Study of interaction between man and geologic environment; role of geology in environmental applications, natural, man-made, and technological hazards, generation and dispersion of contaminants in earth systems; waste management, environmental impact studies, selected case studies.

Use of different site investigation techniques for identification and evaluation of environmental problems before and after construction phases, engineering geological mapping, and assessment of engineering geological hazards in the arid region, geohazards risk assessment, sampling and monitoring methods utilized in the environmental applications. Special emphasis is also given to study the engineering geological aspects of existing environmental problem(s) at selected site(s).

Course covers the concept and evolution of desertification, land degradation, dimension and distribution of desertification in each continent, process of desertification, prevention and remedial measures. Special emphasis is given to desertification in the Middle East.

The course will emphasize the concepts of physical and chemical hydrogeology. Characterization and evaluation of aquifers response using well hydraulics and aquifer tests. Introduction to geophysical and geochemical methods to explore, investigate, assess, and characterize groundwater systems. Concepts of contaminant transportation and its effects on groundwater environment. Introduction to and discussions about contemporary remediation techniques. Pre Req: ENVS 510 or consent of instructor

Pre-Requisites: ENVS510 Or ENVS510

Basic geophysical techniques used in exploration and detection of environmental problems, emphasizing seismic, electric, and electromagnetic methods.

Study of the sources, reactions, transport, effects, and fates of chemical species in water, soil, and air environment; nature and source of hazardous wastes, their environmental chemistry, and their treatment, minimization, and the effect of pollutants and hazardous substances on living organisms.

The course will emphasize the quantitative evaluation of groundwater systems, including aquifer testing, steady and unsteady state flow equations, well field designs, and integration of ground-water and surface water systems. An introduction to geophysical and geochemical methods of exploration for planning and design of regional water resource investigations.

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The course introduces principles and applications of chemical analysis of geological materials (water, soil, sediments, and rocks). The analytical techniques covered including: Chromatography, Spectroscopy, Mass spectrometry and Atomic spectroscopy. Operating principles of analytical Instruments such as GC, HPLC, GC/MS, ICP, AA, FTIR, ICP, XRD and XRF will be covered in the course. Pre-req: ENVS 522 or consent of instructor

Pre-Requisites: ENVS522 Or ENVS522 Or ENVS520 Or ENVS520

Darcy's law, theory and quantitative measurements of flow through porous and fractured media, application of digital models for aquifer simulation, waste disposal, salt water intrusion and control. Case histories in the management and protection of ground-water resources. Literature review and special field problems in resource developments.

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Introduction to the theories of probability and sampling, application of statistical methods for environmental pollution monitoring; design of spatial and temporal stochastic models; concepts of uncertainty analysis and risk assessment and their applications in environmental analysis.

Examines major issues in biology, human uses of environments, and study of biological diversity in different types of environments. Offers an opportunity for students to conduct in-depth individual research projects in biology. Critical examination of published evidence, extensive library research, data analysis, writing of reviews, and oral presentations. Students present their scientific results in a symposium. Field trips to affected sites and interaction with conservationist, and biologists.

Introduction to the GIS. Type of geological and remote sensing data used in GIS and data preparation for GIS studies. Uses of GIS in mineral and hydrocarbon exploration, and in solving environmental problems and environmental studies. Spatial relationship and geological associations.

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This course will provide comprehensive understanding to the complex interrelationships in nature and mechanisms of interaction among living organisms and their environments. It will introduce the ecosystem concept, interactions between organisms and the biotic environment; and investigates the structure and functioning of ecological systems and balance between terrestrial and marine/aquatic systems. In addition it t examines response of ecological systems to changes of environmental conditions caused by human activities.

Study of landforms along with the agents and processes that produce them. Geomorphology of selected regions, etc., geomorphic provinces.

