TS543 Agricultural and Hydrological Drought

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

Information

Code TS543
Name Agricultural and Hydrological Drought
Semester . Semester
Duration (T+A) 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 6 ECTS
National Credit 3 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Yüksek Lisans Dersi
Type Normal
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Prof. Dr. MAHMUT ÇETİN


Course Goal

The aim of this course is mainly to teach drought concept, its occurrence and relation to agricultural and hydrological practices;to develop drought action plans throug using drougt management techniques, and to realise resource management at the optimal level during dry spells.

Course Content

Drought concept, climatic change and its relation with agricultural practices. Drought classification, determining dry and rainy spells. Drought indices and mapping: percentiles of normal values, quartiles, deciles, Palmer Drought Severity Index (PDSI), Surface water Supply Index (SWSI), Standardized Precipitation Index (SPI), Crop-Moisture Index (CMI), National Precipitation Index (RI), Dependable Rainfall (DR). Drought estimation: frequency, duration and risk analysis. Drought monitoring and planning. Regional Drought Indices Applications: Analysis of hydrological, meteorological and agricultural drought sequences; point and areal estimation of drought, its rich interpretation and use in practice.

Course Precondition

In order to enroll this course, it is sufficient to be a graduate or doctoral student. There are no other prerequisites.

Resources

1. Hydrological Drought–Processes and Estimation Methods for Streamflow and Groundwater, edited by: Tallaksen, LM and van Lanen, HAJ, Developments in Water Science, 2. Şen, Z., 2009. Kuraklık Afet ve Modern Hesaplama Yöntemleri. Su Vakfı Yayınları, s. 248, ISBN: 978-975-6455-38-8 3. Şen, Z., 2015. Applied Drought Modeling, Prediction, and Mitigation. Elsevier; 1st edition (August 12, 2015), pp. 484, ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0128021764

Notes

Publications such as scientific articles, MSc or PhD theses, reports, etc. written on drought issues.


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Knows drought concept and drought types.
LO02 Gains detailed knowledge on the necessary data for calculating drought indices; interprets drought indices.
LO03 Acquires ability to perform drought riskanalysis.
LO04 Performs multi-disciplinary and multi-sectoral drought management according to the results of drought analysis on a basin basis.
LO05 Prepare and implement drought action plans.
LO06 Allocates water resources to water demanding sectors using drought indexes.


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Has the ability to develop and deepen the level of expertise degree qualifications based on the knowledge acquired in the field of agriculture and irrigation structures 2
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Has the ability to understand the interaction between irrigation and agricultural structures and related disciplines
PLO03 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Qualified in devising projects in agricultural structures and irrigation systems.
PLO04 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Conducts land applications,supervises them and assures of development
PLO05 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Has the ability to support his specilist knowledge with qualitative and quantitative data. Can work in different disciplines. 4
PLO06 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Solves problems by establishing cause and effect relationship 5
PLO07 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Has the ability to apply theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of agricultural structures and irrigation department 3
PLO08 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Able to carry out a study independently on a subject. 4
PLO09 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Has the ability to design and apply analytical, modelling and experimental researches, to analyze and interpret complex issues occuring in these processes. 5
PLO10 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Can access resources on his speciality, makes good use of them and updates his knowledge constantly. 3
PLO11 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Has the ability to use computer software in agricultural structures and irrigation; can use informatics and communications technology at an advanced level. 5


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Drought concept, climatic change and its relation with agricultural practices. Studying in detail the relevant chapters in different sources such as books, reports or scientific papers; reviewing and reading articles related to the subject from scientific journals Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
2 Drought classification, determining dry and rainy spells. Studying in detail the relevant chapters in different sources such as books, reports or scientific papers; reviewing and reading articles related to the subject from scientific journals Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
3 Drought classification, determining dry and rainy spells (CONT.) Studying in detail the relevant chapters in different sources such as books, reports or scientific papers; reviewing and reading articles related to the subject from scientific journals Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama
4 Drought indices and mapping Studying in detail the relevant chapters in different sources such as books, reports or scientific papers; reviewing and reading articles related to the subject from scientific journals Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Proje Temelli Öğrenme
5 Percentiles of normal values/precipitation, quartiles, deciles index for drought Studying in detail the relevant chapters in different sources such as books, reports or scientific papers; reviewing and reading articles related to the subject from scientific journals Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası
6 Palmer Drought Severity Index (PDSI), Studying in detail the relevant chapters in different sources such as books, reports or scientific papers; reviewing and reading articles related to the subject from scientific journals Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Proje Temelli Öğrenme
7 Surface water Supply Index (SWSI) Studying in detail the relevant chapters in different sources such as books, reports or scientific papers; reviewing and reading articles related to the subject from scientific journals Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
8 Mid-Term Exam Studying in detail the relevant chapters in different sources such as books, reports or scientific papers; reviewing and reading articles related to the subject from scientific journals Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav, Proje / Tasarım
9 Standardized Precipitation Index (SPI), Studying in detail the relevant chapters in different sources such as books, reports or scientific papers; reviewing and reading articles related to the subject from scientific journals Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Beyin Fırtınası
10 Crop-Moisture Index (CMI), National Precipitation Index (RI). Studying in detail the relevant chapters in different sources such as books, reports or scientific papers; reviewing and reading articles related to the subject from scientific journals Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
11 Dependable Rainfall (DR). Studying in detail the relevant chapters in different sources such as books, reports or scientific papers; reviewing and reading articles related to the subject from scientific journals Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
12 Drought estimation: frequency, duration and risk analysis. Studying in detail the relevant chapters in different sources such as books, reports or scientific papers; reviewing and reading articles related to the subject from scientific journals Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Tartışma, Proje Temelli Öğrenme
13 Drought monitoring and planning. Studying in detail the relevant chapters in different sources such as books, reports or scientific papers; reviewing and reading articles related to the subject from scientific journals Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
14 Regional Drought Indices Applications: Analysis of hydrological, meteorological and agricultural drought sequences; point and areal estimation of drought, its rich interpretation and use in practice Studying in detail the relevant chapters in different sources such as books, reports or scientific papers; reviewing and reading articles related to the subject from scientific journals Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
15 Regional Drought Indices Applications: Analysis of hydrological, meteorological and agricultural drought sequences; point and areal estimation of drought, its rich interpretation and use in practice (CONT.) Studying in detail the relevant chapters in different sources such as books, reports or scientific papers; reviewing and reading articles related to the subject from scientific journals Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Benzetim, Proje Temelli Öğrenme
16 Term Exams Studying in detail the relevant chapters in different sources such as books, reports or scientific papers; reviewing and reading articles related to the subject from scientific journals Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav, Proje / Tasarım
17 Term Exams Studying in detail the relevant chapters in different sources such as books, reports or scientific papers; reviewing and reading articles related to the subject from scientific journals Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav, Proje / Tasarım


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 5 70
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 15 15
Final Exam 1 30 30
Total Workload (Hour) 157
Total Workload / 25 (h) 6,28
ECTS 6 ECTS