AVBS1003 Animals and Us (University of Sydney): rated 4.3/5 overall across 5 reviews collected on USYD Wall.
AVBS1003 is a University of Sydney course taught by the Faculty of Science in Life and Environmental Sciences Academic Operations. This page brings together its handbook details and what USYD students say about it.
Review data updated 2026-10-24.
Chinese title: 动物与人类
Type: Undergraduate
Credit points: 6
Subject area: Life and Environmental Sciences Academic Operations
Faculty: Faculty of Science
Level: Undergraduate Level 1
Handbook year: 2026
We live in a world surrounded by, and dependent on, animals. Australia has one of the highest rates of animal ownership in the world but also the highest rate of wild mammalian extinctions.
AVBS1003 has 5 scored reviews: overall 4.3/5 · usefulness 4.0 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).
Sources: 1 StudentVIP review (average 4.0 stars); 4 Reddit comments that an AI model judged to be reviewing this course (average would-recommend 4.4/5).
On Reddit: "notes! write notes for this unit bcs the slides are kinda bad & make sure u really understand what are the underlying concepts being taught bcs they do tend to get pretty abstract. the trips to taronga zoo were p fun & do walk around the zoo after class if u get a chance, it’s n…"
On Reddit: "You will be absolutely fine! assumed knowledge is very minimal and there is more of a focus on the relationship between animal and humans rather than any advanced physiology!"
The course panel on USYD Wall shows every review and discussion in full.
Q: Is AVBS1003 worth taking?
A: Averaged over 5 reviews: usefulness 4.0/5, overall 4.3/5.
Q: Which faculty teaches AVBS1003, and when is it offered?
A: AVBS1003 is taught by the Faculty of Science. Check the official handbook for the current year.
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