LIS 104 Introduction to Landscape Irrigation Design (1)

An introduction to the field of landscape irrigation design, career opportunities and responsibilities. One lecture/problem.

LIS 200 Special Problems for Lower Division Students (1-2)

Individual or group investigation, research, studies or surveys of selected problems. Total credit limited to 4 units, with a maximum of 2 units per quarter.

LIS 212 Principles of Irrigation (4)

Basic soil, water and plant relationships. Irrigation water requirements, irrigation efficiencies, and methods of irrigation applied to plants. Collection of irrigation information needed for planning, design and management. Principles of land drainage and salinity problems are also included. Four lecture/problems. Prerequisite: MAT 105 or equivalent, and SS 231/231L. concurrent enrollment required.

 LIS 221 Landscape Hydraulics (4)

Principles of hydrostatics, dynamics, problems involving pipe flow and channel flow specifically applied to landscape irrigation and drainage systems. Also includes related problems in water flow, such as storage tanks, water hammer, pumps, and water fountains. 4 lectures/problem solving. Prerequisites: PHY 121 or MAT 105. Not open to engineering majors.

LIS 231 Sprinkler Irrigation (4)

Soil-water plant relations, engineering sprinkler system layout, selection of sprinkler irrigation equipment such as sprinklers, valves, controllers, and specialty devices for efficient water application and to meet codes. Analysis of cost and irrigation management and maintenance are also included. 3 lecture/problems and 1 three-hour laboratory. Prerequisites: MAT 105 or 106 or equivalent. Concurrent enrollment required.

 LIS 241/241L Computer Aided Drafting (3/1)

Application of the personal computer (AutoCAD) to landscape irrigation design and graphics. 3 lectures/problem-solving,1 three-hour laboratory. Concurrent enrollment required.

 LIS 322/322L Golf Course Irrigation (3/1)

Design and management of sprinkler systems for athletic fields, cemeteries, parks, and golf courses. Emphasis is on the application of irrigation principles to a complex irrigation system. 3 lectures/problem-solving , 1 three-hour laboratory. Prerequisite: LIS 231 or consent of instructor. Concurrent enrollment required.

 LIS 340/340L Drip Irrigation (2/1)

Design, operation and maintenance of drip irrigation systems, including determination of plant water requirements, emitter selection and uniformity of water distribution. Lateral, manifold, and mainline design, filtration, fertilization and automation are included. 2 lectures/problem-solving, 1 three-hour laboratory. Prerequisite: AE 240 or LIS 231 or consent of instructor.

LIS 341 Landscape Drainage (4)

Drainage problems related to landscaping, such as sizes of storms, and surface runoff. Calculations of storm sizes with different frequencies. Minimizing and prevention of damage due to runoff or erosion. 4 lectures/problem-solving. Prerequisite: LIS 221 or consent of instructor.

LIS 350 Water and Civilization (4)

Water and its relationships to civilization from ancient history to modern developments. Surveys of global water resources and current issues of distribution, allocation, and water quality. Analysis of California and regional water supplies. Water agencies. Methods to determine water requirements for agriculture, overview of urban water use, approaches to water management. 4 lectures.

LIS 365/365L Automatic Irrigation System Controls (3/1)

Basic electricity, power and energy, circuit types, and wiring practices. Basic electronic principles applied to irrigation and other types of controllers. Circuits for controllers, electric valves, and sensing devices. 3 lectures, 1 three-hour laboratory. Concurrent enrollment required.

LIS 400 Special Problems for Upper Division Students (1-2)

Individual or group investigation, research, studies or surveys of selected problems. Total credit limited to 4 units, with a maximum of 2 units per quarter.

LIS 440/440L Landscape Irrigation Water Management (3/1)

Application of the science of soil-water plant relations and climactic conditions to develop effective scheduling and management of irrigation water systems for residential, commercial, industrial, park and golf course, etc. Water conservation issues, water policies and codes and other related matters will be discussed. 3 lectures/problem-solving and 1 three- hour laboratory. Prerequisite: AE 240/240L or LIS 231, LIS 322/322L. Concurrent enrollment required.

 LIS 441 Internship in Landscape Irrigation Science (1-4)

Professional level work experience with public agencies or private companies for advanced students. Work experiences are valuable for development of career goals and for application of academic training. Written reports are required. Course may be repeated for a maximum of 12 units.

 LIS 452/452L Landscape Irrigation Trouble Shooting (2/1)

Prevention and analysis or problems and failures in landscape irrigation systems, such as irrigation controllers, remote control valves, wiring failures, sprinklers and drip system failures. Other specialty items such as cross connections, pressure regulators, vacuum breakers, pipes, etc., will be included. 2 lectures/problem-solving, 1 three-hour laboratory. Prerequisite: LIS 365/365L. Concurrent enrollment required.

 LIS 461, 462 Senior Project (2) (2)

Students will select and complete a landscape irrigation related project under faculty supervision. The project could be either a design, analysis or management problem.

LIS 463 Undergraduate Seminar (2)

Presentation of the senior Project, new methods and development, practices and procedures of the irrigation and water management field. Prerequisite: LIS 461 AND 462.