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EAE3000 · Earth, atmosphere and environment research project
2027 Handbook6 credit pointsLevel 3School of Earth, Atmosphere and Environment
Overview
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 | Summer semester B | 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) |
| Clayton | Winter 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 | Second 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
corequisite
COREQUISITE: If not already taken, you are required to complete 18 credit points of level three EAE units. These units can be completed prior to or within the calendar year of the EAE3000 enrolment (or across two years if applicable). PERMISSION: Written permission from the unit coordinator is required to enrol in this unit; approval is dependent on the availability of appropriate supervision and resources.
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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