Mining and mines — study plan
- Credit hours
- 60
- Levels
- 4
- Courses
- 23
- Degree
- diploma
The Mining and mines study plan at Umm Al-Qura University is an accredited diploma programme spanning about 2 years (4 academic levels), requiring 60 credit hours across 23 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
Level 1 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AP1301 | English Language (1) | 4 |
| APMQ1201 | General Geology | 2 |
| APMQ1202 | Crystallography and Mineralogy | 3 |
| APMQ1203 | Sedimentary Rocks | 2 |
| APMQ1204 | Exploration Geophysics-I | 2 |
| APMQ1205 | Structural Geology | 2 |
| APMQ1206 | General physics-1 | 3 |
Level 2 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AP1302 | English Language(2) | 4 |
| AP1310 | Islamic Culture | 2 |
| APMQ2207 | Soil and Rock Mechanics | 3 |
| APMQ2208 | Geology of Mineral Deposits | 2 |
| APMQ2209 | Stratigraphy | 2 |
| APMQ2210 | Microfossils | 3 |
| APMQ2211 | Surface and underground mining operations | 2 |
Level 3 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AP1510 | Work environment | 2 |
| APMQ3212 | Exploration Geophysics - II | 3 |
| APMQ3213 | Mineral Extraction and Environmental Aspects | 2 |
| APMQ3214 | Risk Assessment and Crisis Management and Safety in the Field | 2 |
| APMQ3215 | Mining and Quarrying Geology | 2 |
| APMQ3216 | Field Geology | 2 |
| APMQ3217 | Geographic Information Systems | 3 |
| APMQ3218 | Ore Deposits of Saudi Arabia | 2 |
Level 4 6 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| APMQ4901 | Cooperative Training | 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 Mining and mines
How many credit hours is Mining and mines at Umm Al-Qura University?
Mining and mines at Umm Al-Qura University requires completing 60 credit hours to graduate, spread across 23 courses.
How many years is Mining and mines at Umm Al-Qura University?
The study plan for Mining and mines spans about 2 years (4 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Mining and mines award?
Mining and mines at Umm Al-Qura University awards a Diploma degree after completing 60 credit hours.