Base Knowledge
Elementary knowledge of geography and mathematics.
Teaching Methodologies
Lectures, calculation exercises and practical field visits.
Learning Results
Know the technological bases of irrigation and drainage.
Know irrigation programming technologies
Learn about irrigation automation technologies
Know the quality control parameters of irrigation and drainage water
Learn about fertigation technologies
Program
1. Crop water requirements, irrigation programming and management
2. General characteristics of irrigation and drainage installations
3. Management and automation of irrigation installations; precision watering
4. Water quality in irrigation and drainage
5. Fertigation
Grading Methods
Attendance assessment requires the student to attend at least 75% of the classes taught. Assessment of knowledge, in frequency or exam, is done through an individual written test, with theoretical and practical components, a minimum grade of 9.5 is required for approval.
Internship(s)
NAO
Bibliography
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FAO (1996) – Drainage of irrigated lands. Irrigation water management Training manual 9. Roma:
FAO.
Millar, A. A. (1978) – Drenagem de Terras Agrícolas: Bases Agronómicas. S. Paulo: McGraw-Hill.
Oliveira, I. (2012) – Técnicas de Regadio. Lisboa: Ed. autor 2012.
Pereira, L. S. (2004) – Necessidades de água e métodos de rega. Lisboa: Pub. Europa-América.
Pereira, L. S., Valero, J.A., Buendia, M.R., Martin-Benito, J.M. (2010) – El riego e sus tecnologias.
Albacete: CREA-UCLM.