Information Package / Course Catalogue
| Course Code | : ORT235 |
| Course Type | : Area Elective |
| Couse Group | : Short Cycle (Associate's Degree) |
| Education Language | : Turkish |
| Work Placement | : N/A |
| Theory | : 2 |
| Prt. | : 0 |
| Credit | : 2 |
| Lab | : 0 |
| ECTS | : 2 |
The aim of this course is to provide students with fundamental knowledge and practical skills in beekeeping and sericulture, enable them to learn production methods in accordance with organic agriculture principles, and develop competencies related to sustainable production, product quality, environmental awareness, and professional practices.
This course covers the basic principles of beekeeping and sericulture, biological characteristics, production systems, and their role in organic agriculture. The course includes the life cycles of honey bees and silkworms, cultivation techniques, care and feeding practices, equipment used in production, and methods for controlling diseases and pests. In addition, theoretical and practical knowledge is provided on organic production standards, sustainable production practices, quality management, hygiene, occupational health and safety, and the evaluation of bee products and silk production.
| 1. | Explains the basic concepts of beekeeping and sericulture, production processes, and their importance in organic agriculture. |
| 2. | Applies cultivation, care, and management practices used in organic beekeeping and sericulture. |
| 3. | Evaluates environmental sustainability, biodiversity, and animal welfare principles in beekeeping and sericulture practices. |
| 4. | Carries out production activities in accordance with quality, hygiene, occupational health, and safety regulations in bee products and silk production. |
| 5. | Plans, records, and evaluates beekeeping and sericulture activities according to organic production standards. |
| 1. | Genç, F. Arıcılığın Temel Esasları. Atatürk Üniversitesi Yayınları. |
| 2. | Özbek, H. Genel Arıcılık. Uyum Ajans Yayınları. |
| 3. | T.C. Tarım ve Orman Bakanlığı. Organik Tarımın Esasları ve Uygulanmasına İlişkin Yönetmelik. |
| 4. | FAO. Good Beekeeping Practices. |
| 5. | FAO. Sericulture Training Manual. |
| Type of Assessment | Count | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | 1 | %10 |
| Quiz | 1 | %10 |
| Midterm Examination | 1 | %20 |
| Final Examination | 1 | %60 |
| Activities | Count | Preparation | Time | Total Work Load (hours) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture - Theory | 14 | 0 | 2 | 28 |
| Assignment | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Quiz | 1 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| Midterm Examination | 1 | 5 | 1 | 6 |
| Final Examination | 1 | 8 | 1 | 9 |
| TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) | 50 | |||
PÇ-1 | PÇ-2 | PÇ-3 | PÇ-4 | PÇ-5 | PÇ-6 | PÇ-7 | PÇ-8 | PÇ-9 | PÇ-10 | PÇ-11 | PÇ-12 | PÇ-13 | PÇ-14 | PÇ-15 | PÇ-16 | PÇ-17 | PÇ-18 | |
OÇ-1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | ||||||||||||
OÇ-2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | ||||||||||||
OÇ-3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | ||||||||||||
OÇ-4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | ||||||||||||
OÇ-5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | ||||||||||||