BOTA30004 Vegetation Management and Conservation

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

• Final exam 40%: mostly coursework
• About 5 class hours a week

Is BOTA30004 hard?

BOTA30004: About average. Makes it harder: 5 class hours a week. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.

What you learn

Victorian plant communities, threats to native vegetation, and how to assess and manage it, with field trips.

After it you can

• Assess native plant communities in the field
• Make a vegetation map and management plan
• Explain Victoria's native vegetation laws

What you need first

“A minimum of 75 credit points of Level 2 subjects at least 50 points of which are from subjects from a Science degree”

How it’s assessed

Reports and essays 60%, Final exam 40%

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Quick answers

When is BOTA30004 offered?

Runs in 2026: Semester 2.

What do I need before taking BOTA30004?

Needs “A minimum of 75 credit points of Level 2 subjects at least 50 points of which are from subjects from a Science degree”.

Does BOTA30004 have a final exam?

Yes, the final exam is 40% of the mark. Assessment: Reports and essays 60%, Final exam 40%.

How many class hours a week does BOTA30004 have?

5 h a week in class

Can I take BOTA30004 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 BOTA30004?

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Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026

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