Online Courses Handbook 2003

303234 (v.2) Irrigation Science and Technology 102

Area:	Muresk Institute of Agriculture
Contact Hours:	5.0
Credits:	25.0
Lecture:	1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Tutorial:	1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Fieldwork:	2 x 5 Hours Quarterly
Prerequisite(s):	303226 (v.2) Horticulture Plant and Soil Resources 101 or any previous version
Soil - water - plant relationships, water quality and treatment. Hydraulic theory, design criteria, pumps and pumping systems, filtration, fertigation injectors, controller valves and distribution systems. Installation procedures, irrigation scheduling, root deficit irrigation, operation and maintenance and soil moisture monitoring systems. Water resource development and maintenance.