| Inst. for Økologi | |||||||||||||||||||
| Tidligst mulig placering | Bachelor 3. år til Kandidat 2. år | ||||||||||||||||||
| Varighed | Udenfor blokstruktur | ||||||||||||||||||
| Pointværdi | 5 (ECTS) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Kursustype | Fælleskursus | ||||||||||||||||||
| Eksamen | Sluteksamen skriftlig prøve Portfolio eksamen Alle hjælpemidler tilladt Beskrivelse af eksamen: Portfolio exam Evaluation of written report Description of exam: Evaluation of reports about theories and discussions throughout the course, performance of laboratory work, and the preparation and approval of a main report (individual or group) Vægtning: Balance: The main written report counts 60% and the other reports and participation count equal and in total 40%. bestået/ikke bestået, intern censur Eksamensdatoer: 12 September 2006 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Forudsætninger for indstilling til eksamen | Participation (at least 75%) in course activities | ||||||||||||||||||
| Rammer for undervisning | NOVA summer course. Lectures, colloquia, practical and theoretical exercises, excursion, web-based conferences.The course is a part of new NOVA (BEE-NOVA, the placing is coordinated with other BEE NOVA courses) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Blokplacering | Outside schedule Ugestruktur: Outside schedule, NOVA summer course from August 6-12. Application form: www.nova-university.org/Worddok/reg_form.rtf | ||||||||||||||||||
| Undervisningssprog | Engelsk | ||||||||||||||||||
| Anbefalede forudsætninger | We recommend fundamental knowledge about ecology, natural resources and fauna in the landscape | ||||||||||||||||||
| Begrænset deltagerantal | 15 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Kompetenceområder | |||||||||||||||||||
| Competences within basic science:Knowledge about honey bee biology and their diseases and parasites Understanding epidemiology and disease transmission Evaluate the importance of ecological parameters in honey bee disease control Technology and production:Knowledge about legal aspects of honey bee disease controlKnowledge and understanding of specific methods used for honey bee disease control Evaluate technical solutions from a theoretical and practical point of viewExperience in diagnosis of bee diseases, for example microbial methodsUse and transfer of knowledge about the biology of bee diseases in relation to research, management and practical bee keepingEthics and values:Awareness of and ability to reflect about the importance of honey bees for natural as well as cultivated eco-systems | |||||||||||||||||||
| Kursets målsætning | |||||||||||||||||||
| The aim of the course is to provide participants an understanding of the ecological, economical, legal, ethical and political factors of importance for bee disease control. Further, the aim is to provide the participants with sound ecological tools for their own preparation and evaluation of countermeasures to control bee diseases. | |||||||||||||||||||
| Kursusindhold | |||||||||||||||||||
| The course contain the following elements:Bee biology (social insects societies, concept of super organism, behaviour, pollination)Bee diseases, parasites and other enemies of bees, life-cycles, mode of action, diagnosis, treatmentMechanisms of disease transmission and epidemiologyDefense mechanismsCo-evolution of bees and their pathogensPublic control of bee diseases, including legal aspects, importEthics and values of relevance for bee keeping and disease controlThe emphasis is on pathogens and parasites of economical and ecological importance for bee keeping under Northern European conditions. Also potential emerging pathogens and parasites will be covered.The course will provide the students with a fundamental knowledge and understanding of general problems related to bee keeping and a range of theoretical and practical aspects of bee disease and their control. | |||||||||||||||||||
| Undervisningsform | |||||||||||||||||||
| The course is organised as a Nordic NOVA course. During seven consecutive days students (from 6 till 12 of August) will be accommodated in Copenhagen. Teaching is executed by lectures, colloquia, theoretical and practical exercises, excursion and group work. Guest lectures will, together with the main teachers of the course, give the participants the necessary background for their project work. Colloquia include reading and discussion of scientific literature.The excursion includes a visit to the Danish public bee disease laboratory as well as a practical beekeeper.After the seven days at KVL the students prepare their main written report (individual or group) going more into depth. The students will choose their subjects themselves with supervision by the team of teachers. To ensure supervision and discussion between students there will be web-based conferences using Campus net facilities. The main report must be delivered one month after the seven days at KVL and the teachers evaluation will take place immediately after the delivery. | |||||||||||||||||||
| Litteraturhenvisninger | |||||||||||||||||||
| Honey Bee Pests, Predators, and Diseases, 3rd ed., R.A. Morse and K. Flottum, eds., A.I. Root Co., Medina, Ohio. | |||||||||||||||||||
| Kursusansvarlig | |||||||||||||||||||
| Jørgen Eilenberg, jei@life.ku.dk, Institut for Jordbrug og Økologi/Faggruppe Zoologi, Tlf: 35332692 Annette Bruun Jensen, abj@life.ku.dk, Institut for Jordbrug og Økologi/Faggruppe Zoologi, Tlf: 35332662 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Deltagerbetaling | |||||||||||||||||||
| Participants from NOVA universities will get travel and accomodation re-imbursed according to NOVA regulations. Other students: contact KVL for information about fees etc. Application form: www.nova-university.org/Worddok/reg_form.rtf | |||||||||||||||||||
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