ANSC20002 Comparative Nutrition and Digestion
University of Melbourne · Level 2 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- Final exam 60%: exam-heavy
- About 2.5 class hours a week
Is ANSC20002 hard?
ANSC20002: About average. Makes it easier: Only 2.5 class hours a week. Makes it harder: Final exam 60%. The easier and harder points roughly balance out. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
What different mammals need to eat, how they digest it, and how to build a balanced diet for them.
After it you can
- Formulate a balanced ration for an animal
- Spot and diagnose nutritional imbalances
- Use computer models to solve nutrition problems
What you need first
AGRI10050 or BIOL10002 or BIOL10008 or BIOL10009 or BIOL10010 or BIOL10011
- AGRI10050 Agricultural Systems Biology
- BIOL10002 Biomolecules and Cells
- BIOL10008 Foundational Biology: Life's Machinery
- BIOL10010 Foundational Biology: Life's Complexity
- BIOL10011 Biology: Life's Complexity
What it leads to
Careers
Helps toward: Veterinarian, Agricultural Scientist, Biochemist, Microbiologist, Zoologist, Laboratory scientist, Biotechnologist, 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 ANSC20002 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- What do I need before taking ANSC20002?
- Needs AGRI10050 or BIOL10002 or BIOL10008 or BIOL10009 or BIOL10010 or BIOL10011.
- Does ANSC20002 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 ANSC20002 have?
- 2.5 h a week in class
- Can I take ANSC20002 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 ANSC20002?
- 1 subjects need it first, for example ANSC30009.
- Can I rate ANSC20002?
- 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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