Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Design of Pressurized Irrigation Systems BMZ403 Turkish Compulsory 7. Semester 2 + 2 3.0 4.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery Face to Face
Course Coordinator
Instructor(s)
Goals The objective of the course is to provide the student with knowledge concerning the design and project planning of individual and collective, drip and sprinkler irrigation systems within closed irrigation networks, and to impart the proficiency required for project development.
Course Content Fundamental Concepts Regarding the Design of Pressurized Irrigation Systems
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 The student analyzes the technologies and developments within pressurized irrigation systems.
2 Students select the most appropriate irrigation method in accordance with the prevailing conditions.
3 The student comprehends the project planning of an irrigation system within a defined procedural flow.
4 The student is capable of designing the irrigation system necessitated by the selected irrigation method and dimensioning the system's components.
5 The student executes applied projects pertaining to pressurized irrigation systems.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Introduction, literature review; planning map, agricultural structures and land ownership, soil characteristics. Presentation (Preparation), Practice
2. Week Plant characteristics; cropping pattern, plant water consumption, irrigation water requirement, and irrigation module. Presentation (Preparation), Practice
3. Week Irrigation depth for soil wetting, soil moisture level for initiating irrigation, amount of irrigation water to be applied in each irrigation event and irrigation interval, water source characteristics, and climatic data. Presentation (Preparation), Practice
4. Week Individual Sprinkler Irrigation Systems. Presentation (Preparation), Practice
5. Week Individual Sprinkler Irrigation Systems. Presentation (Preparation), Practice
6. Week Collective Sprinkler Irrigation Systems. Presentation (Preparation), Practice
7. Week Collective Sprinkler Irrigation Systems. Presentation (Preparation), Practice
8. Week Collective Sprinkler Irrigation Systems. Presentation (Preparation), Practice
9. Week Individual Drip Irrigation Systems. Presentation (Preparation), Practice
10. Week Individual Drip Irrigation Systems. Presentation (Preparation), Practice
11. Week Collective Drip Irrigation Systems. Presentation (Preparation), Practice
12. Week Collective Drip Irrigation Systems. Presentation (Preparation), Practice
13. Week Micro-Sprinkler Irrigation Systems under Trees. Presentation (Preparation), Practice
14. Week Micro-sprinkler irrigation systems under trees, field visit to agricultural enterprises equipped with irrigation systems in the region. Presentation (Preparation), Practice
*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 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.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5
PY1 1 1 1 1 1
PY2 1 1 1 1 1
PY3 1 1 1 1 1
PY4 1 1 1 1 1
PY5 1 1 1 1 1
PY6 1 1 1 1 1
PY7 1 1 1 1 1
PY8 1 1 1 1 1
PY9 1 1 1 1 1
PY10 5 5 5 5 5
PY11 5 5 5 5 5
PY12 5 5 5 5 5
PY13 1 1 1 1 1
PY14 1 1 1 1 1
PY15 1 1 1 1 1
Recommended Sources
Ders Kitabı veya Notu Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır.
Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Yıldırım, O., Sulama Sistemlerinin Tasarımı (2. Baskı). Ankara Üniversitesi Ziraat Fakültesi, Yayın No: 1542, Ders Kitabı: 495, s: 348, 2005
  • 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)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 14 4 56
Ders Dışı
Research 14 3 42
Other Activities 2 1 2
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 1 1
Final 1 1 1
Total Workload 102
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 4.0