GENE30004 Genetic Analysis
University of Melbourne · Level 3 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- No final exam: all coursework
- About 5 class hours a week
Is GENE30004 hard?
GENE30004: About average. Makes it easier: No final exam. Makes it harder: 1 other hurdle task, 5 class hours a week. The easier and harder points roughly balance out. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
The capstone for the Genetics major: designing experiments and analysing genetic data in lab classes.
After it you can
- Design and run genetics lab experiments
- Analyse and interpret experimental data
- Critique scientific papers
What you need first
25 points from GENE20001, GENE20004, BIOL20001
- GENE20001 Foundations of Genetics and Genomics
- GENE20004 Applications of Genetics and Genomics
- BIOL20001 Evolution: Making Sense Of Life
- BCMB20005 Techniques in Molecular Science
Careers
Helps toward: Biochemist, Microbiologist, Laboratory scientist, Zoologist, Veterinarian, Biotechnologist
How it’s assessed
Assignments 60%, Presentations 10%, Reports and essays 30%
Student reviews and ratings
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Quick answers
- When is GENE30004 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- What do I need before taking GENE30004?
- Needs 25 points from GENE20001, GENE20004, BIOL20001.
- Does GENE30004 have a final exam?
- No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Assignments 60%, Presentations 10%, Reports and essays 30%.
- How many class hours a week does GENE30004 have?
- 5 h a week in class
- Can I take GENE30004 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 GENE30004?
- 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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