DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS IF YOU ARE NOT A STEM MAJOR. I don’t even understand why this class is offered as a GE or during the summer. It’s incredibly tedious and overly difficult for being a GE and taking it during the summer is worse because it’s asynchronous and the recorded lectures and labs suck. There’s a lecture and lab quiz every week in addition to lab assignments, the week long iprofile report (have to purchase for $100), and the final project (which I ended up typing 16 pages for). The quizzes and tests are made up of questions that were not covered in the lecture or lab recordings, they are also proctored so expect to have to know this stuff off the top of your head every week including for the midterm and final. The final project is graded without a rubric so your score is not broken down or explained. For someone who has only ever gotten one B (and that’s my lowest grade ever!) taking this class was very upsetting. Do not take this class if you have other options!

The greatest quality of this course is that it offers lessons that go far beyond the classroom. The curriculum covers the different systems of the body in light detail (no chemistry knowledge needed) and encourages healthy lifestyle choices to prevent chronic illnesses that commonly affect them. There is no homework, just a single project due in the 9th week. The project accounts for the majority of the grade and takes a considerable amount of time so it is best to start as soon as possible. Students are required to track their food and activity for a week and produce a variety of resulting documents via a paid software (more info later) called IProfile. These documents are then used to draw conclusions and form recommendations. Overall, the project is large and tedious but it does not require high effort. Quizzes are very easy and require the basic tasks of reading the textbook and paying attention during lecture. There are 2 lecture quizzes and 3 lab quizzes so make sure to pay attention during the lab as well. The materials for this course consist of a textbook written by Professor Esdin himself and an archaic software called IProfile, totaling $100. Note that these materials can only be purchased from a specific store near UCLA.

Awwww such an angel! Not sure how people could struggle with this class. It was insanely easy. 10/10 recommend if you want an A and want to satisfy a GE requirement. Literally wish I could take this again and again (tew easy) :)

Selling my course reader + iProfile! text 6 2 6-5 5 7-8 5 5 3 if interested

You definitely have to work for your grade in this class. The material is easy to digest and constant exposure to it definitely helps you remember the information better. Your grade is made up of midterms, lecture exams, lab quizzes, a final exam, and a final project. The tests are not hard as long as you pay attention during lecture and keep up with the course reader. The project is pretty easy but a bit tedious, so it'd be best to dedicate a week to spread out the work. I'd say it took around 3-4 hours to put together (assuming you have all the information ready). Loved my TA, she definitely helped out a lot regarding any questions with the project.

solid GE! Selling coursereader for $10, will throw in my class notes! Email *************

I really like Dr. Esdin. He knew the material well and taught clearly and concisely. However, I found that unlike the other 7 series classes, 7C's Iclickers weren't similar to the tests. Honestly, the tests felt like reading comprehensions to trick the student rather than actually teaching on the material we learned. I feel like the tests weren't specific in the wording of the questions so multiple answers could be the correct ones. They were frustrating. That being said, just based on the lectures, Esdin was a great, understanding professor. He is also funny, so go to lectures, they are worth it. I enjoyed learning about our body's systems, it was a really cool class for someone who has never taken physiology in high school.

the worst out of the 7 series. period.

it's crazy how we probably won't even get a curve even with all the things going on in the spring 24 quarter.

lost all my respect for the "helpful" atmosphere that was created.

but i recommend esdin from the instructors. he's willing to listen and willing to help. it's just that the curve was probably out of his hands.