Overview
A supervised project involving original research and leading to the production of a dissertation.
This paper takes the form of an original, laboratory-based research project under the supervision of an academic staff member that is conducted over two semesters. A final thesis is written at the end of the year. This paper is an essential component of the Plant Biotechnology honours programme, but may also be taken as part of a Postgraduate Diploma in Science with approval from the Programme Director or their nominee. Completion of a PLBI 490 research project is required for direct entry into the PhD degree programme.
About this paper
| Paper title | Dissertation |
|---|---|
| Subject | Plant Biotechnology |
| EFTS | 0.5 |
| Points | 60 points |
| Teaching period(s) | Full Year
(On campus)
1st Non standard period (13 July 2026 - 18 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
- BAppSc(Hons), BSc(Hons)
- Contact
- Teaching staff
- Professor Julian Eaton-Rye
- Textbooks
- Textbooks are not required for this paper.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Scholarship, Communication, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
- Effective analysis and written communication of scientific results
- Laboratory research expertise
Overview
A supervised project involving original research and leading to the production of a dissertation.
This paper takes the form of an original, laboratory-based research project under the supervision of an academic staff member that is conducted over two semesters. A final thesis is written at the end of the year. This paper is an essential component of the Plant Biotechnology honours programme, but may also be taken as part of a Postgraduate Diploma in Science with approval from the Programme Director or their nominee. Completion of a PLBI 490 research project is required for direct entry into the PhD degree programme.
About this paper
| Paper title | Dissertation |
|---|---|
| Subject | Plant Biotechnology |
| EFTS | 0.5 |
| Points | 60 points |
| Teaching period(s) | Full Year
(On campus)
1st Non standard period (12 July 2027 - 2 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
- BAppSc(Hons), BSc(Hons)
- Contact
- Teaching staff
- Professor Julian Eaton-Rye
- Textbooks
Textbooks are not required for this paper.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Scholarship, Communication, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
- Effective analysis and written communication of scientific results.
- Laboratory research expertise.