AGRI10045 Foundations of Agricultural Sciences 1
University of Melbourne · Level 1 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- Final exam 45%
- About 4.5 class hours a week
- 15% group work
Is AGRI10045 hard?
AGRI10045: About average. Not counted by Bachelor of Science, so it isn't on its lists. Makes it easier: First-year subject. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
The physics, chemistry and maths behind farming: sunlight and energy, chemical bonds, heat, and analysing data sets.
After it you can
- Link basic physics and chemistry to soils, plants and animals
- Explain how energy moves through living and earth systems
- Graph data and find rates of change, maxima and minima
What you need first
None
What it leads to
Careers
Helps toward: Agricultural Scientist, Veterinarian, Food Technologist
How it’s assessed
Quizzes 5%, Assignments 35%, Projects 15%, Final exam 45%
Student reviews and ratings
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Quick answers
- When is AGRI10045 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- What do I need before taking AGRI10045?
- No prerequisites.
- Does AGRI10045 have a final exam?
- Yes, the final exam is 45% of the mark. Assessment: Quizzes 5%, Assignments 35%, Projects 15%, Final exam 45%.
- How many class hours a week does AGRI10045 have?
- 4.5 h a week in class
- Can I take AGRI10045 as breadth?
- No, it isn’t listed as breadth for any course.
- What can I take after AGRI10045?
- 1 subjects need it first, for example AGRI10046.
- Can I rate AGRI10045?
- Yes. If you've taken it, rate it anonymously on this page (difficulty, workload, marking, would you recommend it) and leave a tip for next year's students. Averages show once 3 students have rated it; tips are checked before they appear.
Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026
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