AGRI20043 Biochemistry in Agricultural Systems
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 AGRI20043 hard?
AGRI20043: About average. Makes it harder: 5 class hours a week. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
The chemistry of living things: cell molecules and metabolism in plants, animals and microbes on farms.
After it you can
- Link molecule structure to its function
- Explain how metabolic pathways connect
- Analyse and interpret biochemical data
What you need first
AGRI10046 or CHEM10004
What it leads to
- ANSC30001 Animal Disease Biotechnology 1
- ANSC30002 Animal Disease Biotechnology 2
- ANSC30006 Production Animal Health
- ANSC30008 Production Animal Physiology
- BOTA20001 Green Planet: Plants and the Environment
- VETS30016 Veterinary Bioscience: Digestive System
- VETS30029 Veterinary Bioscience: Cells to Systems
- VETS30030 Introduction to Professional Practice
- VETS30031 Animal Production Systems 1
Can’t be taken together with
How it’s assessed
Reports and essays 25%, Tests 25%, Final exam 40%, Quizzes 10%
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Quick answers
- When is AGRI20043 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- What do I need before taking AGRI20043?
- Needs AGRI10046 or CHEM10004.
- Does AGRI20043 have a final exam?
- Yes, the final exam is 40% of the mark. Assessment: Reports and essays 25%, Tests 25%, Final exam 40%, Quizzes 10%.
- How many class hours a week does AGRI20043 have?
- 5 h a week in class
- Can I take AGRI20043 as breadth?
- No, it isn’t listed as breadth for any course.
- What can I take after AGRI20043?
- 9 subjects need it first, for example ANSC30001, ANSC30002, ANSC30006, ANSC30008.
- Can I rate AGRI20043?
- 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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