| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Agricultural and Hydrological Drought |
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| Course Code |
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TS-543 |
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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. MAHMUT ÇETİN
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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1. Knows drought concept and drought types.
2. Gaind detailed knowledge on the necessary data for calculating drought indices; interprets drought indices.
3. Acquires ability to perform drought riskanalysis.
4. Performs drought analysis at the catchment level; interprets the outcomes; models drought phenomena, and prepares multi-disciplinary and multi-sectoral drought management plans.
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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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The aim of this course is mainly to teach drought concept, its occurrence and relation to agricultural and hydrological practices;to develop drought action plans throug using drougt management techniques, and to realise resource management at the optimal level during dry spells. |
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| Course Contents |
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Drought concept, climatic change and its relation with agricultural practices. Drought classification, determining dry and rainy spells. Drought indices and mapping: percentiles of normal values, quartiles, deciles, Palmer Drought Severity Index (PDSI), Surface water Supply Index (SWSI), Standardized Precipitation Index (SPI), Crop-Moisture Index (CMI), National Precipitation Index (RI), Dependable Rainfall (DR). Drought estimation: frequency, duration and risk analysis. Drought monitoring and planning. Regional Drought Indices Applications: Analysis of hydrological, meteorological and agricultural drought sequences; point and areal estimation of drought, its rich interpretation and use in practice. |
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| Language of Instruction |
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Turkish |
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| Work Place |
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Class |
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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 |
Drought concept, climatic change and its relation with agricultural practices. |
Books and other study materials |
Self-study plus lecturing |
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2 |
Drought classification, determining dry and rainy spells. |
Books and other study materials |
Self-study plus lecturing |
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3 |
Drought classification, determining dry and rainy spells (CONT.) |
Books and other study materials |
Self-study plus lecturing |
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4 |
Drought indices and mapping |
Books and other study materials |
Self-study plus lecturing |
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5 |
Percentiles of normal values, quartiles, deciles, . |
Books and other study materials |
Self-study plus lecturing |
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6 |
Palmer Drought Severity Index (PDSI), |
Books and other study materials |
Self-study plus lecturing |
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7 |
Surface water Supply Index (SWSI), |
Books and other study materials |
Self-study plus lecturing |
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8 |
Standardized Precipitation Index (SPI), |
Books and other study materials |
Self-study plus lecturing |
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9 |
Crop-Moisture Index (CMI), National Precipitation Index (RI). |
Books and other study materials |
Self-study plus lecturing |
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10 |
Mid-term exam |
Books and other study materials |
Take-home exam |
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11 |
Dependable Rainfall (DR). |
Books and other study materials |
Self-study plus lecturing |
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12 |
Drought estimation: frequency, duration and risk analysis. |
Books and other study materials |
Self-study plus lecturing |
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13 |
Drought monitoring and planning. |
Books and other study materials |
Self-study plus lecturing |
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14 |
Regional Drought Indices Applications: Analysis of hydrological, meteorological and agricultural drought sequences; point and areal estimation of drought, its rich interpretation and use in practice |
Books and other study materials |
Self-study plus lecturing |
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15 |
Regional Drought Indices Applications: Analysis of hydrological, meteorological and agricultural drought sequences; point and areal estimation of drought, its rich interpretation and use in practice (CONT.) |
Books and other study materials |
Self-study plus lecturing |
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16/17 |
Final exam |
Books and other study materials |
Take-home 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 |
2 |
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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. |
3 |
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4 |
Conducts land applications,supervises them and assures of development |
0 |
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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 |
3 |
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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. |
5 |
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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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3 |
| * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum). |
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