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    Overview

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

    About this paper

    Paper title Dissertation
    Subject Neuroscience
    EFTS 0.5
    Points 60 points
    Teaching period(s) Full Year (On campus)
    1st Non standard period (15 July 2024 - 18 June 2025) (On campus)
    Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $5,392.50
    International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
    Limited to
    BSc(Hons), PGDipSci
    Eligibility
    BSc(Hons) and approved PGDipSci students majoring in Neuroscience should enrol in NEUR 490.Enrolments for this paper require departmental permission.
    View more information about departmental permission.
    Contact
    neuroscience@otago.ac.nz
    Teaching staff

    Students must obtain agreement from a neuroscientist at the University of Otago to supervise them before they are admitted to the programme. The student will be hosted in their supervisor's department.

    Paper Structure

    Students taking this paper will conduct research to test a novel hypothesis and generate a research dissertation. Timelines and expectations will be set by the supervisor and host department. The dissertation makes up 50% of the overall workload for the BSc (Hons) or PGDipSci year.

    Textbooks
    Research articles.
    Graduate Attributes Emphasised
    Interdisciplinary perspective, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation.
    View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
    Learning Outcomes

    Students who successfully complete this paper will:

    • Gain deep knowledge and understanding of a specific area of neuroscience research
    • Understand research methods and analysis
    • Communicate results

    Timetable

    Full Year

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught On Campus
    Learning management system
    None

    1st Non standard period (15 July 2024 - 18 June 2025)

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught On Campus
    Learning management system
    None
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