EAE5041 · Earth science coursework B

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.

Areas of study: Earth Science

Offerings

Assessment

The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.

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

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

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.

Student experience, not official rules. Nothing here changes what the Handbook says.