BIOL 3580: Bee Biology, Management, and Beekeeping
(Cross-listed with ENT 3580).
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Prereq: Introductory (2000-level) biology coursework or permission of an instructor
Bee diversity and evolution, ecology, role as pollinators, behavior, anatomy, and development. Management of bees as agricultural pollinators and honey producers, focusing on honey bees. Working with live bee hives and demonstration of practical beekeeping skills will occur during several field trips to local hives.
(Typically Offered: Fall)