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About The Academic Program

The program is computer-based that involves collecting, maintaining, storing, analyzing, and outputting spatial data and information such as maps, aerial, and satellite images. The program teaches students how to utilize Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software, remote sensing, and Global Positioning Systems (GPS) to assist in acquiring, managing, analyzing, and discovering geographic information. This aids in understanding relationships, directions, and patterns. It provides students with the scientific and practical skills necessary for the job market and community service.

Major

Geography and Environmental Sustainability

Language of instruction

Arabic

Duration

4 Years

Academic degree

Bachelor of Arts in Geographic Information System and Remote Sensing

Career opportunities

The Department provides job opportunities for program graduates in two tracks: Environmental Geography and Geographic Information Systems, in various government sectors and private sector companies, such as: • Marine Surveyor. • Cartographer. • Astronomer. • Statistical Data Collector. • Statistical Encoder. • Statistical Classifier. • Statistical Researcher. • Statistical Specialist. • Municipal Council Researcher. • Municipal Council Specialist. • Region Affairs Specialist. • Protocols Secretary. • Student Supervision Specialist. • Cartographer. • Geodetic Surveyor. • Air Surveyor. • Diplomatic Attaché. • Diplomatic Secretary. • Tour Guide. • Work in the field of archaeology and museums. • Geography Teacher. • Teaching Assistant – Lecturer – Professor. • Environmental Protection. • Geographic Illustrator. • Environmental Specialist. • Meteorologist.

Nature and Goals of the Program

It is a computer-based system that collects, maintains, stores, analyses, outputs, and distributes spatial data and information such as maps, aerial and satellite images using geographic information systems programs, remote sensing, and global positioning systems (GPS), which help students visualize, analyze, and discover geographical information in addition to Helping in understanding the relationships, trends and patterns that contribute to acquiring the scientific and practical skills necessary for the requirements of the labor market and community service.

Study Plan

Course Code Course Title Credit
Ethics and Islamic Values 2
Islamic Banking and Economics 2
Community Building in Islam 2
English Language (1) 3
English Language (2) 3

Course Code Course Title Credit
Communication Skills 2
Creative Writing 2
Writing Academic Reports 2
Emotional Intelligence Course 2
Basics of Entrepreneurship 2
Principles of Projects Management 2
Giftedness and Mental Superiority 2
Principles of E-Commerce 2
Financial Literacy 2
Leadership and Change Management 2
Health Awareness 2
Poetry and Prose in Arabic Literature 2
Well-Being and Quality of Life 2
Fitness and Sport Science 2
Sustainable Development 2
Global Citizenship 2
Lifelong Learning Skills 2
Sustainable Ecosystems 2
History of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its Pioneering Role 2
Good Citizenship Values 2
Saudi Arts and Heritage 2
Computer Skills and Information Technology 2
Basics of Programming 2
Data Analysis and Management 2

