Information Package / Course Catalogue
| Course Code | : ORT101 |
| Course Type | : Required |
| Couse Group | : Short Cycle (Associate's Degree) |
| Education Language | : Turkish |
| Work Placement | : N/A |
| Theory | : 2 |
| Prt. | : 0 |
| Credit | : 2 |
| Lab | : 0 |
| ECTS | : 2 |
The aim of this course is to teach the basic principles of irrigation methods used in agricultural production, to explain the advantages and disadvantages of different irrigation systems, to evaluate the factors affecting the selection of irrigation methods and to provide knowledge and skills for the effective use of water resources.
Definition and importance of irrigation, soil-water-plant relationships, plant water consumption, determination of irrigation water need, surface irrigation methods, sprinkler irrigation systems, drip irrigation systems, micro irrigation techniques, planning, operation and maintenance of irrigation systems, irrigation efficiency, water saving practices, modern irrigation technologies and sustainable irrigation management.
| 1. | Explains the basic principles of irrigation. |
| 2. | Explains the working principles of sprinkler irrigation systems. |
| 3. | Defines the components of drip irrigation systems. |
| 4. | Evaluates the advantages and disadvantages of different irrigation methods. |
| 5. | Raises awareness about sustainable water management. |
| 1. | Lectırer nots |
| Type of Assessment | Count | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | 1 | %10 |
| Quiz | 1 | %10 |
| Midterm Examination | 1 | %20 |
| Final Examination | 1 | %60 |
| Activities | Count | Preparation | Time | Total Work Load (hours) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture - Theory | 14 | 0 | 2 | 28 |
| Quiz | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| Midterm Examination | 1 | 6 | 1 | 7 |
| Final Examination | 1 | 10 | 1 | 11 |
| TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) | 50 | |||
PÇ-1 | PÇ-2 | PÇ-3 | PÇ-4 | PÇ-5 | PÇ-6 | PÇ-7 | PÇ-8 | PÇ-9 | PÇ-10 | PÇ-11 | PÇ-12 | PÇ-13 | PÇ-14 | PÇ-15 | PÇ-16 | PÇ-17 | PÇ-18 | |
OÇ-1 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | |||||
OÇ-2 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | |||||
OÇ-3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | ||||||
OÇ-4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | |||||
OÇ-5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | |||||