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Irrigation/Water Conservation

ARCH X 472.12B

This course focuses on irrigation system design, specifications and construction. Instruction emphasizes water conservation and techniques of efficient and appropriate application. Various systems and techniques are explored, as well as concepts for system modernization, reclamation and water management.

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What you can learn.

Understand the use and selection of commonly used irrigation equipment and installation procedures for a complete irrigation system
Comprehend and be able to apply a systematic methodology toward the design of small-, medium-, and large-scale irrigation systems
Understand and use common symbols, graphic representations, and calculations used in the preparation of irrigation plans
Understand the principles of water conservation, the correct use of drip, and other low application rate systems and smart control technology

About this course:

This course focuses on irrigation system design, specifications and construction. Instruction emphasizes water conservation and techniques of efficient and appropriate application. Various systems and techniques are explored, as well as concepts for system modernization, reclamation and water management.

Prerequisites

ARCH X 472.12A Grading and Drainage, ARCH X472.5 Landscape Design 5: Planting Design, and ARCH X 493.6 AutoCAD 2.