Doctor of Philosophy in Geophysics — study plan
King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals College of Petroleum Engineering and Geosciences
- Credit hours
- 42
- Levels
- 6
- Courses
- 12
- Degree
- phd
The Doctor of Philosophy in Geophysics study plan at King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals is an accredited phd programme spanning about 3 years (6 academic levels), requiring 42 credit hours across 12 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
First Year - Semester 1 6 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GEOP 602 | Geophysical Wave Propagation | 3 |
| GEOP 603 | Numerical Modeling in Geophysics | 3 |
First Year - Semester 2 9 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GEOP 604 | Geophysical Signal Analysis | 3 |
| MATH xxx | Mathematics Elective | 3 |
| GEOP xxx | Geophysics Elective I | 3 |
Second Year - Semester 1 6 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GEOP 701 | Directed Research I | 3 |
| GEOP 699 | Seminar | 0 |
| GEOP xxx | Geophysics Elective II | 3 |
Second Year - Semester 2 6 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GEOP 702 | Directed Research II | 3 |
| GEOP 711 | PhD Pre-Dissertation | 3 |
Third Year - Semester 1 0 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GEOP 712 | PhD Dissertation (In Progress) | 0 |
Third Year - Semester 2 9 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GEOP 712 | PhD Dissertation | 9 |
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Frequently asked questions about Doctor of Philosophy in Geophysics
How many credit hours is Doctor of Philosophy in Geophysics at King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals?
Doctor of Philosophy in Geophysics at King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals requires completing 42 credit hours to graduate, spread across 12 courses.
How many years is Doctor of Philosophy in Geophysics at King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals?
The study plan for Doctor of Philosophy in Geophysics spans about 3 years (6 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Doctor of Philosophy in Geophysics award?
Doctor of Philosophy in Geophysics at King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals awards a PhD degree after completing 42 credit hours.
Is Doctor of Philosophy in Geophysics offered at other universities?
Yes, Doctor of Philosophy in Geophysics 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.