GENE20004 Applications of Genetics and Genomics
University of Melbourne · Level 2 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- Final exam 40%: mostly coursework
- About 5 class hours a week
- 20% group work
Is GENE20004 hard?
GENE20004: About average. Makes it harder: 1 other hurdle task, 5 class hours a week. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
Hands-on lab work learning the main techniques of molecular biology and genetic analysis.
After it you can
- Run experiments on gene function and expression
- Analyse genetic data with statistics
- Present results in scientific format
What you need first
(BIOL10002 or BIOL10008) and (BIOM10002 or BIOL10010)
- BIOL10002 Biomolecules and Cells
- BIOL10008 Foundational Biology: Life's Machinery
- BIOM10002 Exploring Biomedicine
- BIOL10010 Foundational Biology: Life's Complexity
What it leads to
- CEDB30003 Experimental Developmental Biology
- GENE30004 Genetic Analysis
- MIIM30015 Techniques in Immunology
Careers
Helps toward: Biochemist, Microbiologist, Laboratory scientist, Zoologist, Veterinarian, Biotechnologist
How it’s assessed
Participation 0%, Assignments 50%, Final exam 40%, Tests 10%
Student reviews and ratings
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Quick answers
- When is GENE20004 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- What do I need before taking GENE20004?
- Needs (BIOL10002 or BIOL10008) and (BIOM10002 or BIOL10010).
- Does GENE20004 have a final exam?
- Yes, the final exam is 40% of the mark. Assessment: Participation 0%, Assignments 50%, Final exam 40%, Tests 10%.
- How many class hours a week does GENE20004 have?
- 5 h a week in class
- Can I take GENE20004 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.
- What can I take after GENE20004?
- 3 subjects need it first, for example CEDB30003, GENE30004, MIIM30015.
- Can I rate GENE20004?
- 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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