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EAE3000 · Earth, atmosphere and environment research project
2026 Handbook6 credit pointsLevel 3School of Earth, Atmosphere and Environment
Last checked: 23 Aug 2026 UTCOverview
This unit allows you to devote yourself to a major research project during your third year. The project may involve field and/or laboratory work and will introduce you to current research in Earth, Atmospheric, or Environmental sciences. The project will develop independent study, problem solving, data generation, data analysis, and report writing. The experience gained in the unit will serve as training for postgraduate or professional research.
Areas of study: Climate and atmospheric science Earth science Geographical science
Offerings
| Campus | Teaching period | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Clayton | Second semester | Teaching mostly conducted outside of a classroom/campus environment and in a block (IMMERS-BLK) |
| Clayton | Summer semester A | Teaching mostly conducted outside of a classroom/campus environment and in a block (IMMERS-BLK) |
| Clayton | First semester | Teaching mostly conducted outside of a classroom/campus environment and in a block (IMMERS-BLK) |
Assessment
The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.
| # | Assessment | Type | Weight | Hurdle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Literature review | Written | 15% | — |
| 2 | Project | Project | 65% | — |
| 3 | Oral presentation | Presentation | 10% | — |
| 4 | Supervisor assessment | Demonstration | 10% | — |
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Requisites
The Handbook lists no prerequisite, corequisite or prohibition for this unit.
Learning outcomes
- Generate, manipulate, and interpret data relevant to Earth, Atmospheric, or Environmental Sciences;
- Review and critically evaluate the scientific literature within the discipline;
- Conduct independent research, including defining research questions and developing research methodology;
- Analyse and explain the broader scientific and social aspects of research in their chosen field;
- Present the outcomes of a research project both orally and in written form.
Workload
The project requires a workload commitment of 144 hours over the semester. This will typically comprise a combination of fieldwork, laboratory work, data analysis, background research, and report writing.
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