Module: Irrigation and Drainage Technology (4403-410)

Persons:

• Prof. Dr. Joachim Müller (verantwortlich)
• Dr. Wolfram Spreer (begleitend)

Degree Program:

• Agricultural Sciences in the Tropics and Subtropics (until WS 2018/19) (Master, since 01.10.2014)
  2. Semester, elective
• Environmental Protection and Agricultural Food Production (until WS 2018/19) (Master, since 01.10.2014)
  2. Semester, semi-elective
• Environmental Protection and Agricultural Food Production (from WS 19/20) (Master, since 01.10.2019)
  2. Semester, semi-elective
• Food Systems (Master, since 01.10.2019)
  2. Semester, elective
• Agricultural Sciences in the Tropics and Subtropics (from WS 2019/20 on) (Master, since 01.10.2019)
  2. Semester, elective
• Environmental Science - Soil, Water, and Biodiversity (Regulations 2014) (Master, since 01.10.2014)
  2. Semester, semi-elective
• Environmental Science - Soil, Water, and Biodiversity (Regulations 2014) (Master, since 01.10.2014)
  2. Semester, semi-elective
• Environmental Science - Soil, Water, and Biodiversity (Regulations 2019) (Master, since 01.04.2019)
  2. Semester, semi-elective
• Environmental Science - Soil, Water, and Biodiversity (Regulations 2014) (Master, since 01.10.2014)
  2. Semester, semi-elective
• Environmental Science - Soil, Water, and Biodiversity (Regulations 2019) (Master, since 01.04.2019)
  2. Semester, semi-elective

Prerequisites for Attendance:

Basic knowledge in soil science, soil tillage and irrigation.

Sprache:

English

ECTS:

7,5 credits

Frequency:

every summer semester

Length of the Module:

4 weeks (block 4)

Module examination:

written

Length of the examination:

120 minutes

Workload:

70 h presence + 130 h preparation at home + exam = 200 h workload

Professional competences:

After completing this module students know what the limitations and sensitivities of water and soil resources are. They are acquainted with methods for protecting these resources in agriculture. Apart from fundamental knowledge about water and soil, the diverse interactions in the soil-water-plant system are imparted and the economical and ecological aspects discussed. The students learn various methods of soil and water conservation. They are able to choose the most appropriate method among different solutions and to employ it efficiently, taking the social context into account.

Key competences:

critical and analytical way of thinking, self-dependend working style, written and verbal skills, communication and cooperation capabilities

Comments:

(formerly: Water and Soil Management in Agricultural Production)

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