Introduction to Irrigation Practices
Introduction to Irrigation Practices
BIOLGY X 499.97
Students are introduced to various irrigation components, hydraulic concepts, irrigation design techniques and scheduling approaches.
Typically Available
Spring
Summer
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What you can learn.
What you can learn.
Understand basic hydraulic concepts
Analyze common water conservation statutes
Become familiar with commonly used irrigation equipment
Study and integrate irrigation design principles
Learn site assessment skills associated with irrigation design
About This Course
As irrigation technology becomes more advanced, and water becomes scarcer, appropriate water application for plants is critical. Students learn how to design and prepare a residential irrigation plan. Instruction covers foundation in hydraulic design; efficient drip line layout; appropriate use of backflow prevention devices; water conservation methods and applications; and available new technologies, such as weather station ET-based controllers and the application of design principles to comply with the State of California AB-1881 Water Model Efficient Landscape Ordinance.
Prerequisites
Fundamental knowledge of plants and their water requirements is recommended.
This course applies toward the following programs
Gardening
specialization
specialization
The Gardening Specialization is designed for beginning gardeners looking for fundamental gardening and plant care knowledge.
The Gardening Specialization is designed for beginning gardeners looking for fundamental gardening and plant care knowledge.
Horticulture
certificate
certificate
Take your love of plants and turn it into a career. The Horticulture Certificate provides students with the foundational science behind maintaining plants and their environment. This program may be completed 100% online.
Take your love of plants and turn it into a career. The Horticulture Certificate provides students with the foundational science behind maintaining plants and their environment. This program may be completed 100% online.