ENT 203 An Introduction to the Honey
Bee and Beekeeping [webpage]
Introduction to honey bee biology and a fundamental understanding
of beekeeping management including crop pollination by bees. Examination
of the relationships between honey bees and humans from prehistoric
through modern times and the behavior andsocial system of one of the
animal world's most complex and highly organized non-human societies.
Course Offerings: Fall semester. Enrollment: 180 students.
ENT 401/501 Advanced Beekeeping [webpage]
Preq: ENT 203
A hands-on course in honey bee management including bee pollination
of selected crops based on an understanding of bee biology, bee behavior,
bee pathology, and bee botany.
Course Offerings: Spring semester, odd years. Enrollment: 15 students.
ENT 601/801E Social Behavior of Insects [webpage]
Graduate-level discussion of eusocial insects and other social groups.
Course Offerings: Spring semester every third year.
