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Quick Facts
| Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| English | Self Study | Video and Text Based |
Course Overview
The Micro Irrigation Engineering certification course tackles the critical challenges of water scarcity and inefficient water management in developing countries like India. Focusing on micro-irrigation, it delves into fluid mechanics, pump flow, filters, pipes, and water dispensing techniques. This course is tailored for graduate and postgraduate students in Agricultural and Civil Engineering,
The Micro Irrigation Engineering certification by Swayam benefits Micro-Irrigation Industry professionals with support from leading industry players. The 12-week elective course covers the design, installation, and automation of micro-irrigation systems, offering a comprehensive understanding of sustainable water resource management in agriculture.
The Highlights
- Elective Online Course
- 12 Weeks Duration
- Offered by IIT Kharagpur
Programme Offerings
- Certificate of completion
- Practical Learning
- Hands-on Experience.
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Fees Informations | Certificate Availability | Certificate Providing Authority |
|---|---|---|
| INR 1000 | yes | IIT Kharagpur |
The Micro Irrigation Engineering certification fees is free. However, if you want a certificate, you must register and take the proctored exam at designated centers, which is optional and comes with a fee of Rs 1000.
Micro Irrigation Engineering Certification Fee Structure -
Particulars | Total Fees |
Micro Irrigation Engineering (exam) | Rs 1000/- |
Eligibility Criteria
Academic Qualifications
The Micro Irrigation Engineering certification course is intended for agricultural university students, faculty, industry professionals, researchers in precision agriculture, and entrepreneurs with prerequisites of B.Tech in Agricultural Engineering/Civil Engineering or M.Sc in Horticulture/Soil Science/Agronomy.
Certification Qualifying Details
To receive the Micro Irrigation Engineering certification by Swayam, you need a minimum average assignment score of 10/25 and an exam score of 30/75.
What you will learn
After completing the Micro Irrigation Engineering certification syllabus, you will delve into the fundamental principles of fluid mechanics, gaining a deep understanding of how water flows through pumps, filters, pipes, and intricate small orifices for precise water dispensing.
Upon completion of the Micro Irrigation Engineering training, you will learn the intricacies of designing, installing, and operating micro-irrigation systems, enabling you to contribute to more efficient water resource management in agriculture.
Who it is for
The Micro Irrigation Engineering online course is suitable for individuals with an interest in sustainable water management practices. This course is particularly beneficial for:
Admission Details
Follow these steps to join the Micro Irrigation Engineering classes:
Step 1: Browse the URL below:
https://onlinecourses.nptel.ac.in/noc23_ag10/preview
Step 2: Click on the “Sign-in/ Register” button
Step 3: Fill out the necessary details and submit the form
The Syllabus
- Lecture 1: Micro-Irrigation: Introduction and Scope
- Lecture 2: Fundamentals of Fluid Mechanics and its Application
- in Micro Irrigation
- Lecture 3: Soil Water Concept
- Lecture 4: Soil Water Constants and Infiltration
- Lecture 5: Tutorial 1-Numerical Examples on Fluid Mechanics
- and Soil Water
- Lecture 6: Evapotranspiration
- Lecture 7: Determination of Evapotranspiration
- Lecture 8: Crop Coefficients and Crop Water Requirement
- Lecture 9: Demonstration of Agro-Meteorological Instruments
- Lecture 10: Demonstration of Lysimeter
- Lecture 11: Tutorial 2 - Numerical Examples on Crop Water
- Requirement
- Lecture 12: Irrigation Scheduling
- Lecture 13: Soil and Plant Water Monitoring Instruments
- Lecture 14: Measurement of Irrigation Water
- Lecture 15: Irrigation Efficiency
- Lecture 16: Tutorial 3 - Numerical Examples on Irrigation
- Water Management
- Lecture 17: Introduction of Water Lifts and Pumps
- Lecture 18: Variable Displacement Pumps
- Lecture 19: Irrigation Water Quality
- Lecture 20: Tutorial 4 - Numerical Examples on Water
- Measurements and Pumps
- Lecture 21: Irrigation Methods
- Lecture 22: Micro Irrigation System: Concept and Types
- Lecture 23: Drip Irrigation: Introduction and Types
- Lecture 24: Drip Irrigation: Design Considerations & System
- Layout
- Lecture 25: Types and Selection of Emission Devices
- Lecture 26: Hydraulics of Drip Irrigation System Pipe Network
- Lecture 27: Tutorial 5 - Numerical Example on Design of Drip
- Irrigation System
- Lecture 28: Fertigation
- Lecture 29: Fertigation Application Methods
- Lecture 30: Drip Irrigation: Filtration System
- Lecture 31: Tutorial 6 - Numerical Examples on Emission
- Devices and Fertigation
- Lecture 32: Installation and Operation of Drip Irrigation System
- Lecture 33: Maintenance of Drip Irrigation System
- Lecture 34: Demonstration of Drip Irrigation Components and
- Evaluation of Drip Emitters
- Lecture 35: Soil Water Movement under a Drip Emitter
- Lecture 36: Design and Development of Drip Emitters
- Lecture 37: Tutorial 7- Numerical Examples on Drip Irrigation
- System
- Lecture 38: Micro Sprinkler Irrigation System
- Lecture 39: Bubbler Irrigation System
- Lecture 40: Sprinkler Irrigation System
- Lecture 41: Sprinkler Irrigation System Design
- Lecture 42: Performance Evaluation of Sprinkler Irrigation
- System
- Lecture 43: Tutorial 8 - Numerical Examples on Sprinkler
- Irrigation System
- Lecture 44: Tutorial 9 - Numerical Examples on Design of
- Sprinkler Irrigation System
- Lecture 45: Sprinkler Irrigation System: Layout, Installation,
- Operation and Maintenance
- Lecture 46: Standards and Quality Assurance of Drip Irrigation
- System Components
- Lecture 47: Standards and Quality Assurance of Sprinkler
- Irrigation System Components
- Lecture 48: Solar PV System for Irrigation (Part 1)
- Lecture 49: Solar PV System for Irrigation (Part 2)
- Lecture 50: Tutorial 10 - Numerical Examples on Solar PV
- Irrigation System
- Lecture 51: Automation of Micro Irrigation System (Part 1)
- Lecture 52: Automation of Micro Irrigation System (Part 2)
- Lecture 53: Automation of Micro Irrigation System (Part 3)
- Lecture 54: Automation of Micro Irrigation System (Part 4)`
- Lecture 55: Economic Analysis of MIS (Part 1)
- Lecture 56: Economic Analysis of MIS (Part 2)
- Lecture 57: Economic Analysis of MIS (Part 3)
- Lecture 58: Tutorial 11- Numerical Examples on Economics of
- MIS
- Lecture 59: Precision Agriculture
- Lecture 60: Micro Irrigation Engineering: Epilogue
Evaluation process
The Micro Irrigation Engineering certification offers an optional exam. Your final score is determined by averaging the best 8 out of 12 assignments (25%) and your proctored exam score (75%).