Apiculture, Mycology and Wild Products

Biology and Ecology

The Course will consist of two modules (M1 and M2). In each module classes will be taught theoretical exposition and field work and laboratory work will be conducted. Students will be oriented literature and oral presentations in Portuguese and English.

1 – Know the general biology of bees; 2 – Identifies and controls the main enemies of bees; 3 – Manage bees colonies according to the different production; 4 – Identifies edible fungi associated with forest ecosystems. 5. Establishes measures to manage natural areas in order to maintain and improve the sustainability of forest products

Module I – 1- Beekeeping in the actuallity. 2 – Biology of honey bee 3. Apiary techiques; 4. Honey bee health, enemies and diseases; Module II –  5. Mycology. 6. Sylvestre products with potential economic.

The Curricular Unit (CU) consists of two modules, Module I and Module II.

 Module I as a contribution of 75% in the final classification.  Module II contribute with 25% to the final classification.  

Approval

 1 - Frequency:

 Module I

Written test (66%) and Practical Assay (33%)

 Module II

Practical Assay

Students are approved in the CU when they cumulatively reach the following conditions: (i) the final classification in the written test and in the works presented is >9.5 values ​​and (ii) they obtain a mark in the written test >7.5 values.

2 - Exams

 Written test.

 Note: The classification of the Practical Assays developed in classroom are contemplate in Normal Exam.

NAO