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    Overview

    A self-directed course designed to empower students to explore their areas of interest through rigorous research and critical analysis. Emphasizing Otago's graduate attributes, this course encourages interdisciplinary perspectives, lifelong learning, and scholarship. Students further refine their communication skills and information literacy through two written assignments and an oral presentation.  The aim of the course is to foster a culture of self-motivation, promoting the development of independent thinkers capable of contributing valuable insights in their chosen fields

    About this paper

    Paper title Advanced Topic in Pharmacology and Toxicology
    Subject Pharmacology
    EFTS 0.1667
    Points 20 points
    Teaching period(s) Semester 1 (On campus)
    Semester 2 (On campus)
    Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $1,797.86
    International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
    Contact

    Course Co-ordinator: Associate Professor John Ashton (john.ashton@otago.ac.nz)

    Teaching staff

    Academic staff from the Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology.

    Paper Structure

    100% internal assessment. No exam. This paper is assessed through an oral presentation and written work.

    Textbooks

    Textbooks are not required for this paper.

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

    This is a self-directed paper. The aim of this paper is to give students an opportunity to explore and research topics of individual interest. This paper requires the submission of two written assignments and an oral presentation of their findings.

    Timetable

    Semester 1

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

    Semester 2

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