Joseph Esdin
Department of Physiological Science
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Clarity 4.2 / 5 How clear the class is, 1 being extremely unclear and 5 being very clear.
Workload 4.0 / 5 How much workload the class is, 1 being extremely heavy and 5 being extremely light.
Helpfulness 4.1 / 5 How helpful the class is, 1 being not helpful at all and 5 being extremely helpful.

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Quarter: Spring 2016
Grade: A
June 22, 2016

SELLING: the NEWEST edition (2015 Fall) of coursereader- great condition with some highlighting
completed workbook

iprofile account (which expires on September 2016 so you can resell it after you finish the class)

email me : *************

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Quarter: Winter 2016
Grade: N/A
June 21, 2016

He was a great professor. Very engaging and passionate about the topic. His tests were easyish if you study. Lots of memorization needed.

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Quarter: Spring 2016
Grade: A
June 18, 2016

I have heard so many good things about this class, some saying it is the "best and easiest GE you'll ever take." I think this class is extremely overrated.

"Easy A" is not the words to describe this class. If you put a lot of effort into this class and really do the work, then yes, this class is manageable. But don't think about taking this course as an easy A that will require minimal work. You won't do well.

He takes participation, has a workbook, project, discussion labs, two lecture quizzes, and three lab quizzes. And there are two exams.

The workbook and project are not hard, just time consuming. The discussion labs are easy, but the discussion quizzes are more difficult than you think. But he ended up giving everyone full points for everything related to discussion section, as long as you attended. These aren't the things that make the course difficult.

The exams are annoying. Literally every word in the course reader is considered "fair game" on the exam, and he'll put some of the most obscure questions that you either know or you don't. They'll be one small random fact from the entire chapter. You simply have to know everything. It is really annoying, and there is no way to really guess or just figure it out when you get to the test, because it is very very specific. You either know it or you don't. During lecture, he just spits out information, and you're expected to know it.

I got an A because I memorized everything like crazy in a short amount of time. If you read and MEMORIZE the chapters as you go through the quarter as he assigns it, you'll be fine. But don't do what I did. Its about 15-20 pages a week, which isn't too bad.

The class is not "easy." If you put in the work, its easy, but don't expect to be able to skim through the material, zone out through lecture, but still pull out an A no problem. You literally have to memorize all the information he gives you, and it's not as easy as it seems.

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Quarter: Spring 2016
Grade: N/A
June 13, 2016

I've heard a lot of good things about this class, and I also needed the GE requirement fulfillment so why not.

First off, this is class is not as easy as it seems. It was already difficult because it was a 9am class. Attendance is required, unless you have someone to sign you in. Lectures are not as interesting as many says. It's literally him throwing information at us and expects us to understand everything. He doesn't stop because obviously there is a lot to cover. I didn't learn much in lectures and I sure as hell did not learn much from the readings. The readings are purely information (very long and detailed). The tests are basically random facts you should know from the readings, but if the readings are long, what are you supposed to know right? Exactly. It is purely memorization.

Lab: the TA has a heavy accent so it is difficult to follow. He talks fast and does not really stop. He does try to get people to ask questions, but everyone is confused about what he was talking about.

Overall, the class is basically the professor and TA throwing information at you and expects you to know it well. There may be perks in the class, but it doesn't make up for the fact that I didn't learn much from it.

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Quarter: Fall 2015
Grade: A
April 20, 2016

This class was so interesting, all he cares about is for you to remember a few ideas for your own health. There is one project that assesses your diet and physical activity, but everything is mapped out for you, and almost everyone gets a good grade on it.

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Quarter: Winter 2016
Grade: A
April 15, 2016

The content is interesting and the professor gives clear lectures. If you read the course reader, lecture is not necessary to attend, however he does keep a sign in sheet. The syllabus splits up the grading into participation, discussion. quizzes, a midterm, final, and a project. The project consist of a large part of the grade and is not very difficult. I have heard mixed reviews on the midterm difficulty level, because there is a lot of material to memorize in the course reader in preparation. Overall I would definitely recommend this class and its a pretty easy A.

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Quarter: Winter 2016
Grade: P
March 28, 2016

Super easy class. I literally went to lecture twice and still got full participation and attendance points.

I still have my workbook, course reader, and iprofile for sale. **********

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Quarter: Winter 2016
Grade: A-
March 27, 2016

Selling Course Reader, Workbook, and iProfile!
Its in great condition!
E-mail me ************* :)

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Quarter: Winter 2016
Grade: N/A
March 22, 2016

Definitely take Physci 5! Esdin is a great professor and if I could, I would take all of the classes he teaches (already took LS2 with him). He really cares about his students and is really engaging. The material for this class was ridiculously overpriced (100+ dollars!) but unfortunately very necessary. His exam and quiz questions come directly from the course reader so even if you go to lecture, he could include things he didn't go over as long as they're in the course reader. The workbook that comes with the textbook is worth 100 points and the iProfile access code you buy is necessary for you to make the project (another 100 points). Overall there's: participation, quizzes, the project, the workbook, 1 midterm, and 1 final. Overall a very interesting and useful class.

PS for those who want my old iProfile access code, workbook, and course reader, text me at **********. I have the material from Winter 2016 but am selling it now (2016-2017 school year)

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Quarter: Winter 2016
Grade: P
March 16, 2016

Easy GE - the test questions come straight from the course reader.

Also I'm selling the course reader and online profile for the project for $30. Text ********** if interested.

