BIO1042 Life in the environment (Monash University): rated 3.6/5 overall across 27 reviews collected on Monash Wall.
BIO1042 is a Monash University course taught by the Faculty of Science in Biological Sciences. This page brings together its handbook details and what Monash students say about it.
Review data updated 2026-10-24.
Chinese title: 环境中的生命
Credit points: 6
Subject area: Biological Sciences
Faculty: Faculty of Science
Level: Undergraduate Level 1
Handbook year: 2026
BIO1042 has 27 scored reviews: overall 3.6/5 · usefulness 3.4 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).
Sources: 5 StudentVIP reviews (average 3.4 stars); 22 Reddit comments that an AI model judged to be reviewing this course (average would-recommend 3.7/5).
On Reddit: "I did Bio1042 and it aligns with the major of zoology. I found it to be easier and focuses more on animals and plants compared to general biology. There was a group project in 2022 where you were assigned an animal/plant and had to do some activities/research around it. [zoology…"
On Reddit: "personally, not really. Even if u do, they will explain it to u. The TAs are very chill and literally give u the answers for the practical classes (which are needed for the weekly quizzes) so I wouldn’t worry abt it too much"
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Q: Is BIO1042 worth taking?
A: Averaged over 27 reviews: usefulness 3.4/5, overall 3.6/5.
Q: Which faculty teaches BIO1042, and when is it offered?
A: BIO1042 is taught by the Faculty of Science. Check the official handbook for the current year.
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