Information Package / Course Catalogue
Operation and Control Techniques in Micro-irrigation Systems
Course Code: ZTY516
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 2
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 8
Objectives of the Course

The aim of this course is to provide students to understanding information about the basic elements and components of the micro irrigation system that required for the operation the system.

Course Content

Basic concepts in micro-irrigation system management, Evapotranspiration and irrigation scheduling, Field Performance and Evaluation, Equipment and methods for fertilizer and chemical application, Clogging and preventative maintenance (filtration and chemical water treatment) in micro-irrigation systems, system maintenance. System Maintenance

Name of Lecturer(s)
Assoc. Prof. Ersel YILMAZ
Learning Outcomes
1.Understanding the basics of micro irrigation systems
2.Ability to identify the problems occur while managing the irrigation system
3.Ability to use the available irrigation system to its maximum efficiency
4.To be able to calculate and determine the preliminary design factors for pressurized irrigation system
5.Having basic knowledge regarding pressurized irrigation
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Ders Kitabı : Cuenca, R.,” Irrigation System Design, An Engineering Approach”. Prince Hall Inc., New Jersey, (1989).
2.James, L.G., 1988. Farm Irrigation System Design, John Wiley and Sons Inc., ISBN 0-471-83954-X, Canada, 543 p
3.Kanber, R., 1999. Irrigation (Sulama), Ç.Ü. Ziraat Fakültesi Yayınları, No: 174, Adana, 350 s.
4.Ferreres E., “Drip Irrigation Management” Leaflet 21259. University of California.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical & Practice
Basic concepts in micro-irrigation system management
Week 2 - Theoretical & Practice
Crop responses to micro irrigation
Week 3 - Theoretical & Practice
Determination and estimation of crop evapotranspiration
Week 4 - Theoretical & Practice
Determination and estimation of plant water requirements
Week 5 - Theoretical & Practice
Irrigation scheduling in micro irrigation systems
Week 6 - Theoretical & Practice
Importance of water quality in micro irrigation systems
Week 7 - Theoretical & Practice
Salinity management in micro irrigation systems
Week 8 - Theoretical & Practice
Field Performance in micro irrigation systems, MID-TERM EXAM
Week 9 - Theoretical & Practice
Evaluation of Micro irrigation systems
Week 10 - Theoretical & Practice
Equipment for fertilizer and chemical application micro irrigation systems
Week 11 - Theoretical & Practice
Methods for fertilizer and chemical application
Week 12 - Theoretical & Practice
Emitter clogging and preventative maintenance (filtration)
Week 13 - Theoretical & Practice
Emitter clogging and preventative maintenance (water management)
Week 14 - Theoretical & Practice
System Maintenance
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory145298
Lecture - Practice144284
Midterm Examination1628
Final Examination18210
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)200
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
OÇ-1
4
2
4
4
OÇ-2
1
3
2
3
4
2
OÇ-3
2
OÇ-4
3
4
3
2
OÇ-5
4
3
4
3
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026