Geography — study plan
United Arab Emirates University College of Humanities and Social Sciences
- 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.