UnitLevel 5Postgraduate

EAE5070 Coursework Victorian institute of earth and planetary sciences

Faculty of Science

EAE5070 Coursework Victorian institute of earth and planetary sciences is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Science, offered in 2023 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.

Credit points
6
Offered in 2023
Semester 1, Semester 2
Clayton
Assessment
No exam
1 task

This is the 2023 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.

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Requisites

Before EAE5070

No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.

After EAE5070

No unit lists EAE5070 as a prerequisite in the 2023 handbook.

Enrolment rules

PROHIBITION:  EAE4070

COREQUISTE: Must be enrolled in the Master of Science

Equivalent units

The same content under another code. Only one of them counts.

Overview

This unit aims at upskilling the students in various field of the geosciences by combining two 3pts short-courses offered by VIEPS.  Some of the courses have a large practical component while some are more theoretical.  Some courses focus on developing technical skills related to a specific method.

Offerings in 2023

Teaching periodCampusMode
First semesterClaytonOn campus
Second semesterClaytonOn campus

Assessment

  • Continuous assessment (practical's, assignments, quizzes, tests and presentations)Other
    100%

Learning outcomes

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

  1. 1

    Apply the taught scientific method to your own data;

  2. 2

    Apply analytical skills to your own research;

  3. 3

    Apply learned problem solving skills to your data interpretation;

  4. 4

    Apply learned method to collect high quality data;

  5. 5

    Communicate their results either verbally or in a written report.

Workload and teaching

  • Teaching approachProblem-based learning

These are subject to the course chosen refer to  VIEPS website.  Most short courses run over 5 full days + 2 days of independent study, mainly  for reporting, for a total of 10 full days and 4 days of independent study.

Contacts

Chief Examiners
Dr Laurent Ailleres
Unit Coordinators
Dr Laurent Ailleres
Professor Sandy Cruden

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for EAE5070?

EAE5070 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.

When is EAE5070 offered?

In 2023, EAE5070 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton.

Does EAE5070 have an exam?

No. EAE5070 has 1 assessment task and no exam.

More details

Credit points
6
Level
5
Study level
Postgraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Science
Organisational unit
School of Earth, Atmosphere and Environment
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.125
Student contribution
SCA Band 2
Study abroad
Not available