Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
- ARC1109 Turkish Compulsory 1. Semester 3 + 2 5.0 5.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Associate
Mode of delivery Face to face
Course Coordinator
Instructor(s) Öğr. Gör. SONGÜL BİR (Güz)
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
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Understanding the behavior of bees
2 Learning the genetic basis of bees behavior
3 The effect of genetic structure on the behavior of bees
4 To be able to define animal behavior with genetic methods
5 Learning the main theories of behavior
6 Understanding the role of nervous and endocrine system in behavior
7 Learning instincts in bees and learning, principles of animal education methods
8 Learning the nutrition, sexual, social behaviors and genetic basis of bees
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
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
*Midterm and final exam dates are not specified in the 14-week course operation plan. Midterm and final exam dates are held on the dates specified in the academic calendar with the decision of the University Senate.
The Matrix for Course & Program Learning Outcomes
No Program Requirements Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Defining and solving problems related to apiculture
2 Ability to transfer theoretical knowledge into practice
3 Ability to adapt in group work
4 Updating professional information
5 Follow technical and technological issues
6 Knowing professional ethic rules
7 To be able to use information and communication technologies effectively with computer software (programs) related to the field
8 To be able to define, collect, analyze, interpret and develop solutions for the field by using the knowledge and skills
9 To be able to use written and oral Turkish effectively
9 To be able to use written and oral Turkish effectively
10 To be able to observe the informations in a foreign language within a professional area and to know at the level of communication with colleagues
11 To know Atatürk's Principles and the History of Turkish Republic, to be able to evaluate and evaluate the causes and consequences of historical events
12 To be able to select a particular topic as an individual and / or group member in a topic related to apiculture, to search literature related to the topic, to synthesize and make written information and to make presentation
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5 DK6 DK7 DK8
PY1 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
PY2 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY3 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY4 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
PY5 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
PY6 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY7 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY8 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
PY9 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY10 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
PY11 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
PY12 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
Recommended Sources
Ders Kitabı veya Notu Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır.
Diğer Kaynaklar
  • 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.
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 14 5 70
Ders Dışı
Preparation, After Class Study 15 1 15
Research 12.5 1 12.5
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 1 1
Homework 1 13 1 13
Final 1 1 1
Total Workload 112.5
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 5.0