Course Covers:
- Hydrological cycle
- Use of Public Water
- Soil-water relationships
- Selection of land for irrigation
- Irrigation scheduling
- Irrigation schemes
- Water requirements of different crops
- Costs
Course Outcomes:
Outcome 1: Water Legislation and Hydrological Cycle
Understand water legislation, the advisability of irrigation, and the hydrological cycle.
Outcome 2: Soil Water
Understand the importance of soil water, its forms, movement, availability to plants, soil/water relations terms, drainage, tillage, and measurement units.
Outcome 3: Land Selection for Irrigation
Identify the importance of selection, soil requirements, and suitable land for irrigation.
Outcome 4: Irrigation Scheduling
Understand irrigation scheduling systems using climatic data, including Et/Eo ratios, root extraction depths, available moisture, and methods of scheduling.
Outcome 5: Irrigation Methods
Understand and manage various irrigation methods, including layout of schemes, spacing, and overhead, flood, gated pipe, and drip irrigation methods.
Outcome 6: Irrigation Scheduling Considerations
Implement and understand additional considerations in irrigation scheduling, including pumps, drainage, and costs.