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| CATALOG INFORMATION
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| Discipline and Nbr:
ADLTED 748.5 | Title:
INTRO SPRINKLER REPAIR |
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| Full Title:
Introduction to Sprinkler Repair and Maintenance |
| Last Reviewed:1/28/2019 |
| Units | Course Hours per Week | | Nbr of Weeks | Course Hours Total |
| Maximum | 0 | Lecture Scheduled | 0 | 8 max. | Lecture Scheduled | 0 |
| Minimum | 0 | Lab Scheduled | 3.00 | 4 min. | Lab Scheduled | 24.00 |
| | Contact DHR | 0 | | Contact DHR | 0 |
| | Contact Total | 3.00 | | Contact Total | 24.00 |
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| | Non-contact DHR | 0 | | Non-contact DHR Total | 0 |
| | Total Out of Class Hours: 0.00 | Total Student Learning Hours: 24.00 | |
Title 5 Category:
Non-Credit
Grading:
Non-Credit Course
Repeatability:
27 - Exempt From Repeat Provisions
Also Listed As:
Formerly:
Catalog Description:
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This course introduces students to the basics of irrigation systems with particular focus on: repairing sprinklers and damaged lines; raising, lowering, and relocating sprinkler heads; troubleshooting the main assembly.
Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Recommended Preparation:
Course Completion of ADLTED 742.1 ( or ADLTED 742)
Limits on Enrollment:
Schedule of Classes Information
Description:
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This course introduces students to the basics of irrigation systems with particular focus on: repairing sprinklers and damaged lines; raising, lowering, and relocating sprinkler heads; troubleshooting the main assembly.
(Non-Credit Course)
Prerequisites:
Recommended:Course Completion of ADLTED 742.1 ( or ADLTED 742)
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:
Repeatability:27 - Exempt From Repeat Provisions
ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION
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| CSU GE: | Transfer Area | | Effective: | Inactive: |
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| IGETC: | Transfer Area | | Effective: | Inactive: |
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| UC Transfer: | | Effective: | | Inactive: | |
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Certificate/Major Applicable:
Certificate Applicable Course
COURSE CONTENT
Student Learning Outcomes:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
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1. Install and maintain irrigation systems under the supervision of an experienced irrigation
specialist.
Objectives:
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Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:
1. Describe and explain the basic components of irrigation systems
2. Identify broken irrigation system components
3. Repair irrigation system components under the supervision of an experienced irrigation
specialist
Topics and Scope
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I. Common Landscape Irrigation Terminology
II. Irrigation Components
A. Sprinkler heads
B. Filters
C. Valves
D. Pipes and fittings
E. Pressure Regulators
F. Controllers
G. Sensors
H. Flow meters
I. Backflow preventions
III. Irrigation Principles and Hydraulics
IV. Landscape Irrigation Design Basics
V. Causes of Failure
A. Obstructions
B. Suspended materials
C. Chemical precipitation
D. Soil ingestion
E. Biologic buildup
F. Other
VI. Installation and Maintenance Basics
A. Replacing sprinkler heads
B. Raising/lowering/relocating sprinkler heads
C. Repairing damaged lines
D. Troubleshooting the main assembly
VII. Tools and Safety
A. Basic installation tools and materials
B. Safety in the field
Assignments:
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1. Poster project of irrigation components
2. Maintenance worksheets (2 to 4)
3. Oral quizzes (2)
4. Group projects installing and repairing irrigation systems (2)
5. Active attendance and participation
Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.
| Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing. | Writing
10 - 15% |
| Worksheets | |
| Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills. | Problem Solving
40 - 50% |
| Group projects installing and repairing irrigation systems | |
| Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams. | Skill Demonstrations
0 - 0% |
| None | |
| Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams. | Exams
10 - 15% |
| Oral quizzes | |
| Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories. | Other Category
30 - 35% |
| Poster project; active participation and attendance | |
Representative Textbooks and Materials:
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Instructor prepared materials
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