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| Code | TS511 |
| Name | Advances in Irrigation |
| Term | 2023-2024 Academic Year |
| Term | Fall |
| 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 Instructor |
1 |
Course Goal / Objective
Latest developments in on-farm irrigation systems especially developments in pressurized irrigation systems will be introduced to students.
Course Content
Review od irrigation systems; latest developments in pressurized irrigation systems; advances in drip systems; sub-surface drip irrigation systems and application; fertigation; chemigation; automation; developments in sprinler systems; self-propelled mechanized systems; center-pivot, linear-move; LEPA, surge furrow; PRD applications.
Course Precondition
none
Resources
Improving water-efficient irrigation
Notes
Impact of Efficient Irrigation Technology on Small Farmers
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | LEPA irrigation systems will be introduced and design of these are realized. |
| LO02 | Subsurface irrigation systems will be introduced and design of these are realized. |
| LO03 | Cablegation irrigation systems will be introduced and design of these are realized. |
| LO04 | Surge flow irrigation systems will be introduced and design of these are realized. |
| LO05 | Travelling sprinkler irrigation systems will be introduced and design of these are realized. |
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 | 4 |
| 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 | |
| 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. | 3 |
| 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. | |
| 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. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Recent developments on surface, and pressurized irrigation systems | Lecture | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 2 | Developments in surface irrigation methods | Lecture | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 3 | Surge flow irrigation design | Lecture | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 4 | Comparison of conventional furrow with surge furrow | Lecture | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 5 | Advances in drip irrigation technology | Lecture | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 6 | Subsurface drip irrigation design | Lecture | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 7 | Fertigation | Lecture | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
|
| 9 | Automation of irrigation systems | Lecture | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 10 | Design of LEPA system | Lecture | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 11 | Comparison of LEPA, center pivot, spray mode | Lecture | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 12 | Conversion of center pivot and linear move systems into LEPA | Lecture | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 13 | Field trip to farms | Lecture | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 14 | Performans evaluation of the advance irrigation systems | Lecture | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 15 | Design stategy of selfpropelled systems | Lecture | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 16 | Term Exams1 | Lecture | 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 | 18 | 18 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 150 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 6,00 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||