Materials presented in class and available on the Moodle platform. Further readings suggested by the professor (ISI papers)
Learning Objectives
To enhance learner skills on non conventional water resource supply and management for irrigation use in water scarce countries
Prerequisites
skills in hydraulics, hydrology and irrigation
Teaching Methods
Lectures; plenary discussions on materials provided by the teacher.
Further information
Attendance is not obligatory, but strongly recommended. If you are not able to attend, please contact the course instructor to find alternatives
Type of Assessment
Written test. The written test consists of verifying the acquired knowledge through 31 closed multiple-answer questions. Correct answers count one point. Wrong answers count zero points.
Course program
Introduction to non conventional water resources. Suitability of non conventional water use in irrigation. Irrigation with saline water. Irrigation with treated water. Health and environmental aspects. Water harvesting for supplementary irrigation.