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Irrigation and Water Management (AGRI30016)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5On Campus (Dookie)
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July
Overview
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Irrigation and Water Management presents the technical, economic, environmental and policy aspects of water for irrigation in agriculture and further discusses the case study of Murray Darling Basin, the most significant agricultural areas in Australia. The key components covered in this course are: irrigation scheduling and drainage; different types of irrigation techniques; water salinity and other issues with quality of irrigation water; environmental impact of irrigation; Institutions, water markets, policy and governance issues discussed in the context of Murray Darling Basin; alternate sources of irrigation – wastewater recycling; and impact of climate change on water for irrigation. The course is delivered as - lectures from academics, research scientists and industry experts; field trips and through short online educational videos. Dookie campus, being located in the heart of a major irrigation district of MDB, offers the opportunity to see some major irrigation infrastructure of the region and interact with industry experts on the field trip.
Intended learning outcomes
- Describe the scale and distribution of the major irrigation systems in south-eastern Australia
- Evaluate plant water requirements in terms of water quality and frequency of supply
- Apply basic principles of hydraulics to the selection of irrigation systems appurtenances and structures
- Assess irrigation systems in terms of efficiency, economy, energy-use and environmental impact
- Recognise the advantages and disadvantages of common irrigation systems
- Recognise the need for efficient irrigation drainage as well as water supply
Generic skills
- Explain their understanding of Irrigation systems lucidly, both in writing and orally
- Critically assess and assimilate new knowledge to use these skills to solve problems
- Think analytically of policy aspects of resource management at a strategic level
- Ability to communicate and network with industry experts
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Assessment
Additional details
- Assignment 1 (up to 10 pages) due during the intensive week (20%)
- Assignment 2 (up to 10 pages) due week 11 (20%)
- 3 hour end-of-semester examination (60%)
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Dates & times
- July
Coordinator Gayathri Mekala Mode of delivery On Campus (Dookie) Contact hours 40 hours contact Total time commitment 170 hours Pre teaching start date 8 April 2019 Teaching period 1 July 2019 to 5 July 2019 Last self-enrol date 24 April 2019 Census date 1 July 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 6 September 2019 Assessment period ends 22 November 2019 July contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
Additional delivery details
One week intensive course at the Dookie campus, Monday 26 June - Friday 30 June 2016. The cost for single room accommodation with shared bathroom facilities, breakfast, lunch and evening meal will be approximately $450. Further details can be viewed at
Dookie Intensives or contact: Jacinta Way, Acdemic Support Officer, Dookie Campus, email: jway@unimelb.edu.au.
The first assignment (worth 20%) in this subject requires students to gain an understanding of continental water management issues. The Murray Darling Basin provides environmental, technical , political, social and economic challenges for case study. During the pre-teaching period (3 April - 25 June) students need to read the 2012 Federal Government Murray Darling Basin plan to help complete the assignment. Additional information on the Basin will also be circulated for supplementary reading.
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Further information
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This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Major Plant and Soil Science Informal specialisation Science-credited subjects - new generation B-SCI Major Production Animal Health Informal specialisation Selective subjects for B-BMED Major Sustainable Production Breadth Track Climate and Water - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 11 April 2024