Bachelor of Arts in Geography
The Geography Department was established in 1977, and it continually changes its curriculum to meet the ever-changing market demands. Its foci of research activities include, but are not exclusive to the geography of UAE and the Arab world, urbanization and transportation, population growth, globalization, global climate change, resource management, water resources, agricultural and manufacturing activities, the geography of crime and health services, spatial and analytical techniques necessary to understand them and using the new tools of geography, Remote Sensing and Geographical Information Systems. The Department in cooperation with other Departments within the University had started in 2005 the Master Program of Remote Sensing and GIS. The growing significance of Geography in the UAE was recognized on January 4, 2010, with the formation of the UAE Geographical Society. As the only tertiary institution in the UAE offering geography degrees, our Department has taken a leading role in promoting the discipline, with several faculty elected to offices in the society.
Program Objectives
- To provide students with the theoretical and practical foundation (knowledge) in physical and human geography, geospatial science (Cartography, GIS, Remote Sensing), and urban planning.
- To equip students with critical thinking and geospatial technical skills.
- To prepare students for conducting quantitative and qualitative researches and embedding ethics in social and environmental problems.
- To produce multidisciplinary graduates who can contribute to the development of UAE in particular and the world in general.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Discuss physical Geography and human aspects and the interaction between them.
- Use Geoinformatics related software effectively.
- Evaluate human impact on the natural environment.
- Effectively communicate geographical ideas orally and in writing.
- Conduct research addressing local urban planning and global environmental issues.
- Demonstrate ethical reasoning in relation to Geography and Urban Planning issues.
- Develop organizational, team work and leadership skills.
Degree Requirements
Required Credit Hours : minimum 120 hours
General Education (Req. CH:33) Cluster 1: Skills for the Future (Req. Ch:15)
| Area 1: Innovation and Entrepreneurship (3 hours ) | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| GEIE222 | Fundamentals of Innovation and Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| Area 2: English Communication (3 hours ) | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| GEAE101 | Academic English for Humanities and STEM | 3 |
| Area 3: Fourth Industrial Revolution (3 hours ) | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| GEIT112 | Fourth Industrial Revolution | 3 |
| Area 4: Critical Thinking (3 hours ) | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| PHI180 | Critical Thinking | 3 |
| Area 5: Quantitative Reasoning (3 hours ) | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| MATH120 | Contemporary Applications of Math | 3 |
| STAT101 | Statistics in the Modern World | 3 |
Cluster 2: The Human Community (Req. Ch:12)
| Area 1: Humanities and Fine Arts (3 hours ) | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| ARCH366 | History and Theories of Contemporary Architecture | 3 |
| HSR120 | Introduction to Heritage & Culture | 3 |
| HSR130 | Introduction to Language & Communication | 3 |
| MSC200 | Introduction to Mass Media | 3 |
| PHI101 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 |
| PHI226 | Human Rights Theory | 3 |
| PHIL120 | Principles of Professional Ethics | 3 |
| TRS200 | Introduction to Translation | 3 |
| CHIN101 | Chinese 1 for Beginners 1 | 3 |
| FCH101 | French 1 for Beginners | 3 |
| KOR101 | Korean 1 for Beginners | 3 |
| GER101 | German 1 for Beginners | 3 |
| SPN101 | Spanish 1 for Beginners | 3 |
1 : Registering in any of these courses: (CHIN101, FCH101, KOR101, GER101, SPN101) should be followed by registering in the relevant complementary course in Area 2: (CHIN102, FCH102, GER102, KOR102, SPN102, respectively) | ||
| Area 2: Social and Behavioral Sciences (3 hours ) | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| AGRB210 | Introduction to Agribusiness | 3 |
| ECON110 | Principles of Economics | 3 |
| HSR140 | Introduction to Society & Behavior | 3 |
| HSR150 | Introduction to Government Policy & Urban Structures | 3 |
| PSYC100 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| GEHP111 | Happiness and Wellbeing | 3 |
| CURR103 | Early Childhood Development & Learning | 3 |
