Overview
A guided literature survey, analysis and writing exercise in an area of chemistry that forms the background to work undertaken in the research project.
CHEM 464 Topics in Advanced Chemistry is a research communication paper that is taken concurrently with CHEM 480 Research Project (PGDipSci) or CHEM 495 Master's Thesis Preparation (MSc, 1st year). It is assessed on the basis of oral and/or written reports covering the research project.
About this paper
| Paper title | Advanced Research Methods in Chemistry |
|---|---|
| Subject | Chemistry |
| EFTS | 0.1667 |
| Points | 20 points |
| Teaching period(s) | Full Year
(On campus)
1st Non standard period (13 July 2026 - 16 June 2027) (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) | $1,627.83 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Limited to
- PGDipSci, MSc
- Eligibility
Acceptance into a PGDipSci or MSc (2 year) degree
- Contact
Dr Courtney Ennis
Tel 64 3 479 5288
Location: Science II, 5N1
courtney.ennis@otago.ac.nz- More information link
- Teaching staff
Course Co-ordinator: Dr Courtney Ennis
As CHEM 464 is a paper taken by graduate research students, teaching staff will be those academic staff acting as research supervisors.
- Paper Structure
- CHEM 464 applies to PGDipSci/MSc only and involves individual literature study into the topic of the student's research project.
- Textbooks
Textbooks are not required for this paper.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Global perspective,Interdisciplinary perspective, Scholarship, Critical thinking.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate in-depth understanding of advanced concepts, theories, applications and current trends in chemistry.