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    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
    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

    human-nutrition@otago.ac.nz

    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

    Timetable

    Semester 1

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught through Distance Learning
    Learning management system
    None

    Semester 1

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

    Semester 2

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught through Distance Learning
    Learning management system
    None

    Semester 2

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

    Full Year

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught through Distance Learning
    Learning management system
    None

    Full Year

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

    1st Non standard period (15 July 2024 - 13 June 2025)

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught through Distance Learning
    Learning management system
    None

    1st Non standard period (15 July 2024 - 13 June 2025)

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