ANSC30009 Animal Systems Analysis
University of Melbourne · Level 3 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- No final exam: all coursework
- About 4 class hours a week
- 50% group work
Is ANSC30009 hard?
ANSC30009: About average. Makes it easier: No final exam. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
Systems thinking for animal industries, balancing animal welfare, environment and profit in real decisions.
After it you can
- Apply systems theory to real animal enterprises
- Use evidence to solve multi-stakeholder problems
- Balance welfare, environment and profit in decisions
What you need first
ANSC20001 or ANSC20005 or ANSC20002
- ANSC20001 Animal Physiology and Growth
- ANSC20005 Companion Animal Biology
- ANSC20002 Comparative Nutrition and Digestion
Can’t be taken together with
- AGRI30003
Careers
Helps toward: Agricultural Scientist, Veterinarian, Food Technologist
How it’s assessed
Assignments 50%, Presentations 10%, Reports and essays 40%
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Quick answers
- When is ANSC30009 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- What do I need before taking ANSC30009?
- Needs ANSC20001 or ANSC20005 or ANSC20002.
- Does ANSC30009 have a final exam?
- No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Assignments 50%, Presentations 10%, Reports and essays 40%.
- How many class hours a week does ANSC30009 have?
- 4 h a week in class
- Can I take ANSC30009 as breadth?
- Yes, for: Bachelor of Arts, 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.
- Can I rate ANSC30009?
- 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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