Professor Maloy really cares about his students and that is evident by how he helps students during lecture. However, LS 7A is a poorly organized class and requires a lot of teaching it yourself. Lectures are usually just clicker questions, which unfortunately don't really help your learning. However, I thought Maloy was a great person and teacher. I would take another class with him that is organized in a better fashion.

Focus on the iClicker questions and similar study tools when studying. I would redo the practice and preclass exams and review the iClicker and CLC lab worksheets.

The extra credit given in this class sucks completely so don't bank on it saving your grade.

The tests/exams are difficult and you aren't the only one struggling. It's all about improving. If I could do it again, I would do everything I can to take advantage of reviewing the midterm questions. The TAs allow you to look over your tests and the questions you got wrong for a week.

I had a hard time wrapping my head around the test questions because the test questions didn't seem to correlate with what we were reading in launchpad. They correlate perfectly with Lecture and the other supplemental shit done outside of lecture. I know people who aced the class and got a C or D on the first midterm.

Maloy was fine, he's a pretty good professor, he engages with students and is always willing to help. The class itself sucks though, LaunchPad is a pain and lectures weren't really that useful. Attendance is mandatory because of clickers, that's pretty much the only reason I went. You basically have to study everything by yourself. The tests are really similar to the review and practice exam questions on LaunchPad, as well as the clicker questions in class, so make sure you really know them. It's more application of concepts rather than memorization, so the practice exam and clicker questions really prepare you for that. Discussions were okay, you just go in and do a worksheet.

He is really cold when responding to emails and isn't receptive to student issues outside of just teaching the content. Launchpad is such a poorly organized system too. Pyle and Dasgupta were god awful, Pyle especially like Christ. Regret taking this class.

Maloy is a pretty good lecturer and he tries his best to explain the clicker questions, which are essential to succeeding in LS7A (and for the LS7 series in general). Launchpad is rather tedious, but it is helpful for gaining some background knowledge on the subject. The exams were challenging in the sense that they test more on concept application than knowledge - you have to be able to apply the concepts more than memorizing them.

So usually LS 7A is taught with multiple professors utilizing the flipped classroom format, and Professor Maloy is one that certainly knows the in and outs of this teaching style. Lectures consist of him going over slides and some clicker questions (they count as part of your grade, but clicker questions are graded based on completing 75% of that lecture's clicker questions), and he encourages you to converse amongst yourselves. It's a good method that encourages both learning and socializing, so much so in that I found it relaxing and enjoyable to go to his lectures (he brings his dog in, so be on the lookout for that!).
Outside of lecture, you will have both Launchpad and discussion. Launchpad can be annoying sometimes, but usually there is a quizlet (and if not coursehero usually has a free preview lol). I'm not saying this to encourage you to look off of them, but rather to note the fact that Professor Maloy himself said that Launchpad is more for getting the background knowledge, and studying the clicker questions and lecture content is so much more crucial for the exams. In discussion, you will have worksheets to do, which will count as part of your grade. You are encouraged to work in groups, and honestly, most people should get these points, either from doing the work or asking for help from the TAs (who seem more than willing to help you do well in this class).
Like above, study the clicker questions and lecture content for the exams, it is by far the most crucial part. There are really a lot of application problems (e.g. looking at this biological system, what would happen if this part was inhibited?) and very few pure memorization problems. Make sure to utilize the diagrams on the exams, because those can definitely be helpful. Also, all exams (1 final, 2 midterms) are multiple choice (with both midterms being around 60 questions and the final 100 questions), and they provide the scantrons, so no need to worry about that part of the class.
In terms of grading, everything is on a straight scale (unless the average is below a 75%), so you don't need to worry about competition or anything. There are a total of 726 points (76 clicker points, 80 discussion points, 90 midterm 1 points, 120 midterm 2 points, 200 final points, 150 total points possible from Launchpad, 10 weekly survey points), with the straight scale boundary being 93% and up for A, 90%-92.9% for A-, etc. Overall, as long as you are staying on top of your work, because Maloy lectures so well, you should be able to ace this class!

Maloy is by far the best professor for 7A. He is engaging, cares about student learning, and makes attending lectures worth your while. The tests are hard, but he hosts office hours that are extremely helpful right before exams. Would recommend but stay on top of your Launchpad!!

Maloy is awesome! I am really into the course material and the flipped classroom setting allow me to think of more problems and do more online research about the details. Maloy also tells about many interesting researches and applications.

We are seated according to discussion sections making it easy to form stronger bond, and I am very glad to meet so many great people!!

The exams are kinda hard compare to homework practice questions. I think the main trick is to go to all of the 4 office hours before the exam weeks. Even you don't have questions, Maloy always comes up with very 'interpretive' practices that allow you to connect knowledges across chapters.

For TA, I am very fortunate and super grateful to have Liz. She makes the sections very interesting and clear and knows the concepts very well.

One last note: don't put in way too much time in the class, or your other courses may not have good grades. Ask questions instead of stuck on them all the day.

This class genuinely challenged me, but it was worth all the work that I put into the class. They gave a million resources (LAs, TAs, CLC, CampusWire forum, preclass worksheets (optional), clicker questions, practice exam and review questions, and practice tests on Launchpad). They know that the style of testing is new (it's like similar to the ACT science portions based on diagrams, charts, etc.). The first midterm is weighted way less than the second midterm, knowing that it will be the first test in this style that many students will be taking. There was extra credit and a curve. Prof. Maloy pushed me to work hard and I appreciate it. I think it will push me to work just as hard in my other classes, such as in the rest of the LS7 series!!

Maloy really cares about his students and often holds really helpful office hours. If you are not understanding the material, I HIGHLY recommend going to office hours to ASAP because the class is pretty fast paced and it is easy to fall behind. Though this class was a lot of work, Maloy made it really engaging and interesting. But if it's not required for you, honestly take another easy GE.