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Beseyat
العربية
Credit hours
120
Levels
8
Courses
39
Degree
bachelor

The Geography study plan at United Arab Emirates University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 4 years (8 academic levels), requiring 120 credit hours across 39 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.

Year 1 - Fall 15 credits

Code Course Credits
PHI180 Critical Thinking 3
ELECTIVE-GENED Elective (Quantitative Reasoning) Elective 3
ELECTIVE-GENED Elective (Social and Behavioral Sciences) Elective 3
GESU121 Sustainability 3
GEEM105 Emirates Studies 3

Year 1 - Spring 15 credits

Code Course Credits
GEAE101 Academic English for Humanities and STEM 3
GEIE222 Fundamentals of Innovation and Entrepreneurship 3
GEIT112 Fourth Industrial Revolution 3
GEIS101 Biography of the Prophet (Sira) 3
ELECTIVE-GENED Elective (Humanities and Fine Arts) Elective 3

Year 2 - Fall 15 credits

Code Course Credits
ELECTIVE-GENED Elective (Natural Sciences) Elective 3
GEO200 World Regional Geography 3
GEO201 Physical Geography 3
GEO220 Principles of Cartography 3
ELECTIVE-MAJOR Major Elective Elective 3

Year 2 - Spring 15 credits

Code Course Credits
GEO221 Geographic Information Systems I 3
GEO210 Human Geography 3
GEO211 Remote Sensing 3
GEO334 Spatial Analysis 3
ELECTIVE-SUPPORT Support Elective Elective 3

Year 3 - Fall 18 credits

Code Course Credits
GEO336 Urban and Environmental Sustainability 3
HSSR101 Fundamentals of Humanities and Social Sciences 3
HSSR103 People, Places, and Society 3
GEO396 Environmental Systems 3
GEO397 Terrestrial and Aquatic Biodiversity 3
ELECTIVE-FREE Free Elective Elective 3

Year 3 - Spring 18 credits

Code Course Credits
GEO422 Geographic Information Systems II 3
GEO452 Climatology 3
GEO470 GIS for Environment 3
GEO495 Sustainable Development 3
GEO497 Analysis of Geographic Data 3
ELECTIVE-FREE Free Elective Elective 3

Year 4 - Fall 18 credits

Code Course Credits
GEO410 Research Seminar in Geography 3
GEO496 Field Survey 3
ELECTIVE-MAJOR Major Elective Elective 3
ELECTIVE-MAJOR Major Elective Elective 3
ELECTIVE-MAJOR Major Elective Elective 3
ELECTIVE-FREE Free Elective Elective 3

Year 4 - Spring 6 credits

Code Course Credits
GEO482 Environment Internship 6

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 Geography

How many credit hours is Geography at United Arab Emirates University?

Geography at United Arab Emirates University requires completing 120 credit hours to graduate, spread across 39 courses.

How many years is Geography at United Arab Emirates University?

The study plan for Geography spans about 4 years (8 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.

What degree does Geography award?

Geography at United Arab Emirates University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 120 credit hours.

Is Geography offered at other universities?

Yes, Geography is offered at at least 4 other universities in the Beseyat database. You can compare their study plans in the "Same major at other universities" section on this page.

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