| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Special Topics in Trickle Irrigation |
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| Course Code |
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TS-527 |
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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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Fall (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. BÜLENT ÖZEKİCİ
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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Understanding the basics of drip irrigation systems. Ability to identify the problems occur while managing the irrigation system. Ability to use the available irrigation system to its maximum efficiency
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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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To teach the basic concepts in drip-irrigation system management, Evapotranspiration and irrigation scheduling, Field Performance and Evaluation, Equipment and methods for fertigation and chemical application, Clogging and preventative maintenance (filtration and chemical water treatment) in drip-irrigation systems, system maintenance. |
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| Course Contents |
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Basic concepts in drip-irrigation system management, Evapotranspiration and irrigation scheduling, Field Performance and Evaluation, Equipment and methods for fertigation and chemical application, Clogging and preventative maintenance (filtration and chemical water treatment) in drip-irrigation systems, system maintenance. |
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| Language of Instruction |
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Turkish |
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| Work Place |
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Classroom, Field |
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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 |
Basic concepts in drip-irrigation system management |
Reviewing Lecture Notes |
Lecturing,Slide Projection |
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2 |
Crop responses to drip irrigation |
Reviewing Lecture Notes |
Lecturing,Slide Projection |
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3 |
Determination and estimation of crop evapotranspiration |
Reviewing Lecture Notes |
Lecturing,Slide Projection |
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4 |
Determination and estimation of plant water requirements |
Reviewing Lecture Notes |
Lecturing,Slide Projection |
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5 |
Irrigation scheduling in drip irrigation systems |
Reviewing Lecture Notes |
Lecturing,Slide Projection |
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6 |
Importance of water quality in drip irrigation systems |
Reviewing Lecture Notes |
Lecturing,Slide Projection |
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7 |
Salinity management in drip irrigation systems |
Reviewing Lecture Notes |
Lecturing,Slide Projection |
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8 |
Mid Term exam |
Reviewing Lecture Notes |
Preparation for the Midterm |
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9 |
Field Performance in drip irrigation systems |
Reviewing Lecture Notes |
Lecturing,Slide Projection |
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10 |
Evaluation of drip irrigation systems |
Reviewing Lecture Notes |
Lecturing,Slide Projection |
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11 |
Equipment for fertilizer and chemical application drip irrigation systems |
Reviewing Lecture Notes |
Lecturing,Slide Projection |
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12 |
Methods for fertilizer and chemical application |
Reviewing Lecture Notes |
Lecturing,Slide Projection |
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13 |
Emitter clogging and preventative maintenance (filtration) |
Reviewing Lecture Notes |
Lecturing,Slide Projection |
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14 |
Emitter clogging and preventative maintenance (water management) |
Reviewing Lecture Notes |
Lecturing,Slide Projection |
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15 |
System Maintenance |
Reviewing Lecture Notes |
Lecturing,Slide Projection |
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16/17 |
Final exam |
Reviewing Lecture Notes |
Preparation for the Final 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 |
4 |
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3 |
Qualified in devising projects in agricultural structures and irrigation systems. |
5 |
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4 |
Conducts land applications,supervises them and assures of development |
4 |
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5 |
Has the ability to apply theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of agricultural structures and irrigation department |
4 |
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6 |
Has the ability to support his specilist knowledge with qualitative and quantitative data. Can work in different disciplines. |
4 |
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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. |
3 |
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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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4 |
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10 |
Can access resources on his speciality, makes good use of them and updates his knowledge constantly. |
3 |
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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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4 |
| * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum). |
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