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Semester: |
7 |
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Course Code: |
CE5270 |
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Course Name: |
Irrigation and Drainage Engineering |
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Credit Value: |
2 (Notional hours:100) |
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Prerequisites: |
CE3150 |
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Core/Optional |
Optional |
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Hourly Breakdown |
Lecture hrs. |
Tutorial hrs. |
Assignments hrs. |
Independent Learning & Assessment hrs. |
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23 |
4 |
6 |
67 |
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Course Aim: To provide a sound knowledge on engineering concepts in the field of irrigation and drainage engineering.
Intended Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of the course, the students should be able to; ➢ describe principles and processes necessary to manage water resources effectively through well designed drainage and irrigation systems. ➢ apply appropriate techniques and analysis for the selection of low cost irrigation methods. ➢ evaluate and recommend water delivery systems including the preparation of irrigation water schedules. ➢ conduct designs for irrigation and drainage systems in agricultural fields. |
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Course Content:
➢ Planning of Irrigation and Drainage Projects: Project identification; Feasibility studies; Implementation and operation; Intensification of existing irrigation systems; Participatory development; Sustainability aspects of irrigation ➢ Water Requirements/Delivery Systems: Crop water requirements; Irrigation water requirement; duty, base and delta; Soil salinity and leaching requirements; Land preparation ➢ Methods of Water Supply: Continuous system; Rotational system; Supply on demand ➢ Methods of Irrigation : Infiltration characteristics of soils; Design of surface and overhead irrigation systems; Sub-surface and drip irrigation systems ➢ Irrigation Structures: Design, operational and maintenance aspects of irrigation structures ➢ Irrigation Water Management: Yield response to water; Irrigation scheduling techniques; Modern irrigation systems; Irrigation water recycling ➢ Introduction to computer applications: Use of Cropwat and WEAP in quantifying water requirements, planning and forecasting ➢ Drainage Requirements and Systems : Factors affecting drainage; Surface and sub-surface drainage systems |
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Teaching /Learning Methods Classroom lectures, design exercises, tutorial discussions |
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Assessment Strategy: |
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Continuous Assessment
40% |
Final Assessment
60% |
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Details: Tutorials/Assignments 10% Quizzes 20% Viva-voce 10% |
Theory (%)
60 |
Practical (%)
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Other (%)
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Recommended Reading: ➢ Garg, S.K. (2005). Irrigation Engineering and Hydraulic Structures, 19th edn, Khanna Publishers. ➢ Majumdar, D. K. (2004). Irrigation water management: principles and practice, New Delhi, Prentice-Hall of India. ➢ Sharma, R.K. & Sharma, T.K. (1991). Irrigation and Drainage Engineering, Oxford & IBH Publishing Co Pvt.Ltd. ➢ Kumar, S. (1987). Irrigation Engineering and Hydraulic Structures, Khanna Publishers. ➢ Michael, A.M. (1978). Irrigation Theory & Practices, Amazing Books International, India. |
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