Class taken: LS4

I thought LS4 was supposed to be an easy class, but then I had Dr. Laski. However, I learned a lot and I really enjoyed the class.

He is super-available, and holds office hours (called "clinics") every week, and sometimes on weekends before the exams. He is friendly, and always willing to answer questions. He isn't the best at explaining certain concepts, but he has an excellent background in the molecular side of the material.

Like all the other classes here at UCLA, you get the grade you earned. He gives practice problems from the book, clearly discusses topics that will be tested on via Powerpoint, makes practice exams, and holds so many office hours it makes you want more units for the class. If you fail an exam, that's really because you didn't study.

I really liked how he went into the molecular and medical (cancer) aspect of genetics. It made the course much more enjoyable.

Like all LS classes, the book is way too comprehensive to cover in 10 weeks, but his Powerpoints are an excellent summary.

Overall, a 9/10. I really recommend him for LS4, even though it's challenging. You learn a lot, and he covers vital MCAT material :)