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Urban Planning (Urban Planning Track) — study plan

King Saud University College of Architecture and Planning

Credit hours
172
Levels
10
Courses
67
Degree
bachelor

The Urban Planning (Urban Planning Track) study plan at King Saud University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 5 years (10 academic levels), requiring 172 credit hours across 67 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.

Level 1 (Common First Year) 16 credits

Code Course Credits
نجم 140 English Language 6
ريض 150 Differential Calculus 3
ريد 140 Entrepreneurship 1
كيم 101 General Chemistry 4
عرب 140 Writing Skills 2

Level 2 16 credits

Code Course Credits
نجم 150 Academic English Language 6
نهج 140 University Skills 3
تقن 140 Computer Skills 3
احص 150 Introduction to Statistics 3
فجب 150 Fitness and Health Culture 1

Level 3 19 credits

Code Course Credits
عرب 101 Language Skills 2
سلم Islamic Culture Elective 2
عمر 250 Architectural Design (1) 4
عمر 254 Free Drawing 1
عمر 255 Architectural Drawing Skills 4
عمر 256 Design Fundamentals 3
ريض 104 General Mathematics 3

Level 4 19 credits

Code Course Credits
عمر 260 Architectural Design (2) 4
عمر 264 Shadow and Perspective 2
عمر 266 Building Materials 2
عمر 268 History of Architecture 2
عمر 269 Site Analysis and Landscaping 2
فيز 105 General Physics 3
سلم Islamic Culture Elective 2
همس 251 Surveying for Non-Engineering Students 2

Level 5 19 credits

Code Course Credits
عرب 103 Arabic Composition 2
سلم Islamic Culture Elective 2
عمر 265 Computer Drawing Skills (1) 3
عمر 350 Architectural Design (3) 4
عمر 351 Studies in Environmental Control 2
عمر 352 Architecture Theories (1) 2
عمر 353 Principles of Urban Design 2
عمر 357 Building and Urban Systems 2

Level 6 18 credits

Code Course Credits
سلم Islamic Culture Elective 2
عمر 355 Computer Drawing Skills (2) 3
عمر 360 Architectural Design (4) 4
عمر 361 Man and the Built Environment 2
عمر 363 Housing 2
عمر 366 Building Construction (1) 3
عمر 368 History of Urbanism 2

Level 7 (Urban Planning Track) 20 credits

Code Course Credits
تخط 413 Land Uses and Zoning 2
تخط 414 Infrastructure Planning 2
تخط 415 Executive Plans 3
تخط 416 Urban Information Systems (1) 2
تخط 417 Research Methods 2
تخط 420 Urban Planning Project (1) 3
قصد 103 Principles of Economics 3
تخط 421 Urban Sociology and Population 3

Level 8 19 credits

Code Course Credits
تخط 433 Planning Theories 2
تخط 434 Urban Renewal 2
تخط 435 Introduction to Urban Transport 2
تخط 436 Urban Information Systems (2) 3
تخط 440 Urban Planning Project (2) 3
تخط 441 Regional Planning 2
تخط 442 Urban Strategic Planning 3
تخط 000 Department Elective (1) 2

Level 9 18 credits

Code Course Credits
تخط 473 Environmental Impact of Projects 2
تخط 474 Urban Communities Planning 2
تخط 475 Planning Profession Practice 2
تخط 480 Urban Planning Project (3) 3
تخط 481 Land Uses and Transportation 2
تخط 482 Urban Economics 3
تخط 000 Department Elective (2) 2
تخط 000 Department Elective (3) 2

Level 10 7 credits

Code Course Credits
تخط 495 Graduation Project (Urban Planning) 3
تخط 496 Participatory Planning 2
تخط 000 Department Elective (4) 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 Urban Planning (Urban Planning Track)

How many credit hours is Urban Planning (Urban Planning Track) at King Saud University?

Urban Planning (Urban Planning Track) at King Saud University requires completing 172 credit hours to graduate, spread across 67 courses.

How many years is Urban Planning (Urban Planning Track) at King Saud University?

The study plan for Urban Planning (Urban Planning Track) spans about 5 years (10 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.

What degree does Urban Planning (Urban Planning Track) award?

Urban Planning (Urban Planning Track) at King Saud University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 172 credit hours.

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