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  Course Description
Course Name : Coping with Water Scarcity

Course Code : TS-547

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

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Concept of water scarcity; physical characteristic and processes eading to water scarcity; conceptual thinking in coping with water scarcity; social, economic, cultural, legal and institutional consraints and issues

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : This course intents to serve as a guide for establishing regional or local guidelines oriented to help in developing and implementing new conceptual and mamagerial ideas that may assist in coping with water scarcity

Course Contents : What is water scarcity? Water scarcity concepts; physical characteristics and processes leading to water scarcity; conceptual thinking in coping with water scarcity; water conservation and water saving practices; and management; Social, economic, cultural, legal, and institutional constraints and issues, education and training.

Language of Instruction : English

Work Place : Class room and field trips


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Water Scarcity concepts Power-point presentation
2 Physical charateristics and processes leading to water scarcity Power-point presentation
3 Conceptual thinking in coping with water scarcity Power-point presentation
4 Surface water use and harvesting Power-point presentation
5 Groundwater use and recharge Power-point presentation
6 Using non-conventioanl water resources Power-point presentation
7 Waste water use Power-point presentation
8 Use of brakish, saline and drainage waters Power-point presentation
10 Water conservation and water saving practices Power-point presentation
11 Demand management Power-point presentation
12 Supply management Power-point presentation
13 Social, economic, cultural, legal, and institutional constraints and issues Power-point presentation
14 Training and education Power-point presentation
15 Needs for new development and research Power-point presentation


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 2 20
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 2 80
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 2
2 Has the ability to understand the interaction between irrigation and agricultural structures and related disciplines 3
3 Qualified in devising projects in agricultural structures and irrigation systems. 4
4 Conducts land applications,supervises them and assures of development 3
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. 3
7 Solves problems by establishing cause and effect relationship 4
8 Able to carry out a study independently on a subject. 5
9 Has the ability to design and apply analytical, modelling and experimental researches, to analyze and interpret complex issues occuring in these processes. 3
10 Can access resources on his speciality, makes good use of them and updates his knowledge constantly. 2
11 Has the ability to use computer software in agricultural structures and irrigation; can use informatics and communications technology at an advanced level. 1
* 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 3 42
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 3 42
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 2 10 20
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 2 15 30
    Final Exam 1 10 10
Total Workload: 144
Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.76
ECTS Credit: 6