In recent years, honeybee colonies have been experiencing
“Colony Collapse Disorder” (CCD). Given the key role of honeybees
in pollinating our agricultural crops, it has become a serious
issue. Many causes for the collapse of honeybee colonies are
currently being investigated. The potential causes include viruses,
parasites, urban sprawl, pesticides, and other environmental
pollutants. Examine the phenomenon of CCD from a toxicological
standpoint by researching three groups of chemicals that are being
investigated as potential contributors to CCD: Antibiotics,
miticides, and neonicotinoid pesticides. The assigned Case Study
for this course deals with the phenomena of “Colony Collapse
Disorder” in honeybee populations, and should include the following
components: A brief introduction of the phenomenon. Background
information on the groups of chemicals pertinent to the Case Study.
Analysis of the key potential causes of the phenomena. Summary
of the article's conclusions and your own opinions on the potential
causes for the phenomena. Write a 4-5 page analysis (double spaced,
12 pt. type) of the potential causes listed above, and then discuss
your opinion regarding which, if any, is the most likely cause. If
you do not believe any of these chemicals are contributing to CCD,
provide a brief discussion about what you believe to be the cause.
Information resources can be gathered from the journals and
articles available in our CSU Library Databases. Be sure to provide
both in-text references as well as the full citations in APA format
at the end of your analysis. Include a cover page and brief
abstract for your analysis (these pages are not to be included in
the total 4-5 page requirement). The Case Study assignment must
follow APA style guidelines, therefore the APA rules for
formatting, quoting, paraphrasing, citing, and listing of sources
are to be followed.
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