AGRI10047 Discovering Agriculture in Australia
University of Melbourne · Level 1 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- No final exam: all coursework
- About 5.5 class hours a week
Is AGRI10047 hard?
AGRI10047: About average. Not counted by Bachelor of Science, so it isn't on its lists. Makes it easier: No final exam, First-year subject. Makes it harder: 3 other hurdle tasks, 5.5 class hours a week. The easier and harder points roughly balance out. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
A first look at agriculture: world food supply, how Australian farming grew, and what makes farm businesses work.
After it you can
- Describe world food supply and demand
- Explain what shapes farming in Australia, from climate to markets
- Plan and report a small project on a farming topic
What you need first
None
What it leads to
Careers
Helps toward: Agricultural Scientist, Veterinarian, Food Technologist
How it’s assessed
Assignments 100%, Participation 0%, Quizzes 0%
Student reviews and ratings
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Quick answers
- When is AGRI10047 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- What do I need before taking AGRI10047?
- No prerequisites.
- Does AGRI10047 have a final exam?
- No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Assignments 100%, Participation 0%, Quizzes 0%.
- How many class hours a week does AGRI10047 have?
- 5.5 h a week in class
- Can I take AGRI10047 as breadth?
- No, it isn’t listed as breadth for any course.
- What can I take after AGRI10047?
- 2 subjects need it first, for example AGRI20040, AGRI20042.
- Can I rate AGRI10047?
- 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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