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| Unit | INSTITUTE OF NATURAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES |
| AGRICULTURAL STRUCTURES AND IRRIGATION (MASTER) (WITH THESIS) | |
| Code | TS558 |
| Name | Water Harvesting |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Term | Spring |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | İngilizce |
| Level | Yüksek Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. FATİH TOPALOĞLU |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. FATİH TOPALOĞLU
(Bahar)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
Acquisition, analysing and interpreting of hydrometeorological data.
Course Content
Definition of Water Harvesting; Principles and Benefits of Water Harvesting (WH); Components of Water Harvesting Systems; Indigenous Water Harvesting Systems; Overview of Water Harvesting Systems; Micro-catchment Systems; On-Farm Systems; Rooftop Systems; Macro-catchment and Floodwater Systems; Planning, Design and Implementation of WH Systems; Selecting the site and technique; Contour ridges; Small pits; Runoff strips; Semi-circular bunds; Small runoff basins; Contour bench terraces; Inter-row systems; Designing the WH System; Implementation; Operation and Maintenance; Prerequisites for Success; Selecting the Crop; Socio-economic Aspects.
Course Precondition
The course has no prerequisites.
Resources
Power Point Presentation
Notes
Power Point Presentation
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | At the end of this course, the student will learn to distinguish and synthesize basic hydrological concepts and the basic elements of the hydrological cycle. |
| LO02 | At the end of this course, the student will be able to accurately collect and summarize numerical data on the topic studied, through observation or experimentation, and will be able to introduce the topic. |
| LO03 | Gains the ability to perform all operations performed for data analysis according to known factors, determination of relationships with other data, interpretation of results and generalization. |
| LO04 | Interprets the results of the scientific articles he/she reads hydrologically. |
| LO05 | Summarizes data in the form of graphics and charts; restructures it to obtain new information; applies the methods learned to other areas and criticizes the decisions to be made. |
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 | |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Qualified in devising projects in agricultural structures and irrigation systems. | 3 |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Conducts land applications,supervises them and assures of development | 3 |
| 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. | |
| PLO10 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Can access resources on his speciality, makes good use of them and updates his knowledge constantly. | 4 |
| 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, importance, branches and history of Hydrology. | Power point | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 2 | Meteorological data | Power point | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 3 | Evapotranspiration | Power point | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 4 | Rainfall, its occurunce and measurement. Interpretation and analysis of rainfall data. Double mass curve, thiessen poligons and isohips. | Power point | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 5 | Interpretation and analysis of rainfall data. | Power point | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 6 | Snow ,properties and melting amount | Power point | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 7 | Infiltration | Power point | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
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| 9 | Groundwater ,types of aquifers,descriptions related with groundwater,hydraulics of wells | Power point | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 10 | Surface water, measurement of flow and velocity | Power point | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 11 | Analysis of hydrograph, unit hydrograph | Power point | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 12 | S hydrograph | Power point | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 13 | Synthetic hydrograph 1 | Power point | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 14 | Synthetic hydrograph 2 | Power point | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 15 | Synthetic hydrograph 3 | Power point | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 16 | Term Exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
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| 17 | Term Exams | 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 | 6 | 84 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 2 | 6 | 12 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 16 | 16 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 150 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 6,00 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||