BOTA20002 Plant Biodiversity
University of Melbourne · Level 2 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- Final exam 60%: exam-heavy
- About 5 class hours a week
Is BOTA20002 hard?
BOTA20002: About average. Makes it harder: Final exam 60%, 5 class hours a week. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
The variety of land plants and fungi, from mosses and ferns to flowering plants, and how to identify them.
After it you can
- Classify the main groups of plants and fungi
- Identify plants, especially Australian flora
- Explain how plant groups evolved and are related
What you need first
(BIOL10002 or BIOL10008 or BIOL10009 or BIOL10004) and (BIOL10001 or BIOL10010 or BIOL10011 or BIOM10002 or BIOL10003 or BIOL10005)
- BIOL10002 Biomolecules and Cells
- BIOL10008 Foundational Biology: Life's Machinery
- BIOL10001 Biology of Australian Flora & Fauna
- BIOL10010 Foundational Biology: Life's Complexity
- BIOL10011 Biology: Life's Complexity
- BIOM10002 Exploring Biomedicine
What it leads to
- BOTA30002 Plant Evolution
- BOTA30006 Field Botany
- ENST30004 Nature, Conservation and Society
- FRST20015 Fire in the Australian Landscape
Careers
Helps toward: Biochemist, Microbiologist, Laboratory scientist, Zoologist, Veterinarian, Biotechnologist
How it’s assessed
Tests 20%, Reports and essays 20%, Final exam 60%
Student reviews and ratings
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Quick answers
- When is BOTA20002 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- What do I need before taking BOTA20002?
- Needs (BIOL10002 or BIOL10008 or BIOL10009 or BIOL10004) and (BIOL10001 or BIOL10010 or BIOL10011 or BIOM10002 or BIOL10003 or BIOL10005).
- Does BOTA20002 have a final exam?
- Yes, the final exam is 60% of the mark. Assessment: Tests 20%, Reports and essays 20%, Final exam 60%.
- How many class hours a week does BOTA20002 have?
- 5 h a week in class
- Can I take BOTA20002 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 BOTA20002?
- 4 subjects need it first, for example BOTA30002, BOTA30006, ENST30004, FRST20015.
- Can I rate BOTA20002?
- 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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