GENE2230 Molecular Genetics I (University of Western Australia): rated 2.7/5 overall across 6 reviews collected on UWA Wall.
GENE2230 is a University of Western Australia course taught by the Biomedical Sciences in Natural and Physical Sciences. This page brings together its handbook details and what UWA students say about it.
Review data updated 2026-10-24.
Chinese title: 分子遗传学I
Type: Undergraduate unit
Credit points: 6
Subject area: Natural and Physical Sciences
Faculty: Biomedical Sciences
Level: Undergraduate Level 2
Handbook year: 2026
This unit will provide a foundation in genetics discussing: the molecules involved in gene expression; DNA damage, mutation and repair; the control of cell number in higher organisms; molecular genetic mechanisms; transgenesis; and genetic technologies. Unit theory will be delivered in a flipped-classroom format, using pre-recorded lectures to deliver content.
GENE2230 has 6 scored reviews: overall 2.7/5 · usefulness 2.4 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).
Sources: 5 StudentVIP reviews (average 2.4 stars); 1 Reddit comment that an AI model judged to be reviewing this course (average would-recommend 4.1/5).
On Reddit: "Great unit, midsem tests open book in person, lecturer is engaging, im just lying tbh Peter Slam"
The course panel on UWA Wall shows every review and discussion in full.
Q: Is GENE2230 worth taking?
A: Averaged over 6 reviews: usefulness 2.4/5, overall 2.7/5.
Q: Which faculty teaches GENE2230, and when is it offered?
A: GENE2230 is taught by the Biomedical Sciences. Check the official handbook for the current year.
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