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| Unit | FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE |
| PEDOLOGY AND PLANT FEEDING PR. | |
| Code | BBT213 |
| Name | Irrigation |
| Term | 2019-2020 Academic Year |
| Semester | 3. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Üniversite Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | C Compulsory |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. SEMİH METİN SEZEN |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. SEMİH METİN SEZEN
(Güz)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
To teach students the fundemental principles of irrigation systems; evaluation of basic design principles of irrigation systems; means of improving water use efficiency and design irrigation systems that saves irrigation water; establishment basis for design of such systems.
Course Content
Importance of irrigation and history, soil-crop-water-atmosphere relations, evapotranspiration, irrigation water requirement, irrigation eficiencies, irrigation system capacity, irrigation systems, pressurized irrigation systems, drip, sprinkle, self-propelled sprinkler systems, surface irrigation systems, basin, border, furrow, alternative furrow, surge furrow, irrigation scheduling; pumps; fertigation, automation of irrigation systems.
Course Precondition
Resources
Notes
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Learns basic irrigation system design requirement; ns, and design systems; |
| LO02 | choses suitable irrigation systems according to specific conditio |
| LO03 | applies irrigation scheduling methods |
| LO04 | Soil based irirgatipon scheduling techniques. |
| LO05 | Plant based irirgatipon scheduling techniques |
| LO06 | Climate based irirgatipon scheduling techniques. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | - | Has basic knowledge generally in Agricultural Sciences and specifically in Soil Science and Plant Nutrition | 3 |
| PLO02 | - | Gains basic information about the principles of the intended use of soils | 3 |
| PLO03 | - | Understands the principles of ecological farming in point of sustainable and ecological farming | 3 |
| PLO04 | - | Owns basic scientific information on plant nutrients and their applications which ensure healty nutritions of plants for high quality and economic plant production | 3 |
| PLO05 | - | Has the ability to identify, define, formulize and solve engineering problems. Choses and applies the appropriate analytical and modelling techniques for this purpose. | 4 |
| PLO06 | - | Leads to the application and development of new technolgies, methods and measuring systems in Soil Science and Plant Nutrition area, under the scope of scientific, economic and rational uses of agricultural areas, | 3 |
| PLO07 | - | Carries the effective working ability and self-confidence for taking the responsibility in solo and team works | 3 |
| PLO08 | - | Queries, investigates, thinks analytically and produces project. | 3 |
| PLO09 | - | Has the awareness for following the developments in science and technology and renewing them continuously | 3 |
| PLO10 | - | Builds effective oral and written communication in Turkish and has enough knowledge in at least one foreign language | 4 |
| PLO11 | - | Uses information and communication technologies together with suitable softwares at an advanced level. | 3 |
| PLO12 | - | Constantly improve themselves with determining their training needs in accordance with their interests and abilities in the scientific, cultural, artistic and social fields in addition to their professional development | 3 |
| PLO13 | - | Has enough awareness of project management, workplace applicaitons, health of workers, and environment and job safety | 2 |
| PLO14 | - | Be aware of the legal results of their activities | 3 |
| PLO15 | - | Gains consciousness for professional and ethical resposibilities |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Definition of irrigation, importance, history | pre-reading | |
| 2 | Soil-crop-water-atmospher relations | pre-reading | |
| 3 | Evapotranspiration | pre-reading | |
| 4 | Crop water requirement | pre-reading | |
| 5 | Irrigation water requirement | pre-reading | |
| 6 | Irrigation efficiencies | pre-reading | |
| 7 | Irrigation System | pre-reading | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | ||
| 9 | Pressurized irrigation systems | pre-reading | |
| 10 | Drip irrigation system | pre-reading | |
| 11 | Sprinkler irrigation systems | pre-reading | |
| 12 | Center-pivot, linear move sprinkler systems | pre-reading | |
| 13 | Irrigation scheduling | pre-reading | |
| 14 | Soil based; plant based and climate based irirgatipon scheduling techniques | pre-reading | |
| 15 | Pumps and Fertigation, Automation | pre-reading | |
| 16 | Term Exams | ||
| 17 | Term Exams |
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 |