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Bachelor of Science in Hydrology and Water Resources Management — study plan

King Abdulaziz University Faculty of Meteorology, Environment and Arid Land Agriculture

Credit hours
127
Levels
8
Courses
47
Degree
bachelor

The Bachelor of Science in Hydrology and Water Resources Management study plan at King Abdulaziz University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 4 years (8 academic levels), requiring 127 credit hours across 47 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.

Level 1 15 credits

Code Course Credits
MATH 110 Calculus 1 3
AGRI100 Introduction to Agriculture Science 2
ELIS 110 English Language 1 3
HWR 100 Introduction to Hydrology 2
ARAB 101 Arabic Skills 1 3
ISLS 101 Islamic Culture (1) 2

Level 2 14 credits

Code Course Credits
HWR 110 Labor market skills in environmental science 3
MET 100 Introduction to meteorology 2
STAT 110 General Statistics (1) 3
ARAB 201 Arabic Skills 2 3
ELIS 120 English Language 2 3

Level 3 15 credits

Code Course Credits
ISLS 201 Islamic Culture (2) 2
HWR 221 Principles of Surface Water Hydrology 3
PHYS 110 General Physics 3
PHYS 281 Physical Lab 1
HWR 212 Fluid Mechanics 3
HWR 211 Soil-Water Relationship 3

Level 4 18 credits

Code Course Credits
HWR Free Course Free Course 3
HWR 241 Principles of Irrigation & Drainage 3
HWR Special Topics Special Topics 3
HWR 224 Watershed Hydrology 3
HWR 231 Principle of Groundwater Hydrology 3
MATH 202 Calculus (II) 3

Level 5 17 credits

Code Course Credits
HWR 313 Hydrology & Water Resources in the Kingdom 3
CPIT 110 Problem Solving and Program 3
HWR 314 Statistical Hydrology 3
HWR 315 Application of Remote Sensing in Water Resources 3
HWR 343 Irrigation Water Management 3
HWR 351 URBAN HYDROLOGY 2

Level 6 16 credits

Code Course Credits
HWR 300 Job Training 2
HWR 355 DESIGN OF URBAN WATER NETWORKS 3
HWR 316 Applications of GIS in Hydrology 3
HWR 324 OPEN CHANNEL FLOW 3
HWR Special Topics Special Topics 3
ISLS 301 Islamic Culture (3) 2

Level 7 18 credits

Code Course Credits
HWR Special Topics Special Topics 3
HWR 417 NUMERICAL METHODS IN HYDROLOGY 3
HWR 424 HYDRAULIC STRUCTURES 3
HWR 432 Applied Groundwater 3
HWR 403 UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH 2
HWR 461 WATER RESOURCES PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT 2
ISLS 401 Islamic Culture (4) 2

Level 8 14 credits

Code Course Credits
HWR Special Topics Special Topics 3
HWR 425 Mitigation Of Flood Risks 3
HWR 462 INTEGRATED WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT 3
HWR 404 HYDROLOGICAL STUDIEDS AND TECHNICAL REPORTS 2
HWR Free Course Free Course 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 Bachelor of Science in Hydrology and Water Resources Management

How many credit hours is Bachelor of Science in Hydrology and Water Resources Management at King Abdulaziz University?

Bachelor of Science in Hydrology and Water Resources Management at King Abdulaziz University requires completing 127 credit hours to graduate, spread across 47 courses.

How many years is Bachelor of Science in Hydrology and Water Resources Management at King Abdulaziz University?

The study plan for Bachelor of Science in Hydrology and Water Resources Management spans about 4 years (8 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.

What degree does Bachelor of Science in Hydrology and Water Resources Management award?

Bachelor of Science in Hydrology and Water Resources Management at King Abdulaziz University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 127 credit hours.

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