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Jun 18, 2025
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AG 332 - Apiculture
The Nature of Life is to Grow
Credits: 4
Prerequisites: Academic Background Required: 40 college credits Academic background recommended: Biology or Agricultural Science course(s)
Delivery mode: Online
The art and science of beekeeping in regenerative organic agricultural systems. Beekeeping through pollination activity of the honeybees improves crop yield and quality. Organic honey, pollen, propolis and beeswax are also produced through beekeeping. In this course, students will learn about world history of beekeeping, the different honeybee species and their geographical distributions, honeybee behavior and activities, diverse types of beehives used in beekeeping, establishment of honeybee farm (apiary selection and management), role of beekeeping in climate change mitigation, honeybee enemies, and how to protect the health of bee colonies. Students will also learn how to maintain a honeybee-friendly environment, sustainable harvesting, processing, and marketing of organic honey and other honeybee products, and the role of beekeeping for a-sustainable livelihood.
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