MARI490 Dissertation

A supervised project involving original research and leading to the production of a dissertation.

This paper is for students enrolled in the BSc(Hons) in Marine Science. It involves a year-long field- or lab-based independent research project, culminating in a major dissertation. You may use this qualification to go on to another research degree (e.g. MSc or PhD). Admission to the programme is contingent on having a supervisor and an approved research project.

Paper title	Dissertation
Paper code	MARI490
Subject	Marine Science
EFTS	0.5000
Points	60 points
Teaching period	Full Year (On campus)
Domestic Tuition Fees (NZD)	$4,831.50
International Tuition Fees	Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.

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Limited to

BSc(Hons)

Notes

Carried out over 9 to 10 months, involving an average of 20 to 25 hours of work per week.

Eligibility

This paper is for students enrolled in the Honours degree in Marine Science. It involves a year-long field- or lab-based independent research project, culminating in a major dissertation. You may use this qualification to go on to another research degree (e.g. MSc or PhD). Admission to the programme is contingent on having a supervisor and an approved research project.

Contact

abby.smith@otago.ac.nz

Teaching staff

Fourth-Year Co-ordinator: Professor Abby Smith

Textbooks

Textbooks are not required for this paper.

Graduate Attributes Emphasised

Scholarship, Critical thinking, Ethics, Research.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.

Learning Outcomes

Gained significant knowledge and experience in undertaking individual research.

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A supervised project involving original research and leading to the production of a dissertation.

This paper is for students enrolled in the BSc(Hons) degree. It involves a year-long field- or lab-based independent research project, culminating in a major dissertation. You may use this qualification to go on to another research degree (e.g. MSc or PhD). Admission to the programme is contingent on having a supervisor and an approved research project.

Paper title	Dissertation
Paper code	MARI490
Subject	Marine Science
EFTS	0.5000
Points	40 points
Teaching period	Full Year (On campus)
Domestic Tuition Fees (NZD)	$4,964.50
International Tuition Fees	Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.

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Limited to

BSc(Hons)

Notes

Carried out over 9 to 10 months, involving an average of 20 to 25 hours of work per week.

Eligibility

This paper is for students enrolled in the Honours degree in Marine Science. It involves a year-long field- or lab-based independent research project, culminating in a major dissertation. You may use this qualification to go on to another research degree (e.g. MSc or PhD). Admission to the programme is contingent on having a supervisor and an approved research project.

Contact

abby.smith@otago.ac.nz

Teaching staff

Fourth-Year Co-ordinator: Professor Abby Smith

Textbooks

Textbooks are not required for this paper.

Graduate Attributes Emphasised

Scholarship, Critical thinking, Ethics, Research.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.

Learning Outcomes

Gained significant knowledge and experience in undertaking individual research.

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