| SCHOOL | School of Agricultural Sciences | ||
| ACADEMIC UNIT | Department of Agriculture | ||
| LEVEL OF STUDIES | Undergraduate | ||
| COURSE CODE | 0810.4.005.0 | SEMESTER | 2nd |
| COURSE TITLE | Agricultural Hydraulics I | ||
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INDEPENDENT TEACHING ACTIVITIES if credits are awarded for separate components of the course |
WEEKLY TEACHING HOURS |
CREDITS |
| Lectures | 3 | 3 |
| Practice Exercises | 1 | 1 |
| Laboratory Exercises | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 5 | 5 |
| COURSE TYPE general background, special background, specialised general knowledge, skills development |
Special background |
| PREREQUISITE COURSES | None |
| LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION and EXAMINATIONS | English |
| OFFERED TO ERASMUS STUDENTS | Yes (in English) |
| COURSE WEBSITE (URL) | https://eclass.hmu.gr/courses/TGH245/ |
| Learning outcomes |
The aim of the course is for students to acquire comprehensive knowledge regarding irrigation, to be able to identify and connect irrigation components, and to understand the relationship between the quantity and quality of irrigation water and the type of plant, the soil quality, and the irrigation method and dose. Furthermore, through the irrigation course, students gain the ability to carry out complete irrigation studies. Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
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| General Competences |
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Soil and soil moisture: The hydraulic characteristics and the methods for determining them in different types of soils and substrates are examined. Crop water requirements: The methods for determining irrigation requirements through the calculation of crop evapotranspiration are examined, with emphasis on the FAO-56 method. Irrigation quantity/frequency: The correlation of the above with respect to the interval, dose and method of irrigation is examined. Irrigation methods: The various irrigation systems (surface methods, sprinkler, micro-irrigation), the selection criteria and the installation methods are examined. Hydraulic parameters: Methods for calculating the linear and local losses of irrigation networks are examined. Components: A demonstration is carried out of components for quick-coupling portable and permanent irrigation networks from different materials. The use of special fittings, water intakes, filters, irrigation networks, fertilizer injectors, polyethylene components, drippers and sprinklers is also taught. Assembly/connection: A walk is taken around the farm, where most of the above components are already connected and in full operation. Upon the students' return to the laboratory, they are asked to connect and disconnect sections of various irrigation networks. Irrigation study: Solving exercises on irrigation studies. |
| DELIVERY Face-to-face, Distance learning, etc. |
Face-to-face. The theory is taught in the form of lectures using audiovisual teaching aids, while the laboratory is taught through demonstration, practical exercises and the participation of students in the presentation of the course. | ||||||||||||
| USE OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY Use of ICT in teaching, laboratory education, communication with students |
Projection of electronic slides. Support of the learning process through the e-class electronic platform. |
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| TEACHING METHODS The manner and methods of teaching are described in detail. |
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| STUDENT PERFORMANCE EVALUATION Description of the evaluation procedure |
The assessment is conducted in Greek and English (for ERASMUS students). Theory: Assessment is carried out through (a) intermediate written examinations on multiple-choice questions from a question bank and problem-solving, and/or assignments (30% of the final grade), and (b) a final examination (70% of the final grade). Laboratory: Assessment is carried out through (a) 2 group laboratory assignments (50% of the final grade), and (b) written examinations (50% of the final grade). The assessment criteria are explicitly specified in the introductory lecture and in the corresponding slides on e-class. |
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