Faculty of Arts

Geomatics and GIS Program

Strategic Objectives

The establishment of this department

Date of Issuance of the Program's Executive Regulations: November 29, 2018
Program Start Date: Academic Year 2019/2020

The program includes a number of courses that work to develop students' cognitive, intellectual, professional and practical skills that qualify for the labor market, including :

Digital Cartography
Plane Surveying
Geodetic Surveying
Aerial Surveying
Marine Surveying
Applications in Remote Sensing
Applications in GIS
Programming and Modeling.
Analysis and Interpretation of Aerial Images and Satellite Imagery

Our Mission

To prepare distinguished and qualified cadres capable of competing and excelling in local and regional markets. These cadres will be equipped to keep pace with technological advancements, innovate, solve problems, and actively contribute to community service, environmental development, and sustainable development.

Our Strategic Objectives

Graduating distinguished specialists in the field of Geomatics and Geographic Information Systems (GIS).

Updating and developing the scientific content of academic courses, as well as the methods and tools of teaching and learning.

Continuous development of all elements of the educational process related to the program, in line with the vision and mission of the Faculty.

Establishing a mechanism for improving and developing the outcomes of the educational and research process, and enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of community services.

Developing students' capabilities to keep pace with new advancements.

Providing students with theoretical, practical and applied background.

Meeting the needs of the labor market and society through the program's distinguished practical services and emerging developments, and directing these efforts toward solving societal problems.