Does AGRI10051 have a final exam?

Yes, the final exam is 50% of the mark. Assessment: Assignments 30%, Tests 20%, Final exam 50%.

Can I take AGRI10051 as breadth?

No, it isn’t listed as breadth for any course.

What can I take after AGRI10051?

5 subjects need it first, for example AGRI20044, AGRI30048, ANSC30004, BOTA20001.

AGRI10051 Genetics for Agriculture

University of Melbourne · Level 1 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 2.

Final exam 50%
About 3.5 class hours a week

Is AGRI10051 hard?

AGRI10051: About average. Not counted by Bachelor of Science, so it isn't on its lists. Makes it easier: First-year subject. Makes it harder: 1 other hurdle task. The easier and harder points roughly balance out. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.

What you learn

Genetics for breeding crops and farm animals, from Mendel's laws to genomic selection and GM.

After it you can

Explain inheritance, recombination and mutation
Link genotype, phenotype and environment
Apply genetic tools to plant and animal breeding

What you need first

None

What it leads to

Can’t be taken together with

AGRI10052 Agricultural Genetics

Careers

Helps toward: Agricultural Scientist, Veterinarian, Food Technologist

How it’s assessed

Assignments 30%, Tests 20%, Final exam 50%

Student reviews and ratings

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Quick answers

When is AGRI10051 offered?: Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
What do I need before taking AGRI10051?: No prerequisites.
Does AGRI10051 have a final exam?: Yes, the final exam is 50% of the mark. Assessment: Assignments 30%, Tests 20%, Final exam 50%.
How many class hours a week does AGRI10051 have?: 3.5 h a week in class
Can I take AGRI10051 as breadth?: No, it isn’t listed as breadth for any course.
What can I take after AGRI10051?: 5 subjects need it first, for example AGRI20044, AGRI30048, ANSC30004, BOTA20001.
Can I rate AGRI10051?: 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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