BOTA30002 Plant Evolution

University of Melbourne · Level 3 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 2.

Is BOTA30002 hard?

BOTA30002: About average. Makes it harder: 5.5 class hours a week. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.

What you learn

How plants evolved, and how to work out their family tree from body features, DNA and fossils.

After it you can

What you need first

BOTA20002 or BOTA20004

How it’s assessed

Reports and essays 25%, Quizzes 5%, Presentations 15%, Final exam 55%

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Quick answers

When is BOTA30002 offered?
Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
What do I need before taking BOTA30002?
Needs BOTA20002 or BOTA20004.
Does BOTA30002 have a final exam?
Yes, the final exam is 55% of the mark. Assessment: Reports and essays 25%, Quizzes 5%, Presentations 15%, Final exam 55%.
How many class hours a week does BOTA30002 have?
5.5 h a week in class
Can I take BOTA30002 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 BOTA30002?
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Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026

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