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Quarter: Spring 2016
Grade: A
June 22, 2016

SELLING: the NEWEST edition (2015 Fall) of coursereader- great condition with some highlighting
completed workbook

iprofile account (which expires on September 2016 so you can resell it after you finish the class)

email me : *************

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Quarter: Winter 2016
Grade: N/A
June 21, 2016

He was a great professor. Very engaging and passionate about the topic. His tests were easyish if you study. Lots of memorization needed.

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Quarter: Spring 2016
Grade: A
June 18, 2016

I have heard so many good things about this class, some saying it is the "best and easiest GE you'll ever take." I think this class is extremely overrated.

"Easy A" is not the words to describe this class. If you put a lot of effort into this class and really do the work, then yes, this class is manageable. But don't think about taking this course as an easy A that will require minimal work. You won't do well.

He takes participation, has a workbook, project, discussion labs, two lecture quizzes, and three lab quizzes. And there are two exams.

The workbook and project are not hard, just time consuming. The discussion labs are easy, but the discussion quizzes are more difficult than you think. But he ended up giving everyone full points for everything related to discussion section, as long as you attended. These aren't the things that make the course difficult.

The exams are annoying. Literally every word in the course reader is considered "fair game" on the exam, and he'll put some of the most obscure questions that you either know or you don't. They'll be one small random fact from the entire chapter. You simply have to know everything. It is really annoying, and there is no way to really guess or just figure it out when you get to the test, because it is very very specific. You either know it or you don't. During lecture, he just spits out information, and you're expected to know it.

I got an A because I memorized everything like crazy in a short amount of time. If you read and MEMORIZE the chapters as you go through the quarter as he assigns it, you'll be fine. But don't do what I did. Its about 15-20 pages a week, which isn't too bad.

The class is not "easy." If you put in the work, its easy, but don't expect to be able to skim through the material, zone out through lecture, but still pull out an A no problem. You literally have to memorize all the information he gives you, and it's not as easy as it seems.

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Quarter: Spring 2016
Grade: N/A
June 13, 2016

I've heard a lot of good things about this class, and I also needed the GE requirement fulfillment so why not.

First off, this is class is not as easy as it seems. It was already difficult because it was a 9am class. Attendance is required, unless you have someone to sign you in. Lectures are not as interesting as many says. It's literally him throwing information at us and expects us to understand everything. He doesn't stop because obviously there is a lot to cover. I didn't learn much in lectures and I sure as hell did not learn much from the readings. The readings are purely information (very long and detailed). The tests are basically random facts you should know from the readings, but if the readings are long, what are you supposed to know right? Exactly. It is purely memorization.

Lab: the TA has a heavy accent so it is difficult to follow. He talks fast and does not really stop. He does try to get people to ask questions, but everyone is confused about what he was talking about.

Overall, the class is basically the professor and TA throwing information at you and expects you to know it well. There may be perks in the class, but it doesn't make up for the fact that I didn't learn much from it.

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Quarter: Fall 2015
Grade: A
April 20, 2016

This class was so interesting, all he cares about is for you to remember a few ideas for your own health. There is one project that assesses your diet and physical activity, but everything is mapped out for you, and almost everyone gets a good grade on it.

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Quarter: Winter 2016
Grade: A
April 15, 2016

The content is interesting and the professor gives clear lectures. If you read the course reader, lecture is not necessary to attend, however he does keep a sign in sheet. The syllabus splits up the grading into participation, discussion. quizzes, a midterm, final, and a project. The project consist of a large part of the grade and is not very difficult. I have heard mixed reviews on the midterm difficulty level, because there is a lot of material to memorize in the course reader in preparation. Overall I would definitely recommend this class and its a pretty easy A.

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Quarter: Winter 2016
Grade: P
March 28, 2016

Super easy class. I literally went to lecture twice and still got full participation and attendance points.

I still have my workbook, course reader, and iprofile for sale. **********

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Quarter: Winter 2016
Grade: A-
March 27, 2016

Selling Course Reader, Workbook, and iProfile!
Its in great condition!
E-mail me ************* :)

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Quarter: Winter 2016
Grade: N/A
March 22, 2016

Definitely take Physci 5! Esdin is a great professor and if I could, I would take all of the classes he teaches (already took LS2 with him). He really cares about his students and is really engaging. The material for this class was ridiculously overpriced (100+ dollars!) but unfortunately very necessary. His exam and quiz questions come directly from the course reader so even if you go to lecture, he could include things he didn't go over as long as they're in the course reader. The workbook that comes with the textbook is worth 100 points and the iProfile access code you buy is necessary for you to make the project (another 100 points). Overall there's: participation, quizzes, the project, the workbook, 1 midterm, and 1 final. Overall a very interesting and useful class.

PS for those who want my old iProfile access code, workbook, and course reader, text me at **********. I have the material from Winter 2016 but am selling it now (2016-2017 school year)

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Quarter: Winter 2016
Grade: P
March 16, 2016

Easy GE - the test questions come straight from the course reader.

Also I'm selling the course reader and online profile for the project for $30. Text ********** if interested.

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4.3
Overall Rating
Based on 367 Users
Easiness 3.9 / 5 How easy the class is, 1 being extremely difficult and 5 being easy peasy.
Clarity 4.2 / 5 How clear the class is, 1 being extremely unclear and 5 being very clear.
Workload 4.0 / 5 How much workload the class is, 1 being extremely heavy and 5 being extremely light.
Helpfulness 4.1 / 5 How helpful the class is, 1 being not helpful at all and 5 being extremely helpful.

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