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Scientific Research Online - Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor Ph.D. Degree.
Faculty of Life & Earth Sciences via distance learning
Scientific Research via distance learning
This program of scientific research explores how to conduct investigations for the purpose of contributing towards science by the systematic collection, interpretation and evaluation of data in a planned manner that may be presented and accepted by the scientific community. Scientific research provides an interdisciplinary approach that seeks to situate science in broad social, historical, and philosophical contexts. It explores the diverse branches of scientific knowledge and their contribution to contemporary knowledge, progress, society and controversy.
Academic Supervisor : Ashraf Elsayed Mohamed
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Scientific Research Online via distance learning
Specialist, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor - Scientific Research.
This module is applicable to Specialist, Expert, Bachelor's, Master's & Ph.D. (Doctor) Degree Programs. This academic program is designed at the postgraduate level (Master’s or Doctoral). This module may also be adapted to complete the course requirements of Specialist, Expert Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree. A further option is the enrollment into each of the courses listed within this specialization module. This module may be combined or completed with other modules from this faculty. For example: Astronomy - Astrophysics - Biochemistry - Chemistry - Mathematics - Optics - Physics - Pure Sciences - Statistics .
Specialist - Expert Diploma - Scientific Research Online
Tuition Fee: 1.050 Euros (1.350 US$) ... 1.470 Euros (1.890 US$).
Specialist - Expert Diploma Online: 15 ... 21 Academic credits required for this distance learning degree program. More info...
Composition: Scientific Research via distance learning = Academic credits - Select 5 courses for the online diploma of Specialist or 7 courses for the Expert Diploma from the total of courses from the specialization module.
Bachelor's Degree - Scientific Research Online
Tuition Fee: Min. 3.510 Euros (4.420 US$) ... Max. 6.800 Euros (8.700 US$).
Bachelor's Degree Online: 130 Academic credits required for this distance learning degree program. More info...
Composition: Scientific Research via distance learning = Academic credits + 60 credits in General Education (may be transferred from previous education and professional experience) + 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: Materials Science Engineering.
Master's Degree - Scientific Research Online
Tuition Fee: Min. 4.680 Euros (6.120 US$) ... Max. 7.020 Euros (9.180 US$).
Master's Degree Online: 36 ... 54 Academic credits required for this distance learning degree program. More info...
Composition: Scientific Research via distance learning = Academic credits + 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: Materials Science Engineering. + 13 Academic credits (Research methodology and final project or thesis. More info...).
Doctor Ph.D. Degree - Scientific Research Online
Tuition Fee: Min. 5.850 Euros (7.650 US$) ... Max. 9.360 Euros (12.240 US$).
Doctor Ph.D. Degree Online: 45 ... 72 Academic credits required for this distance learning degree program. More info...
Composition: Scientific Research via distance learning = Academic credits + 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: Materials Science Engineering. + 18 Academic credits (Research methodology and final project or thesis. More info...).
Payment plans are available upon request up to 36 monthly installments. More info...
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Scientific Research Online
Courses list (each subject accounts for 3 academic credits):
1 BIU Earned Credit = 1 USA Semester Credit (15 hours of learning) = 2 ECTS Credits (30 hours of study).
You may study any subject as an independent online continuing education course. More info...
Technological Science
This course of technological science presents an analysis of the purpose and applications of technology. It also explores the ways of combining existing technologies to create something new. The goal of the technological science is to generate knowledge about the laws, structure and rules of technology with a view to using this knowledge in technological applications.
Academic Supervisor: Wolf Dettmer
Data Science
This course of data science uses scientific methods, processes, algorithms and systems to extract knowledge and insights from data. It analyzes the process of collecting, transforming, cleaning, and modeling data with the goal of discovering the required information. Data science is related to data mining, machine learning and big data.
Academic Supervisor: Alex Vuginshteyn
Numerical Analysis
This course studies the development and application of numerical analysis, methods, and algorithms to problems in the economics, applied sciences and engineering.
Academic Supervisor: Leon Fidele Ruganzu Uwimbabazi
Data Management
This course of data management studies how to assist researchers with the organization, management, and curation of research data to enhance its preservation and access now and into the future.
Academic Supervisor: Patricia Aja Sánchez
Data Analysis
This course of data analysis examines the analytical and logical reasoning to gain information from the data. The main purpose of data analysis is to find meaning in data so that the derived knowledge can be used to make informed decisions. It involves the interpretation of data to determine patterns, relationships or trends. Data analysis is the most crucial part of any research.
Academic Supervisor: Alex Vuginshteyn
Engineering Economics
This course of engineering economics studies the analysis of the economic consequences of engineering decisions. Engineers seek solutions to problems considering the economic viability of each potential solution along with the technical aspects. Engineering economics involves formulating, estimating, and evaluating the economic outcomes of the different alternatives to accomplish a defined purpose.
Academic Supervisor: Wolf Dettmer
Project Engineering Management
This course studies the feasibility, design, and management of competing engineering projects including the application of break-even analysis, decisions under uncertainty, decision trees, stochastic models, risk vs. return, and forecasting. It strikes a balance between the technical and human aspects of managing projects.
Academic Supervisor: Ahmad Khodaverdi Darian
Economic Analysis
This course examines the theory and applications of several instruments of business economic analysis: production technologies, cost and profit, perfect and imperfect competition, individual choice preferences and demand, and the market-based system (price formation, efficiency, and welfare). It considers the use of economic analysis for problem identification, problem solving, critical thinking, consultation, project management, and strategies for effectiveness.
