12617 (v.2) Irrigation Science and Soil Technology 102
| Area: | Muresk Institute |
| Credits: | 25.0 |
| Contact Hours: | 5.0 |
| Lecture: | 1 x 5 Hours Weekly |
| Syllabus: | Soil, water, plant relationships, water quality, water treatment, application of chemicals, hydraulic theory, design criteria, pumps and pumping systems, filtration, fertigation, injectors, controller valves/sensors, distribution systems, installation procedures, irrigation scheduling, operation and maintenance. |
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| Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit, students will have- Been introduced to the principles of soil and irrigation science and technology as they relate to Western Australian climatic parameters; provide students with a background to the practices of soil, irrigation science and technology relevant to viticulture; to provided students with a knowledge of modern soil and irrigation technology as practised in the field of viticulture relevant to a Mediterranean climate. |
| Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information. |
| Unit References: | Chapman, J., (2001). Winery Wasterwater Handbook, Adelaide, Winetitles. Luke, C.J., (1988). Evaporation Data for WA, Ag WA, Technical Report No.65. |
| Unit Texts: | Southorn, N., (1997). Farm Irrigation: Planning and Management, Inkata Press. |
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| Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Examination 60%, Field Study Report 15%, Research Assignment 25%. This is a Grade/Mark assessment. |
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | | |
Current as of: February 2, 2004
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