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.