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Master of Geospatial Planning

  • 2025

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Course No رقم المساق Course Name اسم المساق Credit hours الساعات المعتمدة Course Description وصف المساق
6260 GIS spatial Modelling methods 3 Covers methods of spatial analysis, spatial statistics, geospatial processing, and modelling, utilizing tools like ArcGIS Desktop and ArcGIS Pro to discover features of spatial distribution.
6261 GIS based Urban Planning 3 Explores GIS data, applications, analytical tools, and issues relevant to city planning and transportation planning.
6262 Spatial Infrastructures Design 3 Focuses on the integrated design and spatial integration of transport and water infrastructures (e.g., bridges, dikes, routes) from both technical and architectural viewpoints.
6263 3D Surveys Methods 3 Covers modern three-dimensional data acquisition techniques, including terrestrial and aerial laser scanning (LiDAR) and photogrammetry, as well as the processing of point clouds for 3D modelling and analysis.
6264 Advanced research in Geospatial planning 3 Focuses on advanced skills in scientific research related to Geospatial Planning fields, including conducting research proposals, academic writing, citations, and presentations.
6265 GIS Spatial Analysis Methods 3 Teaches advanced GIS data manipulation, quantitative analysis, and geospatial modelling using ArcGIS and Python programming. It covers descriptive and predictive modelling techniques, such as regression modelling, suitability modelling, and agent-based modelling.

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Course No رقم المساق Course Name اسم المساق Credit hours الساعات المعتمدة Course Description وصف المساق
6266 Seminar 0 This is a mandatory requirement. The student will select a topic under the supervision of a faculty member, focusing on a subject in which the student will write a report, including a literature review.
6267 Urban Form and Spatial Structure 3 Examines the spatial structure of cities and how urban form influences the social, economic, and environmental aspects of planning, covering topics such as urban design, transportation systems, and smart cities.
6268 Geospatial Data Management and Databases 3 Teaches methods and tools for managing large geospatial datasets, including data storage, retrieval, spatial databases (such as PostGIS and Oracle Spatial), and metadata standards.
6269 Remote Sensing Analysis for Planning 3 Provides skills in remote sensing technologies and spatial analysis techniques to support planning and decision-making, including the use of satellite imagery, aerial photography, and environmental monitoring.
6270 Environmental Planning and Sustainability 3 Focuses on the role of geospatial tools in environmental planning, including Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs), resource management, climate change adaptation, and green infrastructure planning.
6271 Geospatial Decision Support Systems (DSS) 3 Teaches how to design and implement DSS that use geospatial data for planning and policy decisions, covering Spatial DSS, multi-criteria decision analysis (MCDA), and urban resilience modelling.
6272 Climate Change and Resilient Urban Planning 3 Investigates the role of geospatial technologies in building climate-resilient cities and communities, covering climate adaptation strategies, vulnerability assessments, and disaster risk reduction.
6273 Geospatial Planning for Disaster Management 3 Focuses on the use of geospatial tools in disaster management, from hazard assessment to emergency response and recovery, including risk mapping and disaster response planning.
6274 Land Development Process 3 Provides a comprehensive understanding of the economic development process and the role that urban planning and public policy play in facilitating development, with a focus on the local level.
6275 Infrastructure Planning and Policy 3 Teaches students about the decision-making process used in land development and the technical skills required for reading site plans, including understanding market trends and assembling a development plan.
6276 Special Topics in Geospatial Planning 3 Covers advanced topics selected from the broad area of Geospatial planning to provide knowledge of recent applications and developments in this specialty.
6277 Real estate appraisal and marketing 3
6278 GIS Machine Learning 3 Designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to integrate Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Machine Learning (ML) techniques for advanced spatial analysis.
6279 Web GIS and Spatial Data Visualization 3 Focuses on the principles and practices of Web GIS, including the creation and delivery of interactive spatial applications using web technologies and programming languages.
6280 Advanced Remote Sensing and Lidar 3 Expands on remote sensing concepts with a focus on Light Detection and Ranging (Lidar) technology, covering data management, processing, and analysis of high-resolution point clouds.
6281 Drones for Data Collection 3 Covers how to select drone systems, aviation-specific laws, processing drone imagery using software like Pix4D, Python, and Bash, and designing flight plans.
6282 Digital Image Processing and Analysis 3 Digital image processing and analysis applied to satellite and aircraft land remote sensing data, covering preprocessing, feature extraction, thematic classification, and change detection.
6283 Spatial Statistics and Modelling 3 Teaches statistical methods specifically designed for analyzing spatial data and creating spatial models, including point pattern analysis, spatial regression, spatial interpolation techniques (Kriging), and spatial autocorrelation.
6284 Geospatial Intelligence and Security 3 Covers GIS applications in security, military intelligence (GEOINT), and disaster management, including spatial data analysis for security and crisis mapping.
6285 Environmental GIS and Analysis 3 Applies GIS tools and techniques to environmental management and analysis, covering habitat modelling, environmental monitoring, pollution modelling, and environmental impact assessments.
6286 GIS in Health and Epidemiology 3 Uses spatial analysis and GIS tools to map, track, and analyses the geographical distribution of diseases, health access, and environmental health risks.
6287 GIS for Sustainable Development 3 Investigates the role of GIS in addressing global challenges, such as the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with a focus on natural resource management, sustainable cities, and disaster resilience.
6288 Geospatial Project Management 3 Teaches the principles and practices for managing complex geospatial projects, including project planning, risk management, budget control, and team coordination specific to GIS initiatives.
6289 Advanced Topics in Reference Frames and Geodesy 3
6290 Special topics in geomatics and artificial intelligence 3

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Course No رقم المساق Course Name اسم المساق Credit hours الساعات المعتمدة Course Description وصف المساق
6291 Research Thesis I 3 The first part of the individual research thesis work is required for the degree.
6292 Research Thesis II 3 The continuation and completion of the required capstone research project.