ANSC20001 Animal Physiology and Growth

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

• Final exam 50%
• About 4.5 class hours a week

Is ANSC20001 hard?

ANSC20001: About average. Makes it harder: 1 other hurdle task. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.

What you learn

How farm and domestic animal bodies work: nerves, digestion, circulation, breathing, growth and development.

After it you can

• Describe the main body systems of domestic animals
• Run physiology experiments and interpret the data
• Explain how animals keep their internal balance

What you need first

AGRI10050 or BIOL10002 or BIOL10008 or BIOL10009

• AGRI10050 Agricultural Systems Biology
• BIOL10002 Biomolecules and Cells
• BIOL10008 Foundational Biology: Life's Machinery

What it leads to

• AGRI30045 Applications in Precision Agriculture
• ANSC30003 Applied Animal Behaviour
• ANSC30005 Animal Welfare and Ethics
• ANSC30008 Production Animal Physiology
• ANSC30009 Animal Systems Analysis

How it’s assessed

Reports and essays 30%, Quizzes 20%, Final exam 50%, Assignments 0%

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Quick answers

When is ANSC20001 offered?

Runs in 2026: Semester 1.

What do I need before taking ANSC20001?

Needs AGRI10050 or BIOL10002 or BIOL10008 or BIOL10009.

Does ANSC20001 have a final exam?

Yes, the final exam is 50% of the mark. Assessment: Reports and essays 30%, Quizzes 20%, Final exam 50%, Assignments 0%.

How many class hours a week does ANSC20001 have?

4.5 h a week in class

Can I take ANSC20001 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 ANSC20001?

5 subjects need it first, for example AGRI30045, ANSC30003, ANSC30005, ANSC30008.

Can I rate ANSC20001?

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Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026

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