Majmaah University integrates environmental education into its academic curriculum as part of its strong commitment to sustainability and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). By offering a range of environmental courses across disciplines—such as environmental technology, pollution control, biodiversity, and environmental engineering—the university ensures that students are equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to understand and address pressing environmental challenges. These courses not only enhance students’ scientific and technical competencies but also foster a sense of environmental responsibility and stewardship. Incorporating environmental education into the curriculum is a vital step in cultivating a sustainability-minded generation, capable of driving positive change within their communities and contributing to Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 goals for sustainable development.
Environmental Courses at Majmaah University
1. College of Sciences
- Environmental Technology Program: This program provides a comprehensive curriculum focusing on environmental issues and sustainable practices. It aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to address environmental challenges.
- Biology Program: Within this program, students can enroll in courses such as:
- Environmental Pollution
- Biodiversity
- Ecophysiology
- Medicinal & Economical Plants
These courses delve into various aspects of environmental science, offering students a deeper understanding of ecological systems and conservation efforts.
2. College of Engineering
- Civil and Environmental Engineering Department: The department offers specialized courses in environmental engineering, including:
- CE 360 – Environmental Engineering
- CE 362 – Water and Wastewater Treatment
- CE 498 – Environmental Engineering Design
- CE 499 – Environmental Engineering Project
These courses are supported by the Environmental Engineering Laboratory, which provides hands-on experience with equipment such as pH meters, turbidity meters, and spectrophotometers.
Environment Protection Technology
https://www.mu.edu.sa/sites/default/files/2023-10/EPT_Study%20Plan_Webpage.pdf
Master of Science in Renewable Energy Engineering
Mechanical Engineering Program (MEC)
https://www.mu.edu.sa/sites/default/files/2024-04/UPDATED%20CURRICULUM.pdf
Study plan for industrial chemistry program
https://m.mu.edu.sa/en/colleges/college-of-science/202871
The College of Education in Majmaah holds a training course for employees of the Water Branch in Majmaah Governorate
Within the framework of the implementation of the community plan of the College of Education in Majmaah for the year 437-1438 AH, and based on the college's role in meeting community needs by providing community, training and advisory programs of high standards and distinguished quality, the College of Education in Majmaah, represented by the Vice Deanship for Graduate Studies and Scientific Research, held a training course for employees of the Water Branch in Majmaah Governorate entitled: Time Management), on Sunday, 12/7/1438 AH, presented by Dr. Omar Atiyat.
The College holds a training course entitled: (Groundwater Detection Methods)
Within the framework of the college's relentless endeavor to serve the local community and the surrounding areas, the Department of Physics, in conjunction with the Community Service and Continuing Education Unit, organized a training course entitled: (Methods of Detecting Groundwater) on Monday, 9/8/1437 AH in the protocol hall of the college, presented by Dr. Mahmoud bin Jaballah Abdel Mawgoud, Assistant Professor at the Department of Physics at the college, and the target group of the course were: (Agriculture Office, Water Unit, Municipal and Rural Affairs in Hotat Sudair), and the course aims to develop the skills of participants in identifying methods of detecting groundwater using satellite images and field geophysical measurements, where the course themes focused on the following:
An important introduction to groundwater, types of water-bearing rocks, and types of underground reservoirs.
Satellite and Remote Sensing Images.
Field measurements using geophysical methods (Near Surface Geophysical Measurements).
Open dialogue for discussions and interventions.
At the beginning, reference was made to the distributions of the proportions of the presence of water on the surface of the earth, then the transition to the types of water-bearing rocks and with the mention of the types of underground reservoirs in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, including the main reservoirs such as the Wajid aquifer, the Suk reservoir, the Tabuk reservoir, the Minjur and Dhurma reservoir, and the Dammam underground reservoir, as well as secondary aquifers, including, for example, the Hofuf reservoir, Sakaka, and Al-Jawf reservoir.
After that, a set of slides were presented that illustrate the use of satellite images (images of drainage basins and topographic terrain with the direction of water flow, thermal data images from satellites, and photographic radar images using electromagnetic waves).
Models for the use of field measurements by geophysical methods used in the detection of groundwater were also presented, including:
Electric resistivity method: Electric resistivity method
Time domain Electromagnetic method
At the end of the course, the attendees expressed their gratitude and deep thanks to the Deanship of the College for organizing such important and useful courses, and certificates of attendance were distributed to the participants in the course from outside the college.