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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.
In this paper students gain valuable experience in planning and designing their master's research project.
| Paper title | Master's Thesis Preparation |
|---|---|
| Paper code | BTNY495 |
| Subject | Botany |
| EFTS | 0.3333 |
| Points | 40 points 40 points |
| Teaching period(s) | Full Year, 1st Non standard period (6 July 2020 - 16 June 2021) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees (NZD) | $3,132.35 |
| International Tuition Fees (NZD) | $11,583.84 |
- Limited to
- MSc
- Contact
- botany@otago.ac.nz
- Teaching staff
- Academic staff and guest lecturers
- Paper Structure
- Attendance of Botany seminars
- Literature review
- Oral presentation
- Project proposal
- Teaching Arrangements
- Tutorials, seminars and self-directed learning
- Textbooks
- Textbooks are not required for this paper.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Communication, Critical
thinking, Ethics, Environmental literacy, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation,
Teamwork.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
- Students will gain an appreciation of research methods and practice and a broad appreciation of current topics in botanical research.
Timetable
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.
In this paper students gain valuable experience in planning and designing their master's research project.
| Paper title | Master's Thesis Preparation |
|---|---|
| Paper code | BTNY495 |
| Subject | Botany |
| EFTS | 0.3333 |
| Points | 40 points 40 points 40 points |
| Teaching period(s) | Full Year, 1st Non standard period (12 July 2021 - 15 June 2022), 2nd Non standard period (29 November 2021 - 4 November 2022) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for 2021 have not yet been set |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Limited to
- MSc
- 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
Academic staff (varies) and guest lecturers
- Paper Structure
- Attendance at Botany seminars
- Literature review
- Oral presentation
- Project proposal
- Teaching Arrangements
- Tutorials, seminars and self-directed learning
- Textbooks
- Textbooks are not required for this paper.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Communication, Critical
thinking, Ethics, Environmental literacy, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation,
Teamwork.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
- Students will gain an appreciation of research methods and practice and a broad appreciation of current topics in botanical research.
Timetable
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.
In this paper students gain valuable experience in planning and designing their master's research project.
| Paper title | Master's Thesis Preparation |
|---|---|
| Paper code | BTNY495 |
| Subject | Botany |
| EFTS | 0.3333 |
| Points | 40 points 40 points 40 points |
| Teaching period(s) | Full Year, 1st Non standard period (12 July 2021 - 15 June 2022), 2nd Non standard period (29 November 2021 - 4 November 2022) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for 2021 have not yet been set |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Limited to
- MSc
- 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
Academic staff (varies) and guest lecturers
- Paper Structure
- Attendance at Botany seminars
- Literature review
- Oral presentation
- Project proposal
- Teaching Arrangements
- Tutorials, seminars and self-directed learning
- Textbooks
- Textbooks are not required for this paper.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Communication, Critical
thinking, Ethics, Environmental literacy, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation,
Teamwork.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
- Students will gain an appreciation of research methods and practice and a broad appreciation of current topics in botanical research.
