ESCN-PSPEC Earth science
Faculty of Science
Earth science (ESCN-PSPEC) is a specialisation worth 96 credit points, listing 26 units, taught at Clayton. It is offered in 1 course: Master of Science.
- Credit points
- 96
- Units
- 26
- Campus
- Clayton
- Offered in
- 1 course
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Requisite map
Overview
In this specialisation you will develop your knowledge of Earth science through advanced coursework; you will also have the option to undertake elective coursework in other subject areas relevant to career development in Earth science. Some of the elective options are offered through the Victorian Institute of Earth and Planetary Sciences (VIEPS).
Studies will be chosen from a variety of topics including Ore deposits, Mineralogy, Petrology, Geochemistry, Geochronology, Advanced structural geology, Tectonics and geodynamics, Geology from Geophysics, Field geology, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Remote sensing, Spatial data analysis, Hydrogeology and Environmental geochemistry, Physical geography, Climate change, Water security, and Environmental pollution.
In addition to coursework studies you will complete a research project in field-based, theoretical, computational or experimental Earth science.
Availability
Earth science is listed in S6000 Master of Science at Clayton as a postgraduate specialisation.
Structure
Rules
- 24 credit points of Foundation studies;- 24 credit points of Foundation studies;, added in this version
- 24 credit points of Advanced studies;- 24 credit points of Advanced studies;, added in this version
- 24 credit points of Applied studies; and- 24 credit points of Applied studies; and, added in this version
- 24 credit points of Extended studies.
Part A. Foundation studies24 credit points
Note: The foundation studies will depend on your previous background and will be confirmed following a discussion with the specialisation lead.
- EAE2322Soil, water and vegetationNo reviews yet6 cp
- EAE2511Deep earth processesNo reviews yet6 cp
- EAE2532Field geology and geological mappingNo reviews yet6 cp
- EAE3032Geophysical interpretations in geoscience, geography and environmental scienceNo reviews yet6 cp
- EAE3042Antarctica in the Earth SystemNo reviews yet6 cp
- EAE3132Future climates: Projections, impacts and adaptationNo reviews yet6 cp
- EAE3321Soils and land managementNo reviews yet6 cp
- EAE3512Geoscience: Ore deposits and metals of the futureNo reviews yet6 cp
Part B. Advanced studies24 credit points
Option 1
24 credit pointsOption 2
24 credit points- EAE5040Earth science coursework ANo reviews yet12 cp
- EAE5258Geographical information systems (GIS) for environmental scienceNo reviews yet6 cp
Additional unit
6 credit pointsPart C. Research project or work integrated learning24 credit points
Research option
24 credit points- EAE5010 Advanced earth science research project A and EAE5011Advanced earth science research project B; or
- EAE5012 Advanced earth science research project
Research and WIL option
24 credit pointsResearch and coursework option
24 credit pointsAdditional units
12 credit points- ENS5320Climate change risk, resilience and securityNo reviews yet6 cp
- ENS5330Water security and environmental pollutionNo reviews yet6 cp
- EAE5051Spatial databasesNo reviews yet6 cp
- EAE5052Spatial data interoperability and integrationNo reviews yet6 cp
- EAE5054Research methods and project managementNo reviews yet6 cp
Part D. Extended studies24 credit points
Courses that offer it
Notes
Please note that this Area of Study was previously coded as EARTHSC07.
Contacts
- Academic Coordinators
- Professor Sandy Cruden
Common questions
Specialisation details
- Type
- Specialisation
- Study level
- Postgraduate
- Credit points
- 96
- Faculty
- Faculty of Science
- Handbook years
- 2027