Red X iconGreen tick iconYellow tick icon

    Overview

    A supervised independent study resulting in a piece of original work on a specific research question or an advanced critical analysis of existing, area-specific, literature and knowledge.

    About this paper

    Paper title Supervised Independent Study
    Subject Applied Science
    EFTS 0.3333
    Points 40 points
    Teaching period(s) 1st Non standard period (1 January 2024 - 28 June 2024) (Distance learning)
    1st Non standard period (1 January 2024 - 28 June 2024) (On campus)
    2nd Non standard period (1 July 2024 - 27 December 2024) (Distance learning)
    2nd Non standard period (1 July 2024 - 27 December 2024) (On campus)
    3rd Non standard period (1 January 2024 - 27 December 2024) (Distance learning)
    3rd Non standard period (1 January 2024 - 27 December 2024) (On campus)
    4th Non standard period (1 July 2024 - 27 June 2025) (Distance learning)
    4th Non standard period (1 July 2024 - 27 June 2025) (On campus)
    5th Non standard period (1 November 2024 - 30 May 2025) (Distance learning)
    5th Non standard period (1 November 2024 - 30 May 2025) (On campus)
    6th Non standard period (15 July 2024 - 20 February 2025) (On campus)
    Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $3,401.99
    International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
    Contact

    adpgsci@otago.ac.nz

    Teaching staff
    Independent study with supervision by academic with appropriate expertise
    Teaching Arrangements

    The Distance Learning offering of this paper is taught remotely.

    Textbooks
    Textbooks are not required for this paper.
    Graduate Attributes Emphasised
    Critical thinking, Information literacy.
    View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
    Learning Outcomes
    • Identify an appropriate research problem and plan and conduct an investigation on an advanced topic within one of the fields offered within the MAppSc degree
    • Employ effective information search strategies
    • Undertake a literature review that places the topic within a wider field of knowledge
    • Critically analyse a body of knowledge relevant to the research problem
    • Select, justify and apply appropriate research methods to the research problem
    • Communicate information, arguments, analyses and outcomes

    Timetable

    1st Non standard period (1 January 2024 - 28 June 2024)

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught through Distance Learning
    Learning management system
    Blackboard

    1st Non standard period (1 January 2024 - 28 June 2024)

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

    2nd Non standard period (1 July 2024 - 27 December 2024)

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught through Distance Learning
    Learning management system
    Blackboard

    2nd Non standard period (1 July 2024 - 27 December 2024)

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

    3rd Non standard period (1 January 2024 - 27 December 2024)

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught through Distance Learning
    Learning management system
    Blackboard

    3rd Non standard period (1 January 2024 - 27 December 2024)

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

    4th Non standard period (1 July 2024 - 27 June 2025)

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught through Distance Learning
    Learning management system
    Blackboard

    4th Non standard period (1 July 2024 - 27 June 2025)

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

    5th Non standard period (1 November 2024 - 30 May 2025)

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught through Distance Learning
    Learning management system
    Blackboard

    5th Non standard period (1 November 2024 - 30 May 2025)

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

    6th Non standard period (15 July 2024 - 20 February 2025)

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