ES 121 - Introduction to Apiary Management (Fall)

Semester Hours: 2

This course seeks to acquaint you with the practice of apiculture. Apiculture provides bees with a safe place to work and live. Since bees pollinate many of our food sources, it is important to keep the bee population healthy. Additionally, apiculture provides an environment in which to study bee habitat and behavior. This hands-on course is designed for those new to beekeeping, or for those with some experience who want to dig deeper into the science and practices of keeping honeybees. The goal of this course is to introduce you to the essential topics you need to get started. If you are allergic to bees, the is not a course for you.

Intellectual Perspective: SD
When Offered: Every Fall