Students should be familiar with the relationship between soil-nutrient-water-plant chain, salt flow control, and water retention dynamics. They should consider the water demand of agricultural crops, the influence of the environmental factors on individual cultures. Get acquainted with the relationship between water and nutrient supply, high quality irrigation water, and have the knowledge of the possibilities of cost-effective water management.
Water management (KHORBAN-VIZGAZDA-1)
Basic data
Name and type of the study programme
Horticultural Engineering, undergraduate program
Curriculum
2024
Classes / consultation hours
1 + 1 + 0 (L+S+Labs)
Credits
2 credits
Theory – Practice
Theory: 50%, Practice: 50%
Recommended semester
Semester 3
Study mode
full-time
Prerequisites
Evaluation type
Colloquium
Course category
Compulsory
Language
English
Instructors
Responsible instructor
Pető Judit Dr.
Responsible department
Agrártudományi Tanszék
Instructor(s)
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Course objectives
Course content
Lectures
The knowledge to be acquired: 1. Relationship between water management and crop production. Basic concepts. 2. The water balance of the soil. The hydrological cycle and its elements. 3. Surface and groundwater. Water resources management. 4. Water management of Hungarian soils. 5. Organic-matter and water management of some of the soil of the inter sand-dunes of the Danube-Tisza. 6. Irrigation water demand calculation. Water consumption of plants. Transpiration characteristics. Disturbances in metabolism caused by water deficiency. 7. Agricultural water utilization. Irrigation water needs. 8. Irrigation water supply, storage, transport. Irrigation modes, systems. 9. Quality of irrigation water. 10. Effect of ground water in crop production. The chemical properties of the soil during irrigation. Secondary salinisation. 11. Groundwater soluble salt content and its impact on soil properties. 12. Municipal water management. Water supply (drinking water quality), sewerage, sewage treatment) 13. Water supply (sewage treatment, placement and recovery)
Seminars
Practical cost-effective water management.
Acquired competences
Knowledge
Professional competences to be acquired (knowledge, ability, attitude, autonomy and responsibilities): a) knowledge: - Familiar with the most important relationships, theories, and the conceptual framework of water management. - It comprehensively understands the basic facts, directions, and boundaries of the subject area. - Familiar with the water management tasks related to the field of sustainable agricultural management tasks necessary for solving rural development problems and its health determinant solutions. b) ability - Knows, understands and applies the principles of environmental and nature conservation in water management. - He/she is able to take environmental standards into account in the management of agricultural sectors. - Keeps track of the environmental, hygiene, food safety, nutrition and safety regulations, and keeps them and keeps them. c ) attitude - Environment-conscious and have positive attitude towards sustainable agriculture. - Has professional responsibility and cooperative skills. d ) autonomy and responsibility - characterized by a sense of responsibility in terms of professional, legal, ethical standards and rules of work and conduct.
Skills
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Attitude
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Autonomy and responsibilities
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Requirements, evaluation and grading
Mid-term study requirements
Intermediate learning requirements: • The lectures are an integral part of the training process, so participation in the lectures is expected. One written essay on theoretical material presented in the lecture is mandatory. • During the study period, students complete an irrigation water demand calculation. The final deadline for submitting the calculation task is 11th week of study period. Date of essay: The 7th week of education at the time of the lesson. Replacement / repair dates: At the 10th week of education at the time of the lesson
Exam requirements
Exam requirements: The course ends with a written colloquium. The collocation consists of answering approx. 10 questions of the themes of the subject.
Generative AI usage
Use of GAI tools is permitted in a limited manner (e.g., for literature search support or specific tools). In this case, the course instructor is responsible for defining where and how GAI tools may be used in assignments. The course description must specify in detail how GAI tools may be used during the course.
Study aids, laboratory background
The practical training of students is supported by a state-of-the-art laboratory unit. The Faculty has an accredited Soil and Plant Testing Laboratory.
Readings
Compulsory readings
Manika Gupta: Agricultural Water Management : Theory, Abstratction and Practices, Elsevier Science & Technology Books, p. 416., 2018 ISBN 9780128123621
Recommended readings
Tutorial provided by the lecturer on TEAMS surface.