Unit information
- Unit code
- ERB220
- Faculty
- Faculty of Science
- School/Discipline
- School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
- Study area
- Science
- Credit points
- 12
Dates and locations
| Teaching period | Dates | Locations |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1, 2025 | 24 February 2025 - 21 June 2025 | Gardens Point |
Fees
- Commonwealth supported place (CSP) student contribution amount
- 2025: $1,164
- Domestic fee-paying student fee
- 2025: $4,968
- International student fee (excluding study abroad students)
- 2025: $6,216
Guide to fees
Previous study requirements
- Equivalents
- NQB311, ERB205
Guide to previous study requirements
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