This course will focus on how biotechnology techniques are applied to solve environmental problems. Topics to be covered will include an overview of environmental biotechnology, Agricultural Biotechnology, and Biotechnology of the marine environment will be addressed and discussed. Covered materials will goes on to explore the diverse way in which biotechnology is applied to tackle environmental problems and issues, from monitoring of the environment and treatment of waste, to the removal of pollutants and extraction of oils and minerals. This course will close by discussion of specific topics related to existing environmental problems.

This course is intended to serve as an introduction to microbiology and provide a basis for the application of microbiological principles in environmental systems. The course examines fundamental principles of microbiology, biochemistry, and microbial ecology in the context of environmental applications. The course will also provide a comprehensive review of currently used methods and applications of water and soil microbiology, biodeterioration and bioremediation in environmental science and engineering. Pre Req: ENVS 532 or consent of instructor

Pre-Requisites: ENVS532 Or ENVS532

Stereoscopic interpretation of topographic and geologic features; methods of delineating formational contacts, faults, and other geologic features. Estimation of dip and strike on air photos. Application of multispectral imagery including infra-red multispectral photography, radar, and other techniques to geological environments. A visit to the department of photogrammetry in the Ministry of Petroleum and Minerals will be made is necessary.

The course will mainly deal with problems related to marine pollution. Some of the topics are: different marine habitats, sources of marine pollution, types of pollution, and effects of pollution on marine life, prevention and remedies for problems of pollution. The course covers all aspects of marine pollution such as physical, chemical, and biological sources of marine pollution. ENVS 532 or consent of instructor

Pre-Requisites: ENVS532 Or ENVS532

Introduction to the emerging interdisciplinary field of environment science. Explore connections between traditional relationship of disciplinary of the physical and natural sciences. Evaluate the impact of human activities, consider the environmental, economic and social consequences of changing those activities, and consider how scientific information gets converted into policy.

Analytical techniques presently available for geochemical correlation purposes have increased dramatically both in number and level of sophistication. This course focuses on the recent advancements in correlation techniques such as gas chromatography and mass-spectrometry (GC, GC/MS, GC/MS/MS, and MS/MS), principles and analytical applications of modern molecular and atomic spectroscopy. Ultraviolet, visible, infrared, luminescence and scattering techniques. Flame, plasma, arc and spark emission, atomic absorption and atomic fluorescence techniques. X-ray diffraction, nuclear magnetic resonance and isotopic ratio techniques.

A multi-disciplinary course that covers major concepts of environmental management that incorporates business, planning and policy issues. The course addresses the spectrum of environmental affairs management subjects related to water resources, air emissions and waste management. International and national environmental standard regulations, permits and audits will be covered in the course. The course will also cover the concepts of risk analysis, impact assessment and basics of environmental management system

The course will introduce students to components of the marine environment and its major habitats, and recourses. It will identify different resources and those found at the Arabian Gulf in particular. It will identify the role of human activities including various types of pollution, and how to prevent or minimize its effects. It will focus on management of various aspects of marine environment resources and best practices to conserve it. It will also cover the role of international and regional organizations to manage marine resources and diversity of marine life to carry on sustainability. Pre Req ENVS 538 or consent of instructor

Pre-Requisites: ENVS538

The objective of this course is to provide an up-to-date overview on the composition of the biosphere, both chemically and isotopically, thus affording a perspective on the nature and fate of organic compounds that may be preserved in the geosphere. The course focuses on the early diagenesis of organic matter and its consequences for the application of molecular biomarkers; kerogen and related materials; and application of organic geochemical methods for hydrocarbon exploration. The application of organic geochemistry in quaternary research and an assessment of present-day problems and future perspectives in organic geochemistry are discussed.

Pre-Requisites: ENVS520

The theory and practice of environmental impact assessment process. Include systematic identification and evaluation of the potential effects on the physical, biological, cultural, and socioeconomic components of the environment of proposed actions—projects, plans, programs, legislation Provide a working knowledge to prepare an environmental impact assessment report. Discuss the roles of the main stakeholders of the EIA process. Covers the main EIA assessment methods and techniques.

