An amazing class that you should take if you have the chance. Professor Gurval is awesome all around and very helpful, always willing to set some time apart to meet with you outside of the class to discuss projects/assignments/ any questions. Seriously one of the best professors I've had at UCLA. There is a lot of reading but you can guarantee that most if not all is new and interesting information that you're learning. Homework consists of 2 presentations and a final paper on a topic of your choice.

I really enjoyed taking this class. I know Gurval isn't teaching it again, but wanted to leave him a positive review anyways! He is an incredibly passionate professor and is genuinely interested in everything he talks about. I would definitely take this class again, even though I usually hate group projects and presentations! Highly recommend taking a small class with Gurval, it's such a different experience than all other classes at UCLA.