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Course Description

Water Conveyance introduces the infrastructure requirements and water management decisions that go into delivering water from source to farm.

The course is divided into four sections/modules. Each section is intended to take between 2-4 hours to complete. The intent is that one section/module is completed per week but you are free to adjust the timing for completion to fit your schedule. You will need to complete all sections and quizzes indicated on Canvas course page, to complete the course.

 

Learner Outcomes

After completing the module learners will:

  • Be able to describe system concepts of water supply management and delivery
  • Be able to describe the principles of designing irrigation-water delivery systems, including canals and pipelines
  • Be able to describe water-control structures (gates, turnouts, diversion structures, etc.)
  • Understand trade-offs, risks, and benefits for different types of water conveyance
  • Understand appropriate flow-measurement techniques and instruments
  • Describe the hydraulics of water conveyance systems, which includes flow rates, friction losses, and energy requirements
  • Be able to calculate operating efficiencies of water-delivery systems

Course 3 - Required for Water Management stream.

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Section Title
Course 3 - Water Conveyance
Section Schedule
Date and Time TBA
Location
  • Online Platform - Canvas
Delivery Options
Online Platform - Canvas  
Course Fee(s)
Registration Fee non-credit $300.00
Drop Request Deadline
5 days after enrollment
Transfer Request Deadline
No transfer request allowed after enrollment
Section Notes

Canvas Platform - You can access and view your courses, including upcoming ones you are registered for, on your Canvas Course page https//canvas.usask.ca/courses.  Access this page by logging in with your University of Saskatchewan NSID and password. 

Cancellation Policy - Cancellation must be received within 5 days of registration and will be subject to a $35.00 + tax administration fee.  

If you have any questions about the courses, please contact irrigation@usask.ca.

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