ANSC30008 Production Animal Physiology
University of Melbourne · Level 3 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- Final exam 40%: mostly coursework
Is ANSC30008 hard?
ANSC30008: About average. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
Animal physiology behind food and fibre: growth, lactation, fertility, heat stress, feed intake and meat quality.
After it you can
- Explain how muscle becomes meat
- Explain how heat stress affects production
- Identify factors that affect fertility and growth
What you need first
ANSC20001 and (BCMB20002 or AGRI20043)
- ANSC20001 Animal Physiology and Growth
- BCMB20002 Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
- AGRI20043 Biochemistry in Agricultural Systems
Careers
Helps toward: Veterinarian, Agricultural Scientist, Biochemist, Microbiologist, Zoologist, Laboratory scientist, Biotechnologist, Food Technologist
How it’s assessed
Assignments 40%, Quizzes 20%, Final exam 40%
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Quick answers
- When is ANSC30008 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- What do I need before taking ANSC30008?
- Needs ANSC20001 and (BCMB20002 or AGRI20043).
- Does ANSC30008 have a final exam?
- Yes, the final exam is 40% of the mark. Assessment: Assignments 40%, Quizzes 20%, Final exam 40%.
- Can I take ANSC30008 as breadth?
- No, it isn’t listed as breadth for any course.
- Can I rate ANSC30008?
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Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026
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