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  Course Description
Course Name : Water Harvesting

Course Code : TS-558

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. ATTİLA YAZAR

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Water harvesting techniques are introduced Micro-catchment water harvesting methods are evaluated Negarim MCWH design is introduced

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : Train and educate students about the water harvesting techniques in water scarce regions, and provide information on design of water harvesting techniques

Course Contents : Concept of water harvesting; objectives of water use and harvesting; water scarcity management; Groundwater recharge; rainwater collection; terracing; small dams; runoff enhancement; runoff collection; flood spreading; water holes; traditional water harvesting systems; micro-catchment water harvesting methods; on-farm systems; rooftop systems; macro-cathment water harvesting; planning, design and implementation

Language of Instruction : English

Work Place : Class roo and field trips


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Introduction to water harvesting Power-point presentation
2 Definiton of water harvesting, classification of WH techniques Power-point presentation
3 Macro-catchment WH tehniques Power-point presentation
4 Micro-catchment water harvesting techniques Power-point presentation
5 Roof-top water harvesting Power-point presentation
6 Negarim WH technique Power-point presentation
7 Design of negarim WH plots Power-point presentation
8 Bench terraces for WH Power-point presentation
9 Rainfall analysis for WH, probability of rainfall Power-point presentation
10 Trapezoidal and semi-circular bunds Power-point presentation
11 Small pits for WH Power-point presentation
12 Exam
13 Meskat, jessour etc, traditional water harvesting sysytems Power-point presentation
14 On farm ponds Power-point presentation
15 Design requirement of WH systems Power-point presentation
16/17 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.) 2 80
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 2 20
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 2
5 Has the ability to apply theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of agricultural structures and irrigation department 2
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. 3
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 4 56
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 2 10 20
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 2 10 20
    Final Exam 1 10 10
Total Workload: 148
Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.92
ECTS Credit: 6