This class has a well-deserved reputation as the hardest class in the MIMG major, but Galic is, in my (biased) opinion, the best teacher to take this class with. He knows well, and is clearly passionate about, the material he teaches and tries his best to help /those students who make the effort to reach out to him or understand the material/. He will not hold your hand, but if you come to office hours or ask to meet him (or drop by his office--worked for me many times, most notably the week before finals, but don't count on this), he will help you. A lot. The very first two OH's of his I attended, he made everyone introduce themselves with the express purpose of forging friendships and facilitating study group formation (by the way, I think studying in groups is the best way to study for this class). (He also brings snacks to OH sometimes.) When he lectures, it's obvious how fascinated he is with immunology and the new advancements coming out in that field--in my opinion, it's infectious, but everyone differs, of course. He's also really approachable and friendly, so don't be afraid to talk to him.

His exams are open-note, open-book (why would you bring the textbook though) and application/experiment-based, so you won't get away with mere memorization. I recommend making sure you know how the various components interplay within the immune response. You're not guaranteed to get study guides, but the HW (accuracy/effort optional) is entirely old exam questions, so they're your best resource. HW answers are discussed in discussion--Drake was my TA, and he was VERY helpful.

Regarding grading, you get points based on two midterms (30%), final (50%), and discussion attendance (20%). Improvement from midterm(s) to final is factored into your grade--this is part of the reason behind my A.

This class isn't at all impossible, but be sure to put in the effort. It'll be well worth it.

the course material itself is what makes the class difficult, not the instructors. immunology is not an easy subject, but Galic tries to make the curriculum as understandable as possible. his exams are fair and focuses on the bigger picture rather than small details, plus its open book and open notes for both midterm and final.

theres one midterm (30%), one final (50%), and 6 homework assignments as well as discussion attendance (20%). the homework is graded by completion, not accuracy. you dont have to participate in section just attend. just make sure to study for the exams which are the most important. he takes consideration how much you improved from your midterm to final exam to determine your final grade.

Galic is really passionate about teaching - he teaches for you to learn, not to get a good grade, which he really emphasizes. try to attend as many office hours as you can. he is very kind and patient.

yes this class is difficult, but it is not impossible

HOW does Galic not have any reviews at all?! He is widely regarded as one of the most popular professors in MIMG, and for good reason, too-- he is AMAZING. Immunology is an incredibly difficult subject, but it is so so interesting and so rewarding, and Galic loves to teach. I loved listening to him lecture (he's from Yugoslavia, so he has a thick European accent, but it's not difficult to understand) and he is so helpful during OH. I had him during the rare quarter that he taught with Dr. Zack, and he and Zack were so hilarious together. They make lots of jokes and are just incredible professors. Truly passionate about their subject AND about teaching, which is a rare combo. Galic also remembers students names (if you come to OH) and I actually ran into him on campus a few days after our final, and he stopped to talk to me and was incredibly complimentary and kind and encouraging. I wish that I could take another class with him!!! Probably the best professor I've had at UCLA!