SUSTAINABLE BEEKEEPING MANAGEMENT AND BEE PRODUCTS SAFETY
| Title | ΑΕΙΦΟΡΙΚΗ ΔΙΑΧΕΙΡΙΣΗ ΜΕΛΙΣΣΟΣΜΗΝΩΝ ΚΑΙ ΑΣΦΑΛΕΙΑ ΠΡΟΙΟΝΤΩΝ ΚΥΨΕΛΗΣ / SUSTAINABLE BEEKEEPING MANAGEMENT AND BEE PRODUCTS SAFETY |
| Code | AKA806 |
| Faculty | Agriculture, Forestry and Natural Environment |
| School | Agriculture |
| Cycle / Level | 2nd / Postgraduate |
| Teaching Period | Winter |
| Coordinator | Chrysoula Tananaki |
| Common | No |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 600017441 |
Programme of Study: Prógramma metaptychiakṓn Spoudṓn Aeiforiká Geōrgiká Systīmata Paragōgīs kai Klimatikī Allagī
Registered students: 0
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KORMOS | Elective Courses belonging to the selected specialization | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| Academic Year | 2025 – 2026 |
| Class Period | Winter |
| Faculty Instructors |
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| Class ID | 600271456
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Course Type 2021
Specific Foundation
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600271456
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
Prerequisites
General Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of bee biology, and beekeeping practice
Learning Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of the course’s students will learn/familiarize/investigate the:
bee, bee colony and bee's defense mechanisms
diet of the bees and the beekeeping flora
principles of Sustainable Beekeeping
contribution of bees to pollination
effects of climate change on bees
the production and post-harvest management of beekeeping products and the basic methodologies for quality assessment of beekeeping products
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
- Work autonomously
- Respect natural environment
Course Content (Syllabus)
The bee and the bee colony
Defense mechanisms of the bee and practices to strengthen them
Diet of the bee
Βeekeeping practices throughout the year
Treating enemies and diseases without chemicals
Beekeeping flora
Bees and pollination
Bees and climate change
Legislative framework for organic beekeeping.
Production and post-harvest management of quality beekeeping products
Beekeeping operations that affect the quality of the hive products,
Residues in hive products
Keywords
Sustainable Beekeeping, cllimatic change, residues, qulaity control, bee products
Educational Material Types
- Slide presentations
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
- Use of ICT in Laboratory Teaching
- Use of ICT in Communication with Students
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 39 | ✓ | |||
| Laboratory Work | 12 | ✓ | |||
| Fieldwork | 3 | ✓ | |||
| Reading Assigment | 40 | ||||
| Project | 20 | ✓ | |||
| Written assigments | 40 | ✓ | |||
| Exams | 50 | ✓ | |||
| Total | 204 |
Student Assessment
Description
written exam, project, presentation
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Multiple Choice Questions (Formative, Summative)
- Written Exam with Short Answer Questions (Formative, Summative)
- Written Exam with Extended Answer Questions (Formative, Summative)
Last Update
16-11-2023
