Overview

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

    CHEM 490 Research Project is a 60-point, full-year paper. It involves carrying out an original experimental research project on some aspect of state-of-the-art chemistry.

    About this paper

    Paper title Dissertation
    Subject Chemistry
    EFTS 0.5
    Points 60 points
    Teaching period Full Year (On campus)
    Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $4,227.00
    International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
    Limited to
    BSc(Hons), 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 490 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, followed by an oral interview in late October/early November.

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

    Timetable

    Full Year

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught On Campus
    Learning management system
    Blackboard

    Overview

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

    CHEM 490 Research Project is a 60-point, full-year paper. It involves carrying out an original experimental research project on some aspect of state-of-the-art chemistry.

    About this paper

    Paper title Dissertation
    Subject Chemistry
    EFTS 0.5
    Points 60 points
    Teaching period Full Year (On campus)
    Domestic Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for 2024 have not yet been set
    International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
    Limited to
    BSc(Hons), 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 490 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, followed by an oral interview in late October/early November.

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

    Timetable

    Full Year

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught On Campus
    Learning management system
    Blackboard
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