Learning outcomes of the curricular unit (knowledge, skills and competences to be developed by the students)
It is intended to provide students with the knowledge of water related legislation. It is intended to provide students with the scientific and technical skills that enable them to make a fair and efficient irrigation management according to soil, culture and existing technologies. Consolidate project knowledge especially in installation, maintenance and evaluation of irrigation systems. Enforce the importance of technological innovations to control and promote the efficient use of water in production and environment.
Syllabus
I Crop evapotranspiration, Irrigation and Irrigation Management 1. Legal framework of water resources, of irrigation practices. National water resources and irrigation water origins. 2. Crop water requirements: reference evapotranspiration, crop evapotranspiration, single and dual crop coefficients 3. Soil water balance for irrigation programming. Crop-soil water balance model application. Irrigation parameters. 5. Irrigation management: decision from the integration of soil water balance models, meteorological data, soil water and plant water status monitoring. II Irrigation Technology. 1. Irrigation Methods and Irrigation Systems. 2. Surface Irrigation:traditional methods and perspectives of modernization. 3. Sprinkling; equipment description, dimensioning components of a stationary sprinkler system;design of a sprinkling irrigation system. 4. Drip irrigation: characterization, equipments description, dimensioning components; maintenance and operation; design of a drip irrigation system.
Demonstration of the syllabus coherence with the curricular unit's learning objectives
Subjects have been grouped in two modules. It begins with the legislative framework, the water law, the efficient use of water and specific measures and legislation regarding irrigation and agriculture. The students will acquire technical and scientific basis of irrigation to make a proper use of water, according to the crop water requirements, the soil and climate characteristics and the equipment available. The second module focuses in irrigation technology and design, equipments, installation, operation, maintenance and evaluation of irrigation systems. Throughout the different themes the use of agricultural practices intending soil and water conservation is highlighted
Teaching methodologies (including evaluation)
In-person or distance sessions: Theoretical-practical sessions and tutorials. The theoretical, expository component will be complemented with a practical component for carrying out exercises, analysis and monitoring of case studies.
Admission to Exam: All students are admitted to the final exam. Assessment 1) partial layoff - Carrying out a written test of attendance, during the period of classes, related to the water needs component of the crops, for partial waiver which is worth 50% of the classification. The assessment of the component, irrigation methods and dimensioning of irrigation installations, coincides with the exam dates, consists of a written test, is carried out in person and is worth 50% of the classification. Final classification = 50% evaluation of the first partial waiver block + 50% exam (second subject block) (in both components a grade >= 10 is required)
2) Final exam The Final Exam consists of a face-to-face written test.
Demonstration of the coherence between the teaching methodologies and the learning outcomes
In the expositive theoretical sessions will be presented concepts and methodologies essential to the understanding of the program contents . Complemented with practical classes were exercises and analysis of case studies will be produced. Models use for calculating crops water requirements, and design of irrigation systems, allows students to know new working tools. Also the team working will prepare then for the actual demanding job market. With the proposed methodology is intended to develop skills also in the research for information. Access to information available on the Internet allows students to know the latest wide range of equipment available on the market. The excellent location of our school, on the major country region for irrigated crops enables field monitoring of the best techniques already practiced in the region.
Bibliography (Mandatory resources)
Allen, R. G., Pereira, L. S., Raes D., Smith, M. (1998) - Crop evapotranspiration. FAO Irrigation and Drainage Paper nº 56 Rome Keller J, Bliesner RD (2000) - Sprinkler and trickle irrigation. The Blackburn press, Jersey Phocaides A. (2007) Technical Handbook on Pressurized irrigation techniques. FAO. Rome. (http://www.fao.org/docrep/010/a1336e/a1336e00.htm) Oliveira, I. (2011) - Técnicas de Regadio. Volume I e II. Edição do Autor. Beja Oliveira, I et al. (1983) - Guia de Rega CPTR Beja Pereira,L.S. (2004) - Necessidades de Água e Métodos de Rega. PEA. Lisboa. Pizarro, F.(1996) - Riegos Localizados de Alta Frequência. Mundi-Prensa, Bilbao Steduto, P.,Hsião, T.C., Ferreres, E:, Raes, D (2012) - Crop yield response to water. FAO Irrigation and drainage, 66. Rome SMEDEMA, Lambert k. ; VLOTMAN, Willem F. ; RYCROFT, David W. - Modern land drainage : planning, design and management of agricultural drainage systems. Leyden : A.A. Balkema : Taylor & Fancis, 2004. 449 p.,. ISBN 90-5809-554-1
