Geography (Distance Education) — study plan
King Faisal University Deanship of E-Learning and Distance Education
- Credit hours
- 134
- Levels
- 8
- Courses
- 64
- Degree
- bachelor
The Geography (Distance Education) study plan at King Faisal University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 4 years (8 academic levels), requiring 134 credit hours across 64 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
Level 1 17 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Islamic Creed and Contemporary Doctrines | 2 | |
| Jurisprudence of the Prophetic Biography | 2 | |
| Arabic Composition | 2 | |
| Applied Grammar (1) | 1 | |
| General English | 2 | |
| Principles of Management | 2 | |
| Learning and Thinking Skills | 2 | |
| Introduction to Information Technology | 2 | |
| Health and Fitness | 2 |
Level 2 17 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Quran Recitation and Tajweed (1) | 2 | |
| Applied Grammar (2) | 1 | |
| Literary Appreciation | 2 | |
| Reading and Conversation | 2 | |
| English Language (Reading) | 2 | |
| English Language (Writing) | 2 | |
| Principles of Sociology | 2 | |
| Office Computer Applications | 2 | |
| Principles of Statistics | 2 |
Level 3 19 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Islamic Ethics and Professional Conduct | 2 | |
| Communications and the Internet | 2 | |
| Principles of Physical Geography | 2 | |
| Principles of Human Geography | 2 | |
| Economic Geography | 2 | |
| Climatology | 2 | |
| World Geography | 2 | |
| Quantitative Methods in Geography | 2 | |
| Principles of Surveying and Cartography | 3 |
Level 4 19 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| The Contemporary Muslim World | 2 | |
| Databases | 2 | |
| Geomorphology | 2 | |
| Geography of Saudi Arabia | 2 | |
| Map Design and Reading | 3 | |
| Thematic Distribution Maps | 3 | |
| Aerial Photography and Remote Sensing | 3 | |
| Introduction to Geographical Research Methods | 2 |
Level 5 17 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Contemporary Cultural Issues | 2 | |
| Islamic Civilisation | 2 | |
| Biogeography and Soils | 2 | |
| Geography of Natural Hazards | 2 | |
| Geography of Industry and Energy | 2 | |
| Geography of Water Resources | 2 | |
| Geography of Transport and Trade | 2 | |
| Introduction to Geographic Information Systems | 3 |
Level 6 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Epistemology | 2 | |
| Modern and Contemporary History of the Arabian Gulf | 2 | |
| Geography of Seas and Oceans | 2 | |
| Geography of Services | 2 | |
| Settlement Geography | 2 | |
| Advanced Geographic Information Systems | 3 | |
| Geographical Texts in English (1) | 2 |
Level 7 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| The Social System in Islam | 2 | |
| Population Geography | 2 | |
| Contemporary Topics in Geography | 2 | |
| Social Geography | 2 | |
| GIS Applications in Physical Geography | 3 | |
| Principles of Geographical Research | 2 | |
| Geographical Texts in English (2) | 2 |
Level 8 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Physical Geography of Drylands | 2 | |
| Environmental Geography | 2 | |
| Historical Geography | 2 | |
| Political Geography | 2 | |
| Agricultural Geography | 2 | |
| GIS Applications in Human Geography | 3 | |
| Graduation Research Project | 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 Geography (Distance Education)
How many credit hours is Geography (Distance Education) at King Faisal University?
Geography (Distance Education) at King Faisal University requires completing 134 credit hours to graduate, spread across 64 courses.
How many years is Geography (Distance Education) at King Faisal University?
The study plan for Geography (Distance Education) spans about 4 years (8 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Geography (Distance Education) award?
Geography (Distance Education) at King Faisal University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 134 credit hours.