GENE3370 Genomics (University of Western Australia): rated 3.3/5 overall across 2 reviews collected on UWA Wall.
GENE3370 is a University of Western Australia course taught by the Molecular 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: 基因组学
Type: Undergraduate unit
Credit points: 6
Subject area: Natural and Physical Sciences
Faculty: Molecular Sciences
Level: Undergraduate Level 3
Handbook year: 2026
This advanced-level unit follows on from GENE2230 Molecular Genetics I and looks at the information gained from whole genome sequencing programs and post-genomics technologies with respect to inheritance and genetic variation. Topics include comparative, structural, functional and applied genomics and the evolution and structure of genomes.
GENE3370 has 2 scored reviews: overall 3.3/5 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).
Sources: 2 Reddit comments that an AI model judged to be reviewing this course (average would-recommend 3.3/5).
On Reddit: "There isn't a huge difficulty jump but it is harder to HD the units. They aren't hard to pass but a lot of studying is required to get a good mark. There aren't any many quizzes at level 3 except the occasional calculation test. The labs are really long but its a good learning e…"
On Reddit: "The jump is a bit greater than from 1st to 2nd year but its nothing crazy. I'm not a genetics major but its definitely an easier major than biochemistry or chemistry. The labs are much shorter and there is often less memorization compared to something like biochemistry. From wha…"
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Q: Is GENE3370 worth taking?
A: Averaged over 2 reviews: overall 3.3/5. Only a few reviews so far, so treat this as a rough guide.
Q: Which faculty teaches GENE3370, and when is it offered?
A: GENE3370 is taught by the Molecular Sciences. Check the official handbook for the current year.
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