BOTA30001 Marine Botany
University of Melbourne · Level 3 · 12.5 points · Not running in 2026.
- Final exam 70%: exam-heavy
- 15% group work
Is BOTA30001 hard?
BOTA30001: About average. Not running in 2026, so it isn't on the lists. Makes it harder: Final exam 70%. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
Seaweeds, seagrasses and phytoplankton: their biology, diversity and ecology, with fieldwork on Australian coasts.
After it you can
- Identify Australian marine plants in the field
- Explain the role of algae in marine ecosystems
- Process and preserve seaweed and plankton samples
What you need first
25 points of level 1 BIOL and 50 points of level 2 BIOL/BOTA/ZOOL/ECOL/GENE/BCMB/MIIM/ANAT/PHYS/PATH
How it’s assessed
Tests 5%, Projects 15%, Assignments 10%, Final exam 70%
Student reviews and ratings
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Quick answers
- When is BOTA30001 offered?
- Not running in 2026.
- What do I need before taking BOTA30001?
- Needs 25 points of level 1 BIOL and 50 points of level 2 BIOL/BOTA/ZOOL/ECOL/GENE/BCMB/MIIM/ANAT/PHYS/PATH.
- Does BOTA30001 have a final exam?
- Yes, the final exam is 70% of the mark. Assessment: Tests 5%, Projects 15%, Assignments 10%, Final exam 70%.
- Can I take BOTA30001 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.
- Can I rate BOTA30001?
- 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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