EAE4070 Coursework Victorian Institute of Earth and Planetary Sciences
Faculty of Science
EAE4070 Coursework Victorian Institute of Earth and Planetary Sciences is a level 4, 6-credit-point, undergraduate and postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Science, offered in 2026 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 1 task
The 2027 handbook has no page for EAE4070. This is its 2026 entry, the latest one.
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Requisites
Before EAE4070
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After EAE4070
No unit lists EAE4070 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.
Equivalent units
The same content under another code. Only one of them counts.
Overview
This unit aims at upskilling you in various fields of the geosciences by combining two 3 pts short-courses offered by VIEPS. Some of the courses have a large practical component while some are more theoretical. Some courses focus on developing technical skills related to a specific method.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | Immers blk |
| Second semester | Clayton | Immers blk |
Assessment
- Continuous assessment (practical's quizzes, tests and presentations)Quiz / Test100%
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
Apply the taught scientific method to their own data;
- 2
Apply analytical skills to their own research;
- 3
Apply learned problem solving skills to their data interpretation;
- 4
Apply learned method to collect high quality data;
- 5
Communicate your results either verbally or in a written report.
Workload and teaching
These are subject to the course chosen, refer to VIEPS website.
Most short courses run over 5 full days + 2 days of independent study for a total of 10 full days and 4 days of independent study.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Professor Sandy Cruden
- Dr Laurent Ailleres
- Chief Examiners
- Professor Sandy Cruden
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for EAE4070?
EAE4070 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is EAE4070 offered?
In 2026, EAE4070 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton.
Does EAE4070 have an exam?
No. EAE4070 has 1 assessment task and no exam.