GENE30002 Genes: Organisation and Function
University of Melbourne · Level 3 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- Final exam 50%
- About 4 class hours a week
Is GENE30002 hard?
GENE30002: Harder. Makes it harder: Reviewers say it takes a lot of time.
What you learn
How genes are built, organised and switched on or off, and how this is used in medicine and farming.
After it you can
- Explain how gene expression is controlled
- Read and assess current genetics research papers
- Explain how molecular techniques are applied
What you need first
GENE20001
Careers
Helps toward: Biochemist, Microbiologist, Zoologist, Laboratory scientist, Veterinarian, Biotechnologist
How it’s assessed
Tests 30%, Quizzes 20%, Final exam 50%
Student reviews and ratings
Summarised from 3 students on StudentVIP (2014–2023)
- Content is interesting and in-depth but heavy, as expected for a third-year subject.
- Opinions on lecture clarity are split; the most recent review praised engaging lecturers and relevant assessments.
A summary of public reviews, not scored here.
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Quick answers
- When is GENE30002 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- What do I need before taking GENE30002?
- Needs GENE20001.
- Does GENE30002 have a final exam?
- Yes, the final exam is 50% of the mark. Assessment: Tests 30%, Quizzes 20%, Final exam 50%.
- Is GENE30002 hard?
- From 3 student reviews on StudentVIP: Content is interesting and in-depth but heavy, as expected for a third-year subject.
- What do students say about GENE30002?
- Content is interesting and in-depth but heavy, as expected for a third-year subject. Opinions on lecture clarity are split; the most recent review praised engaging lecturers and relevant assessments.
- How many class hours a week does GENE30002 have?
- 4 h a week in class
- Can I take GENE30002 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 GENE30002?
- 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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