Information Package / Course Catalogue
Irrigation of Hobby Gardens
Course Code: BSM114
Course Type: Non Departmental Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 2
Objectives of the Course

Introducing the methods of sprinkler and drip irrigation, giving the general principles of planning, setting up and operating irrigation systems in hobby gardens.

Course Content

After the basic concepts of irrigation are given, the processes to be done from the beginning will be explained and a sample system will be applied in the construction of the sprinkling and drip irrigation methods in the hobby gardens.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Understanding the importance of irrigation in agriculture
2.Understanding the concept of irrigation systems and irrigation methods
3.identification of sprinkler irrigation system components
4.identification of drip irrigation system components
5.The preparation and and implementation of a sample irrigation system in the hobby garden
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Hobi Yetiştiriciliği Kitap Seti, Tarım Ve Köyişleri Bakanlığı Yayınları. Ankara.
2.Sulama,Güngör,Y. Z., Erözel, Ve O.Yıldırım,(2004). Ankara Üniversitesi, Ziraat Fakültesi, Ankara.
3.Basınçlı Sulama Sistemlerinin Tasarımı, Yıldırım, O.,(2008),Ankara Üniversitesi, Ziraat Fakültesi, Ankara
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Description and benefits of irrigation, establishing principles of hobby garden, importance of irrigation
Week 2 - Theoretical
Concepts of irrigation system and irrigation method
Week 3 - Theoretical
Importance of soil-plant-water relationships
Week 4 - Theoretical
MEASUREMENT OF SOIL MOISTURE
Week 5 - Theoretical
Evapotranspiration
Week 6 - Theoretical
Irrigation scheduling
Week 7 - Theoretical
FLOW RATE CONCEPT AND FLOW RATE MEASUREMENT (Midterm Exam)
Week 8 - Theoretical
REMOVING THE LAND SKETCH, PREPARATION OF THE DRAFT PLAN
Week 9 - Theoretical
Planning and sizing of sprinkler system
Week 10 - Theoretical
Establishment of sprinkler system
Week 11 - Theoretical
Planning and sizing of drip irrigation system
Week 12 - Theoretical
Establishment of drip irrigation system
Week 13 - Theoretical
PROJECT PRESENTATION
Week 14 - Theoretical
GENERAL EVALUATION
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140114
Lecture - Practice141128
Term Project1314
Midterm Examination1112
Final Examination1112
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)50
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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
OÇ-1
3
OÇ-2
3
OÇ-3
4
OÇ-4
2
OÇ-5
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026