1. Introduction: Basic concepts and definitions, General description of irrigation and drainage projects.
2. Soil-water-plant relationships.
3. Behaviour of water in the soil, Darcy's Law, soil moisture.
4. Water requirements of crops, Methods for determining evapotranspiration.
5. Irrigation scheduling, Irrigation range, Irrigation efficiency.
6. Calculation of irrigation time, Specific irrigation discharge, Quality of irrigation water.
7. Surface irrigation methods: Flood irrigation, Furrow irrigation. Irrigation by sprinkling.
8. Drainage and drainage works: Design elements of drainage networks.
9. Hydraulic calculations of drainage pipes, Tubular pipes.
10. Drainage ditches: Hydraulic calculations, Sizing of drainage ditches.

Learning Outcomes

The course material includes the basic concepts of designing irrigation and drainage projects. The course aims to acquire basic knowledge related to the design and operation of irrigation and drainage systems.

Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:

• Calculate the irrigation water needs of the crops, the specific irrigation rate, the range, and the duration of irrigation.
• Select and apply the appropriate irrigation method.
• Design irrigation systems and irrigation networks.
• Enumerate and explain the basic principles of drainage methods.
• Design drainage systems and drainage networks.