AGRI10050 Agricultural Systems Biology
University of Melbourne · Level 1 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- Final exam 40%: mostly coursework
- About 4 class hours a week
- 15% group work
Is AGRI10050 hard?
AGRI10050: 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
Biology for farming: cells, microbes and soil health, crop and animal systems, evolution and ecology.
After it you can
- Explain cell biology in a farming context
- Describe crop growth and animal systems
- Link soil microbes and ecology to farm practice
What you need first
None
What it leads to
- AGRI20035 Applied Crop Production and Horticulture
- AGRI20036 Ecology and Grazing Management
- AGRI20044 Microbiology in Agriculture
- ANSC20001 Animal Physiology and Growth
- ANSC20002 Comparative Nutrition and Digestion
- BOTA20001 Green Planet: Plants and the Environment
- FOOD20006 Food Microbiology and Safety
Careers
Helps toward: Agricultural Scientist, Veterinarian, Food Technologist
How it’s assessed
Quizzes 15%, Assignments 20%, Reports and essays 25%, Final exam 40%
Student reviews and ratings
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Quick answers
- When is AGRI10050 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- What do I need before taking AGRI10050?
- No prerequisites.
- Does AGRI10050 have a final exam?
- Yes, the final exam is 40% of the mark. Assessment: Quizzes 15%, Assignments 20%, Reports and essays 25%, Final exam 40%.
- How many class hours a week does AGRI10050 have?
- 4 h a week in class
- Can I take AGRI10050 as breadth?
- No, it isn’t listed as breadth for any course.
- What can I take after AGRI10050?
- 7 subjects need it first, for example AGRI20035, AGRI20036, AGRI20044, ANSC20001.
- Can I rate AGRI10050?
- 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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