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    Overview

    A supervised project involving research and leading to the production of a research report.

    Students carry out an independent research project with the guidance and support of an academic supervisor.

    About this paper

    Paper title Research Project
    Subject Botany
    EFTS 0.3333
    Points 40 points
    Teaching period(s) Full Year (On campus)
    1st Non standard period (15 July 2024 - 11 June 2025) (On campus)
    2nd Non standard period (25 November 2024 - 31 October 2025) (On campus)
    Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $3,401.99
    International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
    Restriction
    BTNY 481
    Limited to
    PGDipSci
    Notes
    Carried out over 9 to 10 months, involving an average of 12 to 13 hours of work per week.
    Contact
    botany@otago.ac.nz
    Teaching staff

    Co-ordinator: Associate Professor Linn Hoffmann

    Lecturers: Academic staff in the Botany department.

    Paper Structure
    A research project with student-supervisor meetings, independent research and self-directed learning.
    Teaching Arrangements
    Independent research as required, attendance at seminars, student-supervisor meetings and oral presentation.
    Textbooks

    Textbooks are not required for this paper.

    Graduate Attributes Emphasised
    Critical thinking, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation
    View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
    Learning Outcomes

    Students who successfully complete this paper will demonstrate the ability to carry out independent research under the guidance of an academic supervisor.

    Timetable

    Full Year

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught On Campus
    Learning management system
    None

    1st Non standard period (15 July 2024 - 11 June 2025)

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught On Campus
    Learning management system
    None

    2nd Non standard period (25 November 2024 - 31 October 2025)

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught On Campus
    Learning management system
    None
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