Earth Science and Engineering — study plan
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology Division of Physical Science and Engineering (PSE)
- Credit hours
- 36
- Levels
- 3
- Courses
- 16
- Degree
- master
The Earth Science and Engineering study plan at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology is an accredited master programme spanning about 2 years (3 academic levels), requiring 36 credit hours across 16 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
Core Courses (12 credits - select 4) 30 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ErSE 201 | Geophysical Fluid Dynamics I | 3 |
| ErSE 202 | Computational Groundwater Hydrology | 3 |
| ErSE 210 | Seismology | 3 |
| ErSE 211 | Global Geophysics | 3 |
| ErSE 213 | Inverse Problems | 3 |
| ErSE 214 | Seismic Exploration | 3 |
| ErSE 217 | Structural Geology | 3 |
| ErSE 222 | Machine Learning in Geoscience | 3 |
| ErSE 253 | Data Analysis in Geosciences | 3 |
| ErSE 260 | Seismic Imaging | 3 |
Elective Courses (minimum 9 credits) 0 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| At least three 200/300-level technical courses at KAUST | 0 |
Research / Capstone and Seminar (15 credits) 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ErSE 297 | Thesis Research | 12 |
| ErSE 299 | Directed Research | 6 |
| ErSE 295 | Summer Internship | 0 |
| ErSE 398 | Graduate Seminar (non-credit) | 0 |
| WE 100 | Winter Enrichment Program (non-credit) | 0 |
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 Earth Science and Engineering
How many credit hours is Earth Science and Engineering at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology?
Earth Science and Engineering at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology requires completing 36 credit hours to graduate, spread across 16 courses.
How many years is Earth Science and Engineering at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology?
The study plan for Earth Science and Engineering spans about 2 years (3 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Earth Science and Engineering award?
Earth Science and Engineering at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology awards a Master's degree after completing 36 credit hours.