Academic Supervisor: Mario V. González Fuentes
Innovation Management
This course presents the methods for transforming organizations to create innovation. It covers diagnosis of opportunities for innovation and development, intervention activities, and implementation strategies. It examines problems and issues in integrating technology and innovation into processes and products, management of research and development (R&D); and new product and/or process development according to customer needs.
Academic Supervisor: Wolf Dettmer
R&D Research & Development
This course presents specific system concepts, methodologies, and tools to strategically plan technology developments, to effectively manage core competencies, and to integrate these developments into existing or future products in order to remain competitive in the world economy. It also presents techniques used to stimulate and manage innovation in the workplace.
Academic Supervisor: Ahmad Khodaverdi Darian
Applied Statistics
This course reviews the applicability and certainty of statistical tools, random variables analysis, and probability, and how they may be used in decision theory, and to estimate risk and uncertainty.
Academic Supervisor: Alex Vuginshteyn
Scientific Research
This course of scientific research explains the main steps for conducting an investigation according to the scientific method: Make an observation, ask a question, form a hypothesis, or testable explanation, make a prediction based on the hypothesis, test the prediction, and use the results to make new hypotheses or predictions.
Academic Supervisor: Ashraf Elsayed Mohamed
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Scientific Research Online via distance learning
Recommended Professional References.
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...
AAAS - American Association for the Advancement of Science
AACTE - Asociación para el Avance de la Ciencia y la Tecnología en España
ABC - Academia Brasileira de Ciências
ACAL - Academia de Ciencias de América Latina
AEC - Asociación Española de Científicos
ASTC - Association of Science and Technology Centers
COSCE - Confederación de Sociedades Científicas de España
CRA - Computing Research Association
EADI - European Association of Development Research and Training Institutes
EASST - European Association of Science & Technology
EPSRC - Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council
ERSA - European Regional Science Association
ESF - European Science Foundation
EUREC - European Renewable Energy Research Centres Agency
EUROSCIENCE - European Association for the Promotion of Science & Technology
FAS - Federation of American Scientists
FECYT - Fundación Española para la Ciencia y la Tecnología
FST - Foundation for Science and Technology
IAP - Interacademy Partnership
IASTED - International Association of Science and Technology for Development
ICSU - International Council for Science
IESF - Ingénieurs et Scientifiques de France
IFORS - International Federation of Operational Research Societies
IRED - Institute of Research Engineers and Doctors
ISC - International Science Council
NORDP - National Organization of Research Development Professionals
OARS - Open Association of Research, Society
RADMA - Research and Development Management
RDS - Research & Development Society
SBPC - Sociedade Brasileira para o Progresso da Ciência
SEIO - Sociedad de Estadística e Investigación Operativa
WFS - World Federation of Scientists
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Admission requirements - Scientific Research
Specialist - Expert Diploma, Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, Doctor Ph.D. Degree.
For official admission status at Bircham distance education university; you need to send in a filled out, dated, and signed official Application for Admission. You may download this application form from the website or request it by email or mail. Please send this application and enclosed documents to our address. You may also submit this application and attached documents by email in a PDF Format. More info...
Bircham International University issues an admission certificate after receiving your complete application for admission. This document will show the amount of credits transferred and validated from previous education and experience, and the amount of credits required to complete the distance learning degree program's major. Bircham University can not perform this evaluation without the complete application for admission. More info...
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METHOD OF INSTRUCTION: Distance Learning Higher Education
This distance learning education program is completed by a traditional correspondence instruction method. Once you sign up for the course, Bircham International University will send you (to your mailing address) the suggested textbooks. After reading the book, you will be asked to write a 20 to 35 pages report that reflect your understanding of the book. This report is equivalent to the exam and can be submitted by email or mail. Bircham International University will evaluate your written work. If passed, BIU will issue the corresponding diploma. For more instructions about BIU pedagogy, tutoring, and evaluation, please read our distance learning education study guide. More info...
Students enrolling into this distance education program should be aware that:
1. Location: Bircham International University needs a functional geographical location to ship the book and materials for successful completion of this program of study.
2. Communication: Email, courier, phone are key communication instruments with Bircham University that play an important role in the progress and support of this program of study.
3. Capacity: Any impediment, physical or psychological, to read a book and write a report must be communicated to Bircham International University prior to enrollment into this distance learning program.
4. Technology: No specific technology is required to complete this distance education program.
5. Language: Book reading and report writing in other language than English must be requested (and approved by BIU) prior to enrollment in any distance learning program.
6. Discrimination: There is no discrimination with respect to race, color, gender, beliefs or religion.
7. Age: Check the admission requirements for each distance education degree program. More info...
Duration - Scientific Research Online via distance learning
For a program of 21 credits, the estimated time for completion is 21 weeks. For 45 credits, the estimated time for completion will be 45 weeks, and so on. Calculations are approximate. The length of each distance learning degree program is calculated based on an average of 15 hours of learning per week. It also depends on the number of validated credits from previous knowledge and the level of commitment to the studies. More info...
All information related to the distance learning degree programs is in English, although you may, upon request and approval, submit the required assignments in other languages.
Recognition - Scientific Research Online via distance learning
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Faculty of Life & Earth Sciences via distance learning
Scientific Research Online
Specialist - Expert Diploma, Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, Doctor Ph.D. Degree.
