Geology (Earth & Environmental Sciences) — study plan
- Credit hours
- 129
- Levels
- 10
- Courses
- 56
- Degree
- bachelor
The Geology (Earth & Environmental Sciences) study plan at Kuwait University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 5 years (10 academic levels), requiring 129 credit hours across 56 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
University Requirements - Compulsory 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HIST 100 | Kuwait's Modern and Contemporary History | 3 |
| ARAB 101 | Arabic Language | 3 |
| HIST 102 | History of Arab Islamic Civilization | 3 |
| ENGL 161 | English Language I | 3 |
| ENGL 162 | English Language II | 3 |
University Electives - Social & Human Sciences (choose 3 cr) 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PSYC 101 | Introduction to Psychology Elective | 3 |
| SOC 101 | Introduction to Sociology Elective | 3 |
| ANTH 171 | Introduction to Anthropology Elective | 3 |
| MSCI 101 | Introduction to Media/Information Science Elective | 3 |
| EDU 201 | Principles of Education Elective | 3 |
| HECO 136 | Family Life Education Elective | 3 |
University Electives - Languages & Communication (choose 3 cr) 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ARAB 102 | Aesthetics of Arabic Literature Elective | 3 |
| ISL 104 | Aesthetics of Qur'anic Style Elective | 3 |
| ARAB 100 | Culture and Literature in Kuwait Elective | 3 |
| TRAN 180 | Principles of Translation Elective | 3 |
| ENGL 163 | English Language III Elective | 3 |
| ENGL 173 | English Language - Reports Writing Elective | 3 |
University Electives - National, Arabic & Islamic Culture (choose 3 cr) 21 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| POLS 103 | Government and Politics of Kuwait Elective | 3 |
| ISL 102 | Islamic Culture Elective | 3 |
| LAW 105 | Human Rights Elective | 3 |
| LAW 102 | Legal Culture Elective | 3 |
| ISL 145 | Islam and Science and Technology Issues Elective | 3 |
| ISL 142 | Islam and Modern Society Elective | 3 |
| PHIL 108 | Ethics and Modern Society Elective | 3 |
University Electives - Different Culture (choose 3 cr) 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHIL 101 | Philosophy of Sciences Elective | 3 |
| PHIL 103 | Principles of Philosophy Elective | 3 |
| PHIL 102 | Introduction to Logic Elective | 3 |
| POLS 105 | Women and Politics: A Comparative Perspective Elective | 3 |
| ECON 104 | Principles of Economics Elective | 3 |
| MGT 110 | Principles of Management for Non-Business Majors Elective | 3 |
College Requirements 21 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 101 | Calculus I | 3 |
| MATH 102 | Calculus II | 3 |
| CHEM 101 | Chemistry for Non-Chemists | 3 |
| CHEM 105 | Chemistry Laboratory for Non-Chemists | 1 |
| PHYS 101 | General Physics I | 3 |
| PHYS 105 | General Physics Laboratory I | 1 |
| GEOL 100 | Principles of Geology | 4 |
| GEOL 102 | Historical Geology | 3 |
Department Requirements - Compulsory 45 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GEOL 107 | Mineralogy | 3 |
| GEOL 201 | General Petrology | 2 |
| GEOL 206 | Invertebrate Paleontology | 3 |
| GEOL 208 | Stratigraphy and Sedimentation | 3 |
| GEOL 252 | Optical Mineralogy | 3 |
| GEOL 301 | Structural Geology | 3 |
| GEOL 304 | Field Geology | 5 |
| GEOL 305 | Geophysics | 3 |
| GEOL 319 | Geochemistry | 3 |
| GEOL 350 | Sedimentary Petrology | 3 |
| GEOL 386 | Basic Quantitative Geology | 3 |
| GEOL 403 | Geology of the Arabian Peninsula | 2 |
| GEOL 406 | Petroleum Geology | 3 |
| GEOL 409 | Hydrogeology | 3 |
| GEOL 441 | Igneous and Metamorphic Rocks | 3 |
Department Requirements - Electives 6 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GEOL-ELEC | Departmental Elective Courses Elective | 6 |
Minor 24 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MINOR | Minor from any department (per Dept. approval) Elective | 24 |
Free Electives 6 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| FREE | Free elective courses from University departments Elective | 6 |
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 Geology (Earth & Environmental Sciences)
How many credit hours is Geology (Earth & Environmental Sciences) at Kuwait University?
Geology (Earth & Environmental Sciences) at Kuwait University requires completing 129 credit hours to graduate, spread across 56 courses.
How many years is Geology (Earth & Environmental Sciences) at Kuwait University?
The study plan for Geology (Earth & Environmental Sciences) spans about 5 years (10 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Geology (Earth & Environmental Sciences) award?
Geology (Earth & Environmental Sciences) at Kuwait University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 129 credit hours.
Is Geology (Earth & Environmental Sciences) offered at other universities?
Yes, Geology (Earth & Environmental Sciences) is offered at at least 2 other universities in the Beseyat database. You can compare their study plans in the "Same major at other universities" section on this page.