Geography and Geographic Information Systems — study plan
- Credit hours
- 80
- Levels
- 6
- Courses
- 36
- Degree
- bachelor
The Geography and Geographic Information Systems study plan at King Faisal University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 3 years (6 academic levels), requiring 80 credit hours across 36 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
Level 3 (Geography) 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 7405201 | Principles of Physical Geography | 2 |
| 7405202 | Principles of Human Geography | 2 |
| 7405203 | Economic Geography | 2 |
| 7405204 | Climatic Geography | 2 |
| 7405205 | Geography of the World | 2 |
| 7405206 | Quantitative Methods in Geography | 2 |
| 7405207 | Principles of Surveying and Cartography | 3 |
Level 4 (Geography) 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 7405208 | Geomorphology | 2 |
| 7405209 | Geography of Saudi Arabia | 2 |
| 7405210 | Map Design and Reading | 3 |
| 7405211 | Maps of Human Distributions | 3 |
| 7405212 | Aerial Photographs and Remote Sensing | 3 |
| 7405213 | Introduction to Geographic Research Methods | 2 |
Level 5 (Geography and GIS Track) 13 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 7405314 | Biogeography and Soils | 2 |
| 7405315 | Geography of Natural Hazards | 2 |
| 7405316 | Geography of Industry and Energy | 2 |
| 7405317 | Water Geography (Elective Group 1) | 2 |
| 7405319 | Geography of Transport and Trade | 2 |
| 7405320 | Introduction to Geographic Information Systems | 3 |
Level 6 (Geography and GIS Track) 11 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 7405321 | Geography of Seas and Oceans | 2 |
| 7405322 | Geography of Services (Elective Group 2) | 2 |
| 7405325 | Geography of Settlement | 2 |
| 7405326 | Geographic Information Systems (Advanced) | 3 |
| 7405327 | Geographic Texts in English (1) | 2 |
Level 7 (Geography and GIS Track) 13 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 7405428 | Population Geography | 2 |
| 7405429 | Contemporary Geographic Topics | 2 |
| 7405432 | Geographic Field Training (Elective Group 3) | 2 |
| 7405433 | GIS Applications in Physical Geography | 3 |
| 7405434 | Foundations of Geographic Research | 2 |
| 7405435 | Geographic Texts in English (2) | 2 |
Level 8 (Geography and GIS Track) 13 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 7405436 | Physical Geography of Arid Lands | 2 |
| 7405437 | Environmental Geography | 2 |
| 7405438 | Historical Geography | 2 |
| 7405439 | Political Geography | 2 |
| 7405440 | Geography of Agriculture (Elective Group 4) | 2 |
| 7405442 | GIS Applications in Human Geography | 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 Geography and Geographic Information Systems
How many credit hours is Geography and Geographic Information Systems at King Faisal University?
Geography and Geographic Information Systems at King Faisal University requires completing 80 credit hours to graduate, spread across 36 courses.
How many years is Geography and Geographic Information Systems at King Faisal University?
The study plan for Geography and Geographic Information Systems spans about 3 years (6 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Geography and Geographic Information Systems award?
Geography and Geographic Information Systems at King Faisal University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 80 credit hours.
Is Geography and Geographic Information Systems offered at other universities?
Yes, Geography and Geographic Information Systems is offered at at least 1 other universities in the Beseyat database. You can compare their study plans in the "Same major at other universities" section on this page.