Course code VidZ3042
Credit points 1.50
Land Reclamation I
Total Hours in Course40
Number of hours for lectures8
Number of hours for seminars and practical classes4
Number of hours for laboratory classes4
Independent study hours24
Date of course confirmation14.03.2017
Responsible UnitInstutute of Landscape Architecture and Environmental Engineering
Course developer
Uldis Kļaviņš
Mg. sc. ing.
Prior knowledge
BūvZ1032, Geodesy II
BūvZ1041, Geodesy
LauZ2056, Geology and Soil Science
Course abstract
Importance of land reclamation in the World and in Latvia. Reasons of soil excessive moisture. Drainage systems. Basic principlesof hydrology, hydrostatics and hydrodinamics. Drainage desining. Hydrotechnic buildings on drainage network. Irrigation and sprinkling systems. Agricultural engineering. Maintenance of drainage systems.
Learning outcomes and their assessment
• Knowledge and understanding in the scientific disciplines such as hydrogeology, hydrology and hydraulics in relation with land reclamation activities. Necessity and usefulness of land reclamation under the humid soil conditions in accordance with requirements of agricultural production and technological processes;
• Skills to choose the optimal methods, techniques and activities for the complex regulation of soil moisture regime and the preparation of land in accordance with the aims of land use in agriculture;
• Competence to assess the solutions for soil drainage depending on the reasons of soil moisture, to evaluate conditions of the constructed drainage systems and hydro technical buildings, possible defects and necessity for repairs according to rules defined in cadastre of land reclamation.
Compulsory reading
1. Kļaviņš U., Sudārs R. Meliorācija: mācību līdzeklis. Jelgava: LLU, 2016. 239 lpp. Ir LLU FB 45 eks.
2. Uzņēmumu tehniskie noteikumi (nozares standarts) „Meliorācijas sistēmas”. Rīga: 2009. 174 lpp. http://www.zmni.lv
3. Sauka O., Bušmanis P. u.c. Lauksaimniecības hidrotehniskā meliorācija. Rīga: Zvaigzne, 1987. 296 lpp. Ir LLU FB ~260 eks.
4. Ritzema H. P. (editor – in – Chief). Drainage principles and Applications. [tiešsaiste]. International Institute for Land Reclamation and Improvement ILRI.Wageningen, the Netherlands, 1994. 1125 p. [skatīts 11.05.2017.]. Pieejams: http://www.samsamwater.com/library/pub162.pdf
Further reading
1. Zīverts A. Ievads hidroloģijā. Jelgava, LLU, 1997. – 111 lpp.
2. Zīverts A. Pazemes ūdeņu hidroloģija. Jelgava, LLU, 2001. – 81 lpp.
3. Kultūrtehnisko darbu tehnoloģiskās shēmas. Rīga: RRA „Latvijas meliorācija”, 1990. – 27 lpp.
Periodicals and other sources
1. Ražība: Zinātniski praktiskais žurnāls zinātniekiem, agronomiem, zemniekiem. Rīga: Agroķīmisko pētījumu centrs. ISSN 0236-0470.
2. Vides Vēstis: vides aizsardzības kluba žurnāls. Rīga: Vides aizsardzības klubs ISSN 1407-2939 http://www.videsvestis.lv/zurnalu-arhivs/