Course Syllabus

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Course Syllabus

Overview

This class is designed to provide students with a fundamental working knowledge of irrigation principles and practices encompassing agronomic and horticultural applications. Water conservation and drainage will also be included.

Credits: Two

Requirements

Prerequisites

Complete all of the following:

Take the following:

  • APS122: Introduction to Plant Science (Three)

Take one of the following:

  • APS220: Introduction to Soils (Three)
  • AGRON301: Soil Science (Three)

Required Resources

The course materials are available in the Course Materials List.

Required Resources
Resource Title/Description Author or Provider Ed./Vol. 13-Digit ISBN
Principles of Irrigation Irrigation Association 3rd 978-1-935324126

Proctored Exams and Assessments

This course will use an online proctoring software called Proctorio. This makes it possible for students to take assessments and exams without a human proctor present. Proctored exams can be accessed like any other exam, once the software has been installed. Exams will be recorded by Proctorio and reviewed by the BYUI Testing Center. Any questionable exams will be forwarded to the instructor for further review.

For step-by-step instructions on Proctorio installation, please refer to this help guide article.

Structure

Course Outcomes

  1. Understand the terminology associated with irrigation and water management.
  2. Be able to explain how water is effectively applied to the soil.
  3. Describe the physics of water and soil interactions.
  4. Understand basic irrigation pipe hydraulics, pressure, and flow.
  5. Evaluate different water management methods that will maximize efficient use.

Major Assignments

The table below is meant to help you see the relevance of each major assignment as it pertains to the course outcomes.

Major Assignments
Major Assignment Description Course Outcome #
Homework Practice specific principles and topics for the week's study materials. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Quiz Check one's understanding of the week's materials. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Exam Test your cumulative knowledge of principles and topics covered in the course. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Weekly Patterns

The table below displays typical weekly activities, due dates, and activity descriptions. 

Weekly Patterns
Due Date* Learning Model Activity Title Description
Midweek Prepare Study materials The study materials include readings, lecture video, math concept review
Midweek Prepare Study Guide The study guide is a non-graded activity that focuses on key principles and concepts.
End of Week Ponder Homework Practice specific principles and topics for the week's study materials.
End of Week Prove Quiz Check one's understanding of the week's materials.

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Expectations

Feedback

You can expect to receive grades and feedback within seven days of the due date for all assignments.

Workload

You are expected to put in approximately six hours of work each week for this course.

Group Work

There is no group work in this course.

Late Work

As a sign of professionalism and respect, you should complete your work on time. Late work will receive a 15% deduction for each day it is late.

Retries

Retries are not allowed in this course.

Extra Credit

The only extra credit provide during Week 12: Reclaimed Water.

Grading Scale

Grading Scale
Letter Grade Percent
A 100%–93%
A- 92%–90%
B+ 89%–87%
B 86%–83%
B- 82%–80%
C+ 79%–77%
C 76%–73%
C- 72%–70%
D+ 69%–67%
D 66%–63%
D- 62%–60%
F 59% and lower

University Policies

Students with Disabilities

Brigham Young University-Idaho is committed to providing a working and learning atmosphere that accommodates qualified persons with disabilities. If you have a disability and require accommodations, please contact the Disability Services Office at 1-208-496-9210 or visit their website and follow the Steps for Receiving Accommodations. Reasonable academic accommodations are reviewed for all students who have qualified documented disabilities. Services are coordinated with students and instructors by the Disability Services Office.

[This course may require synchronous meetings. OR This course includes required synchronous meetings.] If you are currently registered with the Disability Services Office and need an interpreter or transcriber for these meetings, please contact the deaf and hard of hearing coordinator at 1-208-496-9219.

Other University Policies

Student Honor and Other Policies

Please read through the document called University Policies. It gives important information about the following topics:

  • Student Honor
    • Academic Honesty
    • Student Conduct
      • Sexual Harassment
  • Student with Disabilities
  • Complaints and Grievances
  • Copyright Notice

Go to the Student Resources module to review further resources and information.

 

Course Summary:

Course Summary
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