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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. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
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. |
Field of Education: | 50100 Agriculture (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Informational | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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