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Geology Minor

Minor

The Geology program introduces students to a variety of geological principals. Some of the main subjects that are taught in the program include rocks and minerals, deformation of the lithosphere and evolution of life during Earth’s history. The program also emphasizes fieldwork in different sites around Kuwait. The objective of the fieldwork is to apply the acquired theoretical knowledge from the different required courses and to teach them the spatial and temporal aspects of geological features and structures. 

Admission Requirements

An applicant for admission to science and science related undergraduate programs at KU must satisfy the following criteria: 

  • The applicant is required to take the KU aptitude test consisting of tests in Maths, English language, and/or Chemistry. KU Center for Measurement and Evaluations designs the tests in collaboration with faculty members. Within a period of 2 years prior to graduation from high school, senior students are eligible to sit the examination. 
  • The applicant must arrange for certification documents which are submitted to KU Registrar’s Office affirming that he/she has satisfactorily graduated from high school. 

The students are admitted if they fulfill the following: 

  • If he/she is not on probation. 
  • Completed 6 courses with overall minimum grade of C. The 6 courses are: English (161), Math (101), Geology (100) or (101), Chemistry (101) not below C grade, Physics (101), and Math (102). Students must maintain a minimum of 2.0 (C grade) in both their GPA, and MPA for their graduation. Students who do not maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0 will be liable for restrictions under Bi-law policies. 
Courses
HISTORICAL GEOLOGY
GENERAL PETROLOGY
SEDIMENTARY GEOLOGY AND STRATIGRAPHY
OPTICAL MINERALOGY.
STRUCTURAL GEOLOGY
Sedimentary Petrology
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Dr. Maryam Alkuwairan

maryam.alkuwairan@ku.edu.kw

Dr. Yaqoub Alrefaei

yaqoub.alsayed@ku.edu.kw
Departments
Earth & Environmental Science
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