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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63.2%
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88.9%
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59.3%
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52.9%
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Aug. 23, 2012

It was a great class overall. great GE class to take selling the course reader (both). pratically new, just some words written in it. contact me *************

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June 29, 2012

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I had Esdin for the second half of the quarter and I really like his teaching style. His exams are based off of lecture and notes alone, and he doesn't use the book, which is really nice because thats just less you have to study. That being said, be prepared to take very good notes. He's a great lecturer and goes over everything in detail so you really understand. I recommend recording his lectures because this class is not podcasted. Esdin is really helpful in office hours so really take advantage of that. He also holds review sessions before the midterm/final. The exams test you on your understanding of the material, not just pure memorization. However, it is not too difficult and I think his exams are really fair. He has multiple choice and short answer

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June 21, 2012

Great lecturer! I had to end up dropping the course, but already bought the books. I am currently selling (Reader, Study Guide, and iProfile- (never opened)). If anyone is interested please email me @ C*************

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March 21, 2012

Esdin is ridiculously passionate about this topic. This class was extremely valuable and definitely a life-changer.

**As someone who is super North Campus (meaning I fail at all things math and science), I must say there's almost no math (if anything, it's basic 6th grade stuff) and the science is VERY basic... He'll always say, "I know this is a GE class, so I'll make this very simple for you," which is pretty damn considerate of him!

He always says "Take home message" in lecture, meaning, literally, the message you'll take home and incorporate to your lifestyle. I've made some serious changes to my diet and am already feeling better!

Definitely recommend this class if you're looking for a relatively simple science GE, though be forewarned that this is a class that will take a bit of memorization.
I studied the night before the midterm for about 6 hours and got in the top 5%, so it's really not that bad!

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Jan. 18, 2012

Great class and great professor. I highly recommend it. It's not as easy as some people make it out to be. Attending lectures will help a lot and reading the course reader and study guide will help too. Esdin is very easy and interesting to listen to. He's a great professor and the class is very interesting! Definitely take it!! The TA Daniel was excellent too!

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Dec. 12, 2011

This is by no means an easy A. As a complete North Campus major, this still required work. Comparatively, less - but not a surefire A, if that's what you're looking for.

However, Esdin is a great professor. He's interesting and funny, which proved helpful for those 8am lectures during Fall 2011 quarter. Listening on podcast is available but just not the same as being in lecture.
His exams have tricky questions, and people generally get a B+ on the midterm and the final. That's the average. You'll have to study hard for the midterm and the final, but the project is relatively straightforward and can be finished rather quickly.

Overall, it's a great class, but don't be hoping for an incredibly easy A. That won't happen, but at least with Esdin, taking a South Campus class won't be absolute hell if you like-minded North Campus majors.

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Sept. 22, 2011

I took Dr. Esdin's PS 5 class this past Summer and it was a great experience. He teaches you really well about how to lead a healthy life style. HE talks in details about nutrition and exercise and explains how food is processed in your body. His Life Assessment Project is an eye opener on how to lead a healthy life style. The exams for the course were straight forward. Take this class if you want an enjoyable as well as a rewarding experience. I recommended this class to all my friends.

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Sept. 20, 2011

Dr. Esdin's class is very informative. He really lectures talking to students not at them. You can tell from the detailed powerpoints he has that he puts a lot of time into his lectures. Definitely attend office hours. They are so helpful and he is so welcoming. You never fall asleep in his lecture.
Physiology is very difficult but he makes it so simplified and easy to comprehend. He is also so generous with the grades. He gives about 35% of the students A range. Out of all the instructors at UCLA, you should take him. He is awesome. His exams are detailed, but if you take good notes, you will ace the exams.

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Dec. 19, 2010

Esdin was a great professor for PhySci 5. Interesting and a good lecturer. He always says "take home message", and my friends and I tallied how many times a lecture he said it. Record is 17. Go to lecture or have a friend who goes to lecture because he reveals questions that will be on the final as an incentive to go to lecture and they won't be on the podcast. The BIG fitness project that everybody stresses about really isn't that hard and easily doable in one night. I would certainly say take Esdin if you can.

