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Beekeeping 101
This online course about the science and practice of beekeeping is for beginning beekeepers. It covers bee biology and behavior, hive management, equipment, bee products, and more. Save for later Rating: 93 % of 100 Read Reviews (22) Customize and Add to Cart Skill Level Beginner Intermediate Length Content Access 365 Sections 10 Length 9 hours Language English Save 25% on online courses through Jan. 31. Price shown reflects discount. Invest in Yourself! Save 25% on online courses through January 31. Price shown reflects discount.Select Register a Group to register someone else other than yourself. Learn more about registering a group in this online guide .
Skip to the end of the images gallery Skip to the beginning of the images gallery DescriptionBeekeeping is especially important now, as growing dangers threaten honeybees all over the world. We'll talk about many of these dangers in this course. You'll learn about bee biology and behavior, hive management throughout the year, bee diseases and pests, swarming behavior, the equipment beekeepers use, bee products including honey, and much more.
In this self-paced course, you will gain a basic understanding of beekeeping through live videos presented by your instructors and readings with images. The course includes handouts, including plans for building your own solar extractor. You will complete interactive questions and a final quiz. When you successfully finish this course and pass the final quiz, you will earn a certificate of completion.
After taking this course, you'll be well-equipped to manage your own bee colonies.
Who is this for? People interested in getting started in beekeeping People with some experience who want to learn more about the science of beekeeping What will you learn?You will learn how to:
understand the science of honeybees implement the best practices of experienced beekeepers understand bee biology and behavior use typical beekeeping clothing and equipment manage a hive throughout the year identify and treat common bee pests and diseases outline various bee products you and your bees can make understand pollination and the role bees play in it Curriculum Fees Agenda Instructors Tom Butzler Extension Educator Expertise Vegetable and Small Fruit Beekeeping Green Industry More By Tom Butzler Reviews 22 Write Your Own Review Only registered users can write reviews. Please Sign in or create an account FAQsWhat happens after I register for an online course?
Each registrant will receive an email with an activation link. The online course will be accessible from the "Account Dashboard" once it's activated.
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Start by checking for the activation email from Penn State Extension in your spam folder. You may also resend the e-mail from your account dashboard by going to "My Account", finding the order that contains the online course registration(s), and clicking on "View Order". Click the "RESEND EMAIL" button.
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You can work through a course at your own pace, but access expires on the date indicated on your Account Dashboard, Online Courses page.
Are online courses graded?
Some courses are graded. Other courses are not graded. Please refer to the course description to learn whether a course is graded.
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Online courses do not have assignments. Many online courses require you to answer questions and/or take quizzes, but not all courses do. Please refer to the course description to learn whether a specific course requires you to answer questions and/or take quizzes.
Do I receive any credits or certification for completing an online course?
Certificates are available for some courses, but not all courses. When applicable, certificates are issued upon successful course completion with a passing grade. The definition of a passing grade varies from course to course.
Certificates are available for some courses, but not all courses. When applicable, certificates are issued upon successful course completion with a passing grade. The definition of a passing grade varies from course to course.
Some courses also provide credits that can go towards professional certifications. None of the online courses offer credits that can go on a college transcript.
Please refer to the course description to learn if a specific course offers certificates and/or credits towards professional certification.
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Upon successful completion of an online course, you will be able to access your certificate by logging in and visiting the "Progress" page in your specific course. If a course is graded, successful completion requires you to earn a passing grade.
The definition of a passing grade varies from course to course. Once you register for an online course, please log in to learn about a specific course's grading criteria.
Also, keep in mind that not all courses offer certificates. Please refer to the course description to learn whether a specific course offers a certificate.
What materials will I need to complete an online course?
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There is no limit on the number of courses you can enroll in at one time. However, we recommend that you only enroll in the number of classes you are comfortable taking. Please remember that you can work on a course at your own pace but will lose access on the Expiration Date indicated in your Account Dashboard, Online Courses page, regardless of whether the course is complete.
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I am not a Penn State student. Can I enroll in an online course?
Yes! Anyone can sign up for a course. You do not have to be a Penn State student.
Will online courses go on a college transcript?
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