Agro Hidrologi 1-7 (UTS)

Agrohidrologi Overview

  • Course Code: MSL 1331

  • Credits: 3 (2-3)

  • Instructors:

    • Dr. Ir D. P. Tejo Baskoro, MSc (DPT)

    • Ir Wahyu Purwakusuma, MSc (WPK)

    • Dr. Ir. Yayat Hidayat, MSi (YHD)

    • Dr. Ir Enni Dwi Wahyunie (EDW)

Course Requirements

  1. Students must attend at least 80% of lectures to qualify for exams.

  2. Absences must be documented with an official letter.

  3. Make-up exams are available only for serious reasons (i.e., illness, accident, family emergency) and must be completed within one week.

  4. No remedial exams are offered.

Course Objectives

By the end of the course, students will be able to:

  1. Explain phenomena related to water and water resources.

  2. Discuss issues in water management.

  3. Describe hydrological processes.

  4. Utilize hydrological data for estimating and calculating water balance.

  5. Apply water management techniques for agricultural development.

Course Schedule

Agrohidrologi Semester Schedule (Even Semester 2021-2022)

Class A and B Lectures:

  • 1: Course Contract and Introduction - Jan 25 (DPT) / Jan 27 (DPT)

  • 2: Precipitation and Interception - Feb 8 (EDW) / Feb 3 (EDW)

  • 3: Infiltration and Management - Feb 15 (EDW) / Feb 10 (EDW)

  • 4: Surface Water Flow - Feb 22 (WPK) / Feb 17 (WPK)

  • 5: Surface Water Management - Mar 8 (WPK) / Feb 24 (WPK)

  • 6: Groundwater - Mar 14 (WPK) / Mar 10 (WPK)

  • 7: Water Harvesting - Mar 15 (WPK) / Mar 16 (WPK)

  • 8: Mid-Term Exam - (Dates TBD)

  • 9: Evapotranspiration - Apr 5 (DPT) / Apr 7 (DPT)

  • 10: Plant Water Needs and Water Balance - Apr 12 (DPT) / Apr 14 (DPT)

  • 11: Irrigation - Apr 19 (DPT) / Apr 21 (DPT)

  • 12: Water Quality - Apr 26 (EDW) / Apr 28 (EDW)

  • 13: Wastewater Management - May 10 (YHD) / May 12 (YHD)

  • 14: Introduction to Hydrological Models - May 17 (YHD) / May 19 (YHD)

  • 15: Water Resource Management - May 24 (YHD) / Jun 7 (YHD)

Reference Books

  1. Asdak, C. 2004. Hidrologi dan Pengelolaan DAS.

  2. Seyhan, E. 1995. Dasar-dasar Hidrologi.

  3. Viesman, W. Jr. et al. 1989. Introduction to Hydrology.

  4. Chow, V.T. 1964. Handbook of Applied Hydrology.

  5. Dunne, T. & L.B. Leopold. 1978. Water in Environmental Planning.

  6. FAO, 1988. Crop Water Requirements.

  7. Lal, R. & B.A. Steward. 1994. Soil Processes and Water Quality.

  8. Maidment, D.R. 1992. Handbook of Hydrology.

  9. Morris, G.L. & J. Fan. 1977. Reservoir Sedimentation Handbook.

  10. Todd, D.K. 1980. Ground Water Hydrology.

Assessment Criteria

  • Mid-Semester Exam: 25%

  • End-Semester Exam: 25%

  • Practical Work + Assignments: 40%

  • Quizzes: 5%

  • Participation: 5%

Note: Quizzes will occur at unspecified times.

Importance of Water for Life

  • All living beings require water for their survival.

  • Water is a major component of body tissues in all living organisms.

  • Involved in various physiological reactions, thus determining the life of the organism.

  • Affects the living environment conditions.

Water Distribution on Earth

Overview

  • Total Water on Earth: 1.4 x 10^9 km3

  • Saltwater: 97.3% (1.36 billion km3)

  • Freshwater Distribution:

    • Ice: 77.2%

    • Groundwater: 22.4%

    • Lakes and Swamps: 0.35%

    • Atmosphere: 0.04%

    • Surface Water: 0.01%

Water distribution is uneven in both spatial and temporal aspects, necessitating prudent management.

Water Management Techniques

  • Techniques include conservation practices like contour farming, terracing, and planting cover crops to reduce surface runoff, enhance infiltration, and improve soil moisture retention.