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Medium Of InstructionsMode Of LearningMode Of Delivery
EnglishSelf StudyVideo and Text Based

Course Overview

Unpredictable climate changes have resulted in extreme rainfall. To get rid of excess water and to protect agricultural land, a new methodology and a better drainage system are a necessity. The Drainage in Agriculture: controlling water and salt levels in the soil course is designed to cater to the needs of agricultural water management, irrigation, and land management.

Drainage in Agriculture: controlling water and salt levels in the soil certification course is taught by experts in this field. The educators will put forward a practical guide through which the learners can gain impactful new insights. From drainage design to hydrological principles and from maintenance to implementation, each aspect is thoroughly explained in the modules. The main value of its course lies in the integration of all this knowledge and analyses through the lens of current changes in the drainage system.

On completing the course, the learners can assess greater value from their work. The learners will be capable enough to design their innovative drainage system once they get an idea from an overall perspective. The modules are integrated and designed in such a way that it is applicable in any country with the benefit of a verified certificate. EdX gives two different options for learners to join the programme; paid and free. In the free audit mode, the learners will be provided access to the course only for a limited time duration. 

The Highlights

  • Self-paced online mode
  • Financial assistance
  • Shareable certificate
  • Offered by Wageningen University
  • Taught by professionals and university professors
  • Duration of 5 weeks
  • Advanced level of course
  • Medium is English language
  • Can be accessed for free
  • Investment of 15 to 20 hours a week is needed

Programme Offerings

  • video transcript
  • assignments
  • Grading
  • discussion forum
  • Picture map

Courses and Certificate Fees

Fees InformationsCertificate AvailabilityCertificate Providing Authority
INR 14089yesWageningen University and Research, Wageningen

The willing students can check these points given below:

The course can be accessed for free but for a certificate Rs. 14,089 will be the payment requirement.

Fees for Drainage in Agriculture: controlling water and salt levels in the soil course:

Fee

Amount in Rs.

Certification fee

Rs 14,089 


Eligibility Criteria

Education

A Bachelor’s degree in agricultural water or land management is preferred. Any similar programme will also be preferred. The enrolled students will be assumed to have basic knowledge of hydraulics, hydrology, irrigation, agricultural water management, soil chemicals, physical process, and also biological process.

Certification Qualifying details

For Certification of Drainage in Agriculture: controlling water and salt levels in the soil course, the willing students will have to complete their graded assignment given in the modules. A passing grade is required which will be added to their final grade. The grades can be tracked on the Progress page. For the verified certificate you need to pay the certificate fees.

What you will learn

Knowledge of engineering

The Drainage in Agriculture: controlling water and salt levels in the soil course is specifically designed to enrich the existing knowledge in agriculture and its better management. Listed below are some points on this course:

  • The learners will get a good grasp of the drainage system
  • The role of  drainage  in an agricultural water system is thoroughly taught
  • The learners will be able to operate better control by creating better drainage design
  • The learners can understand better the differences in steady and unsteady approaches.
  • The learners will be able to formulate better drainage criteria
  • The effects of agricultural soil salinization and its further effects on the global population will be taught to the candidates
  • Better tools to manage the increase in water levels every year
  • Knowing how to create a positive impact on one’s environment
  • The learners will get a complete idea of how to apply this knowledge into practical usage
  • Learning to own one’s responsibility and make preparations for global climate changes

Who it is for

This course is designed to cater to the knowledge requirements for better management of agricultural land and water management. Given below information on who if avail the course, can be especially benefited:

  • Learners who desire to help protect the agricultural land 
  • Learners who wish to implement their knowledge in their immediate surroundings.
  • Agricultural engineers, Irrigation professionals, Hydrologists, Water manager, Agricultural policymakers

NOTE: Although edX has licenses to offer its courses to multiple countries, one or more countries specifically Iran, Cuba and the Crimea region of Ukraine will not be able to register. It is because the licenses that edX received from the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) are not broad enough, it has certain limitations. 


Admission Details

Admission for this course is done through online mode. Given below are the steps:

Step 1: Browse and click on this URL-  https://www.edx.org/course/drainage-in-agriculture-controlling-water-and-sa-2 and there on the page you can enrol.

Step 2: First register your self if not already registered then proceed to log in.

Step 3: Then choose to pursue the course as an audit learner or as a verified one.

Step 4: Immediate accessibility to the verified learner. This option will ask to pay the fee immediately.

Step 5: The learners on the audit can upgrade their course to become verifiable for a certificate at any time before finishing the course.

The Syllabus

  • The need for drainage
  • The drainage methods and the design approaches for agricultural drainage systems are introduced  

  • You will learn more about the hydrological principles related to drainage and drainage design equations.

  • Discusses the general aspects of drainage of saline and sodic soils.

  • An introduction to the implementation and operation & maintenance of drainage systems

Instructors

Wageningen University and Research, Wageningen Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: How do I apply for financial assistance?

To apply for financial assistance Firstly enrol in the Drainage in Agriculture: controlling water and salt levels in the soil programme then choose the audit learner option. The audit learner will have to apply in the financial Assistance Application, they provide annual financial income and write three essays 200-300 each. 

2: Whom to contact for login problems or assistance?

The candidate can ask the edX support system given on the website.

3: From where do I download my programme certificate?

Certificates are issued in under a week. A link appears on the Programme Details Page. You can check on your dashboard, Programme’s tab.

4: What are the timings for classes?

It is self-paced. Learners can learn without hassle in their preferred time

5: Is it a requirement to have an Id for verification in the certification process?

Yes, the candidates will have to verify by sending a clicked picture in a well-lit surrounding. Along with it, an Id will be asked for verification.

6: Where do the candidates address their problems on the assignments?

The candidates can address their problems on assignments on discussion forums where they clear all their doubts.

7: Can this course be accessed on mobile phones or tablets?

edX is an online learning platform that can be accessed on mobile phones, tablets and also on other devices as well.

8: What is the minimum grade requirement for certification on edX?

Each course has a different minimum grade requirement. It can be checked on the progress page of your dashboard.

9: Is there any deadline for financial assistance in the courses?

Each course has a variable deadline. The financial assistance application needs to be filled within 10 days of the enrolment. Whenever a course gets upgraded it shows on the Home Tab, in the right corner.

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