Information
| Unit | FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE |
| AGRICULTURAL STRUCTURES AND IRRIGATION PR. | |
| Code | TYP466 |
| Name | Fertigation |
| Term | 2017-2018 Academic Year |
| Semester | 8. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-1 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2.5 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | E Elective |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. BÜLENT ÖZEKİCİ |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. BÜLENT ÖZEKİCİ
(Bahar)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
To examine all the parameters of climate such as heat, rainfall, wind and etc.
Course Content
Meteorology,Atmosphere,Energy,Heat and Temperature,Humidity,Condensation,Rainfall,Air Pressure,Winds,Air Mass,Air Front,Global Climate,Agriculture and Meteorology
Course Precondition
Resources
Notes
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Evaluates the basic features of drip irrigation fertigation (system,plant,environment and economy) for different plants |
| LO02 | Uses technical information and data of fertigation |
| LO03 | Has the ability to evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of fertilization with drip Irrigation |
| LO04 | Finds practical solutions to the problems encountered in fertigation with drip irrigation |
| LO05 | Gain hands on experience on fertigation |
| LO06 | To develop the ability to bring practical solutions to problems arising fertigation |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Makes aplication of engineering design of irrigation systems and conducts tests about the materıals used ın these systems and preapares reports | |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Developes and implements strategies for wastewater, drainage water, runoff water such as treated waste water re-use of non-conventional water without adversely affecting the environment, makes laboratory analysis about saline alkali soils and water suitability to irrigation and reports. | |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Prepares project about soil and water structures, animal houses, storage structures and crop production structures. Analyzes in terms of static and strength. Determines the properties of materials used in construction and makes the relevant tests. | |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Designs crop production systems, controls environmental domestic conditions and operates, makes the selection of materials to be used, tests and prepares a report. | 2 |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Designs and projects small dams, ponds. Prepares and implements flood action plans within the scope of integrated watershed management. | |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Developes and implement s strategies of sustainable water management for the purposes of protecting water resources and agricultural production. | 2 |
| PLO07 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Developes and implements irrigation programmes using the soil-plant-water relations and soil engineering properties | 4 |
| PLO08 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Prepares land consolidation projects and applies. Provides farm developing systems. Prepares and implements rural development projects. | |
| PLO09 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Exposes the problems about soil and water conservation (erosion) and water harvesting, prepares and implements the project. | |
| PLO10 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Etudes drainage of agricultural lands, plans drainage systems,prepares projects and makes aplications, selects materials to be used, tests and prepares a report | |
| PLO11 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Plans activities related to operation, maintenance and repairs irrigation network,developes project formulations in monitoring and evaluations, operates the irrigation networks. | 3 |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Works independently and takes responsibility | |
| PLO13 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Has the ability to design and apply analytical, modelling and experimental researches,and acquires the skill of analyzing and interpreting the complex issiues occured during this process . | 2 |
| PLO14 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Creates effective solutions for sustainable agricultural production | 5 |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Accesses to the resources in the field, uses of these resources and continuous self-improvement | |
| PLO16 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Developes projects to protect natural resources like water,and offers the benefit to society, using the information of basic engineering, basic agricultural engineering and agricultural structures and irrigation engineering . | 2 |
| PLO17 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Has the ability to analyze problems ,make decisions and solve about professional subjects | 2 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction, contents, importance of the lesson Introduction to the references | Studying the lecture notes | |
| 2 | Introduction to Drip Irrigation | Studying the lecture notes | |
| 3 | Introduction to Fertigation | Studying the lecture notes | |
| 4 | Advantages and disadvantages of fertigation | Studying the lecture notes | |
| 5 | Soil and Water Relationships | Studying the lecture notes | |
| 6 | Fertilizers | Studying the lecture notes | |
| 7 | Characteristics of fertilizers | Studying the lecture notes | |
| 8 | Midterm Exam | Studying the lecture notes | |
| 9 | Methods of fertigation | Studying the lecture notes | |
| 10 | Preparing stock solution and the ways of injecting nutritions to irrigation water;Distribution Systems ;Pressurized Tank Method;Membrane Tank Method | Studying the lecture notes | |
| 11 | Reasons for drip emiiter clogging and possible solutions | Studying the lecture notes | |
| 12 | The principles of fertilization pragrammes with drip irrigation | Studying the lecture notes | |
| 13 | Methods of Fertilizing | Studying the lecture notes | |
| 14 | Fertigation of tomatoes- a case example | Studying the lecture notes | |
| 15 | Fertigation of citrus- a case example | Studying the lecture notes | |
| 16 | Final Exam | Studying the lecture notes | |
| 17 | Final Exam | Studying the lecture notes |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
| Assessment Type | Midterm / Year Impact | End of Term / End of Year Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Midterm Exam | 100 | 40 |
| General Assessment | ||
| Midterm / Year Total | 100 | 40 |
| 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) | 13 | 4 | 52 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 5 | 4 | 20 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 75 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 3,00 | ||
| ECTS | 3 ECTS | ||