AGRI20044 Microbiology in Agriculture
University of Melbourne · Level 2 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- Final exam 60%: exam-heavy
- About 4.5 class hours a week
Is AGRI20044 hard?
AGRI20044: About average. Not counted by Bachelor of Science, so it isn't on its lists. Makes it harder: Final exam 60%. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
Bacteria, viruses and fungi in farming: soil, plant and animal health, food production and lab detection.
After it you can
- Describe bacteria, fungi and virus biology
- Perform basic microbiology lab techniques
- Explain microbe roles in plant and soil health
What you need first
((AGRI10050 or BIOL10006) and (AGRI10051 or AGRI10052)) or ((BIOL10008 or BIOL10009) and (BIOL10010 or BIOL10011))
- AGRI10050 Agricultural Systems Biology
- BIOL10006 Systems Biology
- AGRI10051 Genetics for Agriculture
- AGRI10052 Agricultural Genetics
- BIOL10008 Foundational Biology: Life's Machinery
- BIOL10010 Foundational Biology: Life's Complexity
- BIOL10011 Biology: Life's Complexity
What it leads to
Careers
Helps toward: Agricultural Scientist, Veterinarian, Food Technologist
How it’s assessed
Assignments 20%, Tests 20%, Final exam 60%
Student reviews and ratings
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Quick answers
- When is AGRI20044 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- What do I need before taking AGRI20044?
- Needs ((AGRI10050 or BIOL10006) and (AGRI10051 or AGRI10052)) or ((BIOL10008 or BIOL10009) and (BIOL10010 or BIOL10011)).
- Does AGRI20044 have a final exam?
- Yes, the final exam is 60% of the mark. Assessment: Assignments 20%, Tests 20%, Final exam 60%.
- How many class hours a week does AGRI20044 have?
- 4.5 h a week in class
- Can I take AGRI20044 as breadth?
- No, it isn’t listed as breadth for any course.
- What can I take after AGRI20044?
- 1 subjects need it first, for example ANSC30006.
- Can I rate AGRI20044?
- 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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