Course Code Course Title Credit
National History 2
Arabic Civilization and Arts 2
Human Rights 2
Principles of Entrepreneurship 2
Basics of entrepreneurship 2
Environmental Culture 2
Environmental Culture 2
Geography of Environmental Hazards 2
National History 2
National History 2
Arabic Civilization and Arts 2
Human Rights 2
Principles of Entrepreneurship 2
Basics of entrepreneurship 2
Environmental Culture 2
Environmental Culture 2
Geography of Environmental Hazards 2
National History 2
National History 2
Arabic Civilization and Arts 2
Human Rights 2
Principles of Entrepreneurship 2
Basics of entrepreneurship 2
Environmental Culture 2
Environmental Culture 2
Geography of Environmental Hazards 2
National History 2
National History 2
Arabic Civilization and Arts 2
Human Rights 2
Principles of Entrepreneurship 2
Basics of entrepreneurship 2
Environmental Culture 2
Environmental Culture 2
Geography of Environmental Hazards 2
National History 2
National History 2
Arabic Civilization and Arts 2
Human Rights 2
Principles of Entrepreneurship 2
Basics of entrepreneurship 2
Environmental Culture 2
Environmental Culture 2
Geography of Environmental Hazards 2
National History 2
National History 2
Arabic Civilization and Arts 2
Human Rights 2
Principles of Entrepreneurship 2
Basics of entrepreneurship 2
Environmental Culture 2
Environmental Culture 2
Geography of Environmental Hazards 2
National History 2
National History 2
Arabic Civilization and Arts 2
Human Rights 2
Principles of Entrepreneurship 2
Basics of entrepreneurship 2
Environmental Culture 2
Environmental Culture 2
Geography of Environmental Hazards 2
National History 2
National History 2
Arabic Civilization and Arts 2
Human Rights 2
Principles of Entrepreneurship 2
Basics of entrepreneurship 2
Environmental Culture 2
Environmental Culture 2
Geography of Environmental Hazards 2
National History 2
National History 2
Arabic Civilization and Arts 2
Human Rights 2
Principles of Entrepreneurship 2
Basics of entrepreneurship 2
Environmental Culture 2
Environmental Culture 2
Geography of Environmental Hazards 2
National History 2
National History 2
Arabic Civilization and Arts 2
Human Rights 2
Principles of Entrepreneurship 2
Basics of entrepreneurship 2
Environmental Culture 2
Environmental Culture 2
Geography of Environmental Hazards 2
National History 2

Course Code Course Title Credit
Planning and Development 2
Social Geography 2
Geography of Seas and Oceans 2
Climate Change 2
Ecosystems 2
Geography of the Islamic world 2
Planning and Development 2
The Seas and Oceans Geography 2
Social Geography 2
Geography of Seas and Oceans 2
Climate Change 2
Ecosystems 2
Geography of the Islamic world 2
Planning and Development 2
Geography of Major Cities 2
Major Cities (Study in Urban Geography) 2
Social Geography 2
Geography of Seas and Oceans 2
Climate Change 2
Ecosystems 2
Geography of the Islamic world 2

Course Code Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite
Reading Comprehension Skills and Speaking 3
English Language (1) 3
English Language (2) 3 ENG101OR ENG101-1
Statistics 3
Thinking and Learning Skills 3
Quran Recitation Skills 2

Course Code Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite
Introduction into Geography 2
Introduction into Surveying and Mapping 3
Biography of the Prophet (Values and Behavior) 2
Principles of Information and Technology Systems 2
Information Awareness 3

Course Code Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite
Weather and Climate Geography 3
Population Geography 2
Economic Geography 2
Geography of services 2
Distribution Maps 2 Geo141OR Geo141T

Course Code Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite
Saudi Arabia Geography 2
Methodology of Geographical Research 2
Geomorphology 2 Geo101OR GEO100T
Biogeography 2
Geography of Health 2
Introduction into Geographic Information Systems 3
Introduction into Remote Sensing 3

Course Code Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite
Geographic Information Systems (Advanced) 3 Geo251OR Geo251T
Geography Readings in English 2
Geography of Major Cities 2
Applied Geomatics 2
Remote Sensing (Advanced) 3 Geo252OR Geo261TOR Geo261
Design Of Geographical Databases 3 Geo251OR Geo251T

Course Code Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite
Statistical Methods in Geography 2
Political Geography 2
Space and Global Positioning Systems 3
Spatial Analysis by GIS 3 Geo353OR Geo353T
Geographic Information Systems in Urban Planning 3
Remote Sensing in Environment 3

Course Code Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite
Remote Sensing in Water Studies 3
Geography of Transport and Communications 2
Maps Designing and Reading 2
Smart Applications in GIS 3
Geographic Information Systems in Crisis Management 3

Course Code Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite
Field Training 6 Geo437AND Geo458AND Geo451AND Geo443AND Geo350
Graduation Project 3 Geo437AND Geo458AND Geo451AND Geo443AND Geo350