The course will mainly deal with problems related to marine pollution. Some of the topics are: different marine habitats, sources of marine pollution, types of pollution, effects of pollution on marine life, prevention and remedies for problems of pollution. Prerequisite: ENVS 520 or consent of the Instructor

Pre-Requisites: ENVS520 Or ENVS520

This course covers concepts and techniques for handling hazardous and industrial wastes. Regulations governing hazardous waste are introduced to the students. The fundamentals of waste treatment and disposal processes are discussed. The course also covers the recent remediation technologies of waste-contaminated sites.

This course explores the concepts and practices of environmental sustainability. It presents the economic, social, and environmental dimensions of sustainable development. It focuses on the effects of changing patterns of production, consumption, resources, supplies, and energy resources on environmental sustainability. It involves critical thinking exercises to find solutions to the existing environmental problems and the locally stressing sustainability issues. The course will include field trips, interaction with conservationists, environmental scientists, and different environmental authorities.

Concepts of sustainability and sustainable development; the knowledge of the environmental systems, the human impacts on them, and how to manage these interactions sustainably; management of natural resources, air emissions, and waste as per national and international environmental policies and standards; national decarbonization targets; studying different environmental management tools such as ISO 14001 Environmental Management System (EMS) and risk analysis. Issues of costs and benefits of alternative sustainability environmental policies to deal with air pollution, water quality, solid waste, and other climate change impacts.

Interaction of water with minerals and organic compounds at the low temperature of many environmental settings. Emphasis on understanding groundwater compositions and capacity for transporting metals and organic solutes in the groundwater. Species classification, mass transport, surface reactions, contaminant sources, and remediation methods.

Pre-Requisites: ENVS520

The goal of this course is a better understanding of resource- sharing among communities, and basic and fundamental concepts of terrestrial and aquatic environments. Global changes and nutrient cycling, nutrient availability and how resource competition among individuals within a community affects the distribution and abundance of organisms and human interactions. It also focuses on primary production, decomposition, and microbial ecology.

Pre-Requisites: ENVS530

Physical principles used in the assessment, prevention or reduction of environmental problems. Main themes include energy sources, energy and mass transport, and pollution in soil, water and air.

Physical and biological aspects of the use of ionizing radiation in industrial and academic institutions; physical principles underlying shielding instrumentation, waste disposal; biological effects of low levels of ionizing radiation, lecture and lab.

Role of statistics in scientific research, particularly environmental. Different statistical methods and their application in environmental studies, experimental design; inference and modeling. Solutions to environmental problems based on statistical methods and modeling.

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Hydrogeological parameters that affect flow in the porous media, characteristics of groundwater systems, and water hydrodynamics in aquifers. Introduction to regional hydrogeology, groundwater resources in arid regions, and types of aquifers in the Arabian Shield and Basins. Concepts of mass transport and fate in the porous media, contaminant hydrogeology, risk assessment. Natural and anthropogenic sources of groundwater contamination. Different remediation technologies including ex-situ and in-situ methods and their role in groundwater treatment.

Selected topics in the area of environmental sciences and engineering. Two special topics courses may be offered in one semester.

Selected topics in the area of environmental sciences and engineering. Two special topics courses may be offered in one semester.

Graduate students are required to attend all the technical seminars organized by the department. Additionally, each student must present at least one seminar on a current research topic. This course is designed to provide students with an overview of research in the Department, and a familiarity with the latest research methodologies, journals and professional societies in their discipline. This course is graded on a Pass or Fail basis.

The student caries out a research project on an aproved topic in Environmental Sciences. Writen report and an oral presentation are required. The project, report, and presentation should be finished in one semester. Pass - fail basis only. This course is available only for the students enroled in the Master of Environment program.

A research - based course offered to MS students on student - faculty basis. A clear research plan should be submited by the student to the Department Graduate Committe for approval. A writen report and public presentation are requirement of the course.

Preparation of a thesis, oral presentation and defense.