Unit information
- Unit code
- ERB332
- 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, 2026 | 23 February 2026 - 20 June 2026 | Gardens Point |
Previous study requirements
- Prerequisites
- ERB204 and ((SEB113 or MXB105 or MAB101 or MAB141 or MAB105) or admission to ST20)
- Equivalents
- NQB513, ERB302
Guide to previous study requirements
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