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Overview

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

Students carry out an independent research project with the guidance and support of an academic supervisor.

About this paper

Paper title Dissertation
Subject Botany
EFTS 0.5
Points 60 points
Teaching period(s) Full Year (On campus)
1st Non standard period (13 July 2026 - 9 June 2027) (On campus)
2nd Non standard period (23 November 2026 - 29 October 2027) (On campus)
Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $4,882.50
International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
Limited to
BSc(Hons), PGDipSci
Notes
Carried out over 9 to 10 months, involving an average of 16 to 18 hours of work per week.
Contact
botany@otago.ac.nz
Teaching staff

Co-ordinator: Associate Professor Linn Hoffmann

Lecturers: Academic staff in the Botany department.

Paper Structure
A research project with student-supervisor meetings, independent research and self-directed learning.
Teaching Arrangements
Independent research as required, attendance at seminars, student-supervisor meetings and oral presentation.
Textbooks

Textbooks are not required for this paper.

Graduate Attributes Emphasised
Critical thinking, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete this paper will demonstrate the ability to carry out independent research under the guidance of an academic supervisor.

Overview

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

Students carry out an independent research project with the guidance and support of an academic supervisor.

About this paper

Paper title Dissertation
Subject Botany
EFTS 0.5
Points 60 points
Teaching period(s) Full Year (On campus)
1st Non standard period (12 July 2027 - 7 June 2028) (On campus)
2nd Non standard period (22 November 2027 - 27 October 2028) (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.
Limited to
BSc(Hons), PGDipSci
Notes
Carried out over 9 to 10 months, involving an average of 16 to 18 hours of work per week.
Contact
botany@otago.ac.nz
Teaching staff

Co-ordinator: Professor David Orlovich

Lecturers: Academic staff in the Botany department.

Paper Structure

A research project with student-supervisor meetings, independent research and self-directed learning.

Teaching Arrangements

Independent research as required, attendance at seminars, student-supervisor meetings and oral presentation.

Textbooks

Textbooks are not required for this paper.

Graduate Attributes Emphasised
Critical thinking, Information literacy, Research.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete this paper will demonstrate the ability to carry out independent research under the guidance of an academic supervisor.

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