This module teaches the principles of design, construction and management of farm ponds, Design of different types of spillways and Operation and maintenance of small dams. The module aims at providing learners with knowledge about different methods of flood routing in various types of water flows. It deals with selection, design and stability analysis of earth fill, rock fill and concrete gravity dams, design of drop, chute and pipe spillways. The design of outlet and control structures including the operation and maintenance of small dams and conservation structures are taught in this module. The module focuses on lectures, field visits, and solving practical problems.
Brief description of the module
At the end of the module, students would possess in depth knowledge of Topographic features of land, its survey, GIS and RS and their application.
Learning Outcomes
Having successfully completed the module, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:
- Topographical survey of land
- Preparation of contour maps and profiles of road, drain/channels
- Principles and applications of Geographical Information system and remote sensing.
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Practically carryout and plotting the topographical survey.
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Practically demonstrate GIS and remote sensing tools.
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INDICATIVE CONTENT
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GIS and Remote sensing
Theory: General definitions and components of GIS, Modes of representing geographical information in GIS, Basic structure for given geographic location, Land observation, Global positioning system, GIS application, Communication of the information, Collection of information, Structure and analysis and storage of information, Communicate the information, Exchange of different information (given data base, thematic maps, records, Information receiver, Means to communicate data in GIS, Remote sensing and its application.
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Practical: Exercise on GIS and GPS tools, Reading remote sensing maps
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Topography
Course content
Theory: Introductions, Methods of Linear Measurements - Accessories for Linear Measurements - Ranging/Procedure -Chain surveying, Compass traversing - Introduction and purpose - Principles of compass surveying and traversing - Methods of traversing, Leveling - Definition, object and use of leveling - Different types of leveling - Sources of errors in leveling, Contouring, Definition, Preparing contour maps, Methods of contouring- Methods of interpolation, Theodolite Traverse – Definition, Use of theodolite, Computation – Introduction- Computation of area from field book -Problems of computing area from plotted plan -The mid ordinate rule -The average ordinate rule - Trapezoidal rule, Introduction to GPS and GIS tools - understanding GPS and its application - Introduction to principles and application of GIS.
Practical: Chain surveying, leveling, Reading of Horizontal and vertical angles – Measurement of bearing using compass, Theodolite surveying, Preparation of contour map and profiles.
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Course content
Theory: Introductions, Methods of Linear Measurements - Accessories for Linear Measurements - Ranging/Procedure -Chain surveying, Compass traversing - Introduction and purpose - Principles of compass surveying and traversing - Methods of traversing, Leveling - Definition, object and use of leveling - Different types of leveling - Sources of errors in leveling, Contouring, Definition, Preparing contour maps, Methods of contouring- Methods of interpolation, Theodolite Traverse – Definition, Use of theodolite, Computation – Introduction- Computation of area from field book -Problems of computing area from plotted plan -The mid ordinate rule -The average ordinate rule - Trapezoidal rule, Introduction to GPS and GIS tools - understanding GPS and its application - Introduction to principles and application of GIS.
Practical: Chain surveying, leveling, Reading of Horizontal and vertical angles – Measurement of bearing using compass, Theodolite surveying, Preparation of contour map and profiles.
- INDICATIVE RESOURCES
Books
- Principles of Agricultural Engineering Part-I and II by Michael, A.M and Ojha T.P
Survey and leveling by Khurmi, R.S
- GIS: Fundamentals, Applications and Implementations by Elangovan, K. 2006
- Remote Sensing Applications in Dryland Natural Resource Management by Gaur, Mahesh, 2013
Brief description of aims and content
This module aims to introduce students to the theory and practice of biological science through consideration of the diversity of microorganisms, characteristics of different groups of microorganisms, structure and function of DNA as the genetic material in addition to structure and properties of Carbohydrates, Proteins and Lipids.
Welcome to Laboratory Microbiology Course. This is a component of Biological Sciences that equip students knowledge and skills in Basic Microbiological Analysis Techniques. In this course as students, you will
1. get skills to prepare agar and liquid culture media
2. get hands on serial dilution of sample prior to microbiological analysis
3. get hands on skills on spread and pour plating techniques
4.get knowledge and skills on biochemical tests for microbial identification
Food Hygiene and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) is a four credit course and one of the components of the module of Food Safety and Quality Management System. It aims to equip the students with knowledge and skills that are required to apply in agri-food chain to control food safety hazards and associated risks.
The course will deepen knowledge and skills of the students in the following
1. Food Safety hazards and risks
2. Implementation of prerequisite food safety programs to control food safety hazards and risks
3. Implementation of Food Safety System based on Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) to identify, evaluate and control food safety hazards
At the end of the course, the student will be able to:
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