UNIB10018 Insects Shaping Society
University of Melbourne · Level 1 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- Final exam 30%: mostly coursework
- About 4 class hours a week
- 10% group work
Is UNIB10018 hard?
UNIB10018: About average. Makes it easier: Final exam only 30%, First-year subject. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
How insects shape human life, from food, medicine and design to art and myth, and why their decline matters.
After it you can
- Explain how insects and people interact
- Look at one issue from several disciplines
- Discuss threats to insects and why they matter
What you need first
None
Careers
Helps toward: Biochemist, Microbiologist, Zoologist, Laboratory scientist, Veterinarian, Biotechnologist
How it’s assessed
Participation 10%, Assignments 60%, Final exam 30%
Student reviews and ratings
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Quick answers
- When is UNIB10018 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- What do I need before taking UNIB10018?
- No prerequisites.
- Does UNIB10018 have a final exam?
- Yes, the final exam is 30% of the mark. Assessment: Participation 10%, Assignments 60%, Final exam 30%.
- How many class hours a week does UNIB10018 have?
- 4 h a week in class
- Can I take UNIB10018 as breadth?
- Yes, for: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Biomedicine, 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, Bachelor of Science.
- Can I rate UNIB10018?
- 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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