Astronomy — study plan
- Credit hours
- 120
- Levels
- 8
- Courses
- 40
- Degree
- bachelor
A detailed plan for this major has not been published yet. Check the university's official link for the approved plan.
Level 1 16 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ARAB 101 | Arabic Language Skills | 2 |
| ENG 101 | General English (1) | 3 |
| MATH 110 | Calculus (1) | 4 |
| PHYS 101 | General Physics (1) | 4 |
| CS 101 | Introduction to Computing | 3 |
Level 2 16 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ISL 101 | Islamic Culture (1) | 2 |
| ENG 102 | General English (2) | 3 |
| MATH 111 | Calculus (2) | 4 |
| PHYS 102 | General Physics (2) | 4 |
| ASTR 101 | Introduction to Astronomy | 3 |
Level 3 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ISL 102 | Islamic Culture (2) | 2 |
| MATH 212 | Calculus (3) | 4 |
| PHYS 210 | Classical Mechanics | 3 |
| ASTR 201 | Spherical Astronomy | 3 |
| MATH 220 | Differential Equations | 3 |
Level 4 14 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ISL 103 | Islamic Culture (3) | 2 |
| PHYS 220 | Electromagnetism | 3 |
| ASTR 202 | Astrophysics (1) | 3 |
| ASTR 203 | Celestial Mechanics | 3 |
| MATH 230 | Mathematical Methods for Physics | 3 |
Level 5 14 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ISL 104 | Islamic Culture (4) | 2 |
| PHYS 301 | Quantum Mechanics | 3 |
| ASTR 301 | Astrophysics (2) | 3 |
| ASTR 302 | Stellar Physics | 3 |
| PHYS 302 | Statistical and Thermal Physics | 3 |
Level 6 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ASTR 303 | Cosmology | 3 |
| ASTR 304 | Galactic Physics | 3 |
| ASTR 305 | Astronomical Observation Techniques | 3 |
| ASTR 306 | Elective Course (1) Elective | 3 |
| CS 210 | Scientific Programming | 3 |
Level 7 17 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ASTR 401 | Solar System Physics | 3 |
| ASTR 402 | Nuclear Astrophysics | 3 |
| ASTR 403 | Computational Methods in Astronomy | 3 |
| ASTR 404 | Elective Course (2) Elective | 3 |
| ASTR 405 | Field Training (Observational Astronomy) | 2 |
| ASTR 350 | Planetary Physics Elective | 3 |
Level 8 13 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ASTR 490 | Graduation Project | 4 |
| ASTR 406 | General Relativity and Astronomy | 3 |
| ASTR 407 | Elective Course (3) Elective | 3 |
| ASTR 408 | Elective Course (4) Elective | 3 |