SW3113 : Agricultural Drainage

Department

Department of Soil and Water

Academic Program

Bachelor in Water Science

Type

Compulsory

Credits

03

Prerequisite

SW2014

Overview

The agricultural drainage course describes the different types of agricultural drainage systems, how to design agricultural drainage systems and how to maintain them. This course also explains the problems that arise in the design of different drainage systems. Also, this course explains the different diameters of drainage pipes and how to choose the appropriate types of agricultural drainage systems.

Intended learning outcomes

By the end of the course the student will be able to:

A. Knowledge and Understanding

A.1. Understand the basic concepts in the design of drainage networks.

A.2. Determine the distances between the main and secondary drains according to the different soil properties.

A.3. Recognize the movement of water in saturated and unsaturated media.

A.4. Mention the methods of designing drainage networks and methods of maintaining them.

A.5. Mention the importance of drainage and its effect on plant growth.

B. Mental skills

B.1. Recognizing the development that took place in drainage systems and the necessary need for drainage systems

B.2. Explains the similarities and differences between drainage systems in terms of engineering and hydraulics.

B.3. Identifies the factors that control the choice of exchange systems.

B.4. Uses available data such as soil, crops, climate, water, tools, and capital in designing the drainage system.

B.5. Determine the efficiency of the designed drainage system and those that operate in accordance with prevailing field practices.

C. Practical & Professional Skills

C.1. Justifies the need for drainage systems.

C.2. Discusses the factors influencing the selection of the exchange system.

C.3. Analyze the appropriate selection of drainage systems according to the irrigation system used.

C.4. The drainage system shall be designed taking into account all cropping, climatic, hydraulic and economic conditions.

C.5. Judging the performance of the drainage system.

D. Generic and transferable skills

D.1. has the ability to use the computer to search for information related to the course.

D.2. has the ability to make presentations.

D.3. The ability to work as a team and respect the opinions of others.

D.4. Writes reports on the various agricultural drainage systems.

D.5. Uses critical thinking and problem-solving skills when dealing with information, concepts and theories related to the course.

Teaching and learning methods

1. Theoretical lectures.

2. Practical lectures. + Visiting some agricultural projects.

Methods of assessments

No	Evaluation methods	Evaluation Date	Percentage
1	First written exam	after the sixth week	25 %
2	Second written exam	after the twelfth week	25 %
3	Final exam	After the twelfth week of study	50 %
Total			% 100

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