COURSE INFORMATION

Overview of Irrigation

Course Description:

Overview of Irrigation introduces the Canadian prairie context for irrigation. Major physical, economic and regulatory requirements are discussed. 

Learning Outcomes:

After completing the module learners will:

• Recognize the context of irrigation, including environmental risks at the local, regional and global levels 
• Understand legislative bases and regulatory practices associated with water use for irrigation in the Canadian prairies
• Be able to describe prairie hydrology and how this relates to sources of water and irrigation practices
• Understand the process for regulatory approval of irrigation including irrigation certification and irrigation districts
• Describe major environmental considerations that affect irrigation both regionally and globally
• Understand the economic impact of irrigation in the prairie provinces

Class Outline

All course materials are available online and may be completed asynchronously. 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 is completed per week but learners are free to adjust their pace within the course dates to fit individual schedules. You will need to complete all sections and quizzes by the last day of class in order to successfully complete the course.

The first section is available when you begin the course. The section will end with a ten question quiz. Subsequent modules will become available after you achieve an adequate grade of eight points or higher on the quiz. You have completed the course after achieving a grade of 8/10 or higher on the fourth quiz. 

Registration

Registration is $300 + taxes.

Refund Policy

You may withdraw from a course up to 5 days after the registration fee has been paid and receive a full refund minus a $25 cancellation fee as long as the course material has not been accessed.

Refund Policy

Refund Policy: You may withdraw from a course up to 5 days after the registration fee has been paid and receive a full refund minus a $25 cancellation fee as long as the course material has not been accessed.

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