IMPIANTI IRRIGUI PER LE AREE A VERDE

The main objective of the course is to provide knowledge on: the main irrigation systems of green areas, the irrigation water filtration systems, the automation of irrigation systems; the selection of water lifting systems. The student will acquire the skills necessary for the design of green areas irrigation systems and for an evaluation of the supply and installation costs.

Expected learning outcomes:

1. Knowledge and understanding: Knowledge on the characteristics and management methods of sprinkler and drip irrigation systems, and on the main filtration and automation techniques;
2. Ability to apply knowledge and understanding: Ability to apply the knowledge acquired in the practical resolution of problems related to the design and management of sprinkler and drip irrigation systems;
3. Independent judgment: Ability to critically select the best technical and managerial solutions applicable to the different green areas;
4. Communication skills: ability to interact with sector technicians and with agricultural entrepreneurs;
5. Learning skills: Ability to autonomous study of the scientific literature and professional updating.

The course includes 28 hours of frontal lessons and 28 hours of exercises (in classroom, seminars and technical visits) also on-line.

If teaching is done in mixed or remote mode, specific changes to the program may need to be made.

Information for students with disabilities and/or SLD: to guarantee equal opportunities and in compliance with the regulations in force, interested students can ask for a personal interview in order to plan any compensatory and/or dispensatory measures, based on the teaching objectives and specifications needs. It is also possible to contact the referent teacher CInAP (Centro per l’integrazione Attiva e Partecipata - Servizi per le Disabilità e/o i DSA) of our Department, Prof. Giovanna Tropea Garzia.

1. Slides of lessons and other teaching material provided by the teacher;
2. Capra A., Scicolone B. - Progettazione e gestione degli impianti di microirrigazione. Ed. Edagricole, Bologna, 2007;
3. Santelli P. - Irrigazione del verde ornamentale. Ed. Flaccovio, Palermo, 2016;
4. Licciardello F., Sciuto L., Barbagallo S., Consoli S., Cirelli G.L. Infrastrutture verdi per la gestione delle acque: criteri e casi studio. QUADERNI CSEI Catania, III Serie, Vol. 17, 2020;
5. Langergraber G., Dotro G., Nivala J., Rizzo A., Stein O.R.. Wetland Technology: Practical Information on the Design and Application of Treatment Wetlands. International Water Association Publishing: London, UK, 2019.

Unsuitable

Knowledge and understanding of the topic: Important shortcomings. Significant inaccuracies

Ability to analyze and synthesize: Irrelevant. Frequent generalizations. Inability to synthesize

Use of references: Completely inappropriate

18-20

Knowledge and understanding of the topic: At the threshold level. Obvious imperfections;

Ability to analyze and synthesize: Just enough skills;

Use of references: As appropriate.

21-23

Knowledge and understanding of the topic: Routine knowledge;

Analysis and synthesis skills: It is capable of correct analysis and synthesis. Argue logically and consistently;

Use of references: Use standard references.

24-26

Knowledge and understanding of the topic: Good knowledge;

Analysis and synthesis skills: Has good analysis and synthesis skills. The arguments are expressed consistently;

Use of references: Use standard references.

27-29

Knowledge and understanding of the topic: Knowledge more than good;

Ability to analyze and synthesize: He has considerable abilities of analysis and synthesis;

Use of references: Has explored the topics.

30-30L

Knowledge and understanding of the topic: Excellent knowledge;

Ability to analyze and synthesize: He has considerable abilities of analysis and synthesis;

Use of references: Important insights.

• Main hydrological soil characteristics;
  
• Evaluation of irrigation needs;
• Design of an irrigation sprinkler system; 
• Irrigation water filtration techniques.