| Course Unit Code | Course Unit Title | Type of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | Number of ECTS Credits | | OT128 | Arı Ekolojisi | Elective | 1 | 2 | 6 |
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| Level of Course Unit |
| Second Cycle |
| Objectives of the Course |
| To introduce ecological environmental conditions and to give information about the effects of these ecological environmental conditions on bee colonies |
| Name of Lecturer(s) |
| Doç.Dr. yaşar ERDOĞAN |
| Learning Outcomes |
| 1 | Learn the concept of ecology | | 2 | To know honey bees living in nature | | 3 | To learn the effects of environment on bee life | | 4 | To know the changes in larvae and pup in different temperatures | | 5 | To learn about the fats and precautions | | 6 | To learn the effects of different temperatures on the flight of bees | | 7 | Learn the shapes taken by bees in different temperatures |
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| Mode of Delivery |
| Normal Education |
| Prerequisites and co-requisities |
| Not |
| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
| Not |
| Course Contents |
| Definition of ecology, Ecological environmental conditions, Effects of environmental conditions on the lives of bees, Wintering methods, Formation of moisture and moisture in the hive during wintering, Shapes of bee cluster at high and low temperatures, Drones collection areas |
| Weekly Detailed Course Contents |
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| 1 | Bee ecology in the world and in our country | Yok | Not | | 2 | The place and importance of ecology in beekeeping | Not | Not | | 3 | Life cycle in colonies | Not | Not | | 4 | Colony development and energy mechanism | Not | Not | | 5 | Bee behavior related to ecology | Not | Not | | 6 | MİDTERM | Not | Not | | 7 | Defense mechanism in the hive | Not | Not | | 8 | Thermoregulation during swarming and foraging | Not | Not | | 9 | The place and use of honey bees in plant production | Not | Not | | 10 | Honey bee and pollination | Not | Not | | 11 | ecological plants | Not | Not | | 12 | Hormones and pheromones in bee ecology | Not | Not | | 13 | Pollen and propolis collection | Not | Not | | 14 | Honeybees as environmental indicators | Not | Not | | 15 | Effects of environmental pollution on ecology | Not | Not | | 16 | Final exam | Not | Not |
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| Recommended or Required Reading |
| Crane, E. 1979. Honey. A comprehensive survey. 608 pp. Heinemann-London. Dadant & Sons., 1975. The hive and the honeybee. 740pp. Hamilton-Illinois. Doğaroglu,M. 2004. Modern Beekeeping Techniques, Doğa Beekeeping Trade Tekirdağ, 296p. McGregor, S.E. 1976. Insect pollination of cultivated crop plants. A.R.C. No. 496, 411pp. Washington Sönmez, R., Altan, Ö. 1992. Technical Beekeeping. E.U. Basımevi-Bornova, 246pp. Winston, M. 1991. The biology of the honeybee. 281pp. Harvard University-London. |
| Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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| Assessment Methods and Criteria | |
| Midterm Examination | 2 | 70 | | Field Work | 1 | 30 | | SUM | 100 | |
| Final Examination | 2 | 30 | | Seminar | 1 | 70 | | SUM | 100 | | Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 30 | | End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 70 | | SUM | 100 |
| | Language of Instruction | | Turkish | | Work Placement(s) | | Not |
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| Workload Calculation |
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| Midterm Examination | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Final Examination | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Attending Lectures | 14 | 1 | 14 |
| Question-Answer | 7 | 1 | 7 |
| Field Work | 10 | 3 | 30 |
| Seminar | 7 | 9 | 63 |
| Self Study | 10 | 4 | 40 |
| Individual Study for Mid term Examination | 4 | 3 | 12 |
| Individual Study for Final Examination | 2 | 6 | 12 |
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| Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes |
| LO1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | | | 2 | 2 | | | LO2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | | | 3 | 3 | | | LO3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | | | 2 | 3 | | | LO4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | | | 3 | 2 | | | LO5 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | | | 3 | 2 | | | LO6 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | | | 3 | 2 | | | LO7 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | | | 3 | 3 | |
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| * Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High |
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