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    Overview

    Preparation of a thesis proposal/preliminary thesis research. Normally taken by students in the papers year for a Master’s degree by papers and thesis.

    GENE 495 is a paper on preparation for carrying out a research project in which students use their own research topic to fulfil the requirements for assessment. The objective of this paper is to allow students to carry out preliminary work for their research project and to provide students with training in preparing and communicating research proposals and in reviewing the literature in their own field.

    About this paper

    Paper title Master's Thesis Preparation
    Subject Genetics
    EFTS 0.3333
    Points 40 points
    Teaching period(s) Full Year (On campus)
    1st Non standard period (15 July 2024 - 18 June 2025) (On campus)
    Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $3,401.99
    International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
    Limited to
    MSc
    Eligibility
    Enrolments for this paper require departmental permission. View more information about departmental permission.
    Contact

    genetics@otago.ac.nz

    Teaching staff
    Students carry out GENE 495 under supervision of any member of the Genetics research and teaching staff.
    Paper Structure

    Students are based in a research laboratory. They are required to prepare a review of the relevant scientific literature, to prepare a research proposal and to carry out and report on preliminary research for their project.

    Textbooks
    Textbooks are not required for this paper.
    Graduate Attributes Emphasised
    Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Ethics, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
    View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
    Learning Outcomes

    The objectives of this paper are to

    • Allow students to carry out preliminary work for their research project
    • Provide students with training in preparing and communicating research proposals and in reviewing the literature in their own field

    Timetable

    Full Year

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

    1st Non standard period (15 July 2024 - 18 June 2025)

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