EAE5011 Advanced earth science research project B
Faculty of Science
EAE5011 Advanced earth science research project B is a level 5, 12-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Science, offered in 2026 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 12
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 2 tasks
- Workload
- 24 hours
- per semester
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before EAE5011
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After EAE5011
No unit lists EAE5011 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.
Overview
Working in close supervision with an expert in the field, you will continue to refine your analytical and methodological skills by completing an advanced research project that started with EAE5010.
Your original research results will be presented orally, in a seminar setting, and as a research thesis suitable for publication in a scientific journal.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | Immers blk |
| Second semester | Clayton | Immers blk |
Assessment
- SeminarPresentation30%
- ThesisWritten70%
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
Analyse and explain key concepts and principles that underpin recent developments in the literature in the chosen area of research in Earth Science.
- 2
Synthesise and interpret the knowledge gained in the study of the underpinning research literature. This leads to the ability to identify gaps in current knowledge within the existing body of literature. The problem identified in this way should be suitable for original research.
- 3
Apply relevant methods to address complex research questions to advance our understanding of an existing problem or problems in Earth Science.
- 4
Communicate the findings and implications of original research in a written thesis suitable for publication in a scientific journal, and orally in a seminar presented to peers and academic supervisors.
Workload and teaching
A total of 24 hours per week:
- Attendance at weekly group meetings (half hour per week)
- Attendance at seminars and colloquia (half hour per week)
- At least half hour per week of consultation with the supervisor
- Specialist training (approximately half hour per week)
- Preparation for a seminar (approximately 1.5 hours per week averaged over the semester)
- Preparation and writing of a thesis (approximately 2.5 hours per week averaged over the semester)
- 18 hours of independent research per week
Where it fits
EAE5011 is part of 1 area of study in the 2026 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Professor Sandy Cruden
- Unit Coordinators
- Professor Sandy Cruden
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for EAE5011?
EAE5011 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is EAE5011 offered?
In 2026, EAE5011 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton.
How much work is EAE5011?
The handbook expects about 24 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does EAE5011 have an exam?
No. EAE5011 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include EAE5011?
EAE5011 is part of Earth science.