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    Overview

    A supervised research project on an approved topic.

    This research project is a core part of the PGDipAppSci course. The PGDipAppSci is a one-year programme that builds on an undergraduate applied science degree. The diploma encompasses both papers and a research topic and can be taken full time or part time. It provides entry to the Master of Science (MSc) degree by thesis only.

    About this paper

    Paper title Research Project
    Subject Applied Geology
    EFTS 0.3333
    Points 40 points
    Teaching period Full Year (On campus)
    Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $3,401.99
    International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
    Limited to
    PGDipAppSc
    Eligibility

    Enrolments for this paper require departmental permission. View more information about departmental permission.

    A research supervisor within the department is required.

    Contact
    geology@otago.ac.nz
    Teaching staff

    Various academic staff involved.

    Paper Structure
    Independent research, within a specific sub-discipline of geology, supervised and advised by at least one academic staff member. The precise structure of the project (e.g. the balance of literature review, research skill development, independent data collection, analysis, synthesis, and style of presenting results) is established in conjunction with the project supervisor.
    Textbooks
    Textbooks are not required for this paper.
    Graduate Attributes Emphasised
    Lifelong learning,Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Ethics, Environmental literacy, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
    View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
    Learning Outcomes
    Students who complete this project will have learned the basic skills that they need to become successful researchers in a wide range of research settings.

    Timetable

    Full Year

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught On Campus
    Learning management system
    Blackboard
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