The course aims to introduce students to basic concepts, definitions and design principles related to the soil-water relationships, non-point pollution sources from agriculture, the agricultural water management, design and select irrigation systems and to design drainage systems. After successfully completing the course, the student will be able to:

• Understand the factors regulating the transport and storage of water in the soil
• Estimate the copevapotranspiration
• Design Irrigation programs and select the appropriate irrigation system.
• Evaluate irrigation water quality
• Remediate salt-affected soils

• Understanding of critical concepts in Agricultural Engineering
• Understand the natural environment
• Promote free, creative and causative thinking

1. Introduction to the Basic Soil Concepts and Definitions (Genesis, texture, structure)
2. Soil Water. Water Transport in the Soil
3. Soil Water. Field Capacity and Saturation
4. Soil Water. Permanent Wilting Point.
5. Soil Water.  Available Soil Water
6. Methods of Evapotranspiration Estimation.
7. Planning Crop Irrigation
8. Design of Flood Irrigation Systems
9. Design of Sprinkler Irrigation Systems
10. Design of Drip Irrigation Systems
11. Basic Principles of Soil Drainage
12. Drainage Systems Design
13. Quality of Irrigation Water

Use of Information and Communication Technology

• Specialized software
• Power point presentations
• E-class support

Assessment Method

Ι. Written final examination (100%).
- Questions of theoretical knowledge and critical thinking.

• Terzidis G and Papazafeiriou. Agricultural Hydraulic. Ziti Puplishing ISBN: 9789604314041, pagenumber: 501