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Program Overview

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Course Details

CIVE 512 - Irrigation Systems Design

Description

Irrigation systems principles and design procedures for operation of sprinkler, trickle, and surface irrigation systems.

Prerequisite

Basic Hydrology or Soil and Water Engineering

Important Information

Military personnel admitted to a College of Engineering online degree program may be eligible for a 15% tuition discount.

Textbooks and Materials

Textbook listings are available at the CSU Bookstore about 3 weeks prior to the start of the term.

Instructors

José L. Chávez

Dr. José L. Chávez is a Professor in the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department at Colorado State University. He earned a B.S. degree in Agricultural Engineering from Paraiba Federal University. In 1999 Dr. Chávez received his M.S. degree in Irrigation Engineering from Utah State University. His MS thesis research involved investigating water resources potential to introduce irrigated agriculture in developing countries using precipitation data and evapotranspiration estimates. His Ph.D. degree was in Biological and Agricultural Engineering from Utah State University, in 2005. Dr. Chávez Dissertation research included estimating crop water use or evapotranspiration using multispectral remote sensing imagery. His research interest and expertise include modeling spatially distributed crop water use, crop water stress, irrigation scheduling, irrigation systems efficiency, and precision irrigation. He teaches CIVE 512 Irrigation Systems Design, CIVE 549 Drainage and Wetland Engineering, and CIVE 519 Irrigation Water Management.

Section Details

Section 801 (Online)

• Date: Jan 20 - May 10, 2026 (16 wks.)
• Time: Asynchronous
• Drop and withdrawal deadlines:
  • 100% tuition and fees refunded: February 4, 2026
  • 50% tuition refunded with 'W' grade: March 23, 2026
  • No tuition refunded and 'W' grade: April 17, 2026
• Instructors: José L. Chávez
• Tuition: $2,979

Faculty and Research

Dr. Chávez is a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), the American Society of Agricultural Engineers (ASABE), the Irrigation Association (IA), and of the U.S. Committee on Irrigation and Drainage (USCID). His research interest and expertise include modeling spatially distributed crop water use, crop water stress, irrigation scheduling, irrigation systems efficiency, and precision irrigation.