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Bachelor of Geophysics — study plan

King Abdulaziz University Faculty of Earth Sciences

Credit hours
128
Levels
8
Courses
50
Degree
bachelor

The Bachelor of Geophysics study plan at King Abdulaziz University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 4 years (8 academic levels), requiring 128 credit hours across 50 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
EMR 101 Physical Geology 101 4
PHYS 110 General Physics 1 3

Level 2 14 credits

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

Level 3 15 credits

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

Level 4 17 credits

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

Level 5 18 credits

Code Course Credits
CPCS 335 FUNDAMENTALS OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE 3
PHYS 281 GENERAL PHYSICSLAB 1
0000 Elective Course – 2 2
PHYS 202 GENERAL PHYSICS II 4
0 Elective Course – 1 2
MATH 202 CALCULUS II 3
00000000 Free Elective Course - 1 3

Level 6 18 credits

Code Course Credits
MATH 203 CALCULUS III 3
EGP 331 GEOELECTRIC EXPLORATION 3
EGP 341 MAGNETIC & GRAVITY EXPLORATION 3
PHYS 203 GENERAL PHYSICS III 4
EGP 321 SEISMIC EXPLORATION 3
00000 Elective Course – 3 2

Level 7 15 credits

Code Course Credits
EGP 416 NEAR-SURFACE GEOPHYSICS 2
0000000 Elective Course - 5 2
EGP 408 SEMINAR 1
EGP 422 SEISMIC REFLECTION EXPLORATION 3
000000 Elective Course - 4 2
EGP 431 ELECTROMAGNETIC EXPLORATION 3
EGP 399 TRAINING IN THE SPECIALIZATION 2

Level 8 18 credits

Code Course Credits
EGP 499 B.SC. PROJECT 4
EGP 442 RADIOMETRIC & GEOTHERMAL EXPLO 1
EPS 400 Labor market skills in earth sciences 3
000000000 Free Elective Course - 2 2
EGP 451 BOREHOLE GEOPHYSICS 2
EGP 418 GEOPHYSICAL SIGNAL ANALYSIS 2
EGP 433 ARCHAEOLOGICAL GEOPHYSICS 2
EGP 425 GLOBAL SEISMOLOGY 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 Geophysics

How many credit hours is Bachelor of Geophysics at King Abdulaziz University?

Bachelor of Geophysics at King Abdulaziz University requires completing 128 credit hours to graduate, spread across 50 courses.

How many years is Bachelor of Geophysics at King Abdulaziz University?

The study plan for Bachelor of Geophysics spans about 4 years (8 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.

What degree does Bachelor of Geophysics award?

Bachelor of Geophysics at King Abdulaziz University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 128 credit hours.

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