WMGT 141 - Irrigation Troubleshooting
DEPARTMENT:
Water Management & Irrigation Technology
INSTRUCTOR:
Greg Farrens
ADDRESS:
Walla Walla Community College
500 Tausick Way
Walla Walla, WA 99362
PHONE:
(509) 527-4250
(509) 520-1023
(509) 524-5209
E-MAIL:
greg.farrens@wwcc.edu
TYPE OF COURSE:
Lectures and hands-on activities related to irrigation
principles, methods, and applications.
COURSE LENGTH:
11 weeks
CREDIT HOURS:
7 quarter credits
PREREQUISITES:
None
COURSE
DESCRIPTION:
A course designed to train people to troubleshoot irrigation
system problems, with an emphasis on center pivots.
Mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems will be
analyzed.
COURSE
OBJECTIVES:
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
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A. Identify electrical components of irrigation systems and
explain their functions
B. Identify mechanical components of valves, center pivots
and pumps
C. Apply some general repair and maintenance of irrigation
equipment
D. Organize data collected through experimentation in
report form
E. Analyze agricultural sprinkler systems
F. Recognize installation procedures for sprinkler systems
To request accommodations related to a disability, contact Claudia Angus, Ph.D., Coordinator of
Disability Support Services, at 527-4262 or email claudia.angus@wwcc.edu
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WMGT 141 - Irrigation Troubleshooting
Course Expectations
1.
Class attendance: Attend each class on time! You are considered absent once
role is taken. No more than two (1) unexcused absence is acceptable. Excused
absences are ones cleared with me PRIOR to class. If you are unable to attend
class for any reason, please call me before class at:
Office: 527-4250
Cell: 520-1023
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20 points will be deducted for every absence after one (1)
Each student with one (1) or less absence earns a 30 point bonus
Attendance will be 200 points of the course grade
2.
Assignments: All assignments are to be turned in before class on the day due.
Late assignments are accepted with a 20% penalty per class day. You may turn
an assignment in early or send it with someone to turn in. Assignments will be
80% of the course grade.
1. Electrical Components
300 pts
2. Mechanical Components
50 pts
3. Hydraulic Components
100 pts
4. Center Pivot Control Systems 150 pts
5. Chemical Injection Pumps
50 pts
6. PVC Installation
150 pts
3.
Tests: There will be weekly quizzes. There will be no final exam.
Grading Summary:
Attendance
Assignments/Quizzes
Attendance Bonus
Grade
A
AB+
B
BC+
C
CD+
D
F
200 pts
800 pts
1000 pts
30 pts
Percentage
930-1000
900-929
870-899
830-869
800-829
770-799
730-769
700-729
650-699
600-649
<600
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WMGT 141 - Irrigation Troubleshooting
Winter Quarter Schedule
Tuesday
Thursday
Electric Motors
Electric Motors
Electrical Components
Electrical Components
Electrical Components
Electrical Components
Electrical Components &
Mechanical Components
Electrical Components &
Mechanical Components
Hydraulic Components
Hydraulic Components
Center Pivot Control Systems
& Chemical Injection Pumps
Center Pivot Control Systems
Field Trip
Chemical Injection Pumps
Center Pivot Control Systems
Pump Control Systems
Field Trip
Cluster Control Systems
PVC Installation
PVC Installation
PVC Installation
PVC Installation
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