Information
| Unit | FACULTY OF ENGINEERING |
| CIVIL ENGINEERING PR. | |
| Code | INS410 |
| Name | Irrigation and Drainage |
| Term | 2015-2016 Academic Year |
| Semester | 8. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 5 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Üniversite Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | E Elective |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. HATİCE ÇAĞATAY
(Bahar)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
To teach the irrigation and drainage systems used in order to obtain the maximum yield of agricultural crops
Course Content
Determination of water demand, relation between land and water, water quality, water distribution methods, irrigation structures and their designs, determination of drainage discharge, designing shallow and ground water drainage systems.
Course Precondition
Yok
Resources
Notes
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Determines crop water demands Defines methods of irrigation for plant water demands Designs irrigation systems and their structures Designs drainage systems and their structures |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | - | Has the basic knowledge of math, science and civil engineering | |
| PLO02 | - | Has a good commman of basic concepts, theories and principles in civil engineering. | |
| PLO03 | - | Independently reviews and learns the applications, makes a critical assessment of the problems faced with, selects the proper technique to formulate problems and propose solutions | |
| PLO04 | - | Designs a system, a component or a process in order to meet the needs of various engineering problems within technical, economic, environmental, manufacturability, sustainability limitations. | |
| PLO05 | - | Selects and uses the modern techniques and tools necessary for engineering practice | |
| PLO06 | - | Designs and carries out experiments in the fields of civil engineering, and interprets the results and the data obtained from the experiments | |
| PLO07 | - | Gains the abiltiy to work effectively as a member in interdisciplinary teams | |
| PLO08 | - | Identifies proper sources of information and databases, reaches them and uses them efficiently. | |
| PLO09 | - | Follows the advancements in science and technology being aware of the necessity of lifelong learning and continuously improves her/himself. | |
| PLO10 | - | Uses the computers and information technologies related with civil engineering actively. | |
| PLO11 | - | Gains the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. | |
| PLO12 | - | Communicates using technical drawing | |
| PLO13 | - | Constantly improves her/himself by identifying the training needs in scientific, cultural, artistic and social fields. | |
| PLO14 | - | Continuously improves her/himself by defining necessities in learning in scientific, social, cultural and artistic areas besides the occupational requirements. | |
| PLO15 | - | Has an understanding of entrepreneurship and innovation subjects, and is knowledgeable of contemporary issues. | |
| PLO16 | - | Has an awareness of professional and ethical responsibility | |
| PLO17 | - | Has the required knowledge in project management, workplace practices, employee health, environmental and occupational safety; and the legal implications of engineering applications. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The importance of irrigation and drainage, water and soil potential of Turkey | Lecture Notes | |
| 2 | Relation between land and water, physical properties of water and land | Lecture Notes | |
| 3 | Water quality, relation between crop and water | Lecture Notes | |
| 4 | Blaney-Cridle method | Lecture Notes | |
| 5 | Water distribution methods and irrigation systems | Lecture Notes | |
| 6 | Types of irrigation systems and the classical system of irrigation networks: open channel irrigation networks, general planning and determination of main channel and secondary channel vertical profiles | Lecture Notes | |
| 7 | Networks of irrigation canalette, irrigation pipe networks, sprinkler irrigation networks | Lecture Notes | |
| 8 | Mid term exam. | exam preparation | |
| 9 | Hydraulic calculations of irrigation networks | Lecture Notes | |
| 10 | Drainage systems: shallow and ground water drainage systems | Lecture Notes | |
| 11 | Hydraulic calculations of drainage systems | Lecture Notes | |
| 12 | Irrigation and drainage structures | Lecture Notes | |
| 13 | Properties of Irrigation structures: Transition curve, syphon, chute, tunnel and gallery, settling basin. | Lecture Notes | |
| 14 | Properties of Irrigation structures:Weirs, parshall flume, intake structures and safety structures | Lecture Notes | |
| 15 | Control structures in open channel irrigation networks:bridge, culvert, outlet and syphon | Lecture Notes | |
| 16 | Hydarulic calculations of Irrigation and drainage structures | Lecture Notes | |
| 17 | Hydarulic calculations of Irrigation and drainage structures | Lecture Notes |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
| Assessment Type | Midterm / Year Impact | End of Term / End of Year Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Midterm Exam | 100 | -20 |
| 1. Midterm Exam | 100 | -20 |
| General Assessment | ||
| Midterm / Year Total | 200 | -20 |
| 1. Final Exam | - | 60 |
| 1. Final Exam | - | 60 |
| Grand Total | - | 100 |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final Exam | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 0 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | ,00 | ||
| ECTS | 5 ECTS | ||