Department of Geosciences Accreditation
The Department of Geosciences which includes Geology and Geophysics programs is an integral part of the basic or natural science education in most universities and colleges worldwide. The Department of Geosciences, which was previously the Department of Earth Science, was formed in 1963, the same year of establishing “The King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals” and the first B.S. degree in Geology was awarded in 1971. In 1976, KFUPM adopted the Geophysics option.
In December 2022, both Geology and Geophysics programs were fully re-accredited by National Commission for Academics Accreditation and Assessment (NCAAA), in 2020 both programs underwent a major revision, focused on integration and international outreach of students. The revised Geology and Geophysics programs were approved by the University Board in August 2020 and the two programs were implemented in September 2020. The main characteristics of the revised programs are CPG-199 (Summer Camp), CPG 498 and CPG 499 (Integrated Design-I and Integrated Design-II) Courses and, a dedicated elective course for undergraduate research (GEOP 497 and GEOP 497).
The program went through several assessment and revision cycles according to guidelines developed by the Academic Assessment Center (AAC) at the Deanship of Academic Development, over the years. One major revision was carried out after the establishment of the CPG and based on NCAAA Review Panel recommendations. The latest revision process of the program started with the formation of an ad hoc committee. The process has involved contribution from all faculty members in the department.
Annual Student Enrollment & Graduation Data:
The student enrollment and graduation statistics for the BS in Geology program are:
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The student enrollment and graduation statistics for the BS in Geophysics program are:
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