| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Evaluation of Farm Irrigation Systems |
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| Course Code |
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TS-518 |
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| Course Type |
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Optional |
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| Level of Course |
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Second Cycle |
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| Year of Study |
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1 |
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| Course Semester |
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Spring (16 Weeks) |
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| ECTS |
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6 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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Prof.Dr. ATTİLA YAZAR
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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Determine the performance evaluation methods; performance evaluation of the pressurized irrigation systems (sprinkler, drip, self moving systems) and surface irrigation systems
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| Mode of Delivery |
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Face-to-Face |
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| Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites |
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None |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
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None |
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| Aim(s) of Course |
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Determine the performance of the on-farm irrigation systems; to make familiar with the methods and techniques used performance parameters in the field |
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| Course Contents |
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Irrigation system performance parameters; soil water deficit, management allowed deficit; water distribution uniformity and irrigation effciency; low-quarter concept in distribution uniformity; performans evalutaion of sprinkler systems; performas of furrpw systems; performans of drip irrigation; self propelled sprinkler system perfomans; measures to take for increasing system performance |
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| Language of Instruction |
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Turkish |
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| Work Place |
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Classroom |
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Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities |
| Week | Subject | Student's Preliminary Work | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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1 |
Concepts of irrigation system performance evaluation |
Related topics in the lecture notes |
Power point presentation |
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2 |
Performace parameters in surface irrigation |
Related topics in the lecture notes |
Power point presentation |
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3 |
Irrigation application effciency, distribution uniformity; storage efficiency, surface run off and deep percolation losses |
Related topics in the lecture notes |
Power point presentation |
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4 |
Performance parameters in pressurized irrigation systems |
Related topics in the lecture notes |
Power point presentation |
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5 |
Christiansen uniformity coefficient, distribution uniformity, emission uniformity; manufacturing variation coefficient |
Related topics in the lecture notes |
Power point presentation |
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6 |
Performance of furrow irrigation systems |
Related topics in the lecture notes |
Power point presentation |
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7 |
Performance of border irrigation systems |
Related topics in the lecture notes |
Power point presentation |
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8 |
Performance of drip irrigation systems |
Related topics in the lecture notes |
Power point presentation |
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10 |
Performance of sprinkler irrigation systems |
Related topics in the lecture notes |
Power point presentation |
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11 |
Evaporation and wind drift losses |
Related topics in the lecture notes |
Power point presentation |
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12 |
Performance of center-pivot irrigation systems |
Related topics in the lecture notes |
Power point presentation |
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13 |
Performance of linear-move irrigation systems |
Related topics in the lecture notes |
Power point presentation |
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14 |
Performance of self-moving big gun irrigation systems |
Related topics in the lecture notes |
Power point presentation |
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15 |
Performance of LEPAirrigation systems |
Related topics in the lecture notes |
Power point presentation |
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16/17 |
Exam |
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| Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes |
| # | Key Learning Outcome | Contribution* |
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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 |
4 |
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2 |
Has the ability to understand the interaction between irrigation and agricultural structures and related disciplines |
3 |
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3 |
Qualified in devising projects in agricultural structures and irrigation systems. |
4 |
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4 |
Conducts land applications,supervises them and assures of development |
5 |
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5 |
Has the ability to apply theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of agricultural structures and irrigation department |
3 |
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6 |
Has the ability to support his specilist knowledge with qualitative and quantitative data. Can work in different disciplines. |
3 |
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7 |
Solves problems by establishing cause and effect relationship |
4 |
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8 |
Able to carry out a study independently on a subject. |
4 |
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9 |
Has the ability to design and apply analytical, modelling and experimental researches, to analyze and interpret complex issues occuring in these processes.
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2 |
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10 |
Can access resources on his speciality, makes good use of them and updates his knowledge constantly. |
4 |
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11 |
Has the ability to use computer software in agricultural structures and irrigation; can use informatics and communications technology at an advanced level.
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2 |
| * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum). |
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