About the Program
The Department of Applied Geography at Al al-Bayt University was established in the academic year 2019/2020 and awards a bachelor’s degree in Applied Geography. This specialization is the first of its kind in Jordan, as it focuses on the applied aspect and fieldwork, relying on modern geographic technologies such as Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Remote Sensing, and the Global Positioning System (GPS).
The establishment of the department came in response to the growing need for graduates of Applied Geography in both the public and private sectors, amid the increasing demand for applied specializations that keep pace with labor market requirements. This has been reflected in the rising enrollment of students in the program, as well as its distinction through applied practical tracks that contribute to building advanced professional skills and enable graduates to compete effectively in various fields.
The department includes two modern GIS laboratories used for teaching practical courses, training students on the latest geographic technologies, and supporting scientific research for faculty members. The department also aspires to establish a specialized Remote Sensing laboratory in the coming years, which would further enhance its educational and research infrastructure.
In line with its future vision, the department seeks to introduce a master’s program in Applied Geography that keeps pace with modern scientific and technological developments, meets the needs of national development and the labor market, and contributes to preparing research-oriented and specialized cadres capable of employing advanced geographic technologies in the fields of planning, resource management, and sustainable development.
The department comprises a distinguished group of faculty members with notable contributions to research, teaching, and community service, holding various academic ranks that include one full professor, one associate professor, two assistant professors, and four full-time lecturers holding doctoral degrees. Since its establishment, four cohorts have graduated from the department bachelor program.
Vision & Mission
Vision
Leadership and excellence toward building a world-class academic department in Applied Geography that contributes to the advancement of learning, scientific research, and innovation, and prepares specialized professionals capable of meeting labor market needs and competing globally. The department also aspires to become a scientific reference and a leading destination in the fields of applied geography, spatial planning, and sustainable development
Mission
The Department of Applied Geography was established to prepare qualified professionals with modern applied and technical skills capable of meeting labor market needs and supporting sustainable development. It also contributes to building students’ academic and leadership capacities, enhancing their role in community service, and enabling them to anticipate the future in accordance with international standards
Program Objectives
- Investing in the applied dimension of geography in the fields of spatial planning and sustainable development, including the evaluation and organization of land use and the application of the latest scientific advancements in spatial development policies at both local and regional levels, in urban and rural environments.
- Qualifying students to work in various fields such as teaching, planning, development, environment, municipalities, and specialized scientific centers and institutions.
- Enabling students to communicate effectively with the local community and become active and integrated members within it.
- Building students’ personalities based on creative and critical thinking by providing opportunities for scientific and objective discussion.
- Developing students’ ability to present geographic information and practically apply modern technologies available in the department, and employing them in community service.
- Linking geographic knowledge to contemporary developments and events to enhance understanding of real-world contexts.
- Qualifying students to deal with practical problems in their fields of work and to take effective and appropriate solutions.
- Keeping pace with modern geographic sciences adopted in international universities and benefiting from the latest methods and technologies.
- Providing students with solid scientific knowledge and modern skills to describe and analyze geographic and environmental phenomena using accurate scientific approaches.
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- Strengthening the practical and applied aspects of academic courses and training students both inside and outside the department to enhance their applied and professional competencies.
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- Activating the role of faculty members through publishing scientific research, organizing seminars and conferences, and participating in local community committees to serve scientific and societal development.
Learning Outcomes
- Applying modern geographic techniques in various geographic fields and proficiency in using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and remote sensing software.
- Distinguishing between physical and human geography and understanding the relationship between them based on a modern scientific methodology.
- Selecting the best cartographic and statistical methods for studying and understanding physical and human geographic phenomena.
- Identifying sources of geographic data and methods for collecting, processing, describing, analyzing, and representing it graphically and cartographically.
- Analyzing various geographic maps and extracting quantitative and qualitative geographic information from them.
- .6 Distinguishing between aerial and satellite imagery and the ability to analyze and utilize them in research projects.
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Advising Plan
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