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    Overview

    A supervised laboratory project involving original research and leading to the production of a research report.

    Physiology original research project.

    About this paper

    Paper title Research Project
    Subject Physiology
    EFTS 0.3333
    Points 40 points
    Teaching period Full Year (On campus)
    Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $4,137.25
    International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
    Limited to
    PGDipSci
    Eligibility
    Enrolments for this paper require departmental permission.
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    Contact

    phsl.400@otago.ac.nz

    Teaching staff

    Course Convener: Professor Colin Brown
    Students will work with a previously agreed upon supervisor within the Department.

    Paper Structure

    Students taking this paper will conduct experiments to test a novel hypothesis to generate publishable results. A research agreement between students and supervisors will outline a specific timeline for the research project.

    The research dissertation makes up 33% of the overall workload for the PGDipSci year.

    Teaching Arrangements

    Students will be assessed on a written dissertation describing the research project and results (10,000 word limit). The paper extends throughout the academic year.

    Textbooks

    Readings consist of original research articles.

    Graduate Attributes Emphasised
    Global perspective, Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
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    Learning Outcomes

    Students who successfully complete this paper will:

    • Acquire deep knowledge and understanding of individual field of research
    • Develop high intellectual appreciation of the value of research to generating new knowledge, including critical evaluation, interpretation, deductive reasoning and rigour
    • Develop oral and written scientific communication skills

    Timetable

    Full Year

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught On Campus
    Learning management system
    Blackboard
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