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Doctor Ph.D. Degree - Life & Earth Sciences
Agroecology via distance learning
This Doctor Ph.D. Degree of agroecology deals with the ecology of the food system and it explores a farming approach that is inspired by natural ecosystems. It combines local and scientific knowledge with ecological and social approaches applicable to agricultural systems. Agroecology seeks to optimize the interactions between plants, animals, humans and the environment while taking into consideration the social aspects that need to be addressed for a sustainable and fair food system. The main elements of agroecology are interlinked and interdependent.
Academic Supervisor : John Stanley Bircham
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The Doctor Ph.D. Degree online via distance learning offers students the highest level of specialization a discipline can offer. More info...
* 45 to 72 academic credits above a Master's program.
* Average Duration: 24 months.
* Program Structure: 70% textbooks + 30% Thesis.
* Admission is open for adults over 27 years of age.
* Master's degree or international equivalent (5 years of study) is required for admission.
Fees include all: Program of study, textbooks, study guide, evaluation and assessment, diploma, and transcript.
Cost per BIU earned postgraduate credit: 130 Euros (170 US$)
Cost per transferred credit from previous education and/or professional experience if required: 20 Euros (25 US$)
45 ... 72 Academic credits
Tuition Fee :Min. 5.850 Euros (7.650 US$) ... Max. 9.360 Euros (12.240 US$).
"It is not the degree that makes a man great, it is the man that makes the degree great." Niccolò Machiavelli.
Payment plans are available upon request up to 36 monthly installments. More info...
Faculty of Life & Earth Sciences via distance learning
Doctor Ph.D. Degree
Agroecology via distance learning
45 ... 72 Academic credits required for this distance learning degree program.
Composition:
+ 39 Academic credits - Agroecology Online
+ Other additional subjects
+ 18 Academic credits - Research methodology and final project or thesis.
+ 39 Academic credits: Agroecology Online
BIU Earned Credits
Credits earned through the completion of academic work at Bircham International University (Reports, Projects and Thesis).
1 BIU Earned Credit = 1 USA Semester Credit (15 hours of learning) = 2 ECTS Credits (30 hours of study).
Courses list (each subject accounts for 3 academic credits):
You may study any subject as an independent online continuing education course. More info...
Postgraduate level continuing education course.
Previous knowledge in this field of study is required.
601AGY - Agriculture Science
602AGY - Environmental Policies
603AGY - Soil & Water Conservation
604AGY - Natural Resource Economics
605AGY - Sustainability
606AGY - Circular Economy
607AGY - Agriculture Production
608AGY - Food Science
609AGY - Bioprocessing of Byproducts
610AGY - Natural Ecosystems Management
611AGY - Agroecology
612AGY - Food Production Quality
613AGY - Sustainable Agriculture
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Bibliography: Agroecology via distance learning
The corresponding textbooks are included in the fees. Once the fee has been paid, the books may take between two to five weeks to reach your address. Bircham International University offices may inform you at any time of the status of your books. If the book is in English, the required report must be written in English unless you have requested to write it in other language and have gained Bircham International University authorization. More info...
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+ Additional courses may be selected from other modules in the Faculty of Life & Earth Sciences from Bircham International University if required. This selection must be approved by the Distance Learning University Education Board. For example: Farm Management.
Research work resources and network - Doctor - Agroecology:
AAC - Associations pour l'Agriculture de Conservation
ABA - Associação Brasileira de Agroecologia
ABRH - Associação Brasileira de Recursos Hídricos
ACL - AgroCare Latinoamérica
AE - Agroecology Europe
AEAC - Asociación Española Agricultura de Conservación
CDA - Centre Developpement Agroecologie
ECAF - European Conservation Agriculture Federation
EFA - Ecological Farming Association
IFOAM - International Federation for Organic Agricultural Movements
IOAS - International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements
OFRF - Organic Farming Research Foundation
SBA - Sociedade Brasileira de Agrometeorologia
SEAE - Sociedad Española de Agricultura Ecológica
SOCLA - Sociedad Científica Latinoamericana de Agroecología
SOL - Alternatives Agroécologiques et Solidaires
WFA - Wild Farm Alliance
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Joining the proper association is the best way to become an updated professional. Bircham International University graduates may join many professional associations. Membership requirements for each association may vary depending on the degree program, specialization and graduate resume en each occasion. BIU can not guarantee membership in all instances. BIU does not intermediate in these procedures. Bircham International University provides a list of available memberships and professional references from each faculty where some BIU graduates may belong. Contact directly the ones you select. More info...
+ 18 Academic credits (Research methodology and final project or thesis. More info...).
Admission requirements: Doctor - Agroecology
Bircham International University distance learning degree admission requirements differ depending upon the Faculty and the major of study. There is no discrimination with respect to race, color, sex, beliefs and/or religion. A minimum of 30% of the total number of credits required by any adult degree program syllabus has to be transferred from previous education and/or validated from professional experience in order to gain admission. A maximum of 20% of the total number of credits required by the distance learning degree program can be transferred from professional and life experience. More info...
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Learning outcomes: Doctor - Agroecology
The following learning outcomes are compatible with the European Qualifications Framework (EQF) for lifelong learning and continuing education. The EQF directives facilitate acceptance of this course credits by many higher education institution. These learning outcomes are achieved after completion of this course with a passing grade. Better grades will demonstrate higher analysis, evaluation and critical thinking skills. More info...
EQF LEVEL 6. Advanced knowledge and critical understanding.
Outcome resulting from course content assessment and its applicability to problem solving.
The student's ability to combine the different parts of the text and to form a new coherent and harmonic final report will determine the critical understanding of the subject and an advanced knowledge of Agroecology. The student written report style, content, and structure play an important role in the assessment and applicability of the knowledge about Agroecology to different Life & Earth Sciences decision making scenarios and problem-solving. More info...
EQF LEVEL 7. Advanced knowledge and critical thinking.
Outcome resulting from written critical thinking and its applicability to problem solving.
The student will contrast and evaluate the learned material with his/her own knowledge and experience to express an opinion about Agroecology, to consider the practical application of the key concepts, and to argue the conclusions along the written report. Personal judgments and opinion should be based on sound criteria and must be clearly discussed. More info...
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Doctor Ph.D. Degree - Life & Earth Sciences
Agroecology Online
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Doctor Ph.D. Degree - Agroecology
