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 2026 in Semester 2 and Full year at Clayton. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 12
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 2, Full year
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 1 task
This is the 2026 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
PROHIBITION: ESC4100, GPS4100, ATM4100, ATS4778, ATS4779
COREQUISITE: EAE4220 and enrolment in an approved Honours in the discipline of Atmospheric science, Geographical science or Earth science
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 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester to First semester | Clayton | On campus |
| Full year | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
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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
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
A sound interpretation of their data and discuss their interpretation in a scientific manner.
- 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
Where it fits
EAE4120 is part of 3 areas of study in the 2026 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Felicity McCormack
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Felicity McCormack
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 2026, EAE4120 runs in Semester 2 and Full year at Clayton.
Does EAE4120 have an exam?
No. EAE4120 has 1 assessment task and no exam.
Which majors and minors include EAE4120?
EAE4120 is part of Atmospheric science, Earth science and Geographical science.