This class wasn't THAT bad. Like some of the other reviews on here, I agree that this class was not a walk in the park. But I have to admit that I didn't try that hard in this class and I still got an A. The only hard parts of the class are the exams. Everyone gets 100% on the workbook as long as they do all of it, 100% on the lifestyle project if they can follow simple directions, 100% on lab participation credit by doing the quizzes (they don't grade on accuracy), 100% on lecture attendance as long as you have a friend who can sign you in on days where you cannot go. I honestly didn't find lecture that helpful but I went most of the time just to sign in. To do well on the exams, you pretty much have to memorize the course reader. Another review said this but I'll repeat it because it was true for me too: to get an A in the class, you need to get at least 80% on the exams. The only points I lost in the class were on the midterm and final; I got an 83% and 86%, respectively. At the end, my grade came out to be like 92.8% but I received an A so there was probably a curve. Not a hard class, but the grunt work is a little annoying. Still, if I had to redo college I would still take this as a GE because it's one of the easier ones.

This class wasn't THAT bad. Like some of the other reviews on here, I agree that this class was not a walk in the park. But I have to admit that I didn't try that hard in this class and I still got an A. The only hard parts of the class are the exams. Everyone gets 100% on the workbook as long as they do all of it, 100% on the lifestyle project if they can follow simple directions, 100% on lab participation credit by doing the quizzes (they don't grade on accuracy), 100% on lecture attendance as long as you have a friend who can sign you in on days where you cannot go. I honestly didn't find lecture that helpful but I went most of the time just to sign in. To do well on the exams, you pretty much have to memorize the course reader. Another review said this but I'll repeat it because it was true for me too: to get an A in the class, you need to get at least 80% on the exams. The only points I lost in the class were on the midterm and final; I got an 83% and 86%, respectively. At the end, my grade came out to be like 92.8% but I received an A so there was probably a curve. Not a hard class, but the grunt work is a little annoying. Still, if I had to redo college I would still take this as a GE because it's one of the easier ones.

If you just need a GE this is a good one to take! It's relatively easy, but he does take attendance so its important to show up to lecture. The midterm and final are slightly challenging but if you study you'll do fine. I really liked him as a lecturer, and the homework was easy enough and came right out of the course reader. The discussions were super easy and only a few times a quarter, and there is only one final project at the end of the quarter, but its really not difficult (everyone I know got 100% or close to it)

PHYSCI 5 is a relatively manageable GE, just that it can be rather tedious in that there are quite a few reports to do and places that you can lose points in. Professor Esdin is a clear and concise lecturer, and most of the material he covers is in the textbook, so make sure to study the textbook closely for the midterm and final because he will also test some of the numbers that come out. He also takes attendance, so make sure to go for lecture or lose a sizeable part of your attendance grade. Ensure you do all the nitty-gritty work or risk losing points in unnecessary areas.

Relatively easy GE, midterm and final requires a lot of studying of the course reader but the quizzes and project are easy 100% grades.

With some effort an A is very likely.

Selling his course reader from Fall 2017 along with iProfile account (can be used).
If you're worried about the workbook, just buy it separate from the shop.
This method is much cheaper, as he only changes a couple of things from preceding course reader editions.
Selling for $40, so message me if interested.
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Coming to the class, I was really interested in the subject. I'm a south campus major, and this class was the hardest class my last quarter(I guess I'm bad at memorization). . You just have to memorize and read on your own. The course reader is really unorganized. Not sure if I would call it an easy A

This professor is by far the best professor i have experienced here at UCLA. I would take this class again if i had the chance, the topics are very interesting and engaging. He often makes funny jokes and relates the course material to everyday scenarios as much as possible. Lecture attendance is mandatory and your grade is marked down for skipping, but you wouldn't want to skip this class. I didn't do too well on the midterm or final, but there is so many points in the class that it is almost impossible to fail this class. I strongly recommend taking this class i give it a 10/10. I am selling my course reader for $30!! text me if interested @ **********

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 **********

Selling course reader $45 (original is about $100) including my notes in it
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