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Overview

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

CHEM 480 Research Project involves carrying out an original experimental research project on some aspect of state-of-the art chemistry.

About this paper

Paper title Research Project
Subject Chemistry
EFTS 0.3333
Points 40 points
Teaching period(s) Full Year (On campus)
1st Non standard period (13 July 2026 - 16 June 2027) (On campus)
Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $3,822.28
International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
Restriction
CHEM 481
Limited to
PGDipSci
Contact

Dr Courtney Ennis
Tel 64 3 479 5288
Location: Science II, 5N1
courtney.ennis@otago.ac.nz

Teaching staff

Course Co-ordinator: Dr Courtney Ennis

As CHEM 480 is a paper taken by graduate research students, teaching staff will be those academic staff acting as research supervisors.

Paper Structure

Depends on individual project, but concludes with the submission of a research report in late September/early October.

Textbooks

Textbooks are not required for this paper.

Graduate Attributes Emphasised
Global perspective, Interdisciplinary perspective, Scholarship, Critical thinking, Research.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete this paper will:

  • Demonstrate in-depth understanding of advanced concepts, theories, applications and current trends in chemistry
  • Demonstrate practical expertise in the laboratory

Overview

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

CHEM 480 Research Project involves carrying out an original experimental research project on some aspect of state-of-the art chemistry.

About this paper

Paper title Research Project
Subject Chemistry
EFTS 0.3333
Points 40 points
Teaching period(s) Full Year (On campus)
1st Non standard period (12 July 2027 - 21 June 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.
Restriction
CHEM 481
Limited to
PGDipSci
Contact

Dr Courtney Ennis
Tel: +64 3 479 5288
Location: Science II, 5N1

Teaching staff

Course Co-ordinator: Dr Courtney Ennis

As CHEM 480 is a paper taken by graduate research students, teaching staff will be those academic staff acting as research supervisors.

Paper Structure

Depends on individual project, but concludes with the submission of a research report in late September/early October.

Textbooks

Textbooks are not required for this paper.

Graduate Attributes Emphasised
Global perspective, Interdisciplinary perspective, Scholarship, Critical thinking, Research.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete this paper will:

  • Demonstrate in-depth understanding of advanced concepts, theories, applications and current trends in chemistry.
  • Demonstrate practical expertise in the laboratory.
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