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| Unit | INSTITUTE OF NATURAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES |
| AGRICULTURAL STRUCTURES AND IRRIGATION (MASTER) (WITH THESIS) | |
| Code | TS543 |
| Name | Agricultural and Hydrological Drought |
| Term | 2018-2019 Academic Year |
| Term | Spring |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Yüksek Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. MAHMUT ÇETİN |
| Course Instructor |
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.
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Course Goal / Objective
The aim of this course is mainly to teach drought concept, its occurrence and relation to agricultural and hydrological practices;to develop drought action plans throug using drougt management techniques, and to realise resource management at the optimal level during dry spells.
Course Content
Drought concept, climatic change and its relation with agricultural practices. Drought classification, determining dry and rainy spells. Drought indices and mapping: percentiles of normal values, quartiles, deciles, Palmer Drought Severity Index (PDSI), Surface water Supply Index (SWSI), Standardized Precipitation Index (SPI), Crop-Moisture Index (CMI), National Precipitation Index (RI), Dependable Rainfall (DR). Drought estimation: frequency, duration and risk analysis. Drought monitoring and planning. Regional Drought Indices Applications: Analysis of hydrological, meteorological and agricultural drought sequences; point and areal estimation of drought, its rich interpretation and use in practice.
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Knows drought concept and drought types. |
| LO02 | Gains detailed knowledge on the necessary data for calculating drought indices; interprets drought indices. |
| LO03 | Acquires ability to perform drought riskanalysis. |
| LO04 | Performs drought analysis at the catchment level; interprets the outcomes; models drought phenomena, and prepares multi-disciplinary and multi-sectoral drought management plans. |
| LO05 | Prepare and implement drought action plans. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Has the ability to develop and deepen the level of expertise degree qualifications based on the knowledge acquired in the field of agriculture and irrigation structures | |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Has the ability to understand the interaction between irrigation and agricultural structures and related disciplines | |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Qualified in devising projects in agricultural structures and irrigation systems. | |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Conducts land applications,supervises them and assures of development | |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Has the ability to support his specilist knowledge with qualitative and quantitative data. Can work in different disciplines. | 4 |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Solves problems by establishing cause and effect relationship | 5 |
| PLO07 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Has the ability to apply theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of agricultural structures and irrigation department | |
| PLO08 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Able to carry out a study independently on a subject. | 4 |
| PLO09 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Has the ability to design and apply analytical, modelling and experimental researches, to analyze and interpret complex issues occuring in these processes. | 5 |
| PLO10 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Can access resources on his speciality, makes good use of them and updates his knowledge constantly. | |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Has the ability to use computer software in agricultural structures and irrigation; can use informatics and communications technology at an advanced level. | 5 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Drought concept, climatic change and its relation with agricultural practices. | Studying in detail the relevant chapters in different sources such as books, reports or scientific papers; reviewing and reading articles related to the subject from scientific journals | |
| 2 | Drought classification, determining dry and rainy spells. | Studying in detail the relevant chapters in different sources such as books, reports or scientific papers; reviewing and reading articles related to the subject from scientific journals | |
| 3 | Drought classification, determining dry and rainy spells (CONT.) | Studying in detail the relevant chapters in different sources such as books, reports or scientific papers; reviewing and reading articles related to the subject from scientific journals | |
| 4 | Drought indices and mapping | Studying in detail the relevant chapters in different sources such as books, reports or scientific papers; reviewing and reading articles related to the subject from scientific journals | |
| 5 | Percentiles of normal values/precipitation, quartiles, deciles index for drought | Studying in detail the relevant chapters in different sources such as books, reports or scientific papers; reviewing and reading articles related to the subject from scientific journals | |
| 6 | Palmer Drought Severity Index (PDSI), | Studying in detail the relevant chapters in different sources such as books, reports or scientific papers; reviewing and reading articles related to the subject from scientific journals | |
| 7 | Surface water Supply Index (SWSI) | Studying in detail the relevant chapters in different sources such as books, reports or scientific papers; reviewing and reading articles related to the subject from scientific journals | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Studying in detail the relevant chapters in different sources such as books, reports or scientific papers; reviewing and reading articles related to the subject from scientific journals | |
| 9 | Standardized Precipitation Index (SPI), | Studying in detail the relevant chapters in different sources such as books, reports or scientific papers; reviewing and reading articles related to the subject from scientific journals | |
| 10 | Crop-Moisture Index (CMI), National Precipitation Index (RI). | Studying in detail the relevant chapters in different sources such as books, reports or scientific papers; reviewing and reading articles related to the subject from scientific journals | |
| 11 | Dependable Rainfall (DR). | Studying in detail the relevant chapters in different sources such as books, reports or scientific papers; reviewing and reading articles related to the subject from scientific journals | |
| 12 | Drought estimation: frequency, duration and risk analysis. | Studying in detail the relevant chapters in different sources such as books, reports or scientific papers; reviewing and reading articles related to the subject from scientific journals | |
| 13 | Drought monitoring and planning. | Studying in detail the relevant chapters in different sources such as books, reports or scientific papers; reviewing and reading articles related to the subject from scientific journals | |
| 14 | Regional Drought Indices Applications: Analysis of hydrological, meteorological and agricultural drought sequences; point and areal estimation of drought, its rich interpretation and use in practice | Studying in detail the relevant chapters in different sources such as books, reports or scientific papers; reviewing and reading articles related to the subject from scientific journals | |
| 15 | Regional Drought Indices Applications: Analysis of hydrological, meteorological and agricultural drought sequences; point and areal estimation of drought, its rich interpretation and use in practice (CONT.) | Studying in detail the relevant chapters in different sources such as books, reports or scientific papers; reviewing and reading articles related to the subject from scientific journals | |
| 16 | Term Exams | Studying in detail the relevant chapters in different sources such as books, reports or scientific papers; reviewing and reading articles related to the subject from scientific journals | |
| 17 | Term Exams | Studying in detail the relevant chapters in different sources such as books, reports or scientific papers; reviewing and reading articles related to the subject from scientific journals |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 5 | 70 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 30 | 30 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 150 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 6,00 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||