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  Course Description
Course Name : Special Problems in Agricultural Structures and Irrigation

Course Code : TS-514

Course Type : Optional

Level of Course : Second Cycle

Year of Study : 1

Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 6

Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. ATTİLA YAZAR
Prof.Dr. NAFİ BAYTORUN
Prof.Dr. BÜLENT ÖZEKİCİ
Prof.Dr. MAHMUT ÇETİN
Prof.Dr. SEVİLAY TOPÇU
Prof.Dr. MUSTAFA ÜNLÜ
Prof.Dr. FATİH TOPALOĞLU
Assoc.Prof.Dr. DERYAÖNDER
Asst.Prof.Dr. ÖZKAN GÜĞERCİN

Learning Outcomes of the Course : to learn cultural techniques problems and their solutions in Çukurova.

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : Irrigation and drainage problems and their solutions in Çukurova region and Turkey.

Course Contents : Issues related the use of water, issues related the operation of irrigation systems, water quality problems, issues related to the organization.

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Classroom


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 excessive use of water none written and oral expression
2 excessive use of water none written and oral expression
3 problems with irrigation networks none written and oral expression
4 problems with irrigation networks none written and oral expression
5 water pollution none written and oral expression
6 water pollution none written and oral expression
7 midterm exam none written and oral expression
8 organization and management issues none written and oral expression
9 organization and management issues none written and oral expression
10 drainage and structural issues none written and oral expression
11 drainage and structural issues none written and oral expression
12 the problem of salinity and sodicity none written and oral expression
13 the problem of salinity and sodicity none written and oral expression
14 the problem of salinity and sodicity none written and oral expression
15 final exam none written and oral expression


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  ILRI, 1989, Effectiveness and Social/Environmental Impacts of Irrigation Projects: a Review. In: Annual Report 1988, International Institute for Land Reclamation and Improvement (ILRI), Wageningen, The Netherlands, pp. 18 - 34 .
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 80
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 3 20
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 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 0
2 Has the ability to understand the interaction between irrigation and agricultural structures and related disciplines 0
3 Qualified in devising projects in agricultural structures and irrigation systems. 5
4 Conducts land applications,supervises them and assures of development 4
5 Has the ability to apply theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of agricultural structures and irrigation department 4
6 Has the ability to support his specilist knowledge with qualitative and quantitative data. Can work in different disciplines. 2
7 Solves problems by establishing cause and effect relationship 0
8 Able to carry out a study independently on a subject. 3
9 Has the ability to design and apply analytical, modelling and experimental researches, to analyze and interpret complex issues occuring in these processes. 0
10 Can access resources on his speciality, makes good use of them and updates his knowledge constantly. 1
11 Has the ability to use computer software in agricultural structures and irrigation; can use informatics and communications technology at an advanced level. 0
* 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 5 70
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 4 56
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 3 3 9
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 4 4
    Final Exam 1 4 4
Total Workload: 143
Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.72
ECTS Credit: 6