Online Course on Water Resources for Agricultural Uses

For whom?

• Agricultural Professionals – Farmers, farm managers, and agronomists seeking better water management practices.
• Water Resource Managers – Professionals managing water supply and irrigation systems.
• Policy Makers & Planners – Government officials and decision-makers involved in agricultural water policies.
• Researchers & Academics – Individuals studying water science, management, engineering, agriculture, or environmental sciences.
• NGOs & Development Workers – Professionals working on rural development, food security, and water access projects.
• Students –Pursuing studies in agriculture, hydrology, or environmental management.

Prerequisites

A BSc or equivalent degree in water resources, hydrology, civil engineering, agricultural engineering or closely related fields.

Applications may also be considered from candidates who have a BSc degree in other than the fields mentioned above, but have work experiences in a relevant field and mathematics and physics education at the high school level.

Learning objectives

1. Describe fundamental hydrological processes and catchment water balance.
2. Interpret hydrological time series data and carry out commonly required analyses.
3. Analyse groundwater flow to pumping wells in aquifers.
4. Estimate evapotranspiration and water demands for selected crops.
5. Identify groundwater occurrence, flow and storage, estimate groundwater recharge and compute groundwater balance.
6. Formulate plans for groundwater development.