Jay Phelan
Department of Life Sciences
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4.6
Overall Rating
Based on 335 Users
Easiness 3.3 / 5 How easy the class is, 1 being extremely difficult and 5 being easy peasy.
Clarity 4.7 / 5 How clear the class is, 1 being extremely unclear and 5 being very clear.
Workload 3.6 / 5 How much workload the class is, 1 being extremely heavy and 5 being extremely light.
Helpfulness 4.6 / 5 How helpful the class is, 1 being not helpful at all and 5 being extremely helpful.

TOP TAGS

  • Engaging Lectures
  • Often Funny
  • Gives Extra Credit
  • Would Take Again
GRADE DISTRIBUTIONS
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60.3%
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29.3%
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28.2%
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30.6%
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27.1%
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28.0%
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26.9%
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27.1%
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26.4%
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26.7%
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27.6%
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27.8%
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26.1%
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26.5%
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25.7%
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22.8%
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26.7%
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31.9%
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Grade distributions are collected using data from the UCLA Registrar’s Office.

33.7%
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Grade distributions are collected using data from the UCLA Registrar’s Office.

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Quarter: Spring 2015
Grade: A
Jan. 26, 2016

Think high school biology in a little more detail and a little more interesting. Phelan may be my favorite professor at UCLA. He keeps his classes incredibly engaging and the information is presented in a way that is easy to understand and oftentimes pretty interesting. The book is his own and is sort of pricey, but you can purchase the online portion separately and use the book on reserve in the library for the problem sets.

The class isn't particularly difficult if you pay attention and do the midterm review questions. Easy science GE and one that I would definitely recommend !! Also, take the money (you'll get it if you take the class).

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Nov. 23, 2015

Selling LS 15 textbook: What is Life? A guide to biology with physiology 3rd edition with Mean Genes

- Including all problem sets, graded quizzes, graded midterm/final

$100 for both books
**********

He's also the best professor I've ever had - highly recommend this class

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Sept. 24, 2015

Selling What is Life? Paperback for Life Science 15!

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Sept. 13, 2015

Selling: What is Life and Mean genes, buy one get one free for $100
Contact: ********** if interested!

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Sept. 2, 2015

LIFE SCIENCE 15 BOOK FOR SALE
$90 OBO willing to negotiate

Comes with Mean Genes, graded midterm, graded quizzes, weekly questions plus answers, and study guides for midterm and final

Text me:**********

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Sept. 1, 2015

Selling what is life? Loose leaf book for life science 15!

Txt me at ********** for more information :)

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Sept. 1, 2015

I am selling book for life science 15!!

Good condition as well as good lecture notes and other study guides provided !!

Email me at : *************

Overall he is a good professor !!! Just need to study tour butt of!

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Quarter: N/A
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May 8, 2015

Such an awesome/interesting professor!

Class break down:
*1 Midterm
*1 Final
*Weekly Quizzes (There is 8 and your lowest score gets dropped + the questions are handed out a week before so you can prepare the answers! These questions are free response, but don't underestimate their ability to drastically change your grade.)
*1 group debate

The curve is SOOOOOOOO generous!! So if you're not a biology person, this is the class for you. Makes bio fun :)

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Quarter: N/A
Grade: N/A
March 31, 2015

Selling "What is Life" for very cheap! **********

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Quarter: N/A
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March 14, 2015

Selling the loose leaf version of the textbook What is Life
Text for more info **********

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Quarter: Spring 2015
Grade: A
Jan. 26, 2016

Think high school biology in a little more detail and a little more interesting. Phelan may be my favorite professor at UCLA. He keeps his classes incredibly engaging and the information is presented in a way that is easy to understand and oftentimes pretty interesting. The book is his own and is sort of pricey, but you can purchase the online portion separately and use the book on reserve in the library for the problem sets.

The class isn't particularly difficult if you pay attention and do the midterm review questions. Easy science GE and one that I would definitely recommend !! Also, take the money (you'll get it if you take the class).

Helpful?

0 0 Please log in to provide feedback.
Quarter: N/A
Grade: N/A
Nov. 23, 2015

Selling LS 15 textbook: What is Life? A guide to biology with physiology 3rd edition with Mean Genes

- Including all problem sets, graded quizzes, graded midterm/final

$100 for both books
**********

He's also the best professor I've ever had - highly recommend this class

Helpful?

0 0 Please log in to provide feedback.
Quarter: N/A
Grade: N/A
Sept. 24, 2015

Selling What is Life? Paperback for Life Science 15!

Text me at **********

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Quarter: N/A
Grade: N/A
Sept. 13, 2015

Selling: What is Life and Mean genes, buy one get one free for $100
Contact: ********** if interested!

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Quarter: N/A
Grade: N/A
Sept. 2, 2015

LIFE SCIENCE 15 BOOK FOR SALE
$90 OBO willing to negotiate

Comes with Mean Genes, graded midterm, graded quizzes, weekly questions plus answers, and study guides for midterm and final

Text me:**********

Helpful?

0 0 Please log in to provide feedback.
Quarter: N/A
Grade: N/A
Sept. 1, 2015

Selling what is life? Loose leaf book for life science 15!

Txt me at ********** for more information :)

Helpful?

0 0 Please log in to provide feedback.
Quarter: N/A
Grade: N/A
Sept. 1, 2015

I am selling book for life science 15!!

Good condition as well as good lecture notes and other study guides provided !!

Email me at : *************

Overall he is a good professor !!! Just need to study tour butt of!

Helpful?

0 0 Please log in to provide feedback.
Quarter: N/A
Grade: N/A
May 8, 2015

Such an awesome/interesting professor!

Class break down:
*1 Midterm
*1 Final
*Weekly Quizzes (There is 8 and your lowest score gets dropped + the questions are handed out a week before so you can prepare the answers! These questions are free response, but don't underestimate their ability to drastically change your grade.)
*1 group debate

The curve is SOOOOOOOO generous!! So if you're not a biology person, this is the class for you. Makes bio fun :)

Helpful?

0 0 Please log in to provide feedback.
Quarter: N/A
Grade: N/A
March 31, 2015

Selling "What is Life" for very cheap! **********

Helpful?

0 0 Please log in to provide feedback.
Quarter: N/A
Grade: N/A
March 14, 2015

Selling the loose leaf version of the textbook What is Life
Text for more info **********

Helpful?

0 0 Please log in to provide feedback.
26 of 29
4.6
Overall Rating
Based on 335 Users
Easiness 3.3 / 5 How easy the class is, 1 being extremely difficult and 5 being easy peasy.
Clarity 4.7 / 5 How clear the class is, 1 being extremely unclear and 5 being very clear.
Workload 3.6 / 5 How much workload the class is, 1 being extremely heavy and 5 being extremely light.
Helpfulness 4.6 / 5 How helpful the class is, 1 being not helpful at all and 5 being extremely helpful.

TOP TAGS

  • Engaging Lectures
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  • Often Funny
    (174)
  • Gives Extra Credit
    (168)
  • Would Take Again
    (162)
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