Bees, Apiculture and Pollination
Course evaluation
Additional course evaluations for BI1320
Academic year 2023/2024
Bees, Apiculture and Pollination (BI1320-40068)
2024-04-26 - 2024-06-02
Academic year 2022/2023
Bees, Apiculture and Pollination (BI1320-40065)
2023-04-28 - 2023-06-04
Academic year 2021/2022
Bees, Apiculture and Pollination (BI1320-40149)
2022-05-02 - 2022-06-05
Academic year 2020/2021
Bees, Apiculture and Pollination (BI1320-40135)
2021-05-03 - 2021-06-06
Academic year 2019/2020
Bees, Apiculture and Pollination (BI1320-40049)
2020-05-01 - 2020-06-07
Academic year 2018/2019
Bees, Apiculture and Pollination (BI1320-40063)
2019-05-03 - 2019-06-09
Syllabus and other information
Syllabus
BI1320 Bees, Apiculture and Pollination, 7.5 Credits
Bin, biodling och pollineringSubjects
Biology BiologyEducation cycle
Bachelor’s levelModules
Title | Credits | Code |
---|---|---|
Single module | 7.5 | 0101 |
Advanced study in the main field
First cycle, has less than 60 credits in first-cycle course/s as entry requirementsBachelor’s level (G1F)
Grading scale
The grade requirements within the course grading system are set out in specific criteria. These criteria must be available by the course start at the latest.
Language
EnglishPrior knowledge
Knowledge corresponding to Biologi, 30 credits.Objectives
The course aims to provide basic knowledge about solitary bees and bumble bees taxonomy, biology and ecological role and basic knowledge of honeybees and beekeeping.
After completing the course the student is expected to
master the use of keys for species determination of insects
be able to determine solitary bees to family and common bumble bees to species
understand the importance of insect mediated pollination
be able to describe the ecological importance of social insects and the organisation of honey bee colonies
be able to describe the genetic relationship between individuals in honey bee colonies and the sex determination system
be able to perform common measures related to beekeeping practices
Content
The course contains lectures, excursions, project work and exercises in practical beekeeping.
The course deals with the evolution, biology and the ecological significance of pollinating Hymenopterans. Regarding solitary bees, the focus is on species determination and biology, regarding honey bees, the focus is on biology, economic significance and practical beekeeping. Discussions on pollination biology provide a link between solitary and social bees.
Topics that are covered during the course are:
Evolutionary history, biology and taxonomy of pollinating Hymenoptera
Evolution of sociality and the superorganism concept
Pollination biology
- The organisation of honey bee colonies including sex determination and reproduction
Threats to pollinating insects
Diseases and parasites of honey bees
The importance of beekeeping and beekeeping practices
Compulsary parts include excursions, exercises and project work.
Grading form
The grade requirements within the course grading system are set out in specific criteria. These criteria must be available by the course start at the latest.Formats and requirements for examination
Passed written exam, approved reports of exercises and projects and participation in compulsory parts.
If a student has failed an examination, the examiner has the right to issue supplementary assignments. This applies if it is possible and there are grounds to do so.
The examiner can provide an adapted assessment to students entitled to study support for students with disabilities following a decision by the university. Examiners may also issue an adapted examination or provide an alternative way for the students to take the exam.
If this syllabus is withdrawn, SLU may introduce transitional provisions for examining students admitted based on this syllabus and who have not yet passed the course.
For the assessment of an independent project (degree project), the examiner may also allow a student to add supplemental information after the deadline for submission. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.
Other information
The right to participate in teaching and/or supervision only applies for the course instance the student was admitted to and registered on.
If there are special reasons, students are entitled to participate in components with compulsory attendance when the course is given again. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.
Responsible department
Department of Ecology