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Master of Geographic and Environmental Technologies
Description:
The Department of Geography was established in 1402 AH, within the departments of the College of Arabic and Social Sciences, and in 1424 AH, the department became part of the College of Arabic Language and Social Studies, after the issuance of the Royal Decree No. 7/B/2242 dated 10/5/1424 AH, which merged the branches of Imam Muhammad bin Saud Islamic University and King Saud University in Qassim under the shadow of one university, the University of Qassim, and the college and department became part of the College of Languages and Humanities The Geography Department at the College of Languages and Humanities has prepared a developed program, B.A. in Geography, that is in line with the local program as well as the standards of the National Commission for Academic Assessment and Accreditation The Department of Geography at the College of Languages and Humanities has prepared a developed program, Bachelor of Science in Geography, which is compatible with the local and international program as well as the standards of the National Commission for Academic Accreditation and Assessment, through which it ensures the quality of programs and administration in the university institutions and their alignment with international standards and the compatibility of their methodology with the objectives of the Kingdom's comprehensive development as well as upgrading the quality of specializations addressed by the programs and their contribution to achieving the requirements of development and the labor market according to the unified Saudi classification of professions.
Eligible Applicants
Students
Method of study
Courses and research project
Degree
Master
School level
Postgraduate studies
Place of study (Male Students)
Buraydah - Qassim Region - Headquarters
Place of study (female students)
College Headquarters in Buraydah - Al-Iskan Neighborhood
Required specialization
Bachelor of Arts in Geography
Admission from outside the major
All majors can be accepted on the condition of passing the supplementary courses approved by the scientific department for non-geography majors
Years of study
two years
Study period
None
Number of Credit Hours
45
Credits required for graduation
39 hours for the course and thesis program and 45 hours for the course program
STEP test
None
Other conditions
Admission from outside the major is possible provided that the cumulative GPA is very good
Tuition fees
40,000
Required GPA
of at least 5
2.75
of at least 4
1.75
of at least 100
70
Preference Mechanism for Admission
GPA
50%
Undergraduate Aptitude Test
50%
Differentiation test
None
Educational goals :
1- Preparing research competencies capable of innovating, developing, and contributing effectively to geographical and environmental technologies.
2- Accomplishing original and innovative research and studies that contribute to solving environmental issues and achieving sustainable development and community service with the participation of students and faculty members.
3- Strengthening partnership with different sectors of society to promote sustainable development.
4- Developing the knowledge, skill and value structure in geographical and environmental technologies.
Learning outcomes :
1- Know in depth the theories, principles and concepts of geography and the environment.
2- Identify the most important complex geographical issues affecting the Qassim region and the Kingdom in general, and propose solutions to them.
3- Recognize the most important methods and techniques of geographical research.
4- Demonstrates advanced developments in modern applications
5. Utilizes complex practical procedures for environmental assessment and protection against natural and human environmental hazards
6- Utilizes advanced information technology in information systems and remote sensing in the field of geography and environment.
7- Processes statistical data and information in complex contexts to produce results that help him in his study.
8- Writing scientific research and reports within the framework of a professional project in his specialty.
9- The student is committed to integrity and scientific research ethics in his/her field of specialization.
10. Manages his/her research tasks and activities effectively and independently in his/her field of specialization
11- Actively participate in solving environmental issues in research groups.
Tracks :
The program is taught in two modalities
Courses in which students spend 39 hours of class time
Thesis style, in which students spend 45 hours of class time
Career opportunities:
1- A geography teacher in the general education stages.
2- Supervisory positions in education departments.
3- Researchers and specialists.
4- Researchers and area affairs specialists.
5- Researchers and specialists for municipal councils, reserves and national parks
6- Cartographic functions.
7- Researchers and laboratory specialists.
8 - GIS jobs at the National Geospatial Information Center and others.
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