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Joseph Esdin

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Easiness 3.4 / 5 How easy the class is, 1 being extremely difficult and 5 being easy peasy.
Workload 3.5 / 5 How light the workload is, 1 being extremely heavy and 5 being extremely light.
Clarity 4.1 / 5 How clear the professor is, 1 being extremely unclear and 5 being very clear.
Helpfulness 4.1 / 5 How helpful the professor is, 1 being not helpful at all and 5 being extremely helpful.

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July 5, 2023
Quarter: Fall 2022
Grade: A+

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Jan. 22, 2023
Quarter: Fall 2022
Grade: A

The entirety of the LS7 series really upsets, frustrates, and discourages me. The exams are not a direct test of your knowledge of the material, the questions are convoluted, and there are often multiple ways to interpret a question. The readings were way too much (why am I teaching myself the material before learning it from the professor??) and the reading based quizzes are ridiculous.

I spent over 10 hours each week writing my notes and making sure I get everything. Thankfully, the final exam was easier than the midterms, and because of my extensive notes, I was able to find a lot of the answers in them-- I recommend you work really hard during the quarter, because that will allow the final exam to be a not-so-stressful experience (I personally did not study for the final exam thanks to the hours of work I put into the class prior, and got an A- on the final, and thus an A in the class).

I am selling my reading notes (170 pages) for $20 and my lecture notes (87 pages) for $15. I am also selling all my completed reading guides for $15. Contact me at ********** if interested, or if you have questions.

Good luck!

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PHYSCI 5
COVID-19 This review was submitted during the COVID-19 pandemic. Your experience may vary.
June 28, 2021
Quarter: Spring 2021
Grade: A

Tbh, this class was not a lot of work. You just had to watch the 50-minute MWF lecture and take a participation quiz after. I suggest for notes that you write word-for-word (in most cases) what he says during lecture and you will ace the participation quizzes. Most people who complained (particularly in fall 2020 to spring 2021) probably did not take good notes and skimmed through the video which came back at them during the biweekly lecture quizzes. Watch the lecture videos when it is posted and take the participation quiz immediately after so that you can get it out of the way and don't forget it later on since the deadline is kind of wonky (10 pm of that same day). There are other aspects of the class like a lifestyle project, start in week 7 and you'll be done before week 9. Follow exactly what your TA suggests (i recommend Norma). P.S. I'm selling the course reader and practice test book for $40 (originally $120). Also my notes for $10. pm me @ ************* if interested. Good luck with the class!!!

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PHYSCI 5
COVID-19 This review was submitted during the COVID-19 pandemic. Your experience may vary.
Dec. 22, 2020
Quarter: Fall 2020
Grade: A

lolll i took this class cos the reviews all said it was super easy but tbh i feel like it got low key harder with covid. the material wasn't too hard bc the prof is a great guy and he really knows his stuff so he lectured well, but the quizzes really got me. the wording was super detailed and asked us more about like tiny details that i felt were super hard and cost me a lot of points. i was super scared for my grade in this class from the beginning of the quarter bc i didn't know how the quizzes were before we took them, and after i took one and i flopped i really started studying a ton more than i thought this class would require given how the reviews talked about how easy it was. it's def doable if you study and put in the work, i guess i was just taken aback bc it seemed much more challenging than the super positive reviews had talked about it when they took it pre-covid.

prof is super amazing tho, nothing on him lol. he's very kind and you can tell he genuinely cares about like health and stuff which is why he teaches this class. if u need help or idk have questions about the class i'd be glad to talk about it, email at ************* :))

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June 29, 2020
Quarter: Winter 2020
Grade: P

Professor Esdin was great, but this class was relatively difficult this quarter. Everyone seemed to score low on quizzes. However the curve was very generous. Im sure next quarter will be much better. I have the course reader from Winter (I bought it off someone) but it has mostly the same info he went over. You can buy it off me for $35 (including shipping) email me *************

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June 27, 2020
Quarter: Spring 2019
Grade: N/A

Selling course reader like new, some small notes here and there. (might actually help)
Text me at: **********

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Sept. 18, 2019
Quarter: Spring 2019
Grade: A

I'm selling winter and spring 2019 course readers, which cost $100+ at the store in Westwood. Text me if you want them **********

Class was light on workload and easy to manage. You learn a lot but it's not particularly intensive, and Professor Esdin is lenient and student-friendly. Don't skip discussions. Go to lectures before the midterm and final especially to get a review of what will be tested.

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June 24, 2019
Quarter: Spring 2019
Grade: A

Selling COURSE READER AND IPROFILE ACCOUNT for $40. The course reader does have my notes on it but I passed the class so hopefully they'll be helpful. Course reader is in good condition too.

Contact me if you want it **********

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Jan. 12, 2018
Quarter: Winter 2017
Grade: A+

Pretty decently easy GE class. Covers lab requirement but only meets 4 or 5 times a quarter instead of every week. Readings help with midterm and final questions - sometimes what he says in lecture contradicts the readings, and in those cases, follow what it says in the text. Lecture is sometimes unclear, course reader makes it easier to understand.

Material is not hard, mostly a memorization based class.

