Going into 7c, I was absolutely terrified because of how many bad things I have heard about this class, but I ended up really enjoying it. Is it the hardest of the 7 series? For sure. Is it nearly as bad as people say it is? Definitely not. As far as professors go, Dr. Esdin is my favorite life science professor. He explains things very well in a way that prompts you to think the way the exams want you to think, and he distributes time spent on topics very effectively. I think he's mainly a lecturer, so he actually is a really great teacher. I feel like I learned a lot in this class, and that is coming from someone who has taken 5 anatomy/physiology classes throughout high school. I definitely recommend going to office hours, especially Dr. Esdin's office hours since he is always happy to answer questions and understands what you're asking him. He actually listens to students and responds to emails quickly. He has a dry sense of humor, which some people appreciate, and some don't. I also recommend going to the CLC sessions since many of the exam questions are similar in how they approach concepts. Reading the textbook is pretty pointless, but Dr. Esdin's lecture slides have most of the information you need, so I used those to study and did very well. Overall, if you have to take 7c, take Dr. Esdin's class if you can manage three classes a week.

Professor Esdin was extremely engaged with the class material. He was able to lecture on diet and exercise in a digestible way, while still maintaining student interests in mind. His coursework was not too difficult, as long as you are paying attention in lectures and reading the book, you'll feel prepared for all exams. His TAs were extremely well-informed and supportive. Furthermore, I had personal issues that made it difficult to focus on my classes. Dr.Esdin accommodated my needs and made sure I didn't fall behind. Overall, I recommend you take this class. Please know that you can depend on Dr.Esdin to provide you with quality teaching.

I absolutely loved this class! Initially, I had some doubts because I saw my friends, who had already completed the class, working on their lengthy class project. However, my concerns were quickly proven wrong because this class turned out to be a breeze. The professor's explanations were extremely clear, making it easy to grasp the subject matter.

The class structure was great, with only 5 discussion sections held every other week. Additionally, during 3 of those sections, we had a lab quiz, which was very easy. The TAs always provided guidance on the types of questions that would be asked, making it even simpler.

While the project was a bit tedious, it wasn't difficult at all. This quarter, both the midterm and final were conducted online, and they were surprisingly straightforward. Just reviewing all the lectures should be enough to excel in these exams. The professor was also super accommodating!

Attending all the lectures or watching the recordings was mandatory, so make sure not to miss any. Overall, I highly recommend this class!

Professor Esdin is amazing. He is very supportive of all his students and takes his time to make sure that you understand the material. The class content in his course is definitely more challenging than the previous 7 series courses, but by doing the assigned work and keeping up with lectures, you can do very well. His lectures are clear and very thorough for all the material and you can tell that he cares about the success of the students in the class.

The tests are challenging and since they are standardized for the whole series, the professor you have doesn't really impact its difficulty. However, I can say that having taken the 7 series with a different professor each quarter, Esdin was definitely the most helpful and engaging. 100% recommend Professor Esdin for 7C.

The quizzes and tests for this class is pretty much ALL MEMORIZATION from the course reader, so if you're good with memorization then you'll do great on them. There's a project that seems really intimidating at first, but is actually pretty easy, only a bit time-consuming and tedious. Start as early as you can! The lecture content is actually super interesting and very applicable to life, and I really, really liked it. Esdin is a nice professor and definitely one of the better profs I've had at UCLA so far. If you need a straightforward and interesting class that will likely boost your GPA, this is it.

I took this class Fall quarter of my Freshman year. This is a great class to satisfy a GE and learn about your body in the process. I took the class because my roommate convinced me to take it with her and ended up loving the subject. The readings are very easy to follow, as are lectures. Labs meet only every other week which is amazing.
As long as you go to lecture everything will be good.
There is no real homework, only a workbook to finish by the end of Week 10.
We had two quizzes, a multiple choice mid term, and two lab quizzes on the material we just learned.
The only assignment is Fitness Assessment.

Prof Esdin is the best. The class is designed to be easy, and there is very little work required.
Your grade consists of the following:
- Attendance to lectures and labs
- 2 online lecture quizzes
- 2 lab quizzes (which you can use notes you take during lab)
- 1 lab presentation (full points are given for completion)
- 1 project (which is easy and can be done in a day or 2 at most)
- 1 workbook (due at the end of the quarter covering 8 chapters of the course reader)
- The midterm (50 multiple choice on a computer)
- The final (40 multiple choice on a computer)
- Teacher evaluations

The midterm and the final are the only places where you can get lots points off, but these are both fairly simple multiple choice tests. Esdin gives answers to these during lecture (2 answers to the midterm and 1 answer to the final, so make sure to attend lecture or have a friend in lecture). All the information needed is located in the course reader so lectures aren’t necessarily needed although you probably want the answers for the midterm and final. Esdin’s lectures are fairly interesting but a tad repetitive as he goes slowly to ensure comprehension. Take this class if you can because the information is applicable to your life and it is easy

Understanding the diagrams and clicker questions is crucial. Unlike the other classes in the 7 series, I think attending lecture for this class is very helpful for the tests (especially the last three weeks when Launchpad is useless in terms of material, there's almost nothing on there). If you are considering Esdin, don't be discouraged if it is still an 8 a.m. lecture. He's a great professor and actually cares about his students. Also, take advantage of the small extra credit opportunities!

Professor Esdin is such a cutie! Very funny and sweet guy who's very clear in his lectures and explanations. I especially like it when he peppers in his personal anecdotes. One time he said he used whole milk in his coffee, not skim or soy and a girl in the front row gasped. It was hilarious. Professor Esdin posts Midterm and Final Review slides online before the exams and they're SO helpful. That's all u need on the exam and I just study using flashcards. This class is so memorable and useful I still think about the things I learned in class even during the holidays. It also made me more conscious about my health and encourages me to take action on my body. LOVE this class and LOVE the professor. As long as you put in some work, you'll do great :)

Challenging class, but the professor knows his stuff. Attend lecture to get the iClicker points and go to the mandatory discussion, because the tests borrow heavily from those. Everything else you can learn from the book.