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SCHOOL |
OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES |
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ACADEMIC UNIT |
AGRICULTURE |
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LEVEL OF STUDIES |
UNDERGRADUATE |
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COURSE CODE |
GEB0601 |
SEMESTER |
6 | ||
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COURSE TITLE |
APICULTURE | ||||
| INDEPENDENT TEACHING ACTIVITIES |
WEEKLY TEACHING HOURS |
CREDITS | |||
| Lectures | 4 | ||||
| Lab / Op. Exercises | 0 | ||||
| Exercises | 0 | ||||
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TOTAL HOURS |
4 | 5 | |||
| COURSE TYPE | Specialised general knowledge | ||||
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| LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION and EXAMINATIONS | Greek | ||||
| IS THE COURSE OFFERED TO ERASMUS STUDENTS | Yes (in English) | ||||
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2. LEARNING OUTCOMES
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Learning Outcomes |
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The degree-holders are expected to know, understand and be able to do at the end of the learning period of the lesson « Apiculture» the following: • understanding the biological systems of bees an silkworms • silkworm breeding technique • identification of different forms of bee individuals • knowledge of beekeeping equipment • organization of an apiary • honey/hive products and their production process • recognition of the symptoms of the most important diseases of the bee and knowledge of the manipulations for their treatment |
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General Competences |
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The general competences that the degree-holder must acquire are the following: • analysis and synthesis of data and information, with the use of the necessary technology • adapting to new situations • decision-making • working independently • team-work • working in an international and interdisciplinary environment • project planning and management • respect for difference and multiculturalism • respect for the natural environment • showing social, professional and ethical responsibility and sensitivity to gender issues • criticism and self-criticism • production of free, creative and inductive thinking |
3. SYLLABUS
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• Classification of bee breeds, bee society (queen, worker, drone) • Anatomy, physiology, reproduction, diet, and behavior of bees • The nest, the swarming, the genetic improvement of the bees • The pollination of crops with bees • Beekeeping equipment and handling • Production of queens and hive products • Diseases, enemies and poisoning of bees • Economic and social importance of sericulture • Biology of the silkworm and its breeding stages • Processing of silk cocoon to reconstitute silk fibroin • Enemies and diseases of the silkworm |
4. TEACHING and LEARNING METHODS - EVALUATION
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DELIVERY |
Face-to-face | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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USE OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY |
Use of ICT in teaching, laboratory education, communication with students | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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STUDENT PERFORMANCE EVALUATION |
The final official evaluation of the lesson includes written examination of lectures (60%) and laboratory practice (40%). The final written examination consists of: • multiple choice or/and fill in the blank questionnaires • true or false questionnaires • short-answer questions |
5. SUGGESTED BIBLIOGRAPHY
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Suggested bibliography: • Practical apiculture, Andreas Th Thrasivoulos • Bee and apiculture technique, Pashalis Harizanis Related academic journals: • Apidologie • Journal of Apicultural Research |
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