TBP236 Irrigation and Drainage

3 ECTS - 2-0 Duration (T+A)- 4. Semester- 2 National Credit

Information

Code TBP236
Name Irrigation and Drainage
Semester 4. Semester
Duration (T+A) 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 3 ECTS
National Credit 2 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Lisans Dersi
Type Normal
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Prof. Dr. MUSTAFA ÜNLÜ


Course Goal

The concept of field irrigation and drainage, important principles, measurement techniques of irrigation water, the provision of irrigation water, irrigation programming approaches used, the plant water consumption, irrigation methods, preliminary information is necessary for planning and evaluation of the system, drainage surveys, drainage and irrigation methods to give their relationship.

Course Content

Definitions and the importance of irrigation and drainage, irrigation, measurement techniques, the provision of irrigation water, irrigation scheduling, crop water consumption accounts, irrigation methods, surface irrigation, sprinkler and drip irrigation methods, the basic principles of the preliminary information necessary for planning and evaluation of the system, drainage surveys drainage methods and irrigation drainage water quality relationships.

Course Precondition

There are no prerequisites.

Resources

1-Irrigation and Drainage Textbook (Prof.Dr. Bahri ÇEVİK-Ç.Ü. Faculty of Agriculture Publications No:243) 2-Irrigation Textbook (Prof. Dr. Rıza KANBER-Ç.Ü. Faculty of Agriculture Publications No: 174)

Notes

Lecture notes


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 At the end of this course,the students comprehend the basic principles of irrigation engineering, drainage, provision of irrigation water,planning of irrigation.
LO02 Students will be able to comprehend irrigation programming, efficient water use and the precautions for efficient use of water.
LO03 Student will be ready to learn irrigation methods and the preliminary information necessary for planning and evaluation of the system.
LO04 Student will learn drainage problems, drainage signs, drainage causes and different drainage methods to determine the measures to be taken.
LO05 Students understand the scientific articles relating to irrigation engineering easier to and interpret the results.


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Have sufficient theoretical knowledge in the fields of Mathematics, Basic Science and Basic Engineering and Agricultural Engineering. 3
PLO02 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Recognizes the basic field of Field Crops and also cereals, grain legumes, industrial plants, meadow pasture forage crops and energy crops, has information on the problems and solutions in the physiology, cultivation, biotechnological studies, organic farming, breeding and new variety development of these plants.
PLO03 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Makes field studies related to Field Crops, designs, establishes, implements and operates field planting and planting plan. Evaluates and interprets research results.
PLO04 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik Finds the source of environmental, biological, technical, production system and economic problems that may adversely affect the achievement of the desired level of yield and quality in field crops agriculture, can develop solutions based on plants and research, and uses information technologies effectively.
PLO05 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Gains experience in the field of Field Crops and Agricultural Engineering, seed production and problems of Field Crops, the development of quality seeds and product storage, and learns about the standards used in the profession. Can make discipline-specific teamwork for solving problems.
PLO06 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Gains experience in the identification and protection of genetic resources and reproduction methods in field crops. Ability to work effectively in disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; acquire the ability to work individually.
PLO07 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik Have the ability to acquire new information in the field of Field Crops, research, evaluate, write reports, do consultancy and expertise, prepare and apply design and production reports, make effective presentations, and take and give clear and understandable instructions.
PLO08 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Field Crops irrigation, fertilization, detection of diseases and pests, mechanization, post-harvest storage etc. has the ability to learn lifelong, access information, follow developments in science and technology, and constantly renew itself on discipline-specific issues.
PLO09 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik She/He acts in accordance with ethical principles in the fields of Field Crops and Agricultural Engineering, has professional and ethical responsibility and awareness in engineering applications. (
PLO10 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Knowledge of applications in business life such as project management, risk management and change management in applications related to Agricultural Engineering; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation; has knowledge of sustainable development.
PLO11 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Information about the effects of Agricultural Engineering practices on health, environment and safety in universal and social dimensions and the problems of the age reflected in the field of engineering; is aware of the legal consequences of engineering solutions. 3


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 The importance and the development of irrigation and drainage,definition irrigation and drainage, irrigation problems in Turkey. Relevant sections of the lecture notes. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Gösteri
2 Flow measurement methods, providing water for irrigation, water resources, surface water resources, underground water, pumping. Relevant sections of the lecture notes. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Soru-Cevap, Gösteri
3 Irrigation requirements and scheduling, plant-soil-atmosphere (climate) relations, plant root depth. Relevant sections of the lecture notes. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Gösteri, Problem Çözme
4 Length of the plant growing season, soil composition, soil texture, soil composition, specific gravity, bulk density, porosity. Relevant sections of the lecture notes. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Gösteri, Problem Çözme
5 Characteristics of soil water, soil, water utility, the movement of water through the soil, irrigation requirement-climate relationship and giving homework issues. Relevant sections of the lecture notes and web search. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Gösteri, Problem Çözme
6 Irrigation water requirement,determination of the water consumption (evapotranspiration) , direct measurement of water consumption, water consumption estimation, plant coefficients. Relevant sections of the lecture notes. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Gösteri, Problem Çözme
7 Forming irrigation programmes,approaches to Irrigation programming , determining the timing of irrigation, plant markers, markers of soil, water budget method, the amount of water applied to each irrigation. Relevant sections of the lecture notes. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Gösteri, Problem Çözme
8 Mid-Term Exam Mid-term exam Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
9 Irrigation efficiency, irrigation requirements, irrigation systems,the standarts of project designs of irrigation, giving homework issues. Relevant sections of the lecture notes and web search. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Gösteri, Problem Çözme
10 Irrigation methods, irrigation methods, classification, surface irrigation methods, irrigation pan, border irrigation and furrow method. Relevant sections of the lecture notes. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Gösteri, Problem Çözme
11 Sprinkler irrigation, sprinkler irrigation, availability, sprinkler irrigation benefits, drawbacks and limitations of sprinkler irrigation, sprinkler system components, types of sprinkler systems. Relevant sections of the lecture notes. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Gösteri, Problem Çözme
12 Drip irrigation, drip irrigation system availability, the potential benefits of drip irrigation system, potential limitations of the drip irrigation method, drip irrigation system components. Relevant sections of the lecture notes. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Gösteri, Problem Çözme
13 Obstruction control systems for drip irrigation, fertigation application, operation and maintenance of drip systems, drip irrigation system, irrigation water requirement, daily water consumption. Relevant sections of the lecture notes. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Gösteri, Problem Çözme
14 Agricultural drainage, drainage benefits, drainage, signs, drainage surveys. Relevant sections of the lecture notes. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Gösteri
15 Drainage methods, surface drainage techniques, methods of subsoil drainage, mole drainage methods. Relevant sections of the lecture notes. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Gösteri
16 Term Exams Final exam. Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
17 Term Exams Final exam. Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav


Student Workload - ECTS

Works Number Time (Hour) Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 2 28
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 6 6
Final Exam 1 16 16
Total Workload (Hour) 78
Total Workload / 25 (h) 3,12
ECTS 3 ECTS