GENE30001 Evolutionary Genetics and Genomics
University of Melbourne · Level 3 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- Final exam 50%
- About 4 class hours a week
Is GENE30001 hard?
GENE30001: Harder. Makes it harder: Reviewers say it’s hard (3 reviews).
What you learn
How evolution shapes genes and genomes, and the genetic tools used to map and compare them.
After it you can
- Explain how gene pools change over time
- Measure evolutionary forces in real genomic data
- Link genetics to conservation and phylogenetics
What you need first
GENE20001
Careers
Helps toward: Biochemist, Microbiologist, Zoologist, Laboratory scientist, Veterinarian, Biotechnologist
How it’s assessed
Quizzes 20%, Assignments 30%, Final exam 50%
Student reviews and ratings
Summarised from 3 students on StudentVIP (2014–2023)
- Multiple lecturers cover diverse topics; most sections are taught well, but some (e.g. phylogenetics, population genetics) felt overcomplicated.
- Assignments can be difficult and require independent work and extra resources.
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Quick answers
- When is GENE30001 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- What do I need before taking GENE30001?
- Needs GENE20001.
- Does GENE30001 have a final exam?
- Yes, the final exam is 50% of the mark. Assessment: Quizzes 20%, Assignments 30%, Final exam 50%.
- Is GENE30001 hard?
- From 3 student reviews on StudentVIP: Multiple lecturers cover diverse topics; most sections are taught well, but some (e.g. phylogenetics, population genetics) felt overcomplicated.
- What do students say about GENE30001?
- Multiple lecturers cover diverse topics; most sections are taught well, but some (e.g. phylogenetics, population genetics) felt overcomplicated. Assignments can be difficult and require independent work and extra resources.
- How many class hours a week does GENE30001 have?
- 4 h a week in class
- Can I take GENE30001 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 GENE30001?
- 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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