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Overview

Guided work and assignments in literature research, evaluation and criticism of published papers, essay writing, and data analysis.

About this paper

Paper title Research Skills
Subject Botany
EFTS 0.15
Points 18 points
Teaching period Not offered in 2026 (On campus)
Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $1,318.20
International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
Prerequisite
54 points at 200-level or above from Science Schedule C
Schedule C
Science
Contact

botany@otago.ac.nz

Teaching staff

Course Co-ordinator: Professor David Orlovich

Associate Professor Tina Summerfield

 

Teaching Arrangements

One 2-hour tutorial per week.

Several 1-day field trips may be scheduled on weekends.

Compulsory field work during the mid-semester break.

1 lab per week.

Textbooks

Textbooks are not required for this paper.

Graduate Attributes Emphasised
Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Environmental literacy, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete this paper will gain proficiency in:

  • Scientific and popular writing
  • Experimental/study design
  • Scientific documentation
  • Molecular biology skills
  • Specimen curation

Overview

Guided work and assignments in literature research, evaluation and criticism of published papers, essay writing, and data analysis.

About this paper

Paper title Research Skills
Subject Botany
EFTS 0.15
Points 18 points
Teaching period Semester 1 (On campus)
Domestic Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for 2027 have not yet been set
International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
Prerequisite
54 points at 200-level or above from Science Schedule C
Schedule C
Science
Contact

botany@otago.ac.nz

Teaching staff

Course Co-ordinator: Professor David Orlovich

Associate Professor Tina Summerfield

 

Teaching Arrangements

One 2-hour tutorial and one lab per week.

Several one-day field trips may be scheduled on weekends.

Compulsory field work during the mid-semester break.

Textbooks

Textbooks are not required for this paper.

Graduate Attributes Emphasised
Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Environmental literacy, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete this paper will gain proficiency in:

  • Scientific and popular writing
  • Experimental/study design
  • Scientific documentation
  • Molecular biology skills
  • Specimen curation
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