| Instructor: | Alex Wild (alexwild@life.illinois.edu) |
| Dates: | Summer Session II, June 13 - August 8 2011 |
| Syllabus | click for syllabus |
| Lecture: | Monday, Wednesday 9:00-9:50am; Natural History Building 315 |
| Lab: |
Wednesday 10:00-12:50pm; Natural History Building 315 |
| Office hours | Thursday 1:00-3:00; Natural History Building 315 |
| Lecture slides & readings | Class Readings & Powerpoint Presentations |
| Textbook (optional) | Kevan, Peter G. "Bees: Biology and Management " |
| Credit hours | 2 |
| Prerequisites |
Introductory biology recommended |
| CRN | 35584 |
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Honey bees are our partners in agriculture, providing pollination services for numerous crops and supplying honey, wax, and other products. This hands-on introductory course will equip students with the skills to manage small apiaries for honey production. Additional lecture topics include bee biology, genetics, social evolution, pests & diseases, native pollinators, and a history of apiculture. Students are expected to supply their own veils and protective clothing. We recommend the following suppliers: |