Special Topics in Soil and Water Management

3 credits · Graduate

This course will discuss the state-of-the-art soil and water management practices in either humid or arid regions, depending on the specific needs of the graduate students. Topics may include fundamentals of soil and water properties; drainage and water table control; management of farm irrigation and draining systems; salinity control; irrigation water requirements; drainage requirements for humid and arid regions; soil conservation; and computer modelling of irrigation and drainage systems. Guest speakers will be invited to share their experiences with the students. CALENDAR NOTES: Fall or Winter semester PREREQUISITES: Permission of the instructor and Faculty Graduate Coordinator