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A student-initiated project in collaboration with a host organisation/institution comprising either a strategic plan, or an evaluation of a new science/technologybased initiative, within the host organisation/institution

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Paper title Workplace-based Project
Subject Science
EFTS 0.3333
Points 40 points
Teaching period(s) 1st Non standard period (1 January 2026 - 26 June 2026) (Distance learning)
1st Non standard period (1 January 2026 - 26 June 2026) (On campus)
2nd Non standard period (29 June 2026 - 25 December 2026) (On campus)
2nd Non standard period (29 June 2026 - 25 December 2026) (Distance learning)
3rd Non standard period (1 January 2026 - 25 December 2026) (On campus)
3rd Non standard period (1 January 2026 - 25 December 2026) (Distance learning)
4th Non standard period (1 July 2026 - 25 June 2027) (On campus)
4th Non standard period (1 July 2026 - 25 June 2027) (Distance learning)
5th Non standard period (9 November 2026 - 7 May 2027) (On campus)
5th Non standard period (9 November 2026 - 7 May 2027) (Distance learning)
6th Non standard period (2 November 2026 - 19 February 2027) (On campus)
6th Non standard period (2 November 2026 - 19 February 2027) (Distance learning)
7th Non standard period (29 June 2026 - 14 December 2026) (On campus)
8th Non standard period (1 January 2026 - 14 December 2026) (On campus)
Delivery mode The Distance Learning offering of this paper is taught and assessed remotely
Delivery mode The Distance Learning offering of this paper is taught and assessed remotely
Delivery mode The Distance Learning offering of this paper is taught and assessed remotely
Delivery mode The Distance Learning offering of this paper is taught and assessed remotely
Delivery mode The Distance Learning offering of this paper is taught and assessed remotely
Delivery mode The Distance Learning offering of this paper is taught and assessed remotely
Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $4,648.54
International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
Restriction
APPS 598
Eligibility

Enrolments for this paper require departmental permission.
View more information about departmental permission.

Teaching staff

This is a workplace-based project.

Textbooks

Textbooks are not required for this paper.

Graduate Attributes Emphasised

Interdisciplinary perspective, Self-motivation.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.

Learning Outcomes
  • Attainment of the skills required to critically evaluate a science-based initiative
  • An understanding of the resources required to instantiate a science-based initiative
  • An understanding of the wider relevance and value of science

Overview

A student-initiated project in collaboration with a host organisation/institution comprising either a strategic plan, or an evaluation of a new science/technologybased initiative, within the host organisation/institution

About this paper

Paper title Workplace-based Project
Subject Science
EFTS 0.3333
Points 40 points
Teaching period(s) 1st Non standard period (5 January 2027 - 23 June 2027) (Distance learning)
1st Non standard period (5 January 2027 - 23 June 2027) (On campus)
2nd Non standard period (12 July 2027 - 13 December 2027) (Distance learning)
2nd Non standard period (12 July 2027 - 13 December 2027) (On campus)
3rd Non standard period (12 July 2027 - 2 July 2028) (Distance learning)
3rd Non standard period (12 July 2027 - 2 July 2028) (On campus)
4th Non standard period (26 February 2027 - 20 February 2028) (Distance learning)
4th Non standard period (26 February 2027 - 20 February 2028) (On campus)
5th Non standard period (2 November 2027 - 25 June 2028) (Distance learning)
5th Non standard period (2 November 2027 - 25 June 2028) (On campus)
6th Non standard period (2 November 2027 - 20 February 2028) (Distance learning)
6th Non standard period (2 November 2027 - 20 February 2028) (On campus)
8th Non standard period (5 January 2027 - 13 December 2027) (On campus)
9th Non standard period (8 November 2027 - 5 May 2028) (On campus)
9th Non standard period (8 November 2027 - 5 May 2028) (Distance learning)
Delivery mode The Distance Learning offering of this paper is taught and assessed remotely
Delivery mode The Distance Learning offering of this paper is taught and assessed remotely
Delivery mode The Distance Learning offering of this paper is taught and assessed remotely
Delivery mode The Distance Learning offering of this paper is taught and assessed remotely
Delivery mode The Distance Learning offering of this paper is taught and assessed remotely
Delivery mode The Distance Learning offering of this paper is taught and assessed remotely
Delivery mode The Distance Learning offering of this paper is taught and assessed remotely
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.
Restriction
APPS 598
Eligibility

Enrolments for this paper require departmental permission.
View more information about departmental permission.

Contact

adpgsci@otago.ac.nz

Teaching staff

This is a workplace-based project.

Textbooks

Textbooks are not required for this paper.

Graduate Attributes Emphasised

Interdisciplinary perspective, Self-motivation.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.

Learning Outcomes
  • Attainment of the skills required to critically evaluate a science-based initiative
  • An understanding of the resources required to instantiate a science-based initiative
  • An understanding of the wider relevance and value of science
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