Joseph Esdin
Department of Physiological Science
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Easiness 3.9 / 5 How easy the class is, 1 being extremely difficult and 5 being easy peasy.
Clarity 4.2 / 5 How clear the class is, 1 being extremely unclear and 5 being very clear.
Workload 3.9 / 5 How much workload the class is, 1 being extremely heavy and 5 being extremely light.
Helpfulness 4.1 / 5 How helpful the class is, 1 being not helpful at all and 5 being extremely helpful.

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April 13, 2014

I am selling the Phy Sci 5 Course Reader/Workbook/iProfile for SPRING 2014, all for $85. They are BRAND NEW (I just dropped the class) and they retail for $102 combined. I can also meet up with you on campus, which would save you a trip to the course reader store, so this is a deal! Contact me at ************* if you're interested.

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April 10, 2014

Has Esdin for LS2 AND PhySci5. Took PhySci5 for fun. I'm not particularly fond of Esdin's exams, he's a great lecturer, though.

E-mail me if you want the Winter 2014 Course Reader and iProfile (expires Jan 2015)
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March 30, 2014

Selling physci 5 Winter 2014 edition course reader with required nutrition program disk for 60 dollars for both or 20 for disk and 40 for course reader.

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March 30, 2014

Selling physci 5 Winter 2014 edition course reader with required nutrition program disk for 60 dollars for both or 20 for disk and 40 for course reader.

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March 24, 2014

I LOVED THIS CLASS...I took it Fall 2013 but honestly wish I took it earlier!

I've had Dr. Esdin before and also needed nutrition for a pre-health prereq but even if you're just taking it for a GE, this is THE class to take. Most GEs require tons of work and papers and whatnot, but this class is entirely based on going to class, a few quizzes, a midterm, an exam, and a project.

The whole point of this class is to teach us how to eat and exercise right to maintain an active lifestyle so we limit our risks of getting cancer, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases. I definitely appreciate that Dr. Esdin is definitely aiming for preventative health!

Tips:

GO TO LECTURE--you'll ace all the quizzes and exams BUT only if you go! That's because he says a lot of information that isn't in the course reader that is always on the exam. AND A BONUS is that he sometimes gives out exam "freebies" just for being in lecture. One time, he gave us 100% on our second quiz, just for being in class.

Another reason to go to class is that some of the material is conceptually difficult but in class he's always giving you analogies that help you better understand what's going on in our bodies--stuff that's NOT in the coursereader.

One final bonus about going to lecture is that he likes to make jokes (that are actually funny) so I actually looked forward to going to class.

I really liked section because there was one day where you get to use blood pressure cuffs, your heart rate, measure your % body fat...for free. I hear they even get to use ECGs now! Oh, and you should go to section because you get participation credit just for being there and signing in.

For the project, JUST FOLLOW ALL DIRECTIONS, and you will get 100% guaranteed.

All tests (including the quizzes) are online. You take the midterm and final in the Young Hall computer labs on the 4th floor, and it's entirely multiple choice. They're both about 40-50 questions or so, so if you studied (that means going to both lecture and section and reading the course reader), then you should finish in about 20 minutes.

The iProfile program you need to buy from the coursereader store can be expensive but the great thing is that you can share it with multiple friends (not sure how many), but that way you guys can divide up the cost. And because it's a yearlong subscription, you can sell it to other people who plan on taking Phy Sci 5 later. The course reader itself is not expensive, plus I found it super helpful to just bring to lecture and take my notes directly on it.

Dr. Esdin has taught this class a gazillion times so if you want an experienced lecturer and a really approachable professor (yes, even during office hours), TAKE THIS CLASS! Can't recommend it enough!

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Jan. 31, 2014

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.

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Jan. 11, 2014

The class is really good and meaningful. it has two online quiz, midterm and final. for the midterm and final, there are about 100 multiple choice in total, which are based on course reader material and lectures.

I am selling course reader and profile, if you are interested. e-mail me *************

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Jan. 9, 2014

The class is super easy, I literally only showed up for the first day, midterm and final and still managed to pass the class. Just reading the coursereader should be able to get you at least a B. Its pretty comprehensive, although there are a couple typos in there.

There is a project that is pretty simple, the TA practically walks you through it.

I took the class last quarter and I'm selling my coursereader and an active iprofile program. Text ********** or email *************

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Jan. 8, 2014

Chill-ish class but kinda harder than it seems. Tests are pretty hard.

I'm selling the course reader so hit me up if your interested **********

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Jan. 6, 2014

Overall, this is one of the easiest classes I have taken. Its all memorization, so just make sure you read the course reader, take good notes, and memorize your notes thoroughly. Going to lectures is not necessary other than the days he gives out answers to the exams. He usually does this on Fridays near the end of lecture so I would only show up for the last 20 mins of lecture on Fridays and