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| 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 | The objective of the course is to equip students with the essential knowledge required for designing surface and pressurized irrigation systems, encompassing fundamental topics (under the main headings of soil-plant-water relations, irrigation water requirement, and irrigation methods), and to prepare them for the subsequent 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, |
| # | Öğrenme Kazanımı |
| 1 | The student elucidates the soil-plant-water interrelations from the perspective of irrigation. |
| 2 | The student gains proficiency in the calculation of crop water consumption and the utilization of computer software for irrigation scheduling. |
| 3 | The student acquires knowledge concerning the foundational subjects of irrigation in order to accomplish the design of surface and pressurized irrigation systems. |
| Week | Topics/Applications | Method |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Week | Definition and Significance of Irrigation, Benefits of Irrigation, History of Irrigation, Irrigation in the World and Turkey, Irrigation Method, Irrigation System | Presentation (Preparation) |
| 2. Week | Methods for the Operation of Irrigation Systems | Presentation (Preparation) |
| 3. Week | Soil-Plant-Water Relations | Presentation (Preparation) |
| 4. Week | Soil-Plant-Water Relations | Presentation (Preparation) |
| 5. Week | Soil-Plant-Water Relations | Presentation (Preparation) |
| 6. Week | Irrigation Water Requirement: Crop Water Consumption, Crop Coefficient, Soil Moisture Measurement | Presentation (Preparation) |
| 7. Week | Irrigation Efficiency, Effective Rainfall, Irrigation Water Requirement, Irrigation Water Amount to be Applied per Irrigation, Irrigation Interval, System Capacity | Presentation (Preparation) |
| 8. Week | Irrigation Efficiency, Effective Rainfall, Irrigation Water Requirement, Irrigation Water Amount to be Applied per Irrigation, Irrigation Interval, System Capacity | Presentation (Preparation) |
| 9. Week | Irrigation Scheduling | Presentation (Preparation) |
| 10. Week | CROPWAT and SuET Computer Software and Application | Presentation (Preparation) |
| 11. Week | CROPWAT and SuET Computer Software and Application | Presentation (Preparation) |
| 12. Week | CROPWAT and SuET Computer Software and Application | Presentation (Preparation) |
| 13. Week | Irrigation Methods and Project Information | Presentation (Preparation) |
| 14. Week | Surface and Pressurized Irrigation Methods | Presentation (Preparation) |
| No | Program Requirements | Level of Contribution | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | Utilizes knowledge of natural sciences and mathematics in developing various processes in their field. | ✔ | |||||
| 2 | Demonstrates adherence to ethical and deontological principles in decision-making and implementation processes. | ✔ | |||||
| 3 | Utilizes scientific and technological developments in the applications within their field. | ✔ | |||||
| 4 | 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 plant and animal production processes in accordance with scientific and technical principles. | ✔ | |||||
| 7 | Utilizes data-driven core technologies in agricultural production processes. | ✔ | |||||
| 8 | Applies sustainability principles and approaches to agricultural processes. | ✔ | |||||
| 9 | Utilizes 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. | ✔ | |||||
| 12 | Develops functional and environmentally sensitive solutions in the design of agricultural structures (such as greenhouses, barns, and pens) by utilizing modern engineering and construction technologies. | ✔ | |||||
| 13 | Analyzes energy efficiency for agriculture and develops effective systems by integrating biofuel production and other sustainable energy sources | ✔ | |||||
| 14 | Analyzes precision agriculture data (such as satellite imagery, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), and handheld radiometers) to develop and implement systems that optimize resource management. | ✔ | |||||
| 15 | Executes entrepreneurial projects developed based on legal and ethical boundaries by following current developments, manages them through interdisciplinary collaboration, and transfers the acquired knowledge to stakeholders. | ✔ | |||||
| Program Requirements | DK1 | DK2 | DK3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| PY1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| PY2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| PY3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| PY4 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| PY5 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| PY6 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| PY7 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| PY8 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| PY9 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| PY10 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| PY11 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| PY12 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| PY13 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| PY14 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| PY15 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Ders Kitabı veya Notu | Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır. |
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| Diğer Kaynaklar |
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| ECTS credits and course workload | Quantity | Duration (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Ders İçi |
Class Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 |
|
Ders Dışı |
Research | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Other Activities | 3 | 1.5 | 4.5 | |
|
Sınavlar |
Midterm | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Final | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Total Workload | 76.5 | |||
| *AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 | ECTS Credit of the Course | 3.0 | ||
