Courses Taken: LS 1 and LS2
Professor Esdin is the best!!! I had him for both LS1 and LS2 and I wish I could take all my life sciences classes with this professor. He is very straightforward with what he expects you to know on the test. His tests only include material from lecture = no book needed. He posts all his lecture notes online and there are no surprises on his tests. I would definitely recommend taking him for any class!

Took Dr. Esdin for the exercise class. When I first saw this class on the course website, I didn't think it would be that bad; we're learning about the benefits of exercise right? ... NO, this class is pretty intense and there is a LOT of material covered in 6 weeks (Summer). The class is basically about how a bad diet can affect your health (atherosclerosis, diabetes, obesity, etc), and we learn how it is affected at the physiological/molecular level. The details get pretty intense, especially when you learn how atherosclerosis develops.

In addition, there is a diet/health analysis paper (3-4 pages, single-spaced) due during finals week, 3 homework assignments (short quizzes), and two exams (midterm/final). He also gives you 20 scientific journals to read, which takes forever, but manageable if you read like 5 per week.

I really liked this class and learned a lot of valuable information regarding diet and exercise, but what sucks about this class is that it's curved (just like any other physci class). So it gets harder to get an A when you're competing with the rest of the class (about 60 students). The grade distribution is like 25-35% As, 30-40% Bs, and 30% Cs or something like that. If you're going to take this class, make sure you don't get rocked by the curve. Also, it's good to take this class after taking PS111B since some of the materials overlap.

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 @ hannan.mohammed97@gmail.com

It's an overall solid class and Esdin knows what he's talking about. Only problem is that it's really early.

Oh.. and the TA Afiz was terrible. And Esdin's exams were really difficult.
If you're trying to take a easy GE, would not recommend.

Took PhySci 5, pretty easy class. Esdin is a good professor, lectures can be boring but are usually pretty interesting.

**Selling Course Reader and Workbook (with answers) for $50**

Call or text (714) 235-8843 if interested.

Selling the Fall 2014 Edition course reader/workbook for $25. In very good condition. Email me at shainamehta31@g.ucla.edu if interested!

SELLING my PHYSCI 5 FALL 2014 COURSE READER/WORKBOOK/iPROFILE all for $60. Workbook has all the answers filled out in which I got a 100/100 on. Also willing to throw in the final project (Lifestyle Assessment Report) for free, which I got a 96/100 on. I will also give you any notes/study guides I have. Brand new all this stuff is $100+. Contact if interested, Nick 714-335-0825.

SELLING:

PhySci 5 course reader/workbook/iprofile/project for $65.

Course reader is in perfect condition with no markings inside.
100/100 for final project.

Message me if interested at (626)861-1188

I took LS2 with Esdin.
Esdin is a great professor. Very organized and you actually learn in lecture. Everything he mentions
in lecture can be tested on so be sure take good notes and stay awake. All exams come from lecture only;
hence, just print out the powerpoints and take good notes. No textbook needed, if its not mentioned
in lecture, then you can ignore it which makes studying alot more efficient.

Exams are very fair, multiple choice, short answers, and fill in the blank. Nothing tricky.
Labs were fun and not too difficult, just the usual lab writeups. He is very welcoming during
office hours and responds to emails within an appropriate time.

Overall, great professor. Definitely hope I take more classes with him.

Dr. Esdin is without any doubt a VERY passionate lecturer. He loves what he does and is really effective at teaching. Overall, I enjoyed attending his class every morning (despite the fact that it was an 8AM lecture). A typical day consists of attending lecture, taking notes from Esdin's powerpoints (which he posts online) and reviewing the notes. *No homework to be turned in!* What more can a college student ask for? Esdin assigns a quarter-long project that is due during Week 9 which is really an easy 100 points of you just follow instructions.Just a heads up, it can't possibly done the night before it's due. Here was how the class went:

3 quizzes (each worth 12 points) = 36 points
Attendance worth 14 points (just show up to discussion and sign in/participate)... easy points, the TA, Asif, is a really cool and helpful person
Lab Project: 100 points
Midterm 1: 150 points
Final: 150 points

total of 450 points. In the end, the grade is curved (only a slight curve though).

If it were up to Esdin, he'd make this class mandatory for every student at UCLA to take (and I agree with him!). This class really impacts your daily decisions and makes you want to focus on your diet and level of physical activity for a better lifestyle.
Also, don't forget to attend Fridays' lectures since he gives hints. Friday hints are Midterm/Final Exam questions that are GUARANTEED to show up. He gives the questions AND the answer!
Final grade in the class: A
I really look forward to another class with Dr. Esdin. :)