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  Course Description
Course Name : Special Topics in Trickle Irrigation

Course Code : TS-527

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. BÜLENT ÖZEKİCİ

Learning Outcomes of the Course : 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

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : 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.

Course Contents : 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.

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Classroom, Field


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Basic concepts in drip-irrigation system management Reviewing Lecture Notes Lecturing,Slide Projection
2 Crop responses to drip irrigation Reviewing Lecture Notes Lecturing,Slide Projection
3 Determination and estimation of crop evapotranspiration Reviewing Lecture Notes Lecturing,Slide Projection
4 Determination and estimation of plant water requirements Reviewing Lecture Notes Lecturing,Slide Projection
5 Irrigation scheduling in drip irrigation systems Reviewing Lecture Notes Lecturing,Slide Projection
6 Importance of water quality in drip irrigation systems Reviewing Lecture Notes Lecturing,Slide Projection
7 Salinity management in drip irrigation systems Reviewing Lecture Notes Lecturing,Slide Projection
8 Mid Term exam Reviewing Lecture Notes Preparation for the Midterm
9 Field Performance in drip irrigation systems Reviewing Lecture Notes Lecturing,Slide Projection
10 Evaluation of drip irrigation systems Reviewing Lecture Notes Lecturing,Slide Projection
11 Equipment for fertilizer and chemical application drip irrigation systems Reviewing Lecture Notes Lecturing,Slide Projection
12 Methods for fertilizer and chemical application Reviewing Lecture Notes Lecturing,Slide Projection
13 Emitter clogging and preventative maintenance (filtration) Reviewing Lecture Notes Lecturing,Slide Projection
14 Emitter clogging and preventative maintenance (water management) Reviewing Lecture Notes Lecturing,Slide Projection
15 System Maintenance Reviewing Lecture Notes Lecturing,Slide Projection
16/17 Final exam Reviewing Lecture Notes Preparation for the Final Exam


  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.) 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 4
2 Has the ability to understand the interaction between irrigation and agricultural structures and related disciplines 4
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. 4
7 Solves problems by establishing cause and effect relationship 4
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. 4
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. 4
* 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 4 56
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 4 56
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 6 4 24
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 5 5
    Final Exam 1 6 6
Total Workload: 147
Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.88
ECTS Credit: 6