform a honey bee colony.
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Describe honey bee behaviours and ways of communicating, including foraging, defense mechanisms, and waggle dance.
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Recall the ecological and economic importance of honey bees.
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Identify beekeeping equipment and describe their function.
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Describe the main activities of a beekeeping calendar, including spring management, honey production, honey harvest, and overwintering.
What’s inside
Module 1
An introduction to honey bee biology and apiculture.
Module 2
Honey bee anatomy and function.
Module 3
The structure of a honey bee colony and their members.
Module 4
The life cycle of a honey bee colony.
Module 5
Swarming.
Module 6
Reproduction at an individual level.
Module 7
Principles of beekeeping.
Module 8
The mindful beekeeper: considering wellbeing, native bees, forage, and environment.
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Assessment
Knowledge will be assessed through a variety of short quizzes. Upon successful completion a Badge certifying completion will be awarded.
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