EAE5043 Earth science coursework D
Faculty of Science
EAE5043 Earth science coursework D is a level 5, 12-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Science, offered in 2027 in Semester 1 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 12
- Offered in 2027
- Semester 1
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 1 task
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Requisites
Before EAE5043
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After EAE5043
No unit lists EAE5043 as a prerequisite in the 2027 handbook.
Enrolment rules
PREREQUISITE: Completion of 24 credit points at Level 5 towards the Master of Science or by permission of the course coordinator.
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 |
Assessment
- Continuous assessmentDemonstration100%
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 approachEnquiry-based learning
- Teaching approachActive 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 source recent literature, write a report and give a presentation.
You will learn in practical classes with access to high quality equipment and learning spaces.
Where it fits
EAE5043 is part of 1 area of study in the 2027 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Professor Sandy Cruden
- Unit Coordinators
- Professor Sandy Cruden
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for EAE5043?
EAE5043 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is EAE5043 offered?
In 2027, EAE5043 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton.
Does EAE5043 have an exam?
No. EAE5043 has 1 assessment task and no exam.
Which majors and minors include EAE5043?
EAE5043 is part of Earth science.
More details
- Credit points
- 12
- Level
- 5
- Study level
- Postgraduate
- 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
- Handbook years
- 20262027