Geography (Geographic Information Systems) — study plan
- Credit hours
- 130
- Levels
- 8
- Courses
- 52
- Degree
- bachelor
The Geography (Geographic Information Systems) study plan at Umm Al-Qura University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 4 years (8 academic levels), requiring 130 credit hours across 52 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 |
|---|---|---|
| ICC1201 | Values and Ethics | 2 |
| CUR1101 | University Skills | 0 |
| GEO1303 | Geography of Saudi Arabia | 3 |
| ELIG1401 | English Language | 2 |
| GEO1302 | Geography of the Islamic World | 2 |
| GEO1101 | Introduction to Physical Geography | 2 |
| GEO1201 | Introduction to Human Geography | 2 |
| GEO1501 | Fundamentals of Cartography | 3 |
| GEO1301 | Geography of the Continents | 2 |
Level 2 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| QR1101 | Tajweed of the Holy Quran | 2 |
| IND1101 | Design Thinking | 2 |
| GEO1102 | Earth Science | 2 |
| GEO1103 | Climatology | 3 |
| GEO1202 | Population Geography | 2 |
| GEO1104 | Landform Geography | 2 |
| GEO1502 | Applied Cartography | 3 |
| GEO1401 | Principles of Geographic Statistics | 2 |
Level 3 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| QR2102 | Quran Memorization 1 | 2 |
| GEO2503 | Aerial Photography | 3 |
| GEO2203 | Settlement Geography | 3 |
| GEO2105 | Biogeography | 2 |
| GEO2106 | Geomorphology | 3 |
| MTH2402 | Quantitative Geographic Analysis | 3 |
| GEO2204 | Economic Geography | 2 |
Level 4 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| QR2103 | Quran Memorization 2 | 2 |
| AI2001 | Introduction to Artificial Intelligence | 2 |
| HIS3407 | Archaeological Landmarks of the Saudi State | 2 |
| GEO2107 | Environmental Geography | 3 |
| GEO2205 | Geography of Services | 3 |
| GEO2504 | Introduction to Geographic Information Systems | 3 |
| GEO2108 | Natural Resources | 3 |
Level 5 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| QR3104 | Quran Completion | 2 |
| BUS1099 | Professional Development Skills | 2 |
| GEO3701 | Geographic Research Methods | 3 |
| GEO3505 | Remote Sensing | 2 |
| GEO3206 | Regional Planning Geography | 3 |
| GEO3506 | Data Representation in GIS | 2 |
| GEO3507 | Global Positioning Systems and their Applications | 2 |
| GEO3508 | Applications in GIS | 2 |
Level 6 16 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SW1302 | Saudi Society | 3 |
| GEO3509 | Field Data | 4 |
| GEO3510 | Digital Image Processing | 3 |
| GEO3511 | Geospatial Applications in Change Detection | 3 |
| GEO3512 | Spatial Analysis | 3 |
Level 7 6 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GEO4601 | Cooperative Training | 6 |
Level 8 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ICC4202 | Family in Islam | 2 |
| MD1102 | Communication Skills | 3 |
| GEO4703 | Applied GIS Project | 3 |
| GEO4513 | GIS Modeling | 3 |
| GEO4514 | Modern Trends in GIS | 2 |
| GEO4515 | GIS Project Management | 2 |
| GEO4516 | GIS in Hajj and Umrah Management | 3 |
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 Geography (Geographic Information Systems)
How many credit hours is Geography (Geographic Information Systems) at Umm Al-Qura University?
Geography (Geographic Information Systems) at Umm Al-Qura University requires completing 130 credit hours to graduate, spread across 52 courses.
How many years is Geography (Geographic Information Systems) at Umm Al-Qura University?
The study plan for Geography (Geographic Information Systems) spans about 4 years (8 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Geography (Geographic Information Systems) award?
Geography (Geographic Information Systems) at Umm Al-Qura University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 130 credit hours.