FRST30003 Urban Forest Ecosystems
University of Melbourne · Level 3 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- No final exam: all coursework
- About 4 class hours a week
Is FRST30003 hard?
FRST30003: About average. Makes it easier: No final exam. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
What makes up city forests, what stresses urban trees, and how to plan and manage greener cities.
After it you can
- Analyse stresses on urban tree health
- Write an urban forest management plan
- Explain what urban forests do for cities
What you need first
BIOL10001 or BIOL10002 or BIOL10008 or BIOL10009 or BIOL10010 or BIOL10011 or LARC10001
- 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
- LARC10001 Natural History for Design
Careers
Helps toward: Environmental Consultant, Environmental engineer, Landscape architect, Environmental scientist
How it’s assessed
Assignments 25%, Tests 25%, Reports and essays 50%
Student reviews and ratings
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Quick answers
- When is FRST30003 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- What do I need before taking FRST30003?
- Needs BIOL10001 or BIOL10002 or BIOL10008 or BIOL10009 or BIOL10010 or BIOL10011 or LARC10001.
- Does FRST30003 have a final exam?
- No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Assignments 25%, Tests 25%, Reports and essays 50%.
- How many class hours a week does FRST30003 have?
- 4 h a week in class
- Can I take FRST30003 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 FRST30003?
- 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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