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Overview

A self-directed course designed to empower students to explore their areas of interest through rigorous research and critical analysis. Emphasizing Otago's graduate attributes, this course encourages interdisciplinary perspectives, lifelong learning, and scholarship. Students further refine their communication skills and information literacy through two written assignments and an oral presentation.  The aim of the course is to foster a culture of self-motivation, promoting the development of independent thinkers capable of contributing valuable insights in their chosen fields.

About this paper

Paper title Advanced Topic in Pharmacology and Toxicology
Subject Pharmacology
EFTS 0.1667
Points 20 points
Teaching period(s) Semester 1 (On campus)
Semester 2 (On campus)
Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $2,020.07
International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
Contact

Course Co-ordinator: Professor John Ashton (john.ashton@otago.ac.nz)

Teaching staff

Academic staff from the Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology.

Textbooks

Textbooks are not required for this paper.

Graduate Attributes Emphasised
Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
Learning Outcomes

This paper is self-directed, offering students the opportunity to investigate and research topics of personal interest within the realm of Pharmacology and Toxicology. Students are required to submit two written assignments and present their findings in an oral presentation.

Assessment details

100% internal assessment. No exam. This paper is assessed through an oral presentation and written work.

Overview

A self-directed course designed to empower students to explore their areas of interest through rigorous research and critical analysis. Emphasising Otago's graduate attributes, this course encourages interdisciplinary perspectives, lifelong learning and scholarship. Students further refine their communication skills and information literacy through two written assignments and an oral presentation.  The course aims to foster a culture of self-motivation, promoting the development of independent thinkers capable of contributing valuable insights in their chosen fields.

About this paper

Paper title Advanced Topic in Pharmacology and Toxicology
Subject Pharmacology
EFTS 0.1667
Points 20 points
Teaching period(s) Semester 1 (On campus)
Semester 2 (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.
Contact

Course Co-ordinator: Professor John Ashton

Teaching staff

Academic staff from the Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology.

Textbooks

Textbooks are not required for this paper.

Graduate Attributes Emphasised
Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
Learning Outcomes

This paper is self-directed, offering students the opportunity to investigate and research topics of personal interest within the realm of Pharmacology and Toxicology. Students are required to submit two written assignments and present their findings in an oral presentation.

Assessment details

This paper is 100% internally assessed and has no exam. Assessments are done through an oral presentation and written work.

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