Space Sciences — study plan
- Credit hours
- 120
- Levels
- 3
- Courses
- 85
- Degree
- bachelor
The Space Sciences study plan at United Arab Emirates University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 2 years (3 academic levels), requiring 120 credit hours across 85 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
General Education Requirements 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GEEM110 | Contemporary Emirati Studies | 3 |
| GEAE101 | Academic English for Humanities and STEM | 3 |
| GEIT113 | Introduction to Artificial Intelligence | 3 |
| GEIE222 | Fundamentals of Innovation and Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| GESU121 | Sustainability | 3 |
Required Courses 84 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHYS105 | General Physics I | 3 |
| PHYS110 | General Physics II | 3 |
| PHYS135 | General Physics Lab I | 1 |
| PHYS140 | General Physics Lab II | 1 |
| PHYS205 | Intermediate Physics Lab I | 1 |
| GEO211 | Remote Sensing | 3 |
| PHYS212 | Programming for Space Science | 3 |
| PHYS220 | Thermal Physics | 3 |
| PHYS225 | Introduction to Astronomy & Space Sciences | 3 |
| PHYS235 | Waves and Optics | 3 |
| PHYS255 | Mathematical Physics | 3 |
| PHYS260 | Modern Astrophysics | 3 |
| PHYS270 | Celestial Mechanics | 3 |
| PHYS310 | Space Missions | 3 |
| PHYS335 | Electromagnetic Theory I | 3 |
| PHYS360 | Space Science Instrumentation | 3 |
| PHYS370 | Space and Atmospheric Physics | 3 |
| PHYS400 | Planetary Science and Exoplanets | 3 |
| CSBP478 | Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for Space Sciences | 3 |
| PHYS494 | Research Project | 3 |
| PHYS500 | Internship | 6 |
| MATH105 | Calculus I | 3 |
| MATH110 | Calculus II | 3 |
| CHEM111 | General Chemistry I | 3 |
| CSBP119 | Algorithms and Problem Solving | 3 |
| MATH140 | Linear Algebra I | 3 |
| STAT210 | Probability and Statistics | 3 |
| MATH275 | Ordinary Differential Equations | 3 |
| MATH372 | Partial Differential Equations | 3 |
Electives 153 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHI180 | Critical Thinking Elective | 3 |
| STAT101 | Statistics in the Modern World Elective | 3 |
| ECON110 | Principles of Economics Elective | 3 |
| GEZD110 | Zayed’s Legacy of Tolerance and Coexistence Elective | 3 |
| GEIS100 | Islamic Culture Elective | 3 |
| GEIS101 | Biography of the Prophet "Sira" Elective | 3 |
| HSR120 | Introduction to Heritage & Culture Elective | 3 |
| HSR130 | Introduction to Language & Communication Elective | 3 |
| MSC200 | Introduction to Mass Media Elective | 3 |
| PHI101 | Introduction to Philosophy Elective | 3 |
| TRS200 | Introduction to Translation Elective | 3 |
| GEBS280 | Future Workforce Skills Elective | 3 |
| CURR103 | Early Childhood Development & Learning Elective | 3 |
| GEO200 | World Regional Geography Elective | 3 |
| HSR140 | Introduction to Society & Behavior Elective | 3 |
| HSR150 | Introduction to Government Policy & Urban Structures Elective | 3 |
| PHIL120 | Principles of Professional Ethics Elective | 3 |
| PHI226 | Human Rights Theory Elective | 3 |
| PSYC100 | Introduction to Psychology Elective | 3 |
| ARAG205 | Introduction to Fish and Animal Science Elective | 3 |
| ARAG220 | Natural Resources Elective | 3 |
| CHEM181 | Chemistry in the Modern World Elective | 3 |
| FDSC250 | Contemporary Food Science & Nutrition Elective | 3 |
| GEHP111 | Happiness and Wellbeing Elective | 3 |
| NUTR100 | Nutrition and Well-being Elective | 3 |
| PHED201 | Physical Fitness and Wellness Elective | 3 |
| PHED211 | Health and Movement Elective | 3 |
| SLP101 | Language Development and Impairment Elective | 3 |
| SPED101 | Education of Exceptional Children Elective | 3 |
| CHIN101 | Chinese 1 for Beginners Elective | 3 |
| FCH101 | French 1 for Beginners Elective | 3 |
| KOR101 | Korean 1 for Beginners Elective | 3 |
| GER101 | German 1 for Beginners Elective | 3 |
| SPN101 | Spanish 1 for Beginners Elective | 3 |
| CHIN102 | Chinese 2 for Beginners Elective | 3 |
| FCH102 | French 2 for Beginners Elective | 3 |
| KOR102 | Korean 2 for Beginners Elective | 3 |
| GER102 | German 2 for Beginners Elective | 3 |
| SPN102 | Spanish 2 for Beginners Elective | 3 |
| PHYS233 | Electronics Fundamentals Elective | 3 |
| PHYS325 | Space Sustainability Elective | 3 |
| PHYS330 | Computational Physics Elective | 3 |
| PHYS333 | Space Communications & Navigation Elective | 3 |
| PHYS415 | Galaxies and Cosmology Elective | 3 |
| GEO490 | SIS for Planetary Surfaces Elective | 3 |
| AERO506 | Spacecraft Engineering Design Elective | 3 |
| BIOC100 | Basic Biology I Elective | 3 |
| GEOL100 | Physical Geology Elective | 3 |
| CHEM113 | General Chemistry II Elective | 3 |
| GEOL215 | Mineralogy Elective | 3 |
| CSBP224 | Introduction to Data Science Elective | 3 |
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 Space Sciences
How many credit hours is Space Sciences at United Arab Emirates University?
Space Sciences at United Arab Emirates University requires completing 120 credit hours to graduate, spread across 85 courses.
How many years is Space Sciences at United Arab Emirates University?
The study plan for Space Sciences spans about 2 years (3 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Space Sciences award?
Space Sciences at United Arab Emirates University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 120 credit hours.