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Standard |
Updated: 02/2005
EHO 131- Irrigation
Provides students with exposure to the basic
principles of hydraulics and fluidics. Special
attention is given to watering plant materials in various soil and climatic
conditions through the use of irrigation.
Topics include: industry overview; fluidics and hydraulics; system
design and installation.
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Industry Overview |
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4 |
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Fluidics and Hydraulics |
D. Lab |
0 |
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System Design, Installation, and Troubleshooting |
P. Lab/O.B.I. |
4 |
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Credit |
5 |
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Prerequisite: |
Provisional admission |
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Corequisite: |
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Course Guide |
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Competency |
After
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D.Lab
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P.Lab/ O.B.I. |
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INDUSTRY OVERVIEW |
2 |
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0 |
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Scope and size |
Discuss scope, size, and economic importance of the irrigation
industry. |
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Career Opportunities |
Describe the careers in the irrigation industry. |
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18 |
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3 |
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Fluidics |
Discuss the principles of sprinkler and spray distribution
equipment. |
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Identify sprinkler equipment and pipes. |
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Hydraulics |
Discuss the nature of water. |
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Discuss pressure, flow, velocity, and pressure loss. |
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SYSTEM DESIGN AND INSTALLATION |
20 |
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37 |
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Design. |
Identify symbols used in irrigation design. |
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Develop a pipe system design. |
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Plan a sprinkler head layout system. |
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Installation |
Prepare take-off from plans. |
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Estimate labor requirements. |
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Install irrigation system. |
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Suggested Resources |
Books
Melby, P. (1995). Simplified Irrigation Design.
Keesen, L. (1995). The Complete Irrigation Workbook.
ALCA. (2003). Irrigation, Landscape Training Manual for Irrigation
Technicians.