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.