BOTA20004 Flora of Victoria
University of Melbourne · Level 2 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Summer.
- Final exam 65%: exam-heavy
- About 4.5 class hours a week
Is BOTA20004 hard?
BOTA20004: About average. Makes it harder: Final exam 65%. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
A summer course on Victoria's native plants: where they grow, how they adapt, and threats to them.
After it you can
- Identify and tell apart Victoria's plants
- Analyse threats to Victorian ecosystems
- Describe how Victoria's plants adapt to their settings
What you need first
(BIOL10001 or BIOL10002 or BIOL10008 or BIOL10009 or BIOL10010 or BIOL10011 or BIOM10002) or (BIOL10003 or BIOL10004 or BIOL10005)
- BIOL10001 Biology of Australian Flora & Fauna
- BIOL10002 Biomolecules and Cells
- BIOL10008 Foundational Biology: Life's Machinery
- BIOL10010 Foundational Biology: Life's Complexity
- BIOL10011 Biology: Life's Complexity
- BIOM10002 Exploring Biomedicine
What it leads to
How it’s assessed
Assignments 10%, Projects 25%, Final exam 65%
Student reviews and ratings
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Quick answers
- When is BOTA20004 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Summer.
- What do I need before taking BOTA20004?
- Needs (BIOL10001 or BIOL10002 or BIOL10008 or BIOL10009 or BIOL10010 or BIOL10011 or BIOM10002) or (BIOL10003 or BIOL10004 or BIOL10005).
- Does BOTA20004 have a final exam?
- Yes, the final exam is 65% of the mark. Assessment: Assignments 10%, Projects 25%, Final exam 65%.
- How many class hours a week does BOTA20004 have?
- 4.5 h a week in class
- Can I take BOTA20004 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 BOTA20004?
- 3 subjects need it first, for example BOTA30002, BOTA30006, ENST30004.
- Can I rate BOTA20004?
- 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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