Marine Environment of the Arabian Gulf

Course Main Objective

The main objective of course is to learn about basics of marine ecology and its systems and physical and chemical properties focusing on the eco-system of the Arabian Gulf and identifying the properties of marine environments as well as the challenges they face and the impact of pollution on them.

Course Learning Outcomes

• 1. Knowledge and Comprehension
• 1.1Explain the marine eco-systems in the Arabian Gulf and their importance and the chemical and physical properties of its water.
• 2. Skills
• 2.1Analyze the marine ecology of the Arabian Gulf and impact of pollutants thereon.
• 2.2 Employ IT in preparing and submitting the required assignments.
• 3. Values
• 3.1 Appreciate the Importance of cooperation among the working team individuals in discussing the environment-related problems.

Course Content:

1- An introductory preface to geography of seas and oceans and their general features.
2- Origin, creation and the natural factors of the Arabian Gulf.
3- Ecologies of the Arabian Gulf.
4- Marine biology in the Arabian Gulf
5- Wealth of the Arabian Gulf.
6- Pressures on the beach and marine environments in the Arabian Gulf.

Textbook (s)

- Al-Mansei, Ahmad. (1999). The Red Sea and The Arabian Gulf's Ecologies. Publisher: Dar AlMoualef, Riyadh.
- Al-Serwei, Ahmad. (2019). The Marine Ecology in The Arabian Gulf and The Red Sea. 1sted. Al-Dar Al-Alamiya, Cairo.
- The Military Geological Survey (2007). KSA's Islands in The Red Sea and The Arabian Gulf. 1sted. Riyadh.
- Saudi Aramco, Department of Environment Protection, (2012). The Marine Atlas of Western Arabian Gulf. Dhahran.

Course ID: GEOG 401