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Bachelor of Hydrogeology (BSc) — study plan

King Abdulaziz University Faculty of Earth Sciences

Credit hours
132
Levels
8
Courses
50
Degree
bachelor

The Bachelor of Hydrogeology (BSc) study plan at King Abdulaziz University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 4 years (8 academic levels), requiring 132 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 15 credits

Code Course Credits
ELIS 110 English Language 1 3
EMR 110 Physical Geology 4
EPS 111 Sedimentology and Stratigraphy 3
PHYS 110 General Physics 1 3
ISLS 101 Islamic Culture (1) 2

Level 2 12 credits

Code Course Credits
ELIS 120 English Language 2 3
ARAB 101 Arabic I 3
ESR 110 Introduction to Structural Geology 3
MATH 110 General Mathematics (1) 3

Level 3 19 credits

Code Course Credits
EEG 201 Introduction to Environmental and Engineering Geology 2
EGP 211 Introduction to Geophysics 2
EHG 211 Principles of Hydrogeology 3
EPS 202 INTRO. TO PETROLEUM GEOLOGY 2
EMR 223 Introduction to Petrology 4
ESR 220 Introduction to Remote Sensing 3
STAT 110 ص 110 General Statistics I 3

Level 4 21 credits

Code Course Credits
ARAB 201 Arabic II 3
CHEM 110 General Chemistry I 3
CPIT 110 حاسب 110 Computer Programming and Problem Solving 3
EGT 211 Introduction to Geological Exploration Techniques 2
ESR 202 Field Geology 3
ESR 203 Geological Mapping 2
ESR 221 Introduction to Geospatial Information Systems 3
ISLS 201 Islamic Culture (2) 2

Level 5 17 credits

Code Course Credits
CHEM 281 General Chemistry Lab 1
EHG 311 Applied Hydrology 3
EHG 312 Elements of Flow through Porous Media 3
EHG 313 Groundwater Geology 3
EMR 322 Geology of Arabian Shield 2
ISLS 301 Islamic Culture (3) 2
MATH 202 CALCULUS II 3

Level 6 18 credits

Code Course Credits
EHG 314 Introduction to Groundwater Hydrochemistry 3
EHG 315 Groundwater Hydraulics 3
EPS 302 Geology of Arabian Shelf 2
ISLS 401 Islamic Culture (4) 2
EEG 311 Engineering Properties of Soil 3
EPS 312 Drilling 2
CPCS 335 FUNDAMENTALS OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE 3

Level 7 15 credits

Code Course Credits
EHG 399 Training in the Specialization 2
EHG 401 Statistical Geology 2
EHG 408 Seminar 1
EHG 410 Introduction to Groundwater Modeling 3
EHG 415 Groundwater Pollution 3
EHG 421 Water Wells Technology 2
EEG 255 Evaluation of Geological Hazards 2

Level 8 15 credits

Code Course Credits
EHG 417 Introduction to Watershed Modeling 3
EHG 420 ENVIRONMEN TAL HYDROGEOLOGY 3
EHG 421 Water Wells Technology 2
EHG 499 Graduation Project 4
EPS 308 Labor Market Skills in Earth Sciences 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 Hydrogeology (BSc)

How many credit hours is Bachelor of Hydrogeology (BSc) at King Abdulaziz University?

Bachelor of Hydrogeology (BSc) at King Abdulaziz University requires completing 132 credit hours to graduate, spread across 50 courses.

How many years is Bachelor of Hydrogeology (BSc) at King Abdulaziz University?

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

What degree does Bachelor of Hydrogeology (BSc) award?

Bachelor of Hydrogeology (BSc) at King Abdulaziz University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 132 credit hours.

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