EAE4100 Earth, atmosphere and environment honours research project
Faculty of Science
EAE4100 Earth, atmosphere and environment honours research project is a level 4, 24-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Science, offered in 2020 in Semester 2 and Full year at Clayton. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 24
- Offered in 2020
- Semester 2, Full year
- Clayton
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before EAE4100
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After EAE4100
1 unit list EAE4100 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
COREQUISITE: EAE4200 and enrolment in an approved Honours in the discipline of Atmospheric science, Geographical science or Earth sciences
PROHIBITION: ATM4100, ATS4778, ATS4779, ESC4100, GPS4100
Overview
The unit represents the Honours research program for the School of Earth, Atmosphere, and Environment and will consist of a research project combined with coursework taken in EAE4200. The research projects will span the discipline of Environmental, Atmospheric Sciences as well as Geology and Geophysics.
Offerings in 2020
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester to First semester | Clayton | On campus |
| Full year | Clayton | On campus |
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Synthesise and summarise current knowledge from the literature.
- 2
Raise and develop a scientific question after conducting literature reviews.
- 3
Propose a method to test hypotheses relevant to the science question.
- 4
Carry out a research project with a high degree of independence.
- 5
Collect data relevant to the science question.
- 6
Provide an objective analysis of the data.
- 7
Develop a sound interpretation of their data and discuss their interpretation in a scientific manner.
- 8
Communicate their findings in a written form.
Workload and teaching
Four days per week attendance at Monash
Regular communication/meetings with supervisors.
Where it fits
EAE4100 is part of 3 areas of study in the 2020 handbook.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Laurent Ailleres
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Laurent Ailleres
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for EAE4100?
EAE4100 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after EAE4100?
EAE4100 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including EAE4200.
When is EAE4100 offered?
In 2020, EAE4100 runs in Semester 2 and Full year at Clayton.
Which majors and minors include EAE4100?
EAE4100 is part of Atmospheric science, Earth science and Geographical science.