A supervised project involving original research and leading to the production of a dissertation.
Physiology original research project.
| Paper title | Dissertation |
|---|---|
| Paper code | PHSL490 |
| Subject | Physiology |
| EFTS | 0.5 |
| Points | 60 points |
| Teaching period | Full Year (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees (NZD) | $5,245.50 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Limited to
- BSc(Hons), PGDipSci
- Eligibility
- Enrolments for this paper require departmental permission.
View more information about departmental permission. - Contact
- More information link
View more information on the Department of Physiology's website
- 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 dissertation makes up 50% of the overall workload for the BSc (Hons) or PGDipSci year.
- Teaching Arrangements
Students will be assessed on a written dissertation describing the research project and results (15,000 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.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete this paper will:
- Acquire deep knowledge and understanding of the physiology of a specific area 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