| CHIN102 | Chinese 2 for Beginners 2 | 3 |
| FCH102 | French 2 for Beginners | 3 |
| KOR102 | Korean 2 for Beginners | 3 |
| GER102 | German 2 for Beginners | 3 |
| SPN102 | Spanish 2 for Beginners | 3 |
2 : Registering in any of these courses: (CHIN102, FCH102, GER102, KOR102, SPN102) should be preceded with successful completion of the relevant complementary course in Area 1: (CHIN101, FCH101, GER101, KOR101, SPN101) | ||
| Area 3: Emirates Society (3 hours ) | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| GEEM105 | Emirates Studies | 3 |
| Area 4: Islamic Culture (3 hours ) | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| GEIS101 | Biography of the Prophet "Sira" | 3 |
Cluster 3: The Natural World (Req. Ch:6)
| Area 1: Natural Sciences (3 hours ) | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| GEO201 | Physical Geography 3 | 3 |
3 : Also counts towards the Major | ||
| Area 2: Sustainability (3 hours ) | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| GESU121 | Sustainability | 3 |
Geography Major (Req. CH:39)
| Required Courses (15 hours ) | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| GEO210 | Human Geography | 3 |
| GEO220 | Principles of Cartography | 3 |
| GEO221 | Geographic Information Systems I | 3 |
| GEO200 | World Regional Geography | 3 |
| GEO485 | Integrated Capstone | 3 |
Concentration Requirements (Req. CH:24)
| Students should take one of the following concentrations: (24 hours ) | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
1: Environmental Geography Concentration (Req. Ch: 24)
| Required Courses (15 hours ) | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| GEO211 | Remote Sensing | 3 |
| GEO413 | Geomorphology | 3 |
| GEO452 | Climatology | 3 |
| GEO462 | Current Environmental Issues | 3 |
| GEO400 | Practicum 4 | 3 |
| GEO410 | Research Seminar in Geography 5 | 3 |
4 : Student can either take this course over a complete semester. No courses are allowed to be registered when taking this course. 5 : OR student can take this course over a complete semester. Other courses can be registered with this course | ||
| Elective Courses (9 hours ) | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| GEO231 | Economic Geography | 3 |
| GEO341 | Geography of Population | 3 |
| GEO402 | Land Use | 3 |
| GEO411 | Oceanography | 3 |
| GEO412 | Geography of Arid Lands | 3 |
| GEO431 | Natural Hazards | 3 |
| GEO443 | Geography of Transportation and Mobility | 3 |
2: Geoinformatics Concentration (Req. Ch:24)
| Required Courses (15 hours ) | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| GEO211 | Remote Sensing | 3 |
| GEO334 | Spatial Analysis | 3 |
| GEO420 | Cartography II | 3 |
| GEO422 | Geographic Information Systems II | 3 |
| GEO400 | Practicum 6 | 3 |
| GEO410 | Research Seminar in Geography 7 | 3 |
6 : Student can either take this course over a complete semester. No courses are allowed to be registered when taking this course. 7 : OR student can take this course over a complete semester. Other courses can be registered with this course | ||
| Elective Courses (9 hours ) | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| GEO351 | Computer Maps | 3 |
| GEO382 | Geography of Industry | 3 |
| GEO402 | Land Use | 3 |
| GEO432 | Geography of the UAE | 3 |
| GEO443 | Geography of Transportation and Mobility | 3 |
| GEO451 | Digital Imaging Analysis | 3 |
| GEO452 | Climatology | 3 |
3: Urban Planning Concentration (Req. Ch:24)
| Required Courses (15 hours ) | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| GEO334 | Spatial Analysis | 3 |
| GEO372 | Planning Theory and Practice | 3 |
| GEO481 | Urban Planning Internship 8 | 6 |
| GEO402 | Land Use | 3 |
| GEO438 | Regional & Urban Planning | 3 |
8 : The internship is conducted over a complete semester. No courses are allowed to be registered during the internship | ||
| Elective Courses (9 hours ) | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| GEO232 | Urban Economics | 3 |
| GEO345 | Urban Demography | 3 |
| GEO370 | Transit Oriented Development (TOD) | 3 |
| GEO440 | GIS for Urban & Regional Planning | 3 |
| GEO463 | Tourism Policy and Planning | 3 |
| GEO472 | Politics and Planning | 3 |
Minors (Req. CH: 36)
| Minor (1) (18 hours ) | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Minor (2) (Students can either take Minor (2) or 18 credit hours from any free elective courses.) (18 hours ) | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
Free Electives (Req. CH: 12)
| Free Electives (12 hours ) | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
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