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EAE5070 · Coursework Victorian institute of earth and planetary sciences
2026 Handbook6 credit pointsLevel 5School of Earth, Atmosphere and Environment
Last checked: 23 Aug 2026 UTCOverview
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
| Campus | Teaching period | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Clayton | Second semester | 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 | Continuous assessment (practical's, assignments, quizzes, tests and presentations) | Demonstration | 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 your own data;
- Apply analytical skills to your own research;
- Apply learned problem solving skills to your data interpretation;
- Apply learned method to collect high quality data;
- Communicate their 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, mainly for reporting, for a total of 10 full days and 4 days of independent study.
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