The Honey Bee Colony

Honey bee flying into sunflower
Course Number
HBAL03

Examine honey bee colony activities & behaviors, the reproductive cycle, and communication & orientation systems.

Class Objectives
  • Taxonomy
  • Honey Bee Races
  • Bee Biology
  • Glandular system
  • Reproduction system
  • Colony Activities
  • Task division
  • Orientation flight
  • Foraging
  • Communication
  • Thermoregulation
  • Respiration
  • Swarming/reproduction
Location Type
Remote
Length (hrs)
3
Certification Levels
Honey Bee Ambassador
Beekeeping Experience Levels
No Experience