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. 

To complete the minor students will have to take a total of 8 courses (24 credits)  

Requires Core Courses (18 credits)  

Program Contact  

For further information contact program coordinators:   

Dr. Maryam Alkuwairan maryam.alkuwairan@ku.edu.kw  

Dr. Yaqoub Alrefaei yaqoub.alsayed@ku.edu.kw