The aim of this course is to provide students with knowledge of the fundamental principles of irrigation in landscape areas, soil-plant-water relationships, and plant water consumption, and to develop their ability to select appropriate irrigation methods for different landscape areas, plan irrigation scheduling, and evaluate irrigation water quality and drainage issues. The course aims to enhance students’ professional decision-making skills by relating the efficient and sustainable use of water to landscape design, implementation, and maintenance processes.

This course covers the definition, purpose, scope, and importance of irrigation in landscape architecture; water availability and efficient water use; soil-plant-water relationships; soil moisture, plant characteristics, and plant water consumption; determination of irrigation water requirements; and irrigation scheduling. Irrigation methods used in landscape areas, such as sprinkler, drip, and micro-sprinkler irrigation, as well as irrigation water quality, the potential use of wastewater, and drainage issues, are evaluated within the context of landscape implementation and sustainable water management. The course is evaluated based on in-term assignments and the final exam. In-term evaluation comprises 40% of the total grade and consists of class participation/performance, assignments, and the midterm exam. The final exam accounts for 60% of the total grade. Students retaking the course are required to complete all assignments, class participation/performance work, and exams again in accordance with the course's current assessment framework.