EAE5012 Advanced earth science research project
Faculty of Science
EAE5012 Advanced earth science research project is a level 5, 24-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Science, offered in 2027 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 24
- Offered in 2027
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 2 tasks
- Workload
- 48 hours
- per semester
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Requisites
Before EAE5012
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After EAE5012
No unit lists EAE5012 as a prerequisite in the 2027 handbook.
Enrolment rules
PREREQUISITE: Completion of Part B of Master of Science in Earth Science or by permission of the Course director.
Overview
Working in close supervision with an expert in the field, you will refine your analytical and methodological skills to understand, explore and address some of the key problems and challenges in Earth Science and propose an innovative solution based on your own research. After completing an extensive literature review you will develop a plan for and then complete an advanced research project through the collection, interpretation and reporting on Earth Science data. 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 2027
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | Immers blk |
| Second semester | Clayton | Immers blk |
Assessment
- Written thesisWritten70%
- SeminarPresentation30%
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
Analyse and explain key concepts and principles that underpin recent developments in the literature in the chosen area of research in Earth Science;
- 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
- Teaching approachEnquiry-based learning
- Teaching approachActive learning
A total of 48 hours per week, which comprises your original, independent research plus the following as appropriate:
- Literature review preparation;
- Regular consultations with an academic supervisor;
- Specialist training;
- Attendance at group meetings and seminars;
- Preparation for the seminar;
- Preparation and writing of a thesis.
You will source recent literature, write a report and give a presentation.
You will conduct original research on your chosen topic.
Where it fits
EAE5012 is part of 1 area of study in the 2027 handbook.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Professor Sandy Cruden
- Chief Examiners
- Professor Sandy Cruden
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for EAE5012?
EAE5012 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is EAE5012 offered?
In 2027, EAE5012 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton.
How much work is EAE5012?
The handbook expects about 48 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does EAE5012 have an exam?
No. EAE5012 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include EAE5012?
EAE5012 is part of Earth science.