ERTH20002 Environmental Geoscience

University of Melbourne · Level 2 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1.

Is ERTH20002 hard?

ERTH20002: About average. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.

What you learn

How mining, CO2 and gas extraction disturb groundwater, oceans and surface chemistry, and how to measure it.

After it you can

What you need first

None

What it leads to

Careers

Helps toward: Geologist, Meteorologist

How it’s assessed

Tests 25%, Assignments 25%, Final exam 50%

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Quick answers

When is ERTH20002 offered?
Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
What do I need before taking ERTH20002?
No prerequisites.
Does ERTH20002 have a final exam?
Yes, the final exam is 50% of the mark. Assessment: Tests 25%, Assignments 25%, Final exam 50%.
How many class hours a week does ERTH20002 have?
4.5 h a week in class
Can I take ERTH20002 as breadth?
Yes, for: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Biomedicine, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art), Bachelor of Music.
What can I take after ERTH20002?
2 subjects need it first, for example GEOL30003, GEOL30004.
Can I rate ERTH20002?
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Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026

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