LARC20001 Designing Living Systems
University of Melbourne · Level 2 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- No final exam: all coursework
- About 4 class hours a week
Is LARC20001 hard?
LARC20001: About average. Not counted by Bachelor of Science, so it isn't on its lists. Makes it easier: No final exam. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
Designing with plants, soil and animals as living materials, and how ecosystems work from wild land to cities.
After it you can
- Explain how plants and soils function
- Use plants to shape space in a design
- Design for both people and ecology
What you need first
LARC10001
What it leads to
Careers
Helps toward: Landscape architect, Interior Designer, Graphic designer, Architect, Interaction designer, Performance designer, Service designer, User experience designer, Web and social media developer
How it’s assessed
Assignments 100%
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Quick answers
- When is LARC20001 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- What do I need before taking LARC20001?
- Needs LARC10001.
- Does LARC20001 have a final exam?
- No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Assignments 100%.
- How many class hours a week does LARC20001 have?
- 4 h a week in class
- Can I take LARC20001 as breadth?
- Yes, for: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Biomedicine, 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.
- What can I take after LARC20001?
- 1 subjects need it first, for example LARC30001.
- Can I rate LARC20001?
- 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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