What do I need before taking AGRI20038?

Needs AGRI10046 or CHEM10003 or CHEM10006.

Does AGRI20038 have a final exam?

Yes, the final exam is 40% of the mark. Assessment: Reports and essays 50%, Quizzes 10%, Final exam 40%.

Can I take AGRI20038 as breadth?

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

What can I take after AGRI20038?

3 subjects need it first, for example AGRI30037, AGRI30038, AGRI30045.

AGRI20038 Principles of Soil Science

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

Final exam 40%: mostly coursework

Is AGRI20038 hard?

AGRI20038: About average. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.

What you learn

How soil chemistry, physics and biology decide whether land suits farming, and how farming changes soil.

After it you can

Infer soil functions from its properties
Analyse field soil data against land use
Advise farmers on how soil affects production

What you need first

AGRI10046 or CHEM10003 or CHEM10006

What it leads to

Can’t be taken together with

EVSC20002

Careers

Helps toward: Agricultural Scientist, Veterinarian, Food Technologist

How it’s assessed

Reports and essays 50%, Quizzes 10%, Final exam 40%

Student reviews and ratings

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Quick answers

When is AGRI20038 offered?: Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
What do I need before taking AGRI20038?: Needs AGRI10046 or CHEM10003 or CHEM10006.
Does AGRI20038 have a final exam?: Yes, the final exam is 40% of the mark. Assessment: Reports and essays 50%, Quizzes 10%, Final exam 40%.
Can I take AGRI20038 as breadth?: No, it isn’t listed as breadth for any course.
What can I take after AGRI20038?: 3 subjects need it first, for example AGRI30037, AGRI30038, AGRI30045.
Can I rate AGRI20038?: 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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