YOT237 Irrigation and Management in Organic Agriculture

3 ECTS - 2-1 Duration (T+A)- 3. Semester- 2.5 National Credit

Information

Unit YUMURTALIK VOCATIONAL SCHOOL
Code YOT237
Name Irrigation and Management in Organic Agriculture
Term 2019-2020 Academic Year
Semester 3. Semester
Duration (T+A) 2-1 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 3 ECTS
National Credit 2.5 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Ön Lisans Dersi
Type Normal
Label C Compulsory
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Öğr. Gör. Dr. UĞUR KEKEÇ
Course Instructor Öğr. Gör. Dr. UĞUR KEKEÇ (Güz) (A Group) (Ins. in Charge)


Course Goal / Objective

It is important to point out the importance of the irrigation system in terms of plant growth and productivity and to provide the students with the concept of irrigation systems and methods.

Course Content

Irrigation of Horticulture, Irrigation, definition, importance, benefits, land preparation, irrigation methods and irrigation projects which require the preparation of pre-licensing course.

Course Precondition

Resources

Notes



Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Defines the importance of irrigation in agriculture.
LO02 Explains the relations between soil, plant and water.
LO03 List the irrigation systems and methods.
LO04 Distinguish the importance of irrigation water quality and drainage in terms of irrigation.
LO05 Lists the available water resources and indicates their importance.


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 The definition and importance of irrigation, the benefits of irrigation, the history of irrigation, irrigation in the World and Turkey, irrigation method, irrigation system The subject that will be explained from the course material and from different sources should be investigated.
2 Soil-plant-water relationships The subject that will be explained from the course material and from different sources should be investigated.
3 Soil-plant-water relationships The subject that will be explained from the course material and from different sources should be investigated.
4 Irrigation water requirement. Evapotranspiration. The subject that will be explained from the course material and from different sources should be investigated.
5 Determination of the amount of water will be in the irrigation and watering times . The subject that will be explained from the course material and from different sources should be investigated.
6 Irrigation methods, Surface irrigation methods The subject that will be explained from the course material and from different sources should be investigated.
7 Border irrigation method, furrow irrigation method Reviewing all subjects The subject that will be explained from the course material and from different sources should be investigated.
8 Mid-Term Exam The subject that will be explained from the course material and from different sources should be investigated.
9 Explanation and discussion of exam questions The subject that will be explained from the course material and from different sources should be investigated.
10 Pressurized irrigation methods. Explanation of sprinkling irrigation method and usage possibilities The subject that will be explained from the course material and from different sources should be investigated.
11 Drip irrigation method, properties of drip irrigation method usage advantages and disadvantages The subject that will be explained from the course material and from different sources should be investigated.
12 Mini sprinkler irrigation method, subsurface drip irragation method. The subject that will be explained from the course material and from different sources should be investigated.
13 Irrigation water quality and Use of salt water in agricultural irrigation The subject that will be explained from the course material and from different sources should be investigated.
14 The importance of drainage for irrigation, drainage and description of benefits. The subject that will be explained from the course material and from different sources should be investigated.
15 General repetition of topics The subject that will be explained from the course material and from different sources should be investigated.
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


Student Workload - ECTS

Works Number Time (Hour) Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 3 42
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 2 28
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 2 2
Final Exam 1 3 3
Total Workload (Hour) 75
Total Workload / 25 (h) 3,00
ECTS 3 ECTS

Update Time: 08.05.2025 10:13