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Bachelor of General Geology-Geo-exploration Techniques — study plan

King Abdulaziz University Faculty of Earth Sciences

Credit hours
122
Levels
8
Courses
45
Degree
bachelor

The Bachelor of General Geology-Geo-exploration Techniques study plan at King Abdulaziz University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 4 years (8 academic levels), requiring 122 credit hours across 45 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
EMR 102 Physical Geology 102 3
ISLS 101 Islamic Culture (1) 2
MATH 110 General Mathematics (1) 3
ELIS 120 English Language 2 3

Level 3 12 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
EGP 200 Geophysics 2

Level 4 17 credits

Code Course Credits
EPS 210 Sedimentary Rocks 2
ESR 203 Geological Mapping 2
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
ESR 202 Field Geology 3
STAT 110 ص 110 General Statistics I 3

Level 5 16 credits

Code Course Credits
EGT 342 Geophysical Techniques 3
CPCS 335 FUNDAMENTALS OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE 3
EGT 310 Exploration of Natural Deposits 3
EGT 322 Safety of Field Crew 2
EGT 312 Geological Exploration Techniques and Instruments 3
EMR 322 Geology of Arabian Shield 2

Level 6 18 credits

Code Course Credits
EPS 302 Geology of Arabian Shelf 2
EGT 343 Geoinformatics and Satellite Images in Exploration 4
EGT 320 Field Stratigraphic Techniques 3
EGT 313 Mining and Ore Reserves 3
EGT 352 Geotechnical Exploration 3
EGT 345 Geophysical Investigations 3

Level 7 17 credits

Code Course Credits
xxx 000 Elective course 1 3
xxx 001 Elective Course 2 3
xxx 004 Elective Course 4 2
Free 001 Free Course 1 3
EGT 408 Seminar 2
EGT 399 Training in the Specialization 2
xxx 003 Elective Course 3 2

Level 8 15 credits

Code Course Credits
EGT 431 APPLIED STRUCTURAL GEOLOGY 3
EGT 499 Geo-Exploration Project 4
EPS 400 Labor market skills in earth sciences 3
Free 002 Free Course 2 2
EGT 422 Subsurface Techniques 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 General Geology-Geo-exploration Techniques

How many credit hours is Bachelor of General Geology-Geo-exploration Techniques at King Abdulaziz University?

Bachelor of General Geology-Geo-exploration Techniques at King Abdulaziz University requires completing 122 credit hours to graduate, spread across 45 courses.

How many years is Bachelor of General Geology-Geo-exploration Techniques at King Abdulaziz University?

The study plan for Bachelor of General Geology-Geo-exploration Techniques spans about 4 years (8 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.

What degree does Bachelor of General Geology-Geo-exploration Techniques award?

Bachelor of General Geology-Geo-exploration Techniques at King Abdulaziz University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 122 credit hours.

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