EVSC20008 Earth's Surface Processes

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

• No final exam: all coursework
• About 7 class hours a week

Is EVSC20008 hard?

EVSC20008: About average. Makes it easier: No final exam. Makes it harder: 7 class hours a week. The easier and harder points roughly balance out. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.

What you learn

An 8-day field trip mapping landforms, rocks, soils and fossils, combined with satellite imagery.

After it you can

• Map landscapes in the field
• Interpret an area's geological history
• Combine satellite images with field observations

What you need first

12.5 points of level 1/2 ERTH/GEOL/GEOG/CHEM/BIOL

What it leads to

• GEOG30001 Coastal Landforms and Processes
• GEOG30023 Global Climate Change in Context
• GEOL30002 Tectonics and Geophysics
• GEOL30003 Sedimentary Geology and Hydrogeology
• GEOL30004 Geochemistry
• GEOL30009 Field Geology

How it’s assessed

Assignments 55%, Reports and essays 45%

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Quick answers

When is EVSC20008 offered?

Runs in 2026: Winter.

What do I need before taking EVSC20008?

Needs 12.5 points of level 1/2 ERTH/GEOL/GEOG/CHEM/BIOL.

Does EVSC20008 have a final exam?

No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Assignments 55%, Reports and essays 45%.

How many class hours a week does EVSC20008 have?

7 h a week in class

Can I take EVSC20008 as breadth?

Yes, for: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Biomedicine, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Design, 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 EVSC20008?

6 subjects need it first, for example GEOG30001, GEOG30023, GEOL30002, GEOL30003.

Can I rate EVSC20008?

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Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026

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