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Course Description Course Name : Research Techniques in Irrigation Engineering Course Code : TS-504 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : Second Cycle Year of Study : 1 Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 6 Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. MUSTAFA ÜNLÜ Learning Outcomes of the Course : Students will have the knowledge level of irrigation methods can make a comparison. Water-production functions of planning, organizing and evaluating experiments that can do it. Knowledge about intrusion detection channels and their losses. Knowledge about irrigation efficiency and their calculations. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : Regulation of research on comparison of irrigation methods, evaluation of the results obtained from the seasonal water-in-regulation of production planning and evaluation of the trials; channels detection of seepage losses in irrigation planning and evaluation of research is aimed at determining efficiencies. Course Contents : Basic soil plant water relations, irrigation methods, different experimental designs, water production functions, field irrigation systems, methods of transmission, detection of loss of seepage channels, irrigation efficiency 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 Basic soil plant water relations Books and course materials Self-study and expression 2 Irrigation methods and evaluation Books and course materials Self-study and expression 3 Irrigation methods and evaluation and giving homework issues Books and course materials, internet browsing Written and visual expression 4 The creation and evaluation of different test plans Books and course materials Self-study and expression 5 The creation and evaluation of different test plans Books and course materials Self-study and expression 6 Water production functions and giving homework issues Books and course materials, internet browsing Written and visual expression 7 Water production functions Books and course materials Self-study and expression 8 Midterm Exam Midterm Exam Midterm Exam 9 Channel coatings and giving homework issues Books and course materials, internet browsing Written and visual expression 10 Channel coatings Books and course materials Self-study and expression 11 Determination of seepage losses in canals and giving homework issues Books and course materials, internet browsing Written and visual expression 12 Determination of seepage losses in canals Books and course materials Self-study and expression 13 Evaluation of field irrigation systems performances and giving homework issues Books and course materials, internet browsing Written and visual expression 14 Irrigation efficiency and giving homework issues Books and course materials, internet browsing Written and visual expression 15 Irrigation adequacy Books and course materials Self-study and expression 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 Fakültesi Yayınları, 584s.  Several sources enriched lecture notes, powerpoint presentations. Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 50     Homeworks/Projects/Others 6 50 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 3 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. 5 4 Conducts land applications,supervises them and assures of development 5 5 Has the ability to apply theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of agricultural structures and irrigation department 3 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 3 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. 2 10 Can access resources on his speciality, makes good use of them and updates his knowledge constantly. 3 11 Has the ability to use computer software in agricultural structures and irrigation; can use informatics and communications technology at an advanced level. 2 * 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 6 8 48     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 3 3     Final Exam 1 3 3 Total Workload: 138 Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.52 ECTS Credit: 6