The most important thing to know about this class is that the tests are almost completely based off of the course reader. To do well, you will have to memorize almost everything that is in the course reader. Other than that, the class was pretty easy. The big class project is extremely easy and can be finished in less than 3 hours if done efficiently.

Lectures are pretty interesting and you should go as attendance is part of the class grade and Esdin sometimes includes little hints for the tests during lecture. It was a pretty cool class and I would definitely take it again.

Lectures were engaging and entertaining. Even though it was just 50 minutes, you really feel like you learned a good chunk. The tests were easy to pass since majority of the questions came straight from the course reader. You have a project that worth a good portion of your grade but is incredibly easy to complete. Part of the project is done with your TA so there really is not an excuse not to do/complete the project. Overall, this class is an easy G.E. but incredibly fun and informative. It's easy to receive an A+ but the only reason I got my grade is because I was incredibly lazy (being a freshman and all)

I love Dr. Esdin , he's such a kind professor and also explains things so well. This class wasn't the easiest GE, as there's a lot of material, and the midterm and final were based on the course reader that you had to technically memorize. But the big project definitely boosts your grade; everyone gets an A on it. Also, the final wasn't cumulative, which was nice. Overall, this class was really interesting, and the material was pretty relevant to our lives!

This class is the best class I have ever taken, at UCLA or elsewhere, despite it being an 8AM and me being a CS major. I would *highly* recommend. The information you learn is quite practical. Unless you hate bio, just take the class!

Easiest Lab GE to take. Esdin is a fantastic lecturer - the only slightly annoying thing is that he's a stickler for attendance. You only get three free passes for lectures all quarter, and you have to attend all labs. As for workload, there's a lecture quiz every week (super easy, directly from the lecture), a Lab quiz every week (even easier, directly from the lab lecture), one midterm, one final, and a lifestyle assessment project (a little time consuming but fairly easy). As for the content, the difficulty and complexity is really low, but the volume is pretty large - you will have to study :)

If you need a science GE or need to fill physiology requirements take this class with Professor Esdin! Professor Esdin is one of the nicest and understanding professors I've had in my four years at UCLA. Taking this class allowed me to understand my own health and diet and is one of the few classes where I took away the most knowledge and will continue to apply in my everyday life. I highly recommend going to office hours too! You will learn so much more and will be inspired to change your lifestyle.

Although I took this class as an easy science GE, my takeaways from it far outweigh the grade that I received. All the information learned in the class is practical to one's daily life and is broken down into digestible pieces with no science background required. Professor Esdin is also incredibly knowledge yet helpful and understanding. I would recommend this class to anyone wanting to learn more about their body!

For anyone who is wondering if they should take physical science 5… PLEASE DO.

Professor Edsin is one of the most caring professors at UCLA, and is one who CARES about your learning and of course, pertaining to the class, your own health and lifestyle. He is very organized, and is consistent with updates and announcements on assignments and important dates. He uses slides, and as of Spring 2023, lectures are recorded. He also gives out extra credit.

This class is easy, but in order to do well you have to be able to engage, come to class (Attendance to the lecture AND discussion is mandatory as of Spring 2023), do the readings, complete assignments on time, take good notes (as of Spring 2023, you are able to use them on exams and quizzes), and of course have fun.

Professor and the TAs are looking out for you. I had a personal problem, and speaking up to them helped me get through the course despite everything going on. They really support you, and care about your wellbeing as a student.

The main things to look out for in this course, aside from the exams and quizzes, is the Lifestyle Assessment Report. In which you are required to write a comprehensive report about your diet and fitness evaluations. The laboratory section/discussion will help guide you through completing all the report components. Thus, please ask your TA’s and professor your questions. They are very helpful. This project is time consuming, but you get to learn about yourself and your health, so it is rewarding. However, as it is time consuming, you have to put in the effort and have a good pace. The TA’s and professor will remind you to work on it until the due date.

The current point break down of Spring 2023:

Exam 1 - 100 points
2 Lecture quizzes (20 points each) - 40 points
3 Laboratory quizzes (15 points each) - 45 points
Attendance and Participation in laboratory - 25 points
Attendance in lecture - 25 points
Lifestyle Assessment Report - 100 points
Final Exam on Monday - 100 points
Completing online course evaluation during OID’s evaluation period - 6 points

Total: 441 points

TAKE THIS COURSE!! AND GOOD LUCK AND HAVE FUN :)

Professor Esdin was one of the most helpful teachers I have ever had at UCLA. I was struggling a lot in this class because I had gotten a concussion during the first 3 weeks of the spring quarter and wasn’t able to attend class or take quizzes/tests. I was able to reach out to Professor Esdin and he was super easy to work with. He was very supportive trying to get me caught up and not only explained the material very thoughtfully and well, he was super quick to respond to my emails which really showed me how dedicated he was to his students. He posted all his lectures and made his class clear and straight forward. I ended up with an A in this class and was very happy with the material. It is easy to learn. This was one of my favorite classes because the professor was fair and once again helpful.

Professor Esdin is a great professor who clearly cares about his students. He is great at teaching. The class itself is actually useful and the material you go over can be applied to daily life. The class is also very easy if you study a little, as his tests are very fair. Overall, I would 100% recommend to take this class for the important information you learn about diet and living a healthy lifestyle.