EAE3000 Earth, atmosphere and environment research project
Faculty of Science
EAE3000 Earth, atmosphere and environment research project is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Science, offered in 2027 in Summer A, Semester 1, Winter, Semester 2 and Summer B at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2027
- Summer A, Semester 1, Winter, Semester 2, Summer B
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 4 tasks
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Requisites
Before EAE3000
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After EAE3000
No unit lists EAE3000 as a prerequisite in the 2027 handbook.
Enrolment rules
PREREQUISITE: A distinction (70%) average in 12 credit points of level two EAE, ESC, ATM or ATS units managed by the School of Earth, Atmosphere and Environment.
COREQUISITE: If not already taken, you are required to complete 18 credit points of level three EAE units. These units can be completed prior to or within the calendar year of the EAE3000 enrolment (or across two years if applicable).
PERMISSION: Written permission from the unit coordinator is required to enrol in this unit; approval is dependent on the availability of appropriate supervision and resources.
Overview
This unit allows you to devote yourself to a major research project during your third year. The project may involve field and/or laboratory work and will introduce you to current research in Earth, Atmospheric, or Environmental sciences. The project will develop independent study, problem solving, data generation, data analysis, and report writing. The experience gained in the unit will serve as training for postgraduate or professional research.
Offerings in 2027
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Summer semester A | Clayton | Immers blk |
| First semester | Clayton | Immers blk |
| Winter semester | Clayton | Immers blk |
| Second semester | Clayton | Immers blk |
| Summer semester B | Clayton | Immers blk |
Assessment
- Literature reviewWritten15%
- Project65%
- Oral presentationPresentation10%
- Supervisor assessmentDemonstration10%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Generate, manipulate, and interpret data relevant to Earth, Atmospheric, or Environmental Sciences;
- 2
Review and critically evaluate the scientific literature within the discipline;
- 3
Conduct independent research, including defining research questions and developing research methodology;
- 4
Analyse and explain the broader scientific and social aspects of research in their chosen field;
- 5
Present the outcomes of a research project both orally and in written form.
Workload and teaching
- Teaching approachEnquiry-based learning
The project requires a workload commitment of 144 hours over the semester. This will typically comprise a combination of fieldwork, laboratory work, data analysis, background research, and report writing.
Learning resources
Technology resources
Moodle is used by the Unit Co-ordinator to send routine messages and reminders
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Vanessa Wong
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Vanessa Wong
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for EAE3000?
EAE3000 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is EAE3000 offered?
In 2027, EAE3000 runs in Summer A, Semester 1, Winter, Semester 2 and Summer B at Clayton.
Does EAE3000 have an exam?
No. EAE3000 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.