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    Selected topics that develop advanced knowledge and skills in chemistry for application in the workplace.

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    About this paper

    Paper title Advanced Topics in Chemistry and Practice
    Subject Chemistry
    EFTS 0.1667
    Points 20 points
    Teaching period(s) Full Year (On campus)
    1st Non standard period (14 July 2026 - 30 May 2027) (On campus)
    Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $1,627.83
    International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.

    Timetable

    Full Year

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught On Campus
    Learning management system
    None

    Lecture

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend
    A1 Monday 09:00-10:50 9-14, 16-17, 19-22, 29-35, 37-42
    Tuesday 09:00-10:50 9-14, 16-22, 29-35, 37-42
    Wednesday 09:00-10:50 9-14, 16-22, 29-35, 37-42
    Thursday 09:00-10:50 9-14, 16-22, 29-35, 37-42
    Friday 09:00-10:50 9-13, 16-22, 29-35, 37-42

    1st Non standard period (14 July 2026 - 30 May 2027)

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught On Campus
    Learning management system
    None

    Lecture

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend
    A1 Monday 09:00-10:50 9-14, 16-17, 19-22, 29-35, 37-42
    Tuesday 09:00-10:50 9-14, 16-22, 29-35, 37-42
    Wednesday 09:00-10:50 9-14, 16-22, 29-35, 37-42
    Thursday 09:00-10:50 9-14, 16-22, 29-35, 37-42
    Friday 09:00-10:50 9-13, 16-22, 29-35, 37-42
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