Surveying Engineering (Geomatics) — study plan

King Saud University College of Engineering

Credit hours: 164
Levels: 10
Courses: 55
Degree: bachelor

The Surveying Engineering (Geomatics) study plan at King Saud University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 5 years (10 academic levels), requiring 164 credit hours across 55 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.

Level One 14 credits

Code	Course	Credits
MATH 140	Introduction to Mathematics	2
ENGL 140	English Language (1)	8
CI 140	Learning, Thinking and Research Skills	3
PE 150	Health and Fitness (2)	1

Level Two 17 credits

Code	Course	Credits
ENT 101	Entrepreneurship	1
CT 140	Computer Skills	3
COMM 140	Communication Skills	2
MATH 150	Differential Calculus	3
ENGL 150	English Language (2)	8

Level Three 17 credits

Code	Course	Credits
CHEM 101	General Chemistry (1)	4
PHYS 103	General Physics (1)	4
MATH 106	Integral Calculus	3
MATH 107	Vectors and Matrices	3
ENGL 107	Technical Editing	3

Level Four 15 credits

Code	Course	Credits
ARAB 101	Language Skills	2
PHYS 104	General Physics (2)	4
GE 104	Fundamentals of Engineering Drawing	3
ENGL 108	Communication Skills for Engineers	3
MATH 203	Differential and Integral Calculus	3

Level Five 14 credits

Code	Course	Credits
GE 105	Introduction to Engineering Design	2
GE 201	Statics	3
GE 209	Computer Programming	3
GE 212	Spatial Measurements	3
STAT 324	Engineering Probability and Statistics	3

Level Six 18 credits

Code	Course	Credits
GE 202	Dynamics	3
MATH 204	Differential Equations	3
CE 302	Mechanics of Materials	3
GE 312	Introduction to Geomatics Engineering	3
GE 313	Fundamentals of Geodesy	3
GE 321	Photogrammetry	3

Level Seven 14 credits

Code	Course	Credits
GE 315	Map Projections	3
EE 329	Signal Analysis for Surveying Students	3
GE 331	Adjustment Computations	3
GE 365	Fundamentals of Remote Sensing and Image Interpretation	3
CE 382	Geotechnical Engineering 1	2

Level Eight 17 credits

Code	Course	Credits
ARAB 103	Arabic Editing	2
MATH 254	Numerical Methods	3
GE 413	Satellite Geodesy	3
GE 322	Advanced Photogrammetry	3
GE 423	Digital Image Analysis	3
GE 452	Cartography (Map Making)	3

Level Nine 18 credits

Code	Course	Credits
IC 107	Professional Ethics	2
CE 323	Water Engineering for Surveying Students	3
CE 363	Fundamentals of Concrete Structures for Surveying Students	3
GE 464	Introduction to Digital Photogrammetry 2	3
GE 465	Introduction to Geographic Information Systems	3
GE 472	Surveying Camp	2
GE 496	Graduation Project (1)	2

Level Ten 15 credits

Code	Course	Credits
GE 302	Industry and Environment	2
GE 403	Engineering Economy	2
GE 404	Engineering Management	2
CE 431	Highway Engineering	3
GE 473	Professional and Legal Surveying	3
GE 497	Graduation Project (2)	2
GE 999	Practical Training	1

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 Surveying Engineering (Geomatics)

How many credit hours is Surveying Engineering (Geomatics) at King Saud University?

Surveying Engineering (Geomatics) at King Saud University requires completing 164 credit hours to graduate, spread across 55 courses.

How many years is Surveying Engineering (Geomatics) at King Saud University?

The study plan for Surveying Engineering (Geomatics) spans about 5 years (10 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.

What degree does Surveying Engineering (Geomatics) award?

Surveying Engineering (Geomatics) at King Saud University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 164 credit hours.