Joseph Esdin
Department of Physiological Science
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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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75.6%
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57.0%
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77.7%
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77.2%
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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: Fall 2015
Grade: B-
Feb. 23, 2016

Edsin is such a sweet man but he was not very engaging and expected a lot from students. The class is easy until the midterm/project/final destroy you. Actually, the project is quite easy and it, along with the workbook, are major grade boosters. But memorizing all the material was near impossible for me.

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Quarter: Fall 2015
Grade: A
Feb. 12, 2016

Very easy GE. Go to lectures and read the course reader. But don't read the whole book, just read the part prof mentioned in class. Then, you get an A!

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Quarter: N/A
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Jan. 2, 2016

Great GE, even for international students. I walked away with some real useful knowledge.

Prof. Esdin makes the class accessible and easy to understand; the TA, Asif, is also awesome when it comes to test prep. Definitely attend ALL review sessions if you want good grades with shorter review time.

Also selling:
the NEWEST edition (2015 Fall) of coursereader- great condition with no marks on it
iprofile account (which expires on September 2016 so you can resell it after you finish the class)

Message me at **********

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Dec. 19, 2015

10/10 WOULD TAKE IT AGAIN

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Dec. 10, 2015

TAKE THIS CLASS IF YOU CARE ABOUT YOUR HEALTH/WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE IMPLICATIONS OF YOUR LIFESTYLE. Dr. Esdin does a great job trying to make the material as interesting as possible- lectures are fun, (and also attendance monitored so make sure to go)!
This class is definitely doable, but you do need to keep up with readings in the course reader, which is about 20 pages a week. If you put in the work, it's an easy A. He wants his students to do well! The class ends up being curved at the B+/C- mark. I would definitely recommend this class to those who want a fun, interesting, and relevant GE!

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Dec. 9, 2015

SELLING
Physiological Science 5
Winter '15 Course Reader - Esdin

It's in superb condition, just took some (really good) notes in like 2 chapters. I will also throw in ALL class lecture notes, workbook, and iProfile for reference. In addition, you can have the study guide I made for my final, it's perfff. :)
Email me @ *************

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Quarter: N/A
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Dec. 6, 2015

Professor Esdin was a pleasure in class, and you really learn valuable life information. The class isn't too hard as long as you keep up with the work and study for the tests. I managed to get a good grade, and I even procrastinated until the last week to do my big project.
I'm selling the coursereader and the iprofile account for $40, if anyone is interested.
Contact me at *************.

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Quarter: N/A
Grade: N/A
Dec. 2, 2015

Interesting lectures, points for attendance (even in discussion). Read the course reader according to schedule and work on the workbook related to the chapter, don't fuck up like I did. Not reading the course reader thoroughly messed up my exam scores. And an iProfile project- easy- just time consuming, DON'T put it off to the last minute. TA does a fantastic job on explaining the project, with lots of guides. Lastly, a few easy peasy quizzes.
Overall: loved it, love Esdin, wish I approached this class with the above advice.

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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: Fall 2015
Grade: B-
Feb. 23, 2016

Edsin is such a sweet man but he was not very engaging and expected a lot from students. The class is easy until the midterm/project/final destroy you. Actually, the project is quite easy and it, along with the workbook, are major grade boosters. But memorizing all the material was near impossible for me.

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0 0 Please log in to provide feedback.
Quarter: Fall 2015
Grade: A
Feb. 12, 2016

Very easy GE. Go to lectures and read the course reader. But don't read the whole book, just read the part prof mentioned in class. Then, you get an A!

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Quarter: N/A
Grade: N/A
Jan. 2, 2016

Great GE, even for international students. I walked away with some real useful knowledge.

Prof. Esdin makes the class accessible and easy to understand; the TA, Asif, is also awesome when it comes to test prep. Definitely attend ALL review sessions if you want good grades with shorter review time.

Also selling:
the NEWEST edition (2015 Fall) of coursereader- great condition with no marks on it
iprofile account (which expires on September 2016 so you can resell it after you finish the class)

Message me at **********

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Quarter: N/A
Grade: N/A
Dec. 19, 2015

10/10 WOULD TAKE IT AGAIN

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Quarter: N/A
Grade: N/A
Dec. 10, 2015

TAKE THIS CLASS IF YOU CARE ABOUT YOUR HEALTH/WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE IMPLICATIONS OF YOUR LIFESTYLE. Dr. Esdin does a great job trying to make the material as interesting as possible- lectures are fun, (and also attendance monitored so make sure to go)!
This class is definitely doable, but you do need to keep up with readings in the course reader, which is about 20 pages a week. If you put in the work, it's an easy A. He wants his students to do well! The class ends up being curved at the B+/C- mark. I would definitely recommend this class to those who want a fun, interesting, and relevant GE!

Helpful?

0 0 Please log in to provide feedback.
Quarter: N/A
Grade: N/A
Dec. 9, 2015

SELLING
Physiological Science 5
Winter '15 Course Reader - Esdin

It's in superb condition, just took some (really good) notes in like 2 chapters. I will also throw in ALL class lecture notes, workbook, and iProfile for reference. In addition, you can have the study guide I made for my final, it's perfff. :)
Email me @ *************

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Quarter: N/A
Grade: N/A
Dec. 6, 2015

Professor Esdin was a pleasure in class, and you really learn valuable life information. The class isn't too hard as long as you keep up with the work and study for the tests. I managed to get a good grade, and I even procrastinated until the last week to do my big project.
I'm selling the coursereader and the iprofile account for $40, if anyone is interested.
Contact me at *************.

Helpful?

0 0 Please log in to provide feedback.
Quarter: N/A
Grade: N/A
Dec. 2, 2015

Interesting lectures, points for attendance (even in discussion). Read the course reader according to schedule and work on the workbook related to the chapter, don't fuck up like I did. Not reading the course reader thoroughly messed up my exam scores. And an iProfile project- easy- just time consuming, DON'T put it off to the last minute. TA does a fantastic job on explaining the project, with lots of guides. Lastly, a few easy peasy quizzes.
Overall: loved it, love Esdin, wish I approached this class with the above advice.

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25 of 33
4.3
Overall Rating
Based on 370 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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