BIOL411-26S1 (C) Semester One 2026

Research Preparation

15 points

Details:
Start Date: Monday, 16 February 2026
End Date: Sunday, 21 June 2026
Withdrawal Dates
Last Day to withdraw from this course:
  • Without financial penalty (full fee refund): Sunday, 1 March 2026
  • Without academic penalty (including no fee refund): Sunday, 10 May 2026

Description

To introduce and discuss the methodology and principles involved in preparing for research, and to broaden perspectives in the development of a research-oriented career.

Prerequisites

Subject to approval of the Head of School.

Restrictions

BIOL405

Timetable 2026

Students must attend one activity from each section.

Lecture A
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Monday 16:00 - 17:00 John Britten 117 HP Seminar Room
16 Feb - 22 Feb
23 Mar - 29 Mar
25 May - 31 May
Tutorial A
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Monday 16:00 - 18:00 John Britten 117 HP Seminar Room
23 Feb - 22 Mar
20 Apr - 26 Apr
4 May - 17 May

Assessment

Assessment Due Date Percentage  Description
Written response to comments 10% Following Session 8
Participation online discussion 20% Prior to Session 5
Evaluation of Scientific Paper 10% Following Session 2
Outline of permits & procedures 20% Following Session 9
Professional plan 20% Following Session 7
Statement of proposed research interests 20% Following the Session 6 research overviews

Course links

Library portal

Indicative Fees

Domestic fee $1,286.00

* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.

For further information see School of Biological Sciences .

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