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| Unit | INSTITUTE OF NATURAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES |
| AGRICULTURAL STRUCTURES AND IRRIGATION (MASTER) (WITH THESIS) | |
| Code | TS0034 |
| Name | Irrigation Scheduling Techniques |
| Term | 2025-2026 Academic Year |
| Term | Spring |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | İngilizce |
| Level | Yüksek Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
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Course Goal / Objective
Determining when to irrigate and how much to irrigate, Irrigation scheduling techniques will be introduced to students
Course Content
Definition of irrigation scheduling and its importance; approaches used for irrigation scheduling; soil based scheduling techniques; plant-based irrigation schedulint methods; climate-based irrigation scheduling methods; leaf water potential; canopy temperature; sap flow; stomatal conductance, surface reflection, stem diameter change methods; and their use; simulation models
Course Precondition
None
Resources
Eisenhauer, D. E., Martin, D. L, Heeren, D. M. & Hoffman, G. J. (2021). Irrigation Systems Management, ASABE. doi:10.13031/ISM.2021, CC BY-NC-ND 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/
Notes
Laffan, J., 2015. Irrigation: Scheduling. NSW Agriculture, ISBN 1742568068, 9781742568065, 70pp. Pereira, L.S., Feddes, R.a., Gilley, J.R., Lesaffre, B., Sustainability of Irrigated Agriculture. NATO Science Series E:(NSSE, Volume 312), ISBN-10:9048146755, 642pp. Wheatley, K., 2023. Agricultural Water Management: Theories and Practices. Callisto Reference, ISBN-10:1641167661, 263pp.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | explain various irrigation scheduling techniques |
| LO02 | Understands irrigation programming methods based on soil. |
| LO03 | plant based irrigation scheduling methods |
| LO04 | Acquires irrigation programming methods based on climate. |
| LO05 | the evaluation of irrigation scheduling techniques |
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. | |
| 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 | 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 | What is irrigation scheduling, Definition of irrigation scheduling | Lecture | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 2 | Consept of irrigation scheduling | Lecture | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 3 | Soil based irrigation scheduling methods | Lecture | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 4 | Measurement of soil water content; gravimetric, noutronmeter, tansiometer, nylon blocks, TDR, capacitance probe etc. | Lecture | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 5 | Management allowed deficit, determining MAD for different crops | Lecture | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 6 | Plant based irrigation scheduling techniques | Lecture | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 7 | Leaf water potential, stem water potential for irrigation scheduling | Lecture | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
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| 9 | Canopy temperature, crop water stress index | Lecture | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 10 | Sap flow method for irrigation scheduling | Lecture | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 11 | Water balance technique | Lecture | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 12 | Climate based irrigation scheduling methods | Lecture | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 13 | Reference evapotranspiration calculation methods | Lecture | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 14 | ET-models for irrigation scheduling | Lecture | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 15 | Class A Pan for irrigation scheduling | Lecture | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 16 | Term Exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
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| 17 | Term Exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
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| Assessment Type | Midterm / Year Impact | End of Term / End of Year Impact |
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| 1. Midterm Exam | 100 | 40 |
| General Assessment | ||
| Midterm / Year Total | 100 | 40 |
| 1. Final Exam | - | 60 |
| Grand Total | - | 100 |
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 | 6 | 84 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 2 | 5 | 10 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 9 | 9 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 150 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 6,00 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||