Over the years, the agency of Rural Development and Soil and Water Conservation committed to professional international exchanges by following the New Southern Policy, assisted neighboring countries in soil and water conservation work, and exported our soil and water conservation experience and displayed our achievements. the agency of Rural Development and Soil and Water Conservation and Pingtung University of Science and Technology have established an international demonstration zone for soil and water conservation to facilitate short-term training courses for international soil and water conservation professionals.
In order to more effectively make use of the International Demonstration Zone for Soil and Water Conservation, cultivate international professionals, and emphasize the teaching and learning in the International Demonstration Zone, an English course on Introduction to Soil and Water Conservation Engineering is being planned at the International College of National Pingtung University of Science and Technology. The relevant topics include: introduction of international demonstration area, hydrology of catchment area, numerical topographic mapping, vegetation survey, soil introduction, soil and sand disaster and etc. Through the on-site explanation and inspection of the International Soil and Water Conservation Demonstration Area, the students have a more specific understanding of soil and water conservation.
In addition, this office aims to develop materials for international exchange and promotion by enhancing and compiling audiovisual teaching resources on soil and water conservation techniques. We plan to add 10 new English-language audiovisual courses on soil and water conservation methods, including Artificial Pathway Compaction, Stone Pitching, Slope Protection with Cross Ties, Wood Control Engineering, Stone Pitching for Intercepting Ditches, Wood, Earth, and Stone Steps, Soil Bag Trenches, Stone Pitching for Stilling Basins, Block Stone Steps, and Gabion Slope Protection. Each course will document the construction steps of the methods to facilitate their use in international exchanges.
Through courses offered by the International Teaching Section, we aim to increase opportunities for collaboration and exchange with other countries in the field of soil and water conservation. The course also focuses on promoting international educational exchange in soil and water conservation, taking a proactive step toward supporting the "Bilingual Nation 2030" policy.
Course Date 2023/05/23
Instructor
Jie-Lun Chiang
Course Description
RS(remote sensing)、
GPS(Global Positioning System)、
GIS(Geographic Information System)、
SS(scientific simulation)
The content mainly includes basic hydrology, unit hydrographs, the use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for watershed flow path analysis and delineation, and the Thiessen polygon method for calculating average rainfall weight…etc.
The content mainly includes the definition of a watershed, an explanation of the types and processes of soil erosion and the problems and impacts it causes, introduction to types of landslides categorized based on different rates of collapse and particle sizes, landslide cases in Taiwan ...etc.
Finally, it presents the Laishe Creek model created by National Pingtung University of Science and Technology, simulating the erosion of Laishe Creek after rainfall.
The content mainly includes the definition of a watershed, an explanation of the types and processes of soil erosion and the problems and impacts it causes, introduction to types of landslides categorized based on different rates of collapse and particle sizes, landslide cases in Taiwan ...etc.
Finally, it presents the Laishe Creek model created by National Pingtung University of Science and Technology, simulating the erosion of Laishe Creek after rainfall.
The content mainly includes the definition of a watershed, an explanation of the types and processes of soil erosion and the problems and impacts it causes, introduction to types of landslides categorized based on different rates of collapse and particle sizes, landslide cases in Taiwan ...etc.
Finally, it presents the Laishe Creek model created by National Pingtung University of Science and Technology, simulating the erosion of Laishe Creek after rainfall.
Artificially compacting the pathway is one of the methods employed for a traceless walking path. It uses handheld compacting equipment to smooth and consolidate the trail surface. This approach allows people to connect with nature while minimizing environmental impact to the greatest extent possible.
Stone pitching is a slope protection method that uses block stones as the material, balancing ecological considerations with soil and water conservation. Its primary functions are to stabilize slopes, reduce surface erosion, and protect the slope toe. When constructed using a dry-stacking technique, it facilitates drainage, and the gaps between the stones provide spaces for plants and animals to hide and grow.
Slope protection with cross ties is one of the natural methods of slope protection. Its primary functions are to stabilize slopes, protect the slope toe, reduce surface erosion, and facilitate slope drainage. This method uses natural materials, which not only minimize the impact on the local ecological environment but also provide spaces for plants and animals to hide and grow.
Wood control engineering is a type of gully control structure used in soil and water conservation engineering. Its functions include adjusting the gully slope gradient, reducing the tractive force of water flow, stabilizing the flow direction and thalweg, and securing the flow path to prevent lateral erosion and protect the gully banks. Additionally, it traps sediment to mitigate downstream sedimentation issues, promotes vegetation cover, and helps maintain soil fertility.
