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(s) | Full Year
(On campus)
1st Non standard period (13 July 2026 - 16 June 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
- Contact
Dr Courtney Ennis
Tel 64 3 479 5288
Location: Science II, 5N1
courtney.ennis@otago.ac.nz- More information link
- 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
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 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(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. |
- Limited to
- BSc(Hons), PGDipSci
- Contact
Dr Courtney Ennis
Tel: +64 3 479 5288
Location: Science II, 5N1- More information link
View more information about Postgraduate Study in Chemistry.
- 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
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