UnitLevel 4Undergraduate

EAE4120 Earth, atmosphere and environment honours research project part-time B

Faculty of Science

EAE4120 Earth, atmosphere and environment honours research project part-time B is a level 4, 12-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Science, offered in 2023 in Semester 2 and Full year at Clayton. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 1 unit.

Credit points
12
Offered in 2023
Semester 2, Full year
Clayton
Assessment
No exam
1 task

This is the 2023 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.

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Requisites

Before EAE4120

No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.

After EAE4120

1 unit list EAE4120 as a prerequisite or corequisite.

Enrolment rules

COREQUISITE: EAE4220 and enrolment in an approved Honours in the discipline of Atmospheric science, Geographical science or Earth science

PROHIBITION: ESC4100, GPS4100, ATM4100, ATS4778, ATS4779

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 2023

Teaching periodCampusMode
Second semester to First semesterClaytonOn campus
Full yearClaytonOn campus

Assessment

  • Thesis
    100%

Learning outcomes

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

  1. 1

    Synthesise and summarise current knowledge from the literature.

  2. 2

    Raise and develop a scientific question after conducting literature reviews.

  3. 3

    Propose a method to test hypotheses relevant to the science question.

  4. 4

    Carry out a research project with a high degree of independence.

  5. 5

    Collect data relevant to the science question.

  6. 6

    Provide an objective analysis of the data.

  7. 7

    A sound interpretation of their data and discuss their interpretation in a scientific manner.

  8. 8

    Their findings in a written form.

Workload and teaching

  • At least 2 days a week attendance at Monash
  • Regular communication and meetings with supervisors

Contacts

Chief Examiners
Dr Andrew Frierdich
Unit Coordinators
Dr Andrew Frierdich

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for EAE4120?

EAE4120 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.

What can I take after EAE4120?

EAE4120 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including EAE4220.

When is EAE4120 offered?

In 2023, EAE4120 runs in Semester 2 and Full year at Clayton.

Does EAE4120 have an exam?

No. EAE4120 has 1 assessment task and no exam.

More details

Credit points
12
Level
4
Study level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Science
Organisational unit
School of Earth, Atmosphere and Environment
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.250
Student contribution
SCA Band 2
Study abroad
Not available