Requirements
The table below shows the study plan for the BSc in Earth and Planetary Sciences.
Year 1
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
Summer Semester
Year 2
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
Summer Semester
Year 3
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
Summer Semester
Year 4
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
Total Credit Hours: 130
The flow chart for the BSc in Earth and Planetary Sciences degree is shown below.
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Bachelor of Science in Earth and Planetary Science
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Optional Earth and Planetary Sciences Technical Tracks
Sets of recommended elective courses are provided to help students who have specific interests and/or employment goals. These tracks are provided as a guide for the selection of courses and do not show up as a separate transcript record. The Earth and Planetary Sciences degree offers three tracks: Petroleum Geosciences, Planetary Geosciences, and Environmental and Atmospheric Sciences. Selection of electives courses must be agreed with the academic adviser at the beginning of the sophomore year and approved by the department.
Note, a student is also free to choose any out-of-track technical elective from all electives offered by the Earth Sciences Department or other out-of-program electives if offered by the concerned department and in line with the program objectives.
Track Petroleum Geosciences
Petroleum Geosciences track provides a high-quality education in petroleum geology and geophysics, and prepares students for careers in the petroleum industry and other geosciences sectors.
Electives
Track Planetary Science
This new track offers the students the necessary tools to build a career in space exploration or related academia. While the track focuses on surface (geological) aspects of planetary science, it also offers a wider perspective through variable electives, and the ability to acquire courses from other departments in Khalifa University, to diversify research interests and broaden the student’s skill set,
Core Course
Electives
Track Environmental and Atmospheric Sciences
This track offers courses focused on Earth Systems, exploring the interaction between the oceans, atmosphere and environment to understand our dynamic planet. The courses are designed to enable students to understand the fundamental science underlying Earth processes including atmospheric phenomena, climatic and environmental change, as well as natural hazards while exploring the role and impact of humans within these processes. It also provides students with a comprehensive overview of our Earth Systems as well as the methods and techniques used to study, analyze and predict past, present, and future changes to our planet.
Core Courses
Electives
Additional Out of Program Technical Electives