FRST20015 Fire in the Australian Landscape

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

• No final exam: all coursework
• About 4.5 class hours a week

Is FRST20015 hard?

FRST20015: About average. Makes it easier: No final exam. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.

What you learn

How fire shaped Australian life, how people use it, and what climate change means for future fires.

After it you can

• Explain combustion and what drives fire behaviour
• Analyse how fire shapes plant and animal ecology
• Evaluate ways to live safely and sustainably with fire

What you need first

BIOL10001 or BOTA20002 or ECOL20003 or ENST20001 or ENVS10001 or FRST20014 or GEOG20001 or LARC10001

• BIOL10001 Biology of Australian Flora & Fauna
• BOTA20002 Plant Biodiversity
• ECOL20003 Ecology
• ENST20001 Human Behaviour and Environment
• ENVS10001 Natural Environments
• GEOG20001 Environment and Society
• LARC10001 Natural History for Design

Can’t be taken together with

• FRST30002

Careers

Helps toward: Environmental Consultant, Environmental engineer, Landscape architect, Environmental scientist

How it’s assessed

Reports and essays 50%, Assignments 50%

Student reviews and ratings

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Quick answers

When is FRST20015 offered?

Runs in 2026: Semester 2.

What do I need before taking FRST20015?

Needs BIOL10001 or BOTA20002 or ECOL20003 or ENST20001 or ENVS10001 or FRST20014 or GEOG20001 or LARC10001.

Does FRST20015 have a final exam?

No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Reports and essays 50%, Assignments 50%.

How many class hours a week does FRST20015 have?

4.5 h a week in class

Can I take FRST20015 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 FRST20015?

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Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026

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