Course: Molecular Basics of Beekeeping

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Course title Molecular Basics of Beekeeping
Course code KBC/MZV
Organizational form of instruction Lecture
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 2
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Danihlík Jiří, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
1) Introduction into social insects, anatomy and physiology of honey bees 2) Immunity of social insects (social, physical, cellular and humoral immunity) 4) Honey bee diseases 5) Honey bee products 6) Honey bee genetics, breeding and bee strains

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture
  • Homework for Teaching - 40 hours per semester
  • Attendace - 13 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
Introduction into honey bee biology and physiology, introduction into honey bee products, its importance and application in medicine. Honey bee pathology and prevention diseases.

Prerequisites
Knowledge about beekeeping is not requered. Lectures are on the level of students of life sciences.

Assessment methods and criteria
Student performance

Attendance at lectures, completion of the written colloquium at 60 %.
Recommended literature
  • kolektiv autorů. (2016). Včelařství. Svazek I., Zootechnika včelařství. Nemoci včel - prevence a terapie. České Budějovice.
  • kolektiv autorů. (2017). Včelařství. Svazek II. Kapitoly, 3. Biologie včely medonosné, 4. Šlechtění včel a chov matek. České Budějovice.
  • Pracovní společnost nástavkových včelařů CZ, z. s. Moderní včelař.
  • Přidal Antonín. (2005). Ekologie opylovatelů. Brno.
  • Tautz, Jürgen. (2009). Fenomenální včely.
  • Titěra Dalibor. (2017). Včely zdravé a nemocné.
  • Veselý Vladimír. (2002). Včelařství.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Science Study plan (Version): Biochemistry (2022) Category: Chemistry courses - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Science Study plan (Version): Biochemistry (2022) Category: Chemistry courses - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: Winter