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EECQ 4141 Course Outline

This course introduces students to agro-hydrological principles and irrigation and drainage engineering. The course objectives are to equip students with knowledge of irrigation systems, calculating crop water demand, and selecting appropriate irrigation systems. Over ten weeks students will learn about irrigation water requirements, soil-water-plant relationships, irrigation scheduling, types of irrigation systems, sources of irrigation water, wastewater use, and management of irrigation schemes. Assessment includes CATs, assignments, and an exam.

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EECQ 4141 Course Outline

This course introduces students to agro-hydrological principles and irrigation and drainage engineering. The course objectives are to equip students with knowledge of irrigation systems, calculating crop water demand, and selecting appropriate irrigation systems. Over ten weeks students will learn about irrigation water requirements, soil-water-plant relationships, irrigation scheduling, types of irrigation systems, sources of irrigation water, wastewater use, and management of irrigation schemes. Assessment includes CATs, assignments, and an exam.

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EECQ 4141: Irrigation and Drainage Engineering I

EECQ 4141: Irrigation and Drainage Engineering I


Course objectives
The purpose of this course is to introduce the students to agro‐hydrological principles and equip them with
basic knowledge and skills for irrigation and drainage engineering.

Expected learning outcomes


At the end of the course, the student is expected to be able to:
1. Define the agricultural aspects of irrigation and be able to calculate the water demand of
different crops
2. Define different irrigation systems and be able to select the appropriate system

Course content
Introduction to Irrigation: definition of irrigation, types, merits, and demerits. Sources of irrigation
water. Irrigated agriculture: soil – water-plant relationship, irrigation water requirement, irrigation
scheduling and efficiencies, Waterlogging and salinity: causes and management. Types of irrigation
systems. Wastewater use in irrigation, Management principles of irrigation schemes.

Teaching and learning methods


1. Lectures
2. Tutorials

Examination:
CATs and assignments – 30%
Exam – 70%

Course references/reference textbooks


a. Allen G.R., Pereira, L.S., Raes, D., and Smith, M., (1998) Crop evapotranspiration - Guidelines for
computing crop water requirements - FAO Irrigation and drainage paper 56. Food and Agricultural
Organization of the United Nations, Rome. http://www.fao.org/3/x0490e/x0490e00.htm
b. Melby Pete. 1995. Simplified Irrigation Design, 2nd Edition. John Wiley & Sons
c. Kurt Hall. 2004. Basic Irrigation Systems and Design. Water Management Specialists.
d. Irrigation Association. 2011. Irrigation, 6th Edition.
e. Allen, R.G., Pereira, L.S., Raes, D., Smith, M. 1998. Crop Evapotranspiration: Guidelines for
Computing Crop Water Requirements. FAO Irrigation and Drainage Paper 56, Rome, Italy, p. 301.
f. Melby Pete. 1995. Simplified Irrigation Design, 2nd Edition. John Wiley & Sons

Course Further Readings


i. Irrigation Association. 2010. Principles of Irrigation, 2nd Edition

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EECQ 4141: Irrigation and Drainage Engineering I

Proposed teaching plan


Week 1 & 2: - Introduction to irrigation
- Irrigation water requirement
1. Crop water requirement
2. Rainfall
3. Other water gains
4. Irrigation efficiencies
5. Calculation of irrigation water requirement
Week 3: - Soil-water-plant relationships
Week 4: - Irrigation scheduling
Week 5: CAT I & Assignment I
Week 6: - Types of irrigation systems
Week 7: - Sources of irrigation water
- Wastewater use in irrigation
Week 8: - Waterlogging and salinity
Week 9: - Management principles of irrigation schemes
Week 10: CAT II

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