Earth and Planetary Sciences — study plan
- Credit hours
- 125
- Levels
- 10
- Courses
- 65
- Degree
- bachelor
The Earth and Planetary Sciences study plan at Khalifa University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 5 years (10 academic levels), requiring 125 credit hours across 65 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
Year 1 - Fall 16 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL101 | Academic English I | 3 |
| CHEM115 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| GENS101 | Grand Challenges | 4 |
| MATH111 | Calculus I | 4 |
| GENS100 | Academic Development & Success | 1 |
Year 1 - Spring 14 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL102 | Academic English II | 3 |
| PHYS121 | University Physics I | 4 |
| MATH112 | Calculus II | 4 |
| EPSS200 | Earth Systems Science | 3 |
Year 2 - Fall 17 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EPSS223 | Introduction to Geochemistry | 3 |
| BIOL111 | General Biology I | 3 |
| EPSS211 | Physics of the Earth | 4 |
| COSC114 | Introduction to Computing Using Python | 4 |
| HUMA105/106 | Emirates Society / Emirates Studies | 3 |
Year 2 - Spring 16 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EPSS210 | Earth Materials | 3 |
| EPSS222 | The Evolving Earth | 4 |
| EPSS230 | Geological Maps | 3 |
| SCIE202 | Data Science & AI for Scientists | 3 |
| MATH231 | Calculus III | 3 |
Year 3 - Fall 17 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EPSS331 | Igneous &Metamorphic Petrology | 3 |
| EPSS305 | Sedimentology | 4 |
| EPSS321 | Structural Geology | 4 |
| EPSS300 | MATLAB for Earth Scientists | 3 |
| HUMA107/108 | Introduction to Arabic and Islamic Heritage / Arabic and Islamic Heritage | 3 |
Year 3 - Spring 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BUSS322 | Fundamentals of Innovation and Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| EPSS310 | Remote Sensing and Geomatics | 4 |
| EPSS323 | Solid Earth Geophysics | 4 |
| HUMAXXX | Humanities Elective Elective | 3 |
| BUSSXXX | Business Elective Elective | 3 |
| GENS300 | Career Preparation | 1 |
Year 3 - Summer 4 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EPSS397 | Field Geology | 4 |
Year 4 - Fall 13 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EPSS400 | Planetary Sciences | 4 |
| EPSS497 | Senior Research Project I | 3 |
| EPSSXXX | Elective Elective | 3 |
| EPSSXXX | Elective Elective | 3 |
Year 4 - Spring 13 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EPSS415 | Environmental Geology | 3 |
| EPSS498 | Senior Design Project II | 3 |
| EPSSXXX | Elective Elective | 3 |
| EPSSXXX | Elective Elective | 3 |
| GENS400 | Enhancing Employability and Job Readiness | 1 |
Electives 74 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EPSS312 | Reflection Seismology Elective | 4 |
| EPSS401 | Petrophysics and Logging Elective | 4 |
| EPSS413 | Geology of Mars & Other Planet Elective | 4 |
| EPSS461 | Reservoir Characterization Elective | 4 |
| EPSS410 | Reservoir Geophysics Elective | 3 |
| EPSS381 | Rock Mechanics and Reservoirs Elective | 3 |
| EPSS293 | Special Topics in Earth and Planetary Sciences Elective | 1 |
| EPSS393 | Special Topics in Earth and Planetary Sciences Elective | 1 |
| EPSS493 | Special Topics in Earth and Planetary Sciences Elective | 1 |
| EPSS294 | Special Topics in Earth and Planetary Sciences Elective | 1 |
| EPSS394 | Special Topics in Earth and Planetary Sciences Elective | 1 |
| EPSS494 | Special Topics in Earth and Planetary Sciences Elective | 1 |
| PHYS203 | Introduction to Astronomy Elective | 4 |
| PHYS211 | Computational Physics Elective | 4 |
| EPSSXXX | GIS for Planetary Sciences Elective | 3 |
| EPSS3XX | Climate and Environmental Change Science and Policy Elective | 3 |
| EPSS412 | Hydrogeology Elective | 3 |
| EPSS322 | Geomorphology and Geohazards Elective | 4 |
| EPSS411 | Atmosphere and Climate Dynamics Elective | 3 |
| EPSS4XX | Engineering Solutions to Climate and Environmental Change Elective | 2 |
| CHEM311 | Biochemistry Elective | 4 |
| CHEM461 | Environmental Chemistry Elective | 4 |
| CHEM342 | Modern Techniques for Chemical Analysis Elective | 4 |
| CHEM463 | Methods for Environmental Trace Analysis Elective | 4 |
| CHEM462 | Pollution Science and Control - Management, Technology and Regulations Elective | 4 |
This plan is transcribed from the university's official source. Always confirm the plan approved for your own cohort before registering. Official source
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Frequently asked questions about Earth and Planetary Sciences
How many credit hours is Earth and Planetary Sciences at Khalifa University?
Earth and Planetary Sciences at Khalifa University requires completing 125 credit hours to graduate, spread across 65 courses.
How many years is Earth and Planetary Sciences at Khalifa University?
The study plan for Earth and Planetary Sciences spans about 5 years (10 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Earth and Planetary Sciences award?
Earth and Planetary Sciences at Khalifa University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 125 credit hours.