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Bachelor of Science in Engineering and Environmental Geology — study plan

King Abdulaziz University Faculty of Earth Sciences

Credit hours
128
Levels
8
Courses
49
Degree
bachelor

The Bachelor of Science in Engineering and Environmental Geology study plan at King Abdulaziz University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 4 years (8 academic levels), requiring 128 credit hours across 49 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.

Level 1 13 credits

Code Course Credits
ARAB 101 Arabic I 3
ELIS 110 English Language 1 3
PHYS 110 General Physics 1 3
EMR 101 Physical Geology 101 4

Level 2 14 credits

Code Course Credits
EMR 112 Optical Mineralogy 3
ISLS 101 Islamic Culture (1) 2
MATH 110 General Mathematics (1) 3
ELIS 120 English Language 2 3
EMR 102 Physical Geology 102 3

Level 3 15 credits

Code Course Credits
EMR 220 Igneous and Metamorphic Rocks 3
EPS 200 Sedimentology and Palaeontology 2
CHEM 110 General Chemistry I 3
ESR 200 Structural Geology 2
ARAB 201 Arabic II 3
EGP 200 Geophysics 2

Level 4 17 credits

Code Course Credits
ESR 202 Field Geology 3
ESR 201 INTRO. to GIS and Remote Sensing 3
EGT 200 Geological Report Writing 1
CPIT 110 حاسب 110 Computer Programming and Problem Solving 3
EPS 210 Sedimentary Rocks 2
ESR 203 Geological Mapping 2
STAT 110 ص 110 General Statistics I 3

Level 5 18 credits

Code Course Credits
EEG 321 Engineering Properties of Rocks 3
CPCS 335 FUNDAMENTALS OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE 3
EEG 311 Engineering Properties of Soil 3
xxx 000 Elective course 1 3
EMR 322 Geology of Arabian Shield 2
EEG 233 Applications of GIS in Terrain analysis 2
EEG 200 Introduction to Environmental and Engineering Geology 2

Level 6 18 credits

Code Course Credits
EEG 312 Soil mechanics 3
xxx 001 Elective Course 2 3
ESR 302 Geological Surveying 3
EPS 302 Geology of Arabian Shelf 2
ُEEG 341 Engineering geology 3
EEG 255 Evaluation of Geological Hazards 2
EEG 322 Rock Mechanics 2

Level 7 16 credits

Code Course Credits
EEG 332 Engineering properties of aggregate 3
Free 002 Free Course 2 2
EEG 408 Seminar 1
EEG 442 Site investigation 3
EEG 342 Geotechnology 3
ُEEG 399 Training in specialization 2
xxx 003 Elective Course 3 2

Level 8 17 credits

Code Course Credits
EEG 499 B. Sc. project 4
EPS 400 Labor market skills in earth sciences 3
Free 001 Free Course 1 3
EEG 443 Applications of Engineering Geology 3
EEG 444 Drilling and Blasting techniques in engineering geology 2
xxx 004 Elective Course 4 2

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 Bachelor of Science in Engineering and Environmental Geology

How many credit hours is Bachelor of Science in Engineering and Environmental Geology at King Abdulaziz University?

Bachelor of Science in Engineering and Environmental Geology at King Abdulaziz University requires completing 128 credit hours to graduate, spread across 49 courses.

How many years is Bachelor of Science in Engineering and Environmental Geology at King Abdulaziz University?

The study plan for Bachelor of Science in Engineering and Environmental Geology spans about 4 years (8 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.

What degree does Bachelor of Science in Engineering and Environmental Geology award?

Bachelor of Science in Engineering and Environmental Geology at King Abdulaziz University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 128 credit hours.

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