Geography — study plan
Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University College of Sciences
- Credit hours
- 144
- Levels
- 8
- Courses
- 48
- Degree
- bachelor
The Geography study plan at Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 4 years (8 academic levels), requiring 144 credit hours across 48 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
Level 1 12 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| جغر1101 | Principles of Cartography | 2 |
| جغر1102 | Introduction to Geography | 4 |
| جغر1104 | Introduction to Geographic Information Systems | 2 |
| جغر1107 | Introduction to Remote Sensing | 2 |
| جغر1108 | Social Geography | 2 |
Level 2 11 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| جغر1103 | Geography of Weather and Climate | 2 |
| جغر1106 | Geography of Water | 2 |
| جغر1105 | Population Geography | 3 |
| جغر1110 | Urban Geography | 2 |
| جغر1111 | Geomorphology | 2 |
Level 3 16 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| جغر1203 | Geographic Information Systems 1 | 3 |
| جغر1109 | Remote Sensing | 3 |
| جغر1208 | Medical Geography | 2 |
| جغر1201 | Digital Surveying | 2 |
| جغر1202 | Economic Geography | 2 |
| جغر1204 | Soil Geography | 2 |
| جغر1207 | Biogeography | 2 |
Level 4 14 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| جغر1205 | Geography of Transport and Communications | 2 |
| جغر1213 | Digital Geographic Sources | 2 |
| جغر1206 | Digital Maps | 2 |
| جغر1209 | Geography of Tourism and Recreation | 2 |
| جغر1210 | Geography of Rural Settlement | 2 |
| جغر1211 | Political Geography | 2 |
| جغر1212 | Environmental Geography | 2 |
Level 5 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| جغر1302 | Geography of Arid Lands | 2 |
| جغر1301 | Regional Geography | 2 |
| جغر1303 | Geography of Mining and Industry | 2 |
| جغر1304 | Quantitative Methods in Geography | 3 |
| جغر1305 | Topographic Maps | 3 |
| جغر1306 | Physical Geography of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia | 2 |
| جغر1308 | Geography of Services | 2 |
| جغر1350 | English Texts in Geography | 2 |
Level 6 17 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| جغر1307 | Geographic Information Systems 2 | 3 |
| جغر1309 | Geography of Environmental Hazards and Problems | 2 |
| جغر1310 | Applied Geomorphology | 2 |
| جغر1311 | Agricultural Geography | 2 |
| جغر1312 | Applied Climatology | 2 |
| جغر1314 | Human Geography of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia | 2 |
| جغر1315 | Geography of Energy | 2 |
| جغر1316 | Distribution Maps | 2 |
Level 7 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| جغر1401 | Environment and Sustainable Development | 2 |
| جغر1402 | Geography of Development and Planning | 2 |
| جغر1403 | Foundations of Geographic Research | 2 |
| جغر1404 | Spatial Analysis in GIS | 3 |
| جغر1405 | Geographic Thought and Modern Trends | 2 |
| جغر1406 | Field Study | 3 |
| جغر1407 | Graduation Project | 4 |
Level 8 1 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| جغر1412 | Field Training | 1 |
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 Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University?
Geography at Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University requires completing 144 credit hours to graduate, spread across 48 courses.
How many years is Geography at Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University?
The study plan for Geography spans about 4 years (8 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Geography award?
Geography at Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 144 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.