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Distance degree programs for Adults & Professionals.

Renewable Energies Online - Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor Ph.D. Degree.

 

Faculty of Engineering & Technology via distance learning

 

Faculty of Engineering & Technology

 

 

Renewable Energies via distance learning

 

Modern society relies on stable and readily available energy supplies. Renewable energy is an increasingly important component of energy sources. The program covers energy conversion and the utilization and storage of renewable technologies such as wind, solar, biomass, fuel cells, and hybrid systems. Thermodynamics form the basis for modeling renewable energy systems. The program also touches upon the environmental consequences of energy conversion and how renewable energy can reduce air pollution and global climate change.

 

Academic Supervisor : Higinio Menendez Milanes
More information about this academic supervisor at Bircham University Human Network. More info...

 

Renewable Energies Online via distance learning

Specialist, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor - Renewable Energies.

 

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: Electrical Engineering - Energy Engineering - Energy Science - Petroleum & Natural Gas Engineering - Petroleum & Natural Gas Production - Petroleum Industry Management .

 

Specialist - Expert Diploma - Renewable Energies 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: Renewable Energies via distance learning = 39 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 - Renewable Energies 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: Renewable Energies via distance learning = 39 Academic credits + 40 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 Engineering & Technology from Bircham International University if required. This selection must be approved by the Distance Learning University Education Board. For example: Sustainable Architecture.

 

Master's Degree - Renewable Energies 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: Renewable Energies via distance learning = 39 Academic credits + Additional courses may be selected from other modules in the Faculty of Engineering & Technology from Bircham International University if required. This selection must be approved by the Distance Learning University Education Board. For example: Sustainable Architecture. + 13 Academic credits (Research methodology and final project or thesis. More info...).

 

Doctor Ph.D. Degree - Renewable Energies 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: Renewable Energies via distance learning = 39 Academic credits + Additional courses may be selected from other modules in the Faculty of Engineering & Technology from Bircham International University if required. This selection must be approved by the Distance Learning University Education Board. For example: Sustainable Architecture. + 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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BIU adapts each Distance Learning Higher Education degree program to the needs of each student. More info...

 

 

Renewable Energies 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...

 

Alternative Energies
This course explores the usefulness of various types of energies and the application of engineering in designing alternative energy systems. It includes passive and active solar systems, fuel cells, hydroelectric power, geothermal heat transfer, and wind energy. It involves in the inventory, evaluation, planning, design, installation, and maintenance of a wide variety of energy producing systems.
Academic Supervisor: Eduard Bes Fuster

Energy Science
This course of energy science studies different options of energy generation and conversion, and the design of energy systems for a sustainable future. It studies matter and energy at the electronic, atomic, and molecular levels to improve the efficacy of the power supply.
Academic Supervisor: Higinio Menendez Milanes

Thermodynamics
This course reviews the main principles and laws of thermodynamics, heat and mass transfer, and fluid dynamics. It introduces the use of entropy and free energy, energy conversions and energy systems, combined heat and power, tri-generation systems (power, heating, and cooling), hybrid systems, and energy conversion efficiencies. It offers an understanding of the role of chemical thermodynamics in the development and design of energy systems.
Academic Supervisor: Ashraf Elsayed Mohamed

Energy Distribution Systems
This course describes both overhead and underground energy distribution system and their characteristics. It considers load, line and cable models, distribution transformers, power flow and fault analysis, overcurrent protection, power factor correction, and energy distribution system planning and automation.
Academic Supervisor: Higinio Menendez Milanes

Fuel Cells
This course reviews the operation of fuel cells and technical applications of a fuel cell in providing electricity and heat. It explores hydrogen as a fuel, energy efficiency, and the utilization of hydrogen and fuel cell technology in transportation, shipping, industrial, and residential settings. It studies the involvement of proton exchange membrane, alkaline electrolyte fuel cells, and methanol fuel cells in the conversion of hydrogen fuel to useable forms of energy.
Academic Supervisor: Higinio Menendez Milanes

Wind & Tidal Energy
This course deals with the production of electricity from wind power and ocean waves. It provides an assessment of resources and the energy potential of wind and tides, turbine technologies, wind farms, wave and tidal power technologies and power plants, and ocean thermal energy conversion systems.
Academic Supervisor: Eduard Bes Fuster

Biofuels & Bioenergy
This course covers the alternative and renewable fuels derived from biological sources and their applications as an energy source for homes, industry, and transportation. Wood, urban, and agricultural solid waste are discussed as potential sources of energy conversion. In addition, the production of methane and alcohol-based fuels and their roles as a transportation fuel are considered an opportunity to replace fossil-based fuels. Bio-diesel and vegetable oil topics are necessary to show a true alternate energy source for internal combustion engines.
Academic Supervisor: Eduard Bes Fuster

