Geographic Information Systems — study plan
Taibah University College of Arts and Humanities in Al Madinah Al Munawwarah
- Credit hours
- 123
- Levels
- 8
- Courses
- 49
- Degree
- bachelor
The Geographic Information Systems study plan at Taibah University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 4 years (8 academic levels), requiring 123 credit hours across 49 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
Term 1 17 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 101 | English Language Skills I | 2 |
| GGIS 117 | Geographical Statistics | 2 |
| GGIS 111 | Introduction To Geography | 3 |
| GGIS 143 | Cartographic Principles | 3 |
| GS 101 | Islamic Studies: Belief And Worship | 2 |
| GGIS 145 | Principles Of Surveying And Gps | 3 |
| QRRS 101 | The Holy Quran | 2 |
Term 2 19 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GGIS 114 | Regional Geography | 2 |
| GGIS 122 | Geomorphology | 3 |
| GGIS 134 | Population Geography | 3 |
| GGIS 156 | Introduction To Remote Sensing | 3 |
| GGIS 158 | Introduction To Geographic Information Systems | 3 |
| GS 104 | Islamic Studies: Islamic Values And Ethics | 2 |
| GGIS 112 | Foundations And Research Methods In Geography | 3 |
Term 3 17 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GGIS 253 | Geographic Information Systems Databases | 3 |
| GGIS 245 | Advanced Surveying | 2 |
| GGIS 227 | Climate Geography | 3 |
| GS 111 | Arabic Language Skills I | 2 |
| GGIS 1 | Program Elective Course I Elective | 2 |
| ISLM 335 | Contemporary Ideological Movements | 2 |
| GGIS 241 | Topographic Maps | 3 |
Term 4 17 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GS 112 | Arabic Language Skills Ii | 2 |
| GGIS 234 | Economic Geography | 3 |
| GGIS 256 | Spatial Analysis In Geographic Information Systems | 2 |
| GGIS 258 | Satellite Image Processing And Analysis | 3 |
| GGIS 212 | Geography Of Saudi Arabia | 3 |
| GGIS 2 | Program Elective Course Ii Elective | 2 |
| GGIS 242 | Thematic Maps | 2 |
Term 5 17 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GGIS 3 | Program Elective Course Iii Elective | 2 |
| FE 1 | Free Elective Course I Elective | 2 |
| GGIS 331 | Geography Of Services | 3 |
| GSE 1 | University Elective Course I Elective | 2 |
| GGIS 353 | Spatial Modeling | 3 |
| GGIS 315 | Geographical Text In English | 2 |
| GGIS 337 | Settlement Geography | 3 |
Term 6 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GGIS 316 | Geographic Information Systems Texts In English | 2 |
| GGIS 318 | Project Management In Geographic Information Systems | 2 |
| GGIS 322 | Dryland Geography | 3 |
| GSE 2 | University Elective Course Ii Elective | 2 |
| GGIS 332 | Regional Planning And Development | 3 |
| GGIS 354 | Programming In Geographic Information Systems | 3 |
Term 7 17 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GGIS 455 | Artificial Intelligence In Geographic Information Systems | 2 |
| GGIS 427 | Hazards And Crisis Geography | 2 |
| GGIS 499 | Graduation Project | 3 |
| GGIS 4 | Program Elective Course Iv Elective | 2 |
| GGIS 451 | Remote Sensing Applications | 3 |
| GSE 3 | University Elective Course Iii Elective | 2 |
| GGIS 453 | Geographic Information Systems Applications | 3 |
Term 8 4 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GGIS 492 | Cooperative Training | 4 |
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 Geographic Information Systems
How many credit hours is Geographic Information Systems at Taibah University?
Geographic Information Systems at Taibah University requires completing 123 credit hours to graduate, spread across 49 courses.
How many years is Geographic Information Systems at Taibah University?
The study plan for Geographic Information Systems spans about 4 years (8 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Geographic Information Systems award?
Geographic Information Systems at Taibah University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 123 credit hours.