GENS1112 Genetics and Society (UNSW Sydney): rated 4.1/5 overall across 24 reviews collected on UNSW Wall.
GENS1112 is a UNSW Sydney course taught by the Faculty of Science in School of Biotechnology and Biomolecular Sciences. This page brings together its handbook details and what UNSW students say about it.
Review data updated 2026-10-24.
Chinese title: 遗传学与社会
Type: Undergraduate course
Credit points: 6
Subject area: School of Biotechnology and Biomolecular Sciences
Faculty: Faculty of Science
Level: Undergraduate Level 1
Handbook year: 2026
Genetic knowledge has advanced rapidly over the last few decades leading to a wide range of genetic applications in society. From genetically modified foods to genetic testing and precision medicine, these applications are now a part of everyday life.
GENS1112 has 24 scored reviews: overall 4.1/5 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).
Sources: 24 Reddit comments that an AI model judged to be reviewing this course (average would-recommend 4.1/5).
On Reddit: "Definitely recommend GENS1112 Genetics and Society. Solid course content, great LIC, HD is achievable (with some effort in your part) and NO GROUP WORK!!!"
On Reddit: "I’m not sure about the workload for GENC3004 but COMM1120 has a very easy workload. I can attest to GENS1112/BABS1112 workload being super light since I took it in T2 this year and put in like 2 hours of effort a week and got HD easily."
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Q: Is GENS1112 worth taking?
A: Averaged over 24 reviews: overall 4.1/5.
Q: Which faculty teaches GENS1112, and when is it offered?
A: GENS1112 is taught by the Faculty of Science. Check the official handbook for the current year.
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