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PHSL480 Research Project

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

Physiology original research project.

Paper title Research Project
Paper code PHSL480
Subject Physiology
EFTS 0.3333
Points 40 points
Teaching period Full Year (On campus)
Domestic Tuition Fees (NZD) $4,024.60
International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.

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Limited to
PGDipSci
Eligibility
Enrolments for this paper require departmental permission.
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Contact

phsl.400@otago.ac.nz

Teaching staff

Course Convener: Professor Colin Brown
Students will work with a previously agreed upon supervisor within the Department.

Paper Structure

Students taking this paper will conduct experiments to test a novel hypothesis to generate publishable results. A research agreement between students and supervisors will outline a specific timeline for the research project.

The research dissertation makes up 33% of the overall workload for the PGDipSci year.

Teaching Arrangements

Students will be assessed on a written dissertation describing the research project and results (10,000 word limit). The paper extends throughout the academic year.

Textbooks

Readings consist of original research articles.

Graduate Attributes Emphasised
Global perspective, Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
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Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete this paper will:

  • Acquire deep knowledge and understanding of individual field of research
  • Develop high intellectual appreciation of the value of research to generating new knowledge, including critical evaluation, interpretation, deductive reasoning and rigour
  • Develop oral and written scientific communication skills

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Timetable

Full Year

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