Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Artificial Insemination in Honey Bees BIO609 Turkish Compulsory 2 + 2 3.0 8.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Graduate
Mode of delivery face to face
Course Coordinator Prof. Dr. MERAL KEKEÇOĞLU
Instructor(s)
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
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Advantages and opportunities provided by artificial insemination
2 Current status of artificial insemination
3 Procedures to be applied in artificial insemination
4 Things to consider in artificial insemination
5 Yapay tohumlamada kullanılacak alet ve ekipmanlar
6 Issues to be considered when raising queen bees and drones
7 Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; To gain the ability to follow developments in science and technology and to constantly renew oneself
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Artificial insemination in honey bees Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
2. Week Development of artificial insemination technique Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
3. Week Taking advantage of artificial insemination Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
4. Week Different artificial insemination instruments Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
5. Week Necessary tools and equipment Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
6. Week Preparing the queen bee for artificial insemination Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
7. Week The importance of male bees in artificial insemination and their cultivation Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
8. Week Preparation of the syringe and sperm collection Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
9. Week Mid-term
10. Week Fertilization of the queen bee by artificial insemination Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
11. Week Points to consider in artificial insemination Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
12. Week Practical use of artificial insemination Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
13. Week Importance for Türkiye Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
14. Week Things to do Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
15. Week Advantages and opportunities provided by artificial insemination Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
*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 Improve the scientific knowledge in the field of Biology to a more advanced level. Use the advenced knowledge to innovate, interpret the results, to apply the results and to design unique projects
2 Gain the ability to identify scientific questions, compare, analyze and solve the problems independently.
3 Gain the skills of using the modern laboratory techniques and analysis methods in the field of biology.
4 Gain the ability to get the information by doing research, to evaluate, interpret and apply it.
5 Gain the ability of discussion, synthesis and applying the scientific knowledge.
6 Gain the ability to design experimental studies, do the applications and analyse the complicated results using advanced skills, like critical thinking, problem solving and deciding.
7 Use the scientific knowledge and apply the ability of problem solving, evaluate and analyse advanced concepts in interdiciplinary fields.
8 Gain the scientific knowledge to set up communication with the collegues. Gain the ability to follow and use of the literature. Gain the ability to share or present the results of his/her own studies with the scientists during a scientific conference, workshop or seminar.
9 Participate scientific collaborations effectively and lead a scientific study if necessary.
10 Follow the innovations in the field of biology. Gain the ability to find resources and to use the databases.
11 Find new or strategical approaches to solve an unpredicted or advanced problems.
12 Improve scientific knowledge where there is a little or limited data present. Gain the ability to connect the information from different scientific diciplines.
13 Find unique ideas and get in contact with the professionals in scientific topics using his/her knowledge and skills.
14 Have the ability to read, understand, speak and write a foreign language in order to contact with the scientists from all over the World.
15 Follow novel developments in computational software and hardware systems related with biology, use this knowledge and skill in research.
16 Obey the ethical regulations and watch the ethical issues while designing a scientific study, collecting data, evaluating and publishing them.
17 Adopt life-long learning strategies during performing scientific studies.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5 DK6 DK7
PY1 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY2 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY3 3 3 5 4 5 4 5
PY4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY6 4 4 5 5 5 4 4
PY7 3 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY8 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY9 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY10 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY11 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
PY12 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY13 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY14 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
PY15 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
PY16 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY17 4 4 4 4 4 4 5
Recommended Sources
Ders Kitabı veya Notu Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır.
Diğer Kaynaklar
  • 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
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 14 4 56
Ders Dışı
Preparation, After Class Study 1 10 10
Research 1 18 18
Interview 14 4 56
Other Activities 1 8 8
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 14 1 14
Homework 1 14 1 14
Final 1 14 14
Classroom Activities 14 1 14
Total Workload 204
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 8.0