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Marine Surveying — study plan

King Abdulaziz University Faculty of Maritime Studies

Credit hours
144
Levels
12
Courses
51
Degree
bachelor

The Marine Surveying study plan at King Abdulaziz University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 6 years (12 academic levels), requiring 144 credit hours across 51 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.

First Semester 12 credits

Code Course Credits
CPIT 110 Programming & Solving Problems 3
ELIS 110 English Language 1 3
MATH 110 General Mathematics (1) 3
PHYS 110 General Physics 1 3

Second Semester 12 credits

Code Course Credits
ELIS 120 English Language 2 3
BIO 110 Biology 1 3
CHEM 110 General Chemistry I 3
STAT 110 Statistics 1 3

Third Semester 17 credits

Code Course Credits
ARAB 101 Arabic I 3
ISLS 101 Islamic Studies I 2
MATH 201 Mathematics for Maritime Studies 4
PHYS 204 Physics 204 4
MS 201 Oceanography 3
PHYS 281 Physics - Practical 1

Fourth Semester 18 credits

Code Course Credits
MATH 241 Linear Algebra 3
MSN 243 Maritime Communication 2
CPIT 201 Introduction to Computing 2
MSN 230 Fundamental of Marine Safety 3
MSS 220 Fundamentals of Surveying 3
MSN 245 Marine Meteorology 2
MSS 240 Labor Market Skills 3

Fifth Semester 18 credits

Code Course Credits
ISLS 201 Islamic Studies II 2
MSS 221 Technical Communication 2
MSS 310 Fundamentals of Nautical Science 3
MSS 311 Positioning and Navigation Systems I 3
MSS 312 Estimation and Uncertainty Management 4
MSS 313 Geodesy and Map Projections 4

Sixth Semester 16 credits

Code Course Credits
MS 202 Marine Environment 3
MSS 320 Water Level Measurements and Prediction 3
MSS 321 Positioning and Navigation Systems II 3
MSS 322 Underwater Imaging and Mapping I 4
MSS 323 GIS and Database Management 3

Summer Practical Semester 2 credits

Code Course Credits
MSS 390 Hydrographic Surveying Practice I 2

Seventh Semester 16 credits

Code Course Credits
ISLS 301 Islamic Studies III 2
ARAB 201 Arabic II 3
MSS 410 Marine Law and Policy 1
MSS 411 Underwater Imaging and Mapping II 4
MSS 413 Remote Sensing for Marine Applications 3
MSS 414 Marine Geology for Hydrographers 3

Eighth Semester 12 credits

Code Course Credits
ISLS 401 Islamic Studies IV 3
MSS 420 Nautical Charting 3
MSS 421 Hydrographic Data Management and Presentation 3
MSS 429 Degree Project 3

Summer Practical Semester 2 credits

Code Course Credits
MSS 490 Hydrographic Surveying Practice II 2

Elective Courses 15 credits

Code Course Credits
MSS 412 Photogrammetry and Photo Interpretation 3
MSS 422 Offshore Geophysical Surveying 3
MSS 423 Operational Use of Nautical Charts 3
MSS 424 Special Topics in Hydrography 3
MSS 425 Inland Waters Hydrography 3

Practical Training Courses 4 credits

Code Course Credits
MSS 390 Hydrographic Surveying Practice I 2
MSS 490 Hydrographic Surveying Practice II 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 Marine Surveying

How many credit hours is Marine Surveying at King Abdulaziz University?

Marine Surveying at King Abdulaziz University requires completing 144 credit hours to graduate, spread across 51 courses.

How many years is Marine Surveying at King Abdulaziz University?

The study plan for Marine Surveying spans about 6 years (12 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.

What degree does Marine Surveying award?

Marine Surveying at King Abdulaziz University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 144 credit hours.

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