AGRI20026 Plant Growth Processes
University of Melbourne · Level 2 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- Final exam 40%: mostly coursework
- About 5 class hours a week
Is AGRI20026 hard?
AGRI20026: About average. Makes it harder: 5 class hours a week. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
How crops and pastures grow: roots, water, nutrients, photosynthesis and flowering under different climates.
After it you can
- Explain how crops take up water and nutrients
- Analyse crop growth from photosynthesis and light
- Explain how flowering time helps crops cope with stress
What you need first
None
What it leads to
- AGRI30038 Professional Practice for Agriculture
- AGRI30042 Plant Pathology
- AGRI30045 Applications in Precision Agriculture
Can’t be taken together with
Careers
Helps toward: Agricultural Scientist, Veterinarian, Food Technologist
How it’s assessed
Reports and essays 60%, Final exam 40%
Student reviews and ratings
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Quick answers
- When is AGRI20026 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- What do I need before taking AGRI20026?
- No prerequisites.
- Does AGRI20026 have a final exam?
- Yes, the final exam is 40% of the mark. Assessment: Reports and essays 60%, Final exam 40%.
- How many class hours a week does AGRI20026 have?
- 5 h a week in class
- Can I take AGRI20026 as breadth?
- Yes, for: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art), Bachelor of Music.
- What can I take after AGRI20026?
- 3 subjects need it first, for example AGRI30038, AGRI30042, AGRI30045.
- Can I rate AGRI20026?
- 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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