Learning objectives can be formulated as:

  • To become familiar with the concept and principles of EIA;
  • To understand the main commonalities and differences in EIA requirements in different regions of the world;
  • To be able to prepare terms of reference and an outline for a modest EIA study on a given topic;
  • Prepare an impact assessment of a given project proposal.


The objective of the course is to aware students about the importance of drainage for Irrigated agriculture, to enable students to understand soil salinity, drainage for salinity control and land reclamation. At the end of the course students are able to know the different components of surface and sub-surface drainage systems, design surface and subsurface drainage systems for irrigated agriculture and water logged areas.


Course Description

*      Investment: time value of money, interest; present worth; the rate of return; future worth.

*      Costing: Cost centers; labor cost; investment cost; running cost; equipment cost.

*      Financial project appraisal and cash flow analysis. Depreciation accounting.

*      Economic analysis: Benefit-cost analysis; sensitivity analysis; inflation effects; case study: economic analysis of irrigation and water resource projects development; economic analysis of multi-purpose projects


Course Description

*      Investment: time value of money, interest; present worth; the rate of return; future worth.

*      Costing: Cost centers; labor cost; investment cost; running cost; equipment cost.

*      Financial project appraisal and cash flow analysis. Depreciation accounting.

*      Economic analysis: Benefit-cost analysis; sensitivity analysis; inflation effects; case study: economic analysis of irrigation and water resource projects development; economic analysis of multi-purpose projects