TS015 Use of Computer Simulation Models in Irrigation

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

Information

Code TS015
Name Use of Computer Simulation Models in Irrigation
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. SEMİH METİN SEZEN


Course Goal

The relationship between applied irrigation water and the yield obtained from different irrigation systems is described on the different plants.

Course Content

Definition of basic concepts in water-yield relations, relations between transpiration-evaporation-evapotranspiration and yield, estimation of maximum yield and water consumption, relationships between irrigation and yield under full and limited irrigation conditions, optimum irrigation programs for optimum yield and water utilization efficiency

Course Precondition

none

Resources

Desicion support system for agrotechnolgy transfer

Notes

Crop Simulation Model


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Planning of irrigation and objectives of irrigation management
LO02 Introduction and use of some programs developed for irrigation planning and management
LO03 Transferring the required inputs and outputs to the computer programs
LO04 Calibration and validation of models, sensitivity analysis
LO05 Interpretation, evaluation and transfer of outputs from computer programs


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
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Has the ability to understand the interaction between irrigation and agricultural structures and related disciplines 3
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. 3
PLO06 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Solves problems by establishing cause and effect relationship 4
PLO07 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Has the ability to apply theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of agricultural structures and irrigation department
PLO08 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Able to carry out a study independently on a subject.
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.
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.


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Definition and importance of irrigation lecture Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
2 The benefits of irrigation, the history of irrigation lecture Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
3 Soil-plant-water-atmosphere relationships lecture Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
4 The role of climate and soil factors in irrigation lecture Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
5 Soil water content and determination methods lecture Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
6 The role and importance of infiltration in irrigation programs lecture Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
7 Purposes of irrigation planning and management lecture Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
8 Mid-Term Exam Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
9 Irrigation scheduling techniques lecture Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
10 Determination of plant factors, effective precipitation, irrigation efficiency, irrigation water requirements and irrigation systems capacity lecture Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
11 Some models developed for irrigation planning and management lecture Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
12 Climwat computer program, Irsis computer program lecture Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
13 Cropwat computer program lecture Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
14 Dssat, Ceres, Cropgro, Ixim, Substor, Canegro models lecture Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
15 Interpretation and application of the results obtained from models lecture Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
16 Term Exams1 none Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
17 Term Exams2 none Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav


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 14 14
Final Exam 1 24 24
Total Workload (Hour) 150
Total Workload / 25 (h) 6,00
ECTS 6 ECTS