Field drainage and irrigation

Structure Type:	Course
Code:	KA01CKATE01
Level:	Bachelor
Credits:	3.0 points
Responsible Teacher:	Harmanen, Heikki
Teacher Team:	Harmanen, Heikki
Language of Instruction:	Finnish

Learning Outcomes

Students will be familiar with the impact the climate in Finland has on the need to drain soils and irrigate crops. They will also be familiar with various drainage and irrigation systems and their advantages and practical use in field cultivation. Students will understand the impact of irrigation on the amount and quality of the harvest. They can also utilise related research outcomes.

Student's Workload

Will be announced at the beginning of the course.

Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses

No previous studies are required.

- Factors influencing drainage and irrigation
- Methods of drainage, their advantages and progression of projects
- Methods of irrigation

Recommended or Required Reading

- Heinonen (ed.). 1992. Maa, viljely ja ympäristö. Chapter 3. WSOY.
- Pajula and Triipponen (eds.). Selvitys Suomen kastelutilantesta. Suomen ympäristö 629. (OR Sadetusopas 1979. ProAgria).
- Pajula and Järvenpää (eds.). 2007. Maankuivatuksen ja kastelun suunnittelu. Finnish Environment Institute report 23/2007, pp. 187. Available online only.
- Peltomaa. 1999. Salaojien kunnossapito-opas (also online). Field Drainage Center.
- Salaojituksen tukisäätiö and Helsinki University of Technology. Maa vesi ja ravinnetalous: ojitus, kastelu ympäristö (upcoming 2009-2010).

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

- Lectures: 45 %
- Distance learning and independent study: 55 %, which involves looking for field-related information and problem-solving
- Exam

Assessment Criteria

Grading will be announced during the course.

Assessment Methods

- Exam: 50 %
- Assignments: 50 %

- Active participation in lectures
- Active participation in practical exercises
- Approved assignment
- Exam

Work Placement

None

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