Selling my Course Reader + iProfile + Workbook + Notes + completed and graded final project (got full marks) for $60 OBO!! Almost perfect condition for physical books. Text me **********

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April 3, 2017
Quarter: Winter 2017
Grade: A

Great class to take! Fairly easy and straight forward. Got an A in the class :)
Selling all the required material for this class which includes the textbook, workbook, and the iprofile. Message me at **********

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PHYSCI 5
Quarter: Fall 2022
Grade: A+
July 5, 2023

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LIFESCI 7C
Quarter: Fall 2022
Grade: A
Jan. 22, 2023

The entirety of the LS7 series really upsets, frustrates, and discourages me. The exams are not a direct test of your knowledge of the material, the questions are convoluted, and there are often multiple ways to interpret a question. The readings were way too much (why am I teaching myself the material before learning it from the professor??) and the reading based quizzes are ridiculous.

I spent over 10 hours each week writing my notes and making sure I get everything. Thankfully, the final exam was easier than the midterms, and because of my extensive notes, I was able to find a lot of the answers in them-- I recommend you work really hard during the quarter, because that will allow the final exam to be a not-so-stressful experience (I personally did not study for the final exam thanks to the hours of work I put into the class prior, and got an A- on the final, and thus an A in the class).

I am selling my reading notes (170 pages) for $20 and my lecture notes (87 pages) for $15. I am also selling all my completed reading guides for $15. Contact me at ********** if interested, or if you have questions.

Good luck!

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PHYSCI 5
COVID-19 This review was submitted during the COVID-19 pandemic. Your experience may vary.
Quarter: Spring 2021
Grade: A
June 28, 2021

Tbh, this class was not a lot of work. You just had to watch the 50-minute MWF lecture and take a participation quiz after. I suggest for notes that you write word-for-word (in most cases) what he says during lecture and you will ace the participation quizzes. Most people who complained (particularly in fall 2020 to spring 2021) probably did not take good notes and skimmed through the video which came back at them during the biweekly lecture quizzes. Watch the lecture videos when it is posted and take the participation quiz immediately after so that you can get it out of the way and don't forget it later on since the deadline is kind of wonky (10 pm of that same day). There are other aspects of the class like a lifestyle project, start in week 7 and you'll be done before week 9. Follow exactly what your TA suggests (i recommend Norma). P.S. I'm selling the course reader and practice test book for $40 (originally $120). Also my notes for $10. pm me @ ************* if interested. Good luck with the class!!!

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PHYSCI 5
COVID-19 This review was submitted during the COVID-19 pandemic. Your experience may vary.
Quarter: Fall 2020
Grade: A
Dec. 22, 2020

lolll i took this class cos the reviews all said it was super easy but tbh i feel like it got low key harder with covid. the material wasn't too hard bc the prof is a great guy and he really knows his stuff so he lectured well, but the quizzes really got me. the wording was super detailed and asked us more about like tiny details that i felt were super hard and cost me a lot of points. i was super scared for my grade in this class from the beginning of the quarter bc i didn't know how the quizzes were before we took them, and after i took one and i flopped i really started studying a ton more than i thought this class would require given how the reviews talked about how easy it was. it's def doable if you study and put in the work, i guess i was just taken aback bc it seemed much more challenging than the super positive reviews had talked about it when they took it pre-covid.

prof is super amazing tho, nothing on him lol. he's very kind and you can tell he genuinely cares about like health and stuff which is why he teaches this class. if u need help or idk have questions about the class i'd be glad to talk about it, email at ************* :))

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PHYSCI 5
Quarter: Winter 2020
Grade: P
June 29, 2020

Professor Esdin was great, but this class was relatively difficult this quarter. Everyone seemed to score low on quizzes. However the curve was very generous. Im sure next quarter will be much better. I have the course reader from Winter (I bought it off someone) but it has mostly the same info he went over. You can buy it off me for $35 (including shipping) email me *************

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PHYSCI 5
Quarter: Spring 2019
Grade: N/A
June 27, 2020

Selling course reader like new, some small notes here and there. (might actually help)
Text me at: **********

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PHYSCI 5
Quarter: Spring 2019
Grade: A
Sept. 18, 2019

I'm selling winter and spring 2019 course readers, which cost $100+ at the store in Westwood. Text me if you want them **********

Class was light on workload and easy to manage. You learn a lot but it's not particularly intensive, and Professor Esdin is lenient and student-friendly. Don't skip discussions. Go to lectures before the midterm and final especially to get a review of what will be tested.

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PHYSCI 5
Quarter: Spring 2019
Grade: A
June 24, 2019

Selling COURSE READER AND IPROFILE ACCOUNT for $40. The course reader does have my notes on it but I passed the class so hopefully they'll be helpful. Course reader is in good condition too.

Contact me if you want it **********

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PHYSCI 5
Quarter: Winter 2017
Grade: A+
Jan. 12, 2018

Pretty decently easy GE class. Covers lab requirement but only meets 4 or 5 times a quarter instead of every week. Readings help with midterm and final questions - sometimes what he says in lecture contradicts the readings, and in those cases, follow what it says in the text. Lecture is sometimes unclear, course reader makes it easier to understand.

Material is not hard, mostly a memorization based class.

Selling my Course Reader + iProfile + Workbook + Notes + completed and graded final project (got full marks) for $60 OBO!! Almost perfect condition for physical books. Text me **********

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PHYSCI 5
Quarter: Winter 2017
Grade: A
April 3, 2017

Great class to take! Fairly easy and straight forward. Got an A in the class :)
Selling all the required material for this class which includes the textbook, workbook, and the iprofile. Message me at **********

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