Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
- ARC1109 1. Semester 3 + 2 5.0 5.0
Prerequisites None
Language of Instruction Turkish
Course Level Associate
Course Type
Mode of delivery Face to face
Course Coordinator
Instructor(s) Tuğçe ÇAPRAZLI
Assistants
Goals Examining Honeybee Behavior
Course Content Genesis of Honey Bee, Honeybee Behavior, Genetic Basis of Swarming Behavior, Genetic Basis of Hygienic Behavior, Genetic Basis of Grooming Behavior, Genetic Basis of Defense Behavior, Genetic Basis of Behavioral Behavior, Genetic Basis of Pollen Acquisition Behavior, Genetic Basis of Propolis Collection Behavior, Genetic Basis of Robing Behavior Genetic Basis of Behavioral Behavior, Genetic Basis of Flight Behavior, Genetic Basis of Laying Worker Bee Formation, Genetic Basis of Cleaning Behavior
Learning Outcomes - Understanding the behavior of bees
- Learning the genetic basis of bees behavior
- The effect of genetic structure on the behavior of bees
- To be able to define animal behavior with genetic methods
- Learning the main theories of behavior
- Understanding the role of nervous and endocrine system in behavior
- Learning instincts in bees and learning, principles of animal education methods
- Learning the nutrition, sexual, social behaviors and genetic basis of bees
Weekly Topics (Content)
Week Topics Learning Methods
1. Week Colony individuals and task distribution of individuals within the colony
2. Week General introduction to honey bee behavior
3. Week swarming behavior
4. Week hygienic behavior
5. Week grooming behavior
6. Week mite damage behavior
7. Week predatory behavior
8. Week Şaşırma davranışı
9. Week surprised behavior
10. Week Farming behavior
11. Week Farming behavior
12. Week False parent behavior
13. Week mating behavior
14. Week Bee behavior and its use in technology
Recommended Sources
Michener C D (2007). The Bees of the World, second edition. Baltimore: Johns Hopkins.
C. G. Butler (1949). The honeybee. An introduction to her sense physiology and behaviour. Book: The honeybee. An introduction to her sense physiology and behaviour., 1949, 135 pp. ref. bibls.
Dr. Manoj C. Kandpal, Dr. Ashok Kumar, Prof. Susmita Srivastav, Dr. Nidhi Tripathi. (2023) Ethology – An Animal Behaviour. Book Saga Publications.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements Contribution Level DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5 DK6 DK7 DK8 Measurement Method
PY1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 -
PY2 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 -
PY3 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 -
PY4 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 -
PY5 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 -
PY6 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 -
PY7 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 -
PY8 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 -
PY9 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 -
PY10 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 -
PY11 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 -
PY12 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 -
*DK = Course's Contrubution.
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
ECTS credits and course workload
Event Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Hours 14 5 70
Preparation, After Class Study 15 1 15
Research 12.5 1 12.5
Midterm 1 1 1 1
Homework 1 13 1 13
Final 1 1 1
Total Workload 112.5
ECTS Credit of the Course 5.0