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Aug. 23, 2012

It was a great class overall. great GE class to take selling the course reader (both). pratically new, just some words written in it. contact me *************

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Quarter: N/A
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June 29, 2012

LS 2:
I had Esdin for the second half of the quarter and I really like his teaching style. His exams are based off of lecture and notes alone, and he doesn't use the book, which is really nice because thats just less you have to study. That being said, be prepared to take very good notes. He's a great lecturer and goes over everything in detail so you really understand. I recommend recording his lectures because this class is not podcasted. Esdin is really helpful in office hours so really take advantage of that. He also holds review sessions before the midterm/final. The exams test you on your understanding of the material, not just pure memorization. However, it is not too difficult and I think his exams are really fair. He has multiple choice and short answer

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Quarter: N/A
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June 21, 2012

Great lecturer! I had to end up dropping the course, but already bought the books. I am currently selling (Reader, Study Guide, and iProfile- (never opened)). If anyone is interested please email me @ C*************

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Quarter: N/A
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March 21, 2012

Esdin is ridiculously passionate about this topic. This class was extremely valuable and definitely a life-changer.

**As someone who is super North Campus (meaning I fail at all things math and science), I must say there's almost no math (if anything, it's basic 6th grade stuff) and the science is VERY basic... He'll always say, "I know this is a GE class, so I'll make this very simple for you," which is pretty damn considerate of him!

He always says "Take home message" in lecture, meaning, literally, the message you'll take home and incorporate to your lifestyle. I've made some serious changes to my diet and am already feeling better!

Definitely recommend this class if you're looking for a relatively simple science GE, though be forewarned that this is a class that will take a bit of memorization.
I studied the night before the midterm for about 6 hours and got in the top 5%, so it's really not that bad!

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Quarter: N/A
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Jan. 18, 2012

Great class and great professor. I highly recommend it. It's not as easy as some people make it out to be. Attending lectures will help a lot and reading the course reader and study guide will help too. Esdin is very easy and interesting to listen to. He's a great professor and the class is very interesting! Definitely take it!! The TA Daniel was excellent too!

Helpful?

0 0 Please log in to provide feedback.
Quarter: N/A
Grade: N/A
Dec. 12, 2011

This is by no means an easy A. As a complete North Campus major, this still required work. Comparatively, less - but not a surefire A, if that's what you're looking for.

However, Esdin is a great professor. He's interesting and funny, which proved helpful for those 8am lectures during Fall 2011 quarter. Listening on podcast is available but just not the same as being in lecture.
His exams have tricky questions, and people generally get a B+ on the midterm and the final. That's the average. You'll have to study hard for the midterm and the final, but the project is relatively straightforward and can be finished rather quickly.

Overall, it's a great class, but don't be hoping for an incredibly easy A. That won't happen, but at least with Esdin, taking a South Campus class won't be absolute hell if you like-minded North Campus majors.

Helpful?

0 0 Please log in to provide feedback.
Quarter: N/A
Grade: N/A
Sept. 22, 2011

I took Dr. Esdin's PS 5 class this past Summer and it was a great experience. He teaches you really well about how to lead a healthy life style. HE talks in details about nutrition and exercise and explains how food is processed in your body. His Life Assessment Project is an eye opener on how to lead a healthy life style. The exams for the course were straight forward. Take this class if you want an enjoyable as well as a rewarding experience. I recommended this class to all my friends.

Helpful?

0 0 Please log in to provide feedback.
Quarter: N/A
Grade: N/A
Sept. 20, 2011

Dr. Esdin's class is very informative. He really lectures talking to students not at them. You can tell from the detailed powerpoints he has that he puts a lot of time into his lectures. Definitely attend office hours. They are so helpful and he is so welcoming. You never fall asleep in his lecture.
Physiology is very difficult but he makes it so simplified and easy to comprehend. He is also so generous with the grades. He gives about 35% of the students A range. Out of all the instructors at UCLA, you should take him. He is awesome. His exams are detailed, but if you take good notes, you will ace the exams.

Helpful?

0 0 Please log in to provide feedback.
Quarter: N/A
Grade: N/A
Dec. 19, 2010

Esdin was a great professor for PhySci 5. Interesting and a good lecturer. He always says "take home message", and my friends and I tallied how many times a lecture he said it. Record is 17. Go to lecture or have a friend who goes to lecture because he reveals questions that will be on the final as an incentive to go to lecture and they won't be on the podcast. The BIG fitness project that everybody stresses about really isn't that hard and easily doable in one night. I would certainly say take Esdin if you can.

Helpful?

0 0 Please log in to provide feedback.
32 of 32
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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