Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Fundamental Principles of Irrigation Engineering BMZ303 Turkish Compulsory 5. Semester 3 + 0 3.0 3.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery Face to face
Course Coordinator Dr. Öğr. Üyesi EMRE TUNCA
Instructor(s)
Goals Objectives of this course are to give information to students about basic subjects required to achieve the design of surface and pressurized irrigation systems (under the main headings following: soil-plant-water relationships, irrigation water requirement, irrigation methods) and to prepare the design of irrigation systems.
Course Content The definition and importance of irrigation, the benefits of irrigation, irrigation history, irrigation in the World and Turkey, the concepts of irrigation method and irrigation system, Operation methods of irrigation systems, Soil-plant-water relationships Soil-plant-water relationships, Soil-plant-water relationships, Irrigation water requirement; crop evapotranspiration, crop coefficient, Irrigation efficiency, effective rainfall, the amount of irrigation water applied to each irrigation, irrigation interval, system capacity, Irrigation Scheduling, CROPWAT Computer Software, CROPWAT Computer Software, CROPWAT Computer Software, Factors to be considered in selecting the irrigation methods, A general overview for surface irrigation methods A general overview for pressurized irrigation methods,
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 To explain soil-plant-water relations in terms of irrigation
2 To become skilled in the use of computer software in crop evapotranspiration and irrigation scheduling;
3 To have information key issues in irrigation needed to carry out the design of surface and pressurized irrigation systems;
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week The definition and importance of irrigation, the benefits of irrigation, irrigation history, irrigation in the World and Turkey, the concepts of irrigation method and irrigation system Interview Presentation (Preparation)
2. Week Operation methods of irrigation systems Interview Presentation (Preparation)
3. Week Soil-plant-water relationships Interview Presentation (Preparation)
4. Week Soil-plant-water relationships Interview Presentation (Preparation)
5. Week Soil-plant-water relationships Presentation (Preparation) Interview
6. Week Irrigation water requirement; crop evapotranspiration, crop coefficient Interview Presentation (Preparation)
7. Week Irrigation efficiency, effective rainfall, the amount of irrigation water applied to each irrigation, irrigation interval, system capacity Interview Presentation (Preparation)
8. Week Midterm Exam Class Hours
9. Week Irrigation Scheduling Interview Presentation (Preparation)
10. Week CROPWAT Computer Software Interview Presentation (Preparation) Practice
11. Week CROPWAT Computer Software Interview Presentation (Preparation) Practice
12. Week CROPWAT Computer Software Presentation (Preparation) Practice Interview
13. Week Factors to be considered in selecting the irrigation methods Interview Presentation (Preparation)
14. Week A general overview for surface irrigation methods, A general overview for pressurized irrigation methods Interview Presentation (Preparation)
*Midterm and final exam dates are not specified in the 14-week course operation plan. Midterm and final exam dates are held on the dates specified in the academic calendar with the decision of the University Senate.
The Matrix for Course & Program Learning Outcomes
No Program Requirements Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Utilizes (or Applies) knowledge of natural sciences and mathematics in developing various processes in their field.
2 Demonstrates adherence (or behaves) to ethical and deontological principles in decision-making and implementation processes.
3 Utilizes (or Applies) scientific and technological developments in the applications within their field.
4 Integrates (or Combines) fundamental engineering knowledge with technical tools to solve engineering problems in their field using an analytical approach.
5 Designs all technical systems, system components, and production processes relevant to their field.
6 Implements (or Applies) plant and animal production processes in accordance with scientific and technical principles.
7 Utilizes (or Employs) data-driven core technologies in agricultural production processes.
8 Applies (or Implements) sustainability principles and approaches to agricultural processes.
9 Utilizes (or Applies) managerial and institutional knowledge related to agriculture, while considering (or observing) global and local developments.
10 Manages soil and water resources and agricultural waste sustainably by integrating scientifically based irrigation, drainage, and soil conservation systems with precision agriculture and digital water management technologies.
11 Designs agricultural machinery and equipment for agricultural production and post-harvest processes, evaluates their performance, and enhances their efficiency through automation.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3
PY1 4 4 4
PY2 5 5 5
PY3 4 4 4
PY4 5 5 5
PY5 5 5 5
PY6 4 4 4
PY7 4 4 4
PY8 5 5 5
PY9 5 5 5
PY10 4 4 4
PY11 4 4 4
Recommended Sources
Ders Kitabı veya Notu Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır.
Diğer Kaynaklar
  • 1.Güngör, Y., Erözel, A.Z., Yıldırım, O., Sulama. Anakara Üniv. Ziraat Fakültesi Tarımsal Yapılar ve Sulama Bölümü, Yayın No: 1443, Ders Kitabı: 424, Ankara, s: 295, 1996. 2.Israelsen, O. W., Hansen, W.E., Irrigation Princeples and Practices. Utah State University, Logan, Utah, 1962. 3.James, L.G., Principles of Farm Irrigation System Design. John Wiley & Sons, Inc., New York, USA, 1988.
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 10 10
Final 1 30 30
Practice 1 6 6
Classroom Activities 14 4 56
Total Workload 102
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 3.0