GENE10001 Genetics in the Media
University of Melbourne · Level 1 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- Final exam 50%
- About 1 class hours a week
Is GENE10001 hard?
GENE10001: Easier. Makes it easier: Reviewers say it’s manageable (3 reviews), Only 1 class hours a week, First-year subject.
What you learn
Basic genetics and how news and social media report on it. No genetics background needed.
After it you can
- Use basic genetics terms correctly
- Check how accurate a genetics news story is
- Tell reliable sources from unreliable ones
What you need first
None
Careers
Helps toward: Biochemist, Microbiologist, Zoologist, Laboratory scientist, Veterinarian, Biotechnologist
How it’s assessed
Quizzes 10%, Assignments 40%, Final exam 50%
Student reviews and ratings
Summarised from 3 students on StudentVIP (2018–2024)
- Reviewers agree it is relatively easy to score well in; a biology background helps but is not needed.
- Follow the rubric closely and get referencing right, as that is where marks are lost.
A summary of public reviews, not scored here.
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Quick answers
- When is GENE10001 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- What do I need before taking GENE10001?
- No prerequisites.
- Does GENE10001 have a final exam?
- Yes, the final exam is 50% of the mark. Assessment: Quizzes 10%, Assignments 40%, Final exam 50%.
- Is GENE10001 hard?
- From 3 student reviews on StudentVIP: Reviewers agree it is relatively easy to score well in; a biology background helps but is not needed.
- What do students say about GENE10001?
- Reviewers agree it is relatively easy to score well in; a biology background helps but is not needed. Follow the rubric closely and get referencing right, as that is where marks are lost.
- How many class hours a week does GENE10001 have?
- 1 h a week in class
- Can I take GENE10001 as breadth?
- Yes, for: Bachelor of Arts, 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.
- Can I rate GENE10001?
- 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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