GEGE2001 Genetics and Genomics (University of Sydney): rated 3.0/5 overall across 18 reviews collected on USYD Wall.
GEGE2001 is a University of Sydney course taught by the Faculty of Science in Life and Environmental Sciences Academic Operations. This page brings together its handbook details and what USYD students say about it.
Review data updated 2026-10-24.
Chinese title: 遗传学与基因组学
Type: Undergraduate
Credit points: 6
Subject area: Life and Environmental Sciences Academic Operations
Faculty: Faculty of Science
Level: Undergraduate Level 2
Handbook year: 2026
The era of genomics has revolutionised our approach to biology. Recent breakthroughs in genetics and genomic technologies have led to improvements in human and animal health, in breeding and selection of economically important organisms and in the curation and care of wild species and complex ecosystems.
GEGE2001 has 18 scored reviews: overall 3.0/5 · usefulness 1.8 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).
Sources: 4 StudentVIP reviews (average 1.8 stars); 14 Reddit comments that an AI model judged to be reviewing this course (average would-recommend 3.4/5).
On Reddit: "Because realistically if you’re a domestic student and travel takes ~1 hr or more, its not worth it to go to a non-mandatory tutorial that runs an hour. If its longer like 1.5-2 hrs, or mandatory then different story. I’ll give you an example, GEGE2001 has a 3 hr lab almost ever…"
On Reddit: "Hey, I did in last year and got a 90 and also offer tutoring for it. If you are eligible for the advanced course, the assignment is incredibly interesting and easy to get 90+ with a good team and a solid idea. There is a lot of content but as long as you watch all the lectures a…"
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Q: Is GEGE2001 worth taking?
A: Averaged over 18 reviews: usefulness 1.8/5, overall 3.0/5.
Q: Which faculty teaches GEGE2001, and when is it offered?
A: GEGE2001 is taught by the Faculty of Science. Check the official handbook for the current year.
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