The workload was light. We only had one debate (pair work) and a mini quiz every week. The quizzes were VERY short (took about 5-10 minutes at most) and the questions were taken from the handouts. The exams were a bit challenging, but if you study the past papers you should be fine. Also, Prof. Phelan had a review session before both midterm and final, and it was quite helpful. I read the textbook and I thought the exams weren't that bad, but I know people who didn't read the textbook at all and they still got an A. Overall his class was really engaging. It was fun and not much work. Definitely take this class if you can:)

This might be the best class I have ever taken. The content is extremely interesting and Phelan is phenomenal. As long as you go to class and pay attention, it really is not a difficult class.

I honestly probably owe this man a fruit basket. I got to his 8am final at around 9:40am, and I was scared I wouldn't be allowed to finish. He just laughed and said, "Have a nice sleep? Sorry, I should not be laughing. You were probably terrified. You can finish in your test in my office; I would hate for this to affect your grade at all." He then proceeded to tell me that he was afraid he would sleep through the test too and that his son made a funny joke the day before. His lectures are fun to listen to and give you fun facts to spit out in random conversation. He loves teaching, and genuinely cares about his students. I cannot recommend this class enough. (Sidenote: don't buy the textbook.)

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I thought I did better and was expecting a higher curve so I ended up with a B, but I don't really give a shit because Phelan is the man. The midterm and final are pretty tough because there is a ton of material, but he makes it all really interesting. Best professor and class I've taken at UCLA, hands down.

Phelan is absolutely amazing. He is the most engaging, entertaining professor, always incorporating his life stories into every lecture in a meaningful and relevant way. I loved going to lecture, and sometimes didn't even want it to end, which can't be said for most classes. You will learn very applicable and memorable lessons in this class. It is easy, but not an easy A. There is very little work and generally easy concepts but the exams are hard. There are quizzes in each discussion but he gives you the questions beforehand so they are not hard. There is one midterm and one final which require quite a bit of studying and are not easy, but he gives a pretty large curve. Not too much reading, and it is interesting. Take this class!!!

Professor Phelan is cool, and makes the materials (that would otherwise be boring) very interesting and logical!

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Professor Phelan is absolutely phenomenal. He really cares about his students and is passionate about what he does. His lectures are so engaging, I was never bored. I looked forward to every lecture. He makes science actually relevant to your life and the things I learned from his class still impact me today. I understand the world better, which is something I thought straight biology couldn't ever do. His class did have a decent amount of workload though, you have to prepare for weekly quizzes, one debate with a partner, a midterm and a final. It's writing intensive for a bio class. Highly recommended. This man will change your life.

This class is decently difficult, not because of subject material, but because of tests and how they are graded. I ended up with a B- overall and actually tried really hard/understood most of the concepts. But I also don't care because Jay Phelan is dope and so are his lectures and everyone should take this class regardless of the grade they get.

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