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BSCI 9850 - Research Thesis

Building Science Part-time Studies Course

School of Construction and the Environment

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Course Details

Students are required to submit their thesis as partial fulfillment of the Master of Applied Science degree program requirements. Their thesis should be based on original investigation and must demonstrate scholarship and critical judgement, as well as familiarity with methods of research and relevant literature in the chosen building science topic. The thesis should be at a high level of originality and examine a problem in depth. Elements of the thesis that are considered to constitute original scholarship and an advancement of knowledge must be clearly indicated.

Prerequisite(s)

BSCI 9650 Research Proposal.

Credits

12.0

Cost

$3,227.73 - $3,291.40 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.

Winter 2021

Below are two offerings of this course for the Winter 2021 term.

CRN 82542

Fri Jan 08 - Fri Apr 15 60 Weeks

Class Meeting Times

Dates Days Times Locations
Jan 08 - Apr 15 Fri 13:00 - 14:00 Online Delivery
See Notes below

Instructor

Fitsum Tariku

Course Outline

Cost

$3,291.40

Notes

  1. Departmental approval needed
  2. tvooPlease contact Building Science Graduate Program Assistant, at susan_kong@bcit.ca to obtain approval to register for this course.

This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.

In Progress

CRN 84400

Fri Jan 08 - Fri Apr 16 15 Weeks

Class Meeting Times

Dates Days Times Locations
Jan 08 - Apr 16 Fri 13:00 - 14:00 Online Delivery
See Notes below
Jan 08 - Apr 16 Online Delivery
See Notes below

Instructor

Fitsum Tariku

Course Outline

Cost

$871.23

Notes

  1. Available for re-registration (course extension) only.
  2. Departmental approval needed
  3. Please contact the Program Assistant, at tvoo@bcit.ca for approval to register for this course.

This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.

In Progress

Spring/Summer 2021

Below are two offerings of this course for the Spring/Summer 2021 term.

CRN 64477

Mon Apr 26 - Sun May 22 47 Weeks

Class Meeting Times

Dates Days Times Locations
Apr 26 - May 22 Mon 13:00 - 14:00 Online Delivery
See Notes below

Instructor

TBD

Course Outline

TBD – see Learning Outcomes in the interim

Cost

$3,227.73

Notes

  1. Departmental approval needed
  2. Please contact Program Assistant, at BCIT_buildingscience@bcit.ca for approval to register for this course. Please include your A#.

CRN 65030

Fri Apr 30 - Fri Jul 30 14 Weeks

Class Meeting Times

Dates Days Times Locations
Apr 30 - Jul 30 Fri 13:00 - 14:00 Online Delivery
See Notes below

Instructor

TBD

Course Outline

TBD – see Learning Outcomes in the interim

Cost

$871.23

Notes

  1. Available for re-registration (course extension) only.
  2. Departmental approval needed
  3. Please contact Program Assistant, at BCIT_buildingscience@bcit.ca for approval to register for this course. Please include your A#.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion, the student will be able to:

  • Define research problems through analysis of literature surveys.
  • Develop suitable research plans.
  • Apply research techniques and principles to create knowledge.
  • Collect and evaluate information, critically analyze theories.
  • Develop lines of argument, and make sound judgements independently.
  • Produce research reports and scientific papers.
  • Communicate research project findings at a graduate seminar level.

Effective as of Fall 2011

Related Programs

BSCI 9850 is offered as a part of the following programs:

School of Construction and the Environment

  1. Building Engineering/Building Science
    Full-time/Part-time   Master of Applied Science

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