Introduction to Irrigation Practices
BIOLGY X 499.97
Students are introduced to various irrigation components, hydraulic concepts, irrigation design techniques and scheduling approaches.
Spring
Summer
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 towards the following certificates & specializations…
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