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Objectives of the Course

Course Content

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Learning Outcomes
1.Understanding the structure of irrigation organizations
2.Understanding examples of irrigation organizations from the world and Turkey
3.The concept of participatory irrigation management
4.Management organization and maintenance in irrigation schemes
5.Grasp of the standard of metered water distribution
6.Understanding of concept and necessity of planned water distribution
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Çevik, B ve Tekinel, O. 2000. Sulama Şebekeleri ve İşletme Yöntemleri, Ç. Ü. Ziraat Fak.Genel Yayın No: 229, Adana 2000.
2.Malano, H.M. and P.J.M. van Hofwegen, 2006. Management of Irrigation and Drainage Systems, IHE Monograph 3. Taylor and Francis.
3.Vermillion, D.L. and J. A. Sagardoy, 1999.Transfer of Irrigation Mangement Services: Guidelines. FAO Irrigation and Drainage Paper 58. Rome, ITALY.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Definition and importance of irrigation organization
Week 2 - Theoretical
Irrigation organization in Turkey and in the world
Week 3 - Theoretical
Potential of Turkey's soil water resources
Week 4 - Theoretical
Irrigation systems
Week 5 - Theoretical
Classification of irrigated agricultural land
Week 6 - Theoretical
Importance and problems of planned water distribution
Week 7 - Theoretical
The importance of measured and controlled irrigation
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
Midterm exam
Week 9 - Theoretical
Operation and maintenance organization in DSİ irrigation networks
Week 10 - Theoretical
Customization in irrigation
Week 11 - Theoretical
Irrigation associations and irrigation cooperatives
Week 12 - Theoretical
General Irrigation Plan
Week 13 - Theoretical
Principles of preparing irrigation fee schedule
Week 14 - Theoretical
Monitoring and evaluation in irrigation systems
Week 15 - Theoretical
Problems and recommendations on the use of water resources in irrigation
Week 16 - Final Exam
Final exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory1473140
Midterm Examination1415
Final Examination1415
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)150
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026