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May 12, 2024
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Catalog 2018-2019 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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HORT 146 Sustainable Irrigation Basics II1 credit
Instruction focuses on basic irrigation hydraulics and electricity principles and practices for landscape irrigation systems, along with troubleshooting issues common to these systems. Irrigation components including valves, controllers, and sensors are also covered.
Student Outcomes/Competencies:
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:
- Explain the differences between static and dynamic pressure
- Describe friction loss and interpret friction loss charts
- Identify sensors and valves used in common landscape irrigation systems
- Perform valve and sensor maintenance and repair
- Identify controller types, including smart controllers, and perform typical controller functions and procedures
- Demonstrate testing for voltage and resistance with transformers and solenoids
- Determine and describe wiring choices for typical landscape irrigation systems
Total Hours: 15 Lecture Hours: 5 Lab or Clinical Hours: 10
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