Upon the successful completion of the course (theory and laboratory), students should be able (descriptive indicator 6, 7 of the European Qualifications Framework) to:

• Familiarize themselves with the basic characteristics of the main bee species in Greece, the anatomy, physiology, and ethology of the honeybee and the silkworm, the social organization of the honeybee, and the structure of its hive. Moreover, they should be familiar with the nutritional requirements of the honeybee and the silkworm, the most important beekeeping plants, the necessary beekeeping equipment, the products of the honeybee and the silkworm, the pollination contribution of the honeybee, the potential risks of applying plant protection products, and the significance of all the above.
• Possess skills in designing basic beekeeping operations, queen rearing methods, production and harvesting of beekeeping products (pollen, royal jelly, venom, propolis, wax), identification and control of major pests and diseases of the honeybee and the silkworm.
• Be capable of maintaining a beekeeping and silkworm rearing unit of basic scale, performing basic beekeeping operations, and harvesting products from the honeybee and the silkworm, as well as staying informed and
  evaluating cutting-edge issues related to beekeeping and sericulture