| Course Title | Code | Semester | L+U Hour | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artificial Insemination in Honey Bees | BIO609 | 2 + 2 | 3.0 | 8.0 |
| Prerequisites | None |
| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
| Course Level | Graduate |
| Course Type | |
| Mode of delivery | face to face |
| Course Coordinator |
Prof. Dr. MERAL KEKEÇOĞLU |
| Instructors | |
| Assistants | |
| Goals | The use of artificial insemination techniques in the conservation of honey bee (Apis mellifera L.) genetic resources and the importance of artificial insemination in studies requiring controlled mating such as pure breeding and hybrid breeding. |
| Course Content | The use of artificial insemination techniques in the conservation of honey bee (Apis mellifera L.) genetic resources and the importance of artificial insemination in studies requiring controlled mating such as pure breeding and hybrid breeding. |
| Learning Outcomes |
- Advantages and opportunities provided by artificial insemination - Current status of artificial insemination - Procedures to be applied in artificial insemination - Things to consider in artificial insemination - Yapay tohumlamada kullanılacak alet ve ekipmanlar - Issues to be considered when raising queen bees and drones - Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; To gain the ability to follow developments in science and technology and to constantly renew oneself |
| Week | Topics | Learning Methods |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Week | Artificial insemination in honey bees | Verbal Expression Visual Presentation |
| 2. Week | Development of artificial insemination technique | Verbal Expression Visual Presentation |
| 3. Week | Taking advantage of artificial insemination | Verbal Expression Visual Presentation |
| 4. Week | Different artificial insemination instruments | Verbal Expression Visual Presentation |
| 5. Week | Necessary tools and equipment | Verbal Expression Visual Presentation |
| 6. Week | Preparing the queen bee for artificial insemination | Visual Presentation Verbal Expression |
| 7. Week | The importance of male bees in artificial insemination and their cultivation | Visual Presentation Verbal Expression |
| 8. Week | Preparation of the syringe and sperm collection | Verbal Expression Visual Presentation |
| 9. Week | Mid-term | |
| 10. Week | Fertilization of the queen bee by artificial insemination | Verbal Expression Visual Presentation |
| 11. Week | Points to consider in artificial insemination | Verbal Expression Visual Presentation |
| 12. Week | Practical use of artificial insemination | Visual Presentation Verbal Expression |
| 13. Week | Importance for Türkiye | Visual Presentation Verbal Expression |
| 14. Week | Things to do | Verbal Expression Visual Presentation |
| 15. Week | Advantages and opportunities provided by artificial insemination | Verbal Expression Visual Presentation |
| Thomas E. Rinderer, 1986. Bee Genetics and Breeding. Academic Prees, IncHarcourt Brace Jovanovic, Publishers |
| Lesley Goodman (2003) Form and Function in the Honey Bee, International Bee Research Association, ISBN 0860982432, 9780860982432 |
| Program Requirements | Contribution Level | DK1 | DK2 | DK3 | DK4 | DK5 | DK6 | DK7 | Measurement Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PY1 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | - |
| PY2 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | - |
| PY3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | - |
| PY4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | - |
| PY5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | - |
| PY6 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | - |
| PY7 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 40,60 |
| PY8 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | - |
| PY9 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 40,60 |
| PY10 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | - |
| PY11 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | - |
| PY12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 40,60 |
| PY13 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 40,60 |
| PY14 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | - |
| PY15 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 40,60 |
| PY16 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 40,60 |
| PY17 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 40,60 |
| 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course's Level of contribution | None | Very Low | Low | Fair | High | Very High |
| Method of assessment/evaluation | Written exam | Oral Exams | Assignment/Project | Laboratory work | Presentation/Seminar |
| Event | Quantity | Duration (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Hours | 14 | 4 | 56 |
| Preparation, After Class Study | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Research | 1 | 18 | 18 |
| Other Activities | 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Verbal Expression | 14 | 4 | 56 |
| Midterm 1 | 14 | 1 | 14 |
| Homework 1 | 14 | 1 | 14 |
| Final | 1 | 14 | 14 |
| Classroom Activities | 14 | 1 | 14 |
| Total Workload | 204 | ||
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 8.0 | ||
