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Course description:
In this introduction to the fascinating honey bee and its biology, honey bees are
used as model organisms to illustrate general principles of biology, entomology,
and sociobiology. Students will learn the basics of beekeeping, have an
opportunity to manipulate honey bee colonies, and gain hands-on experience,
prevailing winter weather permitting.
Course Objectives:
Expose students to the biology, behavior, and ecology of honey bees
Enrich student understanding of basic biology, entomology, and
sociobiology using honey bees as a model
Provide basic information on beekeeping
Learning resources:
Required reading:
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Course Content and Lecture Schedule:
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Grading
Exams
Midterm I 20%
Midterm 2 20%
Final 40%
Project 20%
90 - 100 % = A
80 - 89 % = B
70 - 79 % = C
60 - 69 % = D
Below 60 = F
Course Policies:
Exam Policies — Preparing makeup exams requires a significant effort on
the part of the instructor. Consequently, makeup exams will not routinely be
given. Makeup exams will be given only for missed exams due to extreme
circumstances or excused in advance by the instructor. For missed exams
that can be anticipated ahead of exam time, advance permission from the
instructor to miss the exam will be necessary. Regrades of exams will be
performed when there is an error and the student requests it. All requests for
re-grading must be made within 3 class days of the day the exam is returned.
After that period of time, grades will be fixed and will not be changed.
Incompletes — I give Incomplete (I) grades only in emergency cases
(usually only for a death in the family, major illness or injury, or birth of your
child).
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Expectations for Student Conduct:
Student Assistance:
Course Evaluation: