Information Package / Course Catalogue
Evaluation of Farm Irrigation Systems
Course Code: ZTY616
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 2
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 8
Objectives of the Course

Course Objectives Teaching the techniques for irrigation systems evaluation for evaluating actual operation and management, and for determining the potential for more economical and efficient operation.

Course Content

Course Content Basic concepts and terms, evaluation techniques for farm irrigation systems: evaluation of sprinkler and trickle irrigation systems, evaluation of furrow, border and border-strip irrigation

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Selin Muradiye AKÇAY
Learning Outcomes
1.Basic concepts and definitions; the need for system evaluation
2.Evaluation of surface irrigation systems
3.Evaluation of pressurize irrigation systems
4.Interpretation of experimental results and preparetion of results
5.Monitoring and evaluation of recent developments in irrigation engineering
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Merriam, J. L. and J. Keller, 1978. “Farm Irrigation System Evaluation: A Guide for Management”. Department of Agricultural and Irrigation Engineering, Utah State University, Logan, Utah, USA.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical & Practice
Methods of system evaluation
Week 2 - Theoretical & Practice
Basic concepts and definitions
Week 3 - Theoretical & Practice
The need for system evaluation
Week 4 - Theoretical & Practice
Uniformity and irrigation efficiency
Week 5 - Theoretical & Practice
Evaluation of basin irrigation systems
Week 6 - Theoretical & Practice
Evaluation of border-strip irrigation systems
Week 7 - Theoretical & Practice
Evaluation of furrow irrigation systems
Week 8 - Theoretical & Practice
Evaluation of furrow irrigation systems Midterm exam
Week 9 - Theoretical & Practice
Evaluation of pressurized irrigation systems
Week 10 - Theoretical & Practice
Evaluation of sprinkler irrigation systems
Week 11 - Theoretical & Practice
Evaluation of drip irrigation systems
Week 12 - Theoretical & Practice
Evaluation of surge and LEPA irrigation systems
Week 13 - Theoretical & Practice
Problem solving
Week 14 - Theoretical & Practice
Problem solving
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory145298
Lecture - Practice144284
Midterm Examination18210
Final Examination110212
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)204
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
5
5
4
5
5
3
5
5
OÇ-2
5
5
4
5
5
4
5
5
OÇ-3
5
5
4
4
5
3
5
5
OÇ-4
4
5
4
4
5
4
5
5
OÇ-5
5
5
4
5
5
4
5
5
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2026