A special topic provides students with additional/in-depth knowledge in a given subject area. It is also an ideal paper for students contemplating an honours degree as the specific research and knowledge will be designed to prepare for and support a dissertation.
About this paper
| Paper title | Advanced Topics in Surveying |
|---|---|
| Subject | Surveying |
| EFTS | 0.1482 |
| Points | 20 points |
| Teaching period(s) | Semester 1
(On campus)
Semester 2 (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) | $1,420.35 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Prerequisite
- 162 SURV points
- Notes
- Students must seek approval from an appropriate School of Surveying supervisor, prior to enrolling in this paper.
- Eligibility
Suitable for postgraduate students and professionals who wish to gain greater in-depth knowledge/expertise in a specific subject area.
Enrolment for this paper requires departmental permission.
View more information about departmental permission.- Contact
- surveying@otago.ac.nz
- Teaching staff
Prospective students must contact (prior to choosing the paper) the School of Surveying lecturer specialising in the required area to obtain agreement to be supervised by that lecturer and hence, approval to undertake the paper in that particular discipline. See the School's website.
- Paper Structure
The structure of the paper will vary depending on the supervisor and the topic.
- Teaching Arrangements
- Teaching arrangements will differ with each student/lecturer/subject area. To be negotiated.
- Textbooks
To be advised.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
Learning outcomes will vary and be agreed upon by both parties, depending on the goals/reason why a student wishes to undertake in-depth study within a given subject area.