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EAE4070 · Coursework Victorian Institute of Earth and Planetary Sciences
2026 Handbook6 credit pointsLevel 4Faculty of Science
Last checked: 23 Aug 2026 UTCOverview
This unit aims at upskilling you in various fields of the geosciences by combining two 3 pts 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
| Campus | Teaching period | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Clayton | First semester | 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 | Continuous assessment (practical's quizzes, tests and presentations) | Quiz / Test | 100% | — |
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
- Apply the taught scientific method to their own data;
- Apply analytical skills to their own research;
- Apply learned problem solving skills to their data interpretation;
- Apply learned method to collect high quality data;
- Communicate your results either verbally or in a written report.
Workload
These are subject to the course chosen, refer to VIEPS website. Most short courses run over 5 full days + 2 days of independent study for a total of 10 full days and 4 days of independent study.
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