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Course Description Course Name : Irrigation Systems Design Course Code : TYP401 Course Type : Compulsory Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 4 Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks) ECTS : 4 Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. MUSTAFA ÜNLÜ Learning Outcomes of the Course : Understands the basic issues of basic principles of irrigation engineering, water application and water distribution systems Knows irrigation system design, installation and operation of the approaches comprehends irrigation programming,efficient use of water and takes necessary precautions for efficient use of water Understands the scientific articles about Irrigation Systems easily and interprets the results. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : Irrigation water application with the basic principles of engineering and water distribution systems, efficient use of water, irrigation system design, installation and operation approaches used to increase the level of knowledge about irrigation system design. Course Contents : Classification of irrigation systems; factors affecting selection of irrigation system; available moisture content in soil; water requirements; irrigation intervals; irrigation programming; design principles of surface, sprinkler and trickle irrigation systems. Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Classroom and Field   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 The basic principles of irrigation engineering, water, soil, vegetation, climate, irrigation efficiency, irrigation water quality Pages 1-78. Lectures, problems solving and field application 2 Field irrigation systems and design principles Pages 82-102. Lectures, problems solving and field application 3 Farm irrigation systems, tasks and types and giving homework issues Psges107-152. and preparation of course materials and assignments using the internet Written and visual expression 4 Surface irrigation system design, land preparation (leveling), leveling the pre-preparation processes Pages 153-164 Lectures, problems solving and field application 5 Designing methods of leveling. Implementation of the Leveling project, sample leveling project solution, protection and improvement of leveling and also giving homework issues Pages 165-206. and preparation of course materials and assignments using the internet Written and visual expression 6 Planning of theSurface irrigation methods, use of mathematical models, progress, relationships infiltration and deep percolation, planning of Furrow irrigation systems Pages 208-238. Lectures, problems solving and field application 7 Planning of irrigation systems in the face of the pan, and the length of the land border flow conditions obtaining, pans, irrigation systems planning and also giving homework topics 241-266. pages and preparation of course materials and assignments using the internet Written and visual expression 8 Mid-term Exam Mid-term Exam Mid-term Exam 9 Sprinkler system design, sprinkler system availability, the benefits of the sprinkler method and disadvantages of sprinkler method Pages 270-286 Lectures, problems solving and field application 10 Types of sprinkler systems Pages 289-303. pages Lectures, problems solving and field application 11 Designing of sprinkler irrigation system, water supply, pump site, laterals, main and manifold pipe selection and also giving homework topics Pages 304-398. and preparation of course materials and assignments using the internet Written and visual expression 12 Design of drip irrigation systems, drip irrigation components, drip irrigation system types Pages 402-435. Lectures, problems solving and field application 13 Planning of theLateral side pipelines, the planning of the main pipeline, selecting the elements of the control unit and pump units, sample project Pages 445-517. Lectures, problems solving and field application 14 Evaluation of irrigation systems, performances of field irrigation systems Pages 521-530. Lectures, problems solving and field application 15 Evaluation of surface and pressurized irrigation systems Pages 550-573. Lectures, problems solving and field application 16/17 Final Exam Final Exam Final Exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Kanber, R., 2010. Tarla Sulama Sistemleri. Ç.Ü. Ziraat Fak. Ders Kitapları, 583s.  Presentations enriched with several sources Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 60     Homeworks/Projects/Others 4 40 Total 100 Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40   Final Assessments 100 Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60 Total 100   Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes # Key Learning Outcome Contribution* 1 Plans activities related to operation, maintenance and repairs irrigation network,developes project formulations in monitoring and evaluations, operates the irrigation networks. 3 2 Developes and implements irrigation programmes using the soil-plant-water relations and soil engineering properties 5 3 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. 3 4 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. 4 5 Designs crop production systems, controls environmental domestic conditions and operates, makes the selection of materials to be used, tests and prepares a report. 0 6 Etudes drainage of agricultural lands, plans drainage systems,prepares projects and makes aplications, selects materials to be used, tests and prepares a report 0 7 Exposes the problems about soil and water conservation (erosion) and water harvesting, prepares and implements the project. 3 8 Designs and projects small dams, ponds. Prepares and implements flood action plans within the scope of integrated watershed management. 0 9 Works independently and takes responsibility 0 10 Developes and implement s strategies of sustainable water management for the purposes of protecting water resources and agricultural production. 3 11 Makes aplication of engineering design of irrigation systems and conducts tests about the materıals used ın these systems and preapares reports 5 12 Prepares land consolidation projects and applies. Provides farm developing systems. Prepares and implements rural development projects. 0 13 Creates effective solutions for sustainable agricultural production 3 14 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 . 5 15 Has the ability to analyze problems ,make decisions and solve about professional subjects 4 * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).   Student Workload - ECTS Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour) Course Related Works     Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 4 56     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 3 42 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 4 2 8     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 3 3     Final Exam 1 3 3 Total Workload: 112 Total Workload / 25 (h): 4.48 ECTS Credit: 4