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| Unit | FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE |
| AGRICULTURAL STRUCTURES AND IRRIGATION PR. | |
| Code | ZFS313 |
| Name | mlkşlAĞ |
| Term | 2025-2026 Academic Year |
| Semester | 5. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Belirsiz |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | E Elective |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. BURÇAK KAPUR |
| Course Instructor |
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.
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Course Goal / Objective
The aim of this course is to provide students with a fundamental understanding of the impacts of climate change on agricultural production and to equip them with the skills to develop sustainable agricultural practices and climate adaptation strategies. The course will cover the basic dynamics of the climate system, the regional and global effects of climate change, pressures on soil and water resources, vulnerabilities in agricultural systems, and adaptation strategies within the framework of sustainable development principles. By the end of the course, students will be able to assess climate-related risks, propose solutions, and effectively participate in decision-making processes concerning climate change and sustainability in agriculture.
Course Content
Climate change exerts increasing pressure on the quantity, quality, and distribution of water resources, posing critical risks especially for the agricultural sector. This course aims to examine the impacts of climate change on agricultural water management from a scientific perspective by comprehensively addressing changes in the water cycle, strategies for water use in agriculture, and the sustainable management of water resources. Topics such as rainwater harvesting, water footprint analysis, and innovative practices to improve water use efficiency in agricultural production will also be covered. The course is designed to help students understand climate-adaptive water management approaches, develop effective strategies for water use, and design sustainable agricultural systems. Supported by both theoretical knowledge and practical examples, the content will contribute to students' competencies in managing water resources and planning under climate risk in the agricultural sector.
Course Precondition
There are no prerequisites
Resources
FAO (2021). The State of the World's Land and Water Resources for Food and Agriculture. IPCC (2022). Climate Change 2022: Impacts, Adaptation and Vulnerability.
Notes
Climate change, impacts and vulnerability in Europe 2016, An indicator-based report, No 1/2017.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Analyze the effects of climate change on agricultural water resources. |
| LO02 | Explain and evaluate water management techniques used in agricultural production. |
| LO03 | By defining water harvesting methods that can be applied to agricultural systems. |
| LO04 | Interpret and calculate the concept of water footprint in the context of agricultural production. |
| LO05 | Sustainable strategies can be developed to increase water use efficiency in agriculture. |
| LO06 | Provide policy and practice recommendations focused on water management to adapt to climate change. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Makes aplication of engineering design of irrigation systems and conducts tests about the materıals used ın these systems and preapares reports | |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Developes and implements strategies for wastewater, drainage water, runoff water such as treated waste water re-use of non-conventional water without adversely affecting the environment, makes laboratory analysis about saline alkali soils and water suitability to irrigation and reports. | 2 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Prepares project about soil and water structures, animal houses, storage structures and crop production structures. Analyzes in terms of static and strength. Determines the properties of materials used in construction and makes the relevant tests. | |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Designs crop production systems, controls environmental domestic conditions and operates, makes the selection of materials to be used, tests and prepares a report. | |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Designs and projects small dams, ponds. Prepares and implements flood action plans within the scope of integrated watershed management. | |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Developes and implement s strategies of sustainable water management for the purposes of protecting water resources and agricultural production. | 5 |
| PLO07 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Developes and implements irrigation programmes using the soil-plant-water relations and soil engineering properties | 3 |
| PLO08 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Prepares land consolidation projects and applies. Provides farm developing systems. Prepares and implements rural development projects. | |
| PLO09 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Exposes the problems about soil and water conservation (erosion) and water harvesting, prepares and implements the project. | |
| PLO10 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Etudes drainage of agricultural lands, plans drainage systems,prepares projects and makes aplications, selects materials to be used, tests and prepares a report | |
| PLO11 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Plans activities related to operation, maintenance and repairs irrigation network,developes project formulations in monitoring and evaluations, operates the irrigation networks. | |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Works independently and takes responsibility | 2 |
| PLO13 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Has the ability to design and apply analytical, modelling and experimental researches,and acquires the skill of analyzing and interpreting the complex issiues occured during this process . | 2 |
| PLO14 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Creates effective solutions for sustainable agricultural production | 4 |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Accesses to the resources in the field, uses of these resources and continuous self-improvement | 2 |
| PLO16 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Developes projects to protect natural resources like water,and offers the benefit to society, using the information of basic engineering, basic agricultural engineering and agricultural structures and irrigation engineering . | |
| PLO17 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Has the ability to analyze problems ,make decisions and solve about professional subjects |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Climate Change: Scientific Basis and Agricultural Impacts | Relevant section in lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Gösteri, Soru-Cevap, Örnek Olay, Anlatım |
| 2 | The Relationship Between Water Cycle and Climate Change | Relevant section in lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Örnek Olay |
| 3 | Climate Change and Water Resources in Türkiye | Relevant section in lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Gösteri |
| 4 | Agricultural Water Management: Traditional Methods and Modern Approaches | Relevant section in lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Gösteri, Örnek Olay |
| 5 | Adapting to Climate Change: Water Management Strategies in Agriculture | Relevant section in lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Gösteri, Örnek Olay |
| 6 | Water Harvesting: Definition, Importance and Methods | Relevant section in lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Gösteri, Örnek Olay |
| 7 | Design and Applications of Water Harvesting Systems | Relevant section in lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Gösteri, Örnek Olay |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Studying lecture notes | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Water Footprint: Concept, Calculation Methods and Importance | Relevant section in lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Gösteri, Örnek Olay |
| 10 | Water Footprint Analysis in Agriculture: Product Based Examples | Relevant section in lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Örnek Olay |
| 11 | Water Use Efficiency and Sustainability Criteria | Relevant section in lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Gösteri, Tartışma |
| 12 | Sustainable Agricultural Adaptation Practices Against Climate Change | Relevant section in lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Örnek Olay |
| 13 | Water Policies, Management Strategies and Future Perspectives | Relevant section in lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 14 | General Evaluation | Relevant section in lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Gösteri, Soru-Cevap |
| 15 | Term Project Presentations | Preparing a presentation | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Gösteri |
| 16 | Term Exams | Study of all course notes | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav, Ödev |
| 17 | Term Exams | Study of all course notes | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav, Ödev |
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 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 13 | 13 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 77 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 3,08 | ||
| ECTS | 3 ECTS | ||