Solar Energy
This course introduces solar energy utilization in thermal processes and electricity production. It includes solar radiation, seasonal variation, heat transfer, photovoltaic cells (PVs), photovoltaic systems and collectors, and the solar applications for the generation and storage of electricity and heat. It explores the use of solar energy in solar water heating systems, in energy efficient design and construction, in passive solar heating, and the efficient use of electricity.
Academic Supervisor: Higinio Menendez Milanes

Geothermal Energy
This course reviews the main characteristics of geothermal systems, low temperature, and high temperature geothermal fields. It overviews the methodology of geothermal exploration and exploitation, geothermal heating systems, geothermal heat pumps, and geothermal power plants. It explores the combination of heat and power systems to achieve maximum energy efficiency and minimum environmental impact.
Academic Supervisor: Eduard Bes Fuster

Energy Pollution Control
This course examines energy supply, conventional fuel reserves (coal, oil, natural gas), alternative sources (nuclear, solar, geothermal, etc.), and their corresponding pollution levels, economic, and environmental impacts. It presents current methods and technology for energy pollution control and the regulatory standards for environmental protection.
Academic Supervisor: Eduard Bes Fuster

Renewable Energies
This course reviews the new energy paradigm: local energy resource availability in different countries, the need to reduce CO2 and other gas emissions, implications of global warming and climate change, the political and economic implications of increasing scarcity of conventional oil, and the importance of renewable energy. Finally, it explores the principles for sustainable energy development and how to accomplish it.
Academic Supervisor: Higinio Menendez Milanes

Energy Process Engineering
This course explains the concepts and process of energy conversion. It presents power systems structure, components, and operation. It deals with the applications of power transmission lines and transformers, energy system representation, load flow, power system protection, symmetrical components, faults, and stability.
Academic Supervisor: Higinio Menendez Milanes

Energy Engineering
This course deals with energy efficiency, energy services consumption, facility management, plant engineering optimization, environmental compliance, and alternative energy technologies. The main job of energy engineers is to find the most efficient and sustainable ways to operate buildings and manufacturing processes.
Academic Supervisor: Higinio Menendez Milanes

 

 

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Renewable Energies 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...

 

ABEAMA - Associação Brasileira de Energias Alternativas e Meio Ambiente
ABENS - Asociação Brasileira de Energia Solar
ACORE - American Council On Renewable Energy
ADERA - Association pour le Développement des Energies Renouvelables et Alternatives
AEBIOM - European Biomass Association
AEEE - Asociación de Empresas de Eficiencia Energética
AEEE - Asociación Española de Economía de la Energía
AEELATAM - Asociación de Ingenieros Energéticos de Latinoamérica
AERE - Association pour les Énergies Renouvelables et l'Écologie
AEROMT - Alternative Energy Resources Organization
AIE - Asociación de Ingenieros de la Energía
ALAGER - Associação Latina Americana de Geração de Energia Renovável
ALER - Associação Lusófona de Energias Renováveis
APPA - Asociación de Productores de Energías Renovables
APREN - Associação de Energias Renováveis
ASES - American Solar Energy Society
ATA - Alternative Technology Association
AWEA - American Wind Energy Association
ECEEE - European Council for an Energy Efficient Economy
EDORA - Fédération de l'Electricité d'Origine Renouvelable et Alternative
EEA - Energy Efficiency Association
EIA - U.S. Energy Information Administration
ENERAGEN - Asociación de Agencias Españolas de Gestión de la Energía
ENR - Syndicat des Énergies Renouvelables
ER - Energies Renouvelables
EREF - European Renewable Energies Federation
ESW - Engineers for a Sustainable World
EUFORES - European Forum for Renewable energy Sources
EUREC - European Renewable Energy Centres Agency
EUREC - European Renewable Energy Research Centres Agency
EUROSOLAR - European Association for Renewable Energy
EWEA - European Wind Energy Association
FEDENE - Fédération des Services Energie Environnement
FEE - France Energie Eolienne
FFIE - Fédération Française des Entreprises de Génie Électrique et Énergétique
GERES - Groupe Energies Renouvelables, Environnement et Solidarités
IEA - International Energy Agency
IEEE PES - Power & Energy Society
IGA - International Geothermal Association
IPIECA - Global Oil and Gas Industry Association for Environmental and Social Issues
IRENA - International Renewable Energy Agency
IREO - Intergovernmental Renewable Energy Organization
ISES - International Solar Energy Society
ISF - Ingeniería Sin Fronteras
LATRE - Latinoamérica Renovable
ONUD - Observatorio de Energía Renovable para América Latina y el Caribe
REA - Renewable Energy Association
SEI - Solar Energy International
UNEF - Unión Española Fotovoltaica
USREA - US Renewable Energy Association
WEC - World Energy Council
WRI - World Resources Institute
WWEA - World Wind Energy Association
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Admission requirements - Renewable Energies

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 - Renewable Energies 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.

 

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Faculty of Engineering & Technology via distance learning

Renewable Energies Online

Specialist - Expert Diploma, Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, Doctor Ph.D. Degree.

 

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