EAE1022 Earth, atmosphere and environment 2
Faculty of Science
EAE1022 Earth, atmosphere and environment 2 is a level 1, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Science, offered in 2024 in Semester 2 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 4 units, leading on to 12 units in all.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2024
- Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 5 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2024 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before EAE1022
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After EAE1022
4 units list EAE1022 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
PROHIBITION: ATS1301, ENV1022, ESC1022
Overview
This unit is a core unit for further studies in Geology, Atmospheric science, Climate studies, Earth science, Environmental Earth science and Geographical science.
We live on a constantly changing planet. This unit looks at the physical, chemical and biological processes that have shaped, and continue to shape, the planet over timescales important to ecosystems and society. The unit will examine the respective roles of natural processes and human influences on these processes.
The scientific and modelling techniques we use to understand and predict how the Earth’s natural resources are established and maintained will be explored. Further, as we move forward in a world with increasing human influence, we examine the role of sustainable management of these resources. At the completion of this unit, you will have a clear understanding of natural and human influence on the biosphere, hydrosphere, cryosphere, pedosphere, lithosphere and atmosphere.
Offerings in 2024
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Practical assessmentsOther50%
- Reflective journalOther10%
- Field trip assessmentOther15%
- InfographicOther10%
- PosterOther15%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Synthesise and explain how the fundamental physical, chemical, and biological processes change the earth's surface over time, including how they affect and shape landforms, ecosystems, weather and climate.
- 2
Identify, evaluate and describe the relative contributions of natural and human processes to changes in the Earth's lithosphere, pedosphere, biosphere, cryosphere, atmosphere, and hydrosphere and describe the implications for ecosystem productivity.
- 3
Analyse the natural resources required to support ecosystems, the human impact on these natural resources and ecosystems, and their sustainable management.
- 4
Collect and use observations to examine, visualise and map how the processes regulating the Earth System operate in the real world.
- 5
Describe the role of modelling for understanding how natural and human processes influence the Earth System and evaluate the utility of modelling for prediction for a variety of applications.
- 6
Describe the science involved in modelling future environments, based on our past and present understanding of Earth's surface processes.
Workload and teaching
- Practical activities24 hours
- Teaching approachField trips
- Teaching approachActive learning
Total 144 hours over 12 weeks, which includes:
- Three 1-hour lectures and
- One 2-hour practical class per week
- One 2-day field trip
- Additional self-directed learning activities
A one day (8 hour) field trip is part of this unit. It has been designed to be accessible. It shows the application of classroom and theoretical learning to the real world.
A combination of face to face learning and on line learning with an active learning approach. As a result of the hands-on nature of this discipline, all weekly practical classes will be assessed, and attendance at them, whether in person or on line, should be considered compulsory. As we realise that people learn at different paces, and that many aspects of earth, atmosphere and environment are not taught at most schools, this unit is taught at an introductory level.
Learning resources
Technology resources
It is assumed that all students enroled in this unit will have access to a computer suitable for on-line work, and able to use Microsoft Office and Google earth Pro.
Where it fits
EAE1022 is part of 10 areas of study in the 2024 handbook.
- CLATMSCI01Core unitsClimate and atmospheric scienceNo reviews yet
- CLATMSCI02Core unitsClimate and atmospheric scienceNo reviews yet
- CLATMSCI03Core unitsClimate and atmospheric scienceNo reviews yet
- EARTHSC01Core unitsEarth scienceNo reviews yet
- EARTHSC02Core unitsEarth scienceNo reviews yet
- EARTHSC03Core unitsEarth scienceNo reviews yet
- ENVIROSC03Core unitsEnvironmental scienceNo reviews yet
- GEOGSCI09Core unitsGeographical scienceNo reviews yet
- GEOGSCI11Core unitsGeographical scienceNo reviews yet
- GEOGSCI12Core unitsGeographical scienceNo reviews yet
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Sophia Tsang
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Sophia Tsang
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for EAE1022?
EAE1022 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after EAE1022?
EAE1022 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 4 units, including EAE2011, EAE2111, EAE2522 and EAE3051. Those lead on to 12 units in all.
When is EAE1022 offered?
In 2024, EAE1022 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton.
How much work is EAE1022?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does EAE1022 have an exam?
No. EAE1022 has 5 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include EAE1022?
EAE1022 is part of Climate and atmospheric science; Earth science; Environmental science; and Geographical science.