Overview
A supervised project involving original research and leading to the production of a dissertation.
With the guidance of a member of staff, students will design and conduct an investigation to address a question about human nutrition. This will involve the review of previous literature, the development of a research question, the design of an appropriate data collection procedure, and the analysis and interpretation of the results obtained. The dissertation is designed to develop research skills.
About this paper
Paper title | Dissertation |
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Subject | Human Nutrition |
EFTS | 0.5000 |
Points | 60 points |
Teaching period(s) | Semester 1
(Distance learning)
Semester 1 (On campus) Semester 2 (Distance learning) Semester 2 (On campus) Full Year (Distance learning) Full Year (On campus) 1st Non standard period (15 July 2024 - 13 June 2025) (Distance learning) 1st Non standard period (15 July 2024 - 13 June 2025) (On campus) |
Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) | $5,103.50 |
International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Contact
- Teaching staff
Staff will vary depending on the supervisor.
- Paper Structure
The student works independently, supported by regular meetings with a supervisor, to complete a piece of original research and to write it up in the form of a dissertation.
- Teaching Arrangements
The Distance Learning offering of this paper is taught remotely.
- Textbooks
Textbooks are not required for this paper.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Ethics, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.- Learning Outcomes
By the end of this paper students will have:
- Developed research skills
- Demonstrated understanding of a research area
- Further developed their ability to critically appraise and communicate scientific information in the field of human nutrition