Discover how to ask better questions — and find meaningful answers.
Data science is the most powerful tool we have for separating scientific fact from fiction. In this course, you'll explore practical and relevant problems in Earth and Environmental Sciences by learning how to interpret data, assess uncertainty, model outcomes and make informed decisions. You'll tackle questions like:
“How can I make predictions of the future?”
"Where should I expend the most effort to improve my results?”
“What accuracy and how many measurements do I need?”
“Is this result meaningful, or just random chance?”
"Why is this happening and what's driving the change?"
Using real-world examples and hands-on activities, you’ll develop analytical thinking and quantitative problem-solving skills that are highly valued across science and industry. This course provides a foundation in essential tools, including data analysis, modelling and statistics, through engaging, problem-based learning tailored to the challenges Earth and Environmental scientists face today.
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Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
Commonwealth Support (CSP) Students
If you have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). More information about your student contribution amount for each course at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 2
- Unit value:
- 6 units
If you are a domestic graduate coursework student with a Domestic Tuition Fee (DTF) place or international student you will be required to pay course tuition fees (see below). Course tuition fees are indexed annually. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at Fees.
Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.
| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
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