GEGE2901 Genetics and Genomics (Advanced) (University of Sydney): rated 4.4/5 overall across 4 reviews collected on USYD Wall.
GEGE2901 is a University of Sydney course taught by the Other units 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（高级）
Type: Undergraduate
Credit points: 6
Subject area: Life and Environmental Sciences Academic Operations
Faculty: Other units
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.
GEGE2901 has 4 scored reviews: overall 4.4/5 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).
Sources: 4 Reddit comments that an AI model judged to be reviewing this course (average would-recommend 4.3/5).
On Reddit: "I took 2901 last year. They had the same final exam and labs (which isn't usually the case for the other advanced units I've taken). The only difference was a 20% task where for the Advanced cohort; we had a semester-long, in-person group presentation on a CRISPR-based strategy …"
On Reddit: "It's a great unit! It covers a lot of ground, and you'll probably find some modules and practicals more interesting than others. The staff are very approachable and friendly as well."
The course panel on USYD Wall shows every review and discussion in full.
Q: Is GEGE2901 worth taking?
A: Averaged over 4 reviews: overall 4.4/5.
Q: Which faculty teaches GEGE2901, and when is it offered?
A: GEGE2901 is taught by the Other units. Check the official handbook for the current year.
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