Information Package / Course Catalogue
Ectoparasites And Protozoer Infections Of Bees
Course Code: VPR608
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 5
Objectives of the Course

Understands the biology and morphology of ecttoparazites and protozoans of bees, symptoms of bee diseases they cause, diagnosis, treatment and control measures.

Course Content

Morphology and biology of important ectoparasites such as Varroa, Braula, infection routes, symptoms of diseases they cause in bees, diagnosis, treatment and control methods, diseases caused by Malphighomoeba ve Nosema, diagnosis, treatment and control measures for these diseases.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Hasan EREN
Learning Outcomes
1.Knows the morphology of parazites infecting bees.
2.Gains information on important diseases caused by insects
3.Gains information on how insects infect animals, symptomps and economical aspects of diseases they cause
4.Knowsdiagnostic methods for these diseases.
5.Understands the prevetion and control measures
Recommended or Required Reading
1. Scott-Dupree C. (1996). Honey bee diseases and pests. Ontario, The Canadian Association of Professional Apiculturists, 538 p.
2.Morse, R.A., Flottum K. (1997). Honey bee pests, predators, and diseases. Medina, OH, A.I. Root Co. 718 p.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Biology of bees
Week 2 - Theoretical
Collection, storage and transportation of samples from bees
Week 3 - Theoretical
Nosema- I
Week 4 - Theoretical
Nosema- II
Week 5 - Theoretical
Malpighamoeba
Week 6 - Theoretical
Gregarine’ler
Week 7 - Theoretical
Falgellalılar
Week 8 - Theoretical
General Review (Mid term exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Varroa
Week 10 - Theoretical
Acarapis Woodi-Trake Akar
Week 11 - Theoretical
Tropilaelaps clarea
Week 12 - Theoretical
Braula coeca
Week 13 - Theoretical
Meloe varigatus
Week 14 - Theoretical
Philanthus triangulum, Galleria mellonella
Week 15 - Final Exam
Final exam
Week 16 - Final Exam
Final exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%15
Final Examination1%60
Quiz2%10
Assignment6%15
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Assignment30412
Reading142028
Quiz25011
Midterm Examination120121
Final Examination120222
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)122
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
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PÇ-8
PÇ-9
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OÇ-1
5
5
5
5
5
5
3
4
4
5
4
4
OÇ-2
5
5
5
4
5
4
3
4
4
5
4
3
OÇ-3
5
5
5
4
5
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
OÇ-4
5
5
4
3
4
4
5
3
3
5
2
3
OÇ-5
5
5
5
4
5
4
4
4
4
5
4
3
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026