The Bachelor of Nautical Science study plan at King Abdulaziz University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 5 years (9 academic levels), requiring 145 credit hours across 53 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
Level 112 credits
Code
Course
Credits
CPIT 110
Basic Computer Science
3
ELIS 110
Intensive English (1)
3
MATH 110
General Mathematics I
3
PHYS 110
General Physics I
3
Level 212 credits
Code
Course
Credits
BIO 110
General Biology I
3
CHEM 110
General Chemistry I
3
ELIS 120
Intensive English (2)
3
STAT 110
General Statistics I
3
Level 319 credits
Code
Course
Credits
ARAB 101
Arabic Language I
3
MATH 201
Mathematics for Maritime Studies
4
MS 201
Oceanography
3
MSN 230
Fundamentals of Marine Safety
3
MSN 291
Leadership & Physical Education 1
1
PHYS 204
General Physics III
4
PHYS 281
Physics (Practical)
1
Level 418 credits
Code
Course
Credits
ISLS 101
Islamic Culture I
2
MSN 240
Principles of Marine Navigation
3
MSN 241
Seamanship
3
MSN 242
Navigation Instruments
3
MSN 243
Maritime Communication
2
MSN 244
Ship Construction
3
MSN 245
Marine Meteorology
2
Level 518 credits
Code
Course
Credits
ISLS 201
Islamic Culture II
2
MSN 330
Coastal Navigation
3
MSN 331
Deck Operation
3
MSN 332
Electronic Navigation Systems
3
MSN 333
Celestial Navigation
3
MSN 334
Ship Stability
3
MSN 391
Leadership & Physical Training 2
1
Level 618 credits
Code
Course
Credits
MS 202
Marine Environment
3
MSN 340
Voyage Planning
3
MSN 341
Ship Tracking Systems
3
MSN 342
Maritime English
2
MSN 343
International Maritime Law
2
MSN 344
Dry Cargo Handling
3
MSE 389
Introduction to Marine Engineering
2
Level 718 credits
Code
Course
Credits
ISLS 301
Islamic Culture III
2
ARAB 201
Arabic Language II
3
MSN 430
Liquid Cargo Handling
3
MSN 431
Technicalng & Methodology Reporti
2
MSN 432
Maritime Meteorology Applications
2
0001
Elective Course 1
3
0002
Elective Course 2
3
Level 818 credits
Code
Course
Credits
ISLS 401
Islamic Culture IV
2
MSN 441
Safe Operation of Petroleum Tanker
2
MSN 442
Maritime Convention
2
MSS 444
Graduation Project
3
0003
Elective Course 3
3
0004
Elective Course 4
3
0005
Elective Course 5
3
Level 912 credits
Code
Course
Credits
MSN 293
Sea Training on Board Ship – level 1
2
MSN 393
Sea Training on Board Ship - level 2
2
MSN 593
Sea Training on Board Ship – level 3
8
This plan is transcribed from the university's official source. Always confirm the plan approved for your own cohort before registering.
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