GEND20010 Technologies of Sex
University of Melbourne · Level 2 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- No final exam: all coursework
- About 3 class hours a week
Is GEND20010 hard?
GEND20010: About average. Makes it easier: No final exam. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
How science and technology have shaped ideas of sex and gender, studied through feminist, queer and decolonial views of science.
After it you can
- Explain feminist and queer views of science
- Assess scientific claims about binary sex
- Discuss how technology can serve social goals
What you need first
None
How it’s assessed
Assignments 50%, Reports and essays 50%
Student reviews and ratings
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Quick answers
- When is GEND20010 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- What do I need before taking GEND20010?
- No prerequisites.
- Does GEND20010 have a final exam?
- No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Assignments 50%, Reports and essays 50%.
- How many class hours a week does GEND20010 have?
- 3 h a week in class
- Can I take GEND20010 as breadth?
- Yes, for: Bachelor of Biomedicine, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Design, Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Science.
- Can I rate GEND20010?
- 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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