EAE1011 Earth, atmosphere and environment 1
Faculty of Science
EAE1011 Earth, atmosphere and environment 1 is a level 1, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Science, offered in 2021 in Semester 1 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 3 units, leading on to 10 units in all.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2021
- Semester 1
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 6 tasks
This is the 2021 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before EAE1011
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After EAE1011
3 units list EAE1011 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
PROHIBITION: ENV1011 and ESC1011
Overview
This unit is a core unit for further studies in Geology, Atmospheric Science, Climate Studies, Earth Science, Environmental Earth Science and Geographical Science.
The Earth is a constantly changing complex system involving many physical, chemical, and biological processes. This unit is an introduction to the science used to understand the Earth system, how it changes over time, and its future. We will look at the the formation and structure of the Earth, and its changing environment. Fieldwork, practical exercises, simple models, and spatial data will be used to understand our planet's history, and predict its future. We will also study the processes that drive change within our planet and its environmental systems: from the formation of the Earth's core to its crust; to the systems driving and sustaining the planet's living surface; to the forces and processes involved in the formation of mountains and oceans; and our changing atmosphere and climate.
Offerings in 2021
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Reflective portfolioOther20%
- Practical classesOther40%
- Staged learning quizzesOther15%
- Individual project (Part 1 of poster/oral assessment mark)Project5%
- Poster assignment (Part 2 of poster/oral assessment mark)Assignment10%
- Weekly content quizzesOther10%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Define the structure and materials of the whole Earth, including the core, mantle, lithosphere, land surface, oceans and atmosphere and describe how our understanding of these has changed over time.
- 2
Summarise how the energy, water, biogeochemical, rock, and plate tectonic cycles work, and explain how they act to change the Earth system over time.
- 3
Synthesise and explain the physical, chemical, and biological processes that have shaped and continue to change the solid Earth, land surface, oceans, and atmosphere.
- 4
Demonstrate how scientists collect, record, visualise, map, and analyse data in space and time to observe, model and predict deep Earth, climate, and surface processes.
Workload and teaching
- Practical activities24 hours
- Lectures36 hours
- Three 1-hour lectures
- 2 hours practical laboratory class
Where it fits
EAE1011 is part of 5 areas of study in the 2021 handbook.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Ms Marion Anderson
- Chief Examiners
- Ms Marion Anderson
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for EAE1011?
EAE1011 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after EAE1011?
EAE1011 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 3 units, including EAE2011, EAE2511 and EAE2522. Those lead on to 10 units in all.
When is EAE1011 offered?
In 2021, EAE1011 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton.
Does EAE1011 have an exam?
No. EAE1011 has 6 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include EAE1011?
EAE1011 is part of Atmospheric science and Earth science.