Environmental Sciences — study plan
- Credit hours
- 134
- Levels
- 8
- Courses
- 53
- Degree
- bachelor
The Environmental Sciences study plan at Umm Al-Qura University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 4 years (8 academic levels), requiring 134 credit hours across 53 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 |
|---|---|---|
| QR1101 | Tajweed of The Holy Quran | 2 |
| IND1101 | Design Thinking | 2 |
| BIO1101 | General Biology | 3 |
| CHM1101 | General Chemistry 1 | 3 |
| ELIN1301 | English Language (1) | 3 |
| BIOE1501 | Ecosystem in Saudi Arabia | 2 |
| BIOE1502 | Principle of Ecology | 3 |
Level 2 20 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| QR2102 | Memorizing the Holy Quran 1 | 2 |
| CUR1101 | University Skills | 0 |
| MTH1101 | Calculus 1 | 3 |
| PHYS1101 | General Physics 1 | 3 |
| CHM1415 | Organic Chemistry | 3 |
| ELIN1302 | English Language (2) | 3 |
| BIOE1401 | Environmental Microbiology | 3 |
| BIOE1301 | Plant Morphology and Anatomy | 3 |
Level 3 20 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| QR2103 | Memorizing the Holy Quran 2 | 2 |
| AI2001 | Introduction to Artificial Intelligence | 2 |
| CHM2227 | Instrumental Chemical Analysis | 3 |
| BIOE2302 | Plant Vegetation | 2 |
| BIOE2503 | Environmental Pollution | 2 |
| BIOE2201 | Fauna | 3 |
| PHYS2801 | Environmental Physics | 2 |
| BUS1012 | Business Administration | 2 |
| GEO4518 | Environmental GIS applications | 2 |
Level 4 19 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| QR3104 | Seal of the Holy Quran | 2 |
| ICC1201 | Values and Ethics | 2 |
| BIOE2504 | Air and Water Pollution | 3 |
| BIOE2303 | Flora | 3 |
| PHYS2706 | Heat and Waves | 2 |
| BIOE2505 | Eco-biochemistry | 3 |
| BIOE2506 | Environmental Legislation in Saudi Arabia | 1 |
| CHM2240 | Quantitative Chemical Analysis | 3 |
Level 5 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ICC4202 | Family in Islam | 2 |
| BIOE3202 | Environmental Animal Physiology | 3 |
| BIOE3507 | Ecological Genetics | 3 |
| BIOE3508 | Environment of Clans and Communities | 2 |
| BIOE3509 | Soil Science | 3 |
| BIOE3510 | Marine Environment | 3 |
| PHYS3706 | Renewable Energy Resources | 2 |
Level 6 16 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MTH1512 | Bio-statistic | 2 |
| CHM3233 | Chemical Treatment of Environmental Pollution | 2 |
| BIOE3203 | Immunology and Epidemiology | 3 |
| BIOE3511 | Biodiversity and Conservation Biology | 3 |
| BIOE3512 | Environmental Biotechnology | 3 |
| PHYS3707 | Radiation Physics | 3 |
Level 7 6 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIOE4101 | "Cooperative Training " | 6 |
Level 8 17 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BUS1099 | Professional skills | 2 |
| BIOE4514 | Natural Resource Management and Restoration | 2 |
| BIOE4513 | Ecotoxicology | 2 |
| BIOE4515 | Environmental Monitoring and Assessment | 3 |
| BIOE4102 | Graduation Project | 3 |
| BIOE4304 | Ecophysiology | 3 |
| CHM4250 | Chemical Safety | 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 Environmental Sciences
How many credit hours is Environmental Sciences at Umm Al-Qura University?
Environmental Sciences at Umm Al-Qura University requires completing 134 credit hours to graduate, spread across 53 courses.
How many years is Environmental Sciences at Umm Al-Qura University?
The study plan for Environmental Sciences spans about 4 years (8 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Environmental Sciences award?
Environmental Sciences at Umm Al-Qura University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 134 credit hours.
Is Environmental Sciences offered at other universities?
Yes, Environmental Sciences is offered at at least 3 other universities in the Beseyat database. You can compare their study plans in the "Same major at other universities" section on this page.