EAE5041 Earth science coursework B
Faculty of Science
EAE5041 Earth science coursework B is a level 5, 12-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
- 12
- Offered in 2027
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 1 task
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Requisites
Before EAE5041
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After EAE5041
No unit lists EAE5041 as a prerequisite in the 2027 handbook.
Enrolment rules
PREREQUISITE: Completion of Part A of Master of Science in Earth science or by permission of the Course director.
Overview
You will study two to four topics in earth sciences, chosen from a range of specialist subjects. These include specialist units taught by the School of Earth, Atmosphere and Environment and modules offered by the Victorian Institute of Earth and Planetary Sciences (VIEPS).
Through your study of these topics, you will develop an advanced understanding of the discipline and acquire the skills to operate professionally in the area.
Offerings in 2027
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Assessment tasksDemonstration100%
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
Demonstrate an advanced understanding of Earth science and related disciplines;
- 2
Demonstrate advanced theoretical, computational and/or experimental skills in Earth sciences;
- 3
Synthesize and interpret data to solve complex problems in Earth science;
- 4
Communicate the contemporary understanding of the field to a wide audience.
Workload and teaching
- Practical activities72 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Teaching approachEnquiry-based learning
Approximately 6 hours of on-campus classes per week, plus 18 hours of self-directed activities including readings and videos in preparation for class, weekly exercises, assignments, study and revision.
You will learn in practical classes with access to high quality equipment and learning spaces.
You will source recent literature, write a report and give a presentation.
Where it fits
EAE5041 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 EAE5041?
EAE5041 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is EAE5041 offered?
In 2027, EAE5041 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton.
Does EAE5041 have an exam?
No. EAE5041 has 1 assessment task and no exam.
Which majors and minors include EAE5041?
EAE5041 is part of Earth science.