Geography - Cartography and GIS Track — study plan
King Saud University College of Humanities and Social Sciences (formerly Arts)
- Credit hours
- 95
- Levels
- 6
- Courses
- 40
- Degree
- bachelor
The Geography - Cartography and GIS Track study plan at King Saud University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 3 years (6 academic levels), requiring 95 credit hours across 40 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
Level 3 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| جغر 102 | Introduction to Geography | 2 |
| جغر 103 | Introduction to Cartography | 2 |
| جغر 104 | Climatology | 3 |
| جغر 105 | Geomorphology | 2 |
| جغر 196 | Principles of Geographic Information Systems | 2 |
| جغر 202 | Population Geography | 2 |
| جغر 209 | Water Resources | 2 |
Level 4 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| جغر 197 | Principles of Remote Sensing | 2 |
| جغر 198 | Geographic Research Methods | 2 |
| جغر 199 | Quantitative Methods in Geography | 3 |
| جغر 203 | Urban Geography (Settlement Geography) | 2 |
| جغر 204 | Economic Geography | 2 |
| جغر 205 | Geography of Saudi Arabia | 2 |
| جغر | Track Elective | 2 |
Level 5 16 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| جغر 334 | Thematic Maps | 3 |
| جغر 335 | Cartographic Skills | 3 |
| جغر 336 | Digital Maps | 3 |
| جغر 396 | Building Geographic Databases | 3 |
| عرب 101 | Language Skills | 2 |
| سلم | Islamic Culture (SLM) Elective | 2 |
Level 6 16 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| جغر 467 | Spatial Analysis Using GIS | 3 |
| جغر 468 | Analysis of Remote Sensing Imagery | 3 |
| سلم | Islamic Culture (SLM) Elective | 2 |
| Supporting Minor Course | 2 | |
| Supporting Minor Course | 2 | |
| Supporting Minor Course | 2 | |
| Supporting Minor Course | 2 |
Level 7 17 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| جغر 497 | Field Studies | 3 |
| عرب 103 | Arabic Composition | 2 |
| جغر | Track Elective | 2 |
| Supporting Minor Course | 2 | |
| Supporting Minor Course | 2 | |
| Supporting Minor Course | 3 | |
| Free Elective Hours | 3 |
Level 8 16 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| جغر 498 | Cooperative Training | 3 |
| سلم | Islamic Culture (SLM) Elective | 2 |
| سلم | Islamic Culture (SLM) Elective | 2 |
| جغر | Track Elective | 3 |
| جغر | Track Elective | 3 |
| Free Elective Hours | 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 - Cartography and GIS Track
How many credit hours is Geography - Cartography and GIS Track at King Saud University?
Geography - Cartography and GIS Track at King Saud University requires completing 95 credit hours to graduate, spread across 40 courses.
How many years is Geography - Cartography and GIS Track at King Saud University?
The study plan for Geography - Cartography and GIS Track spans about 3 years (6 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Geography - Cartography and GIS Track award?
Geography - Cartography and GIS Track at King Saud University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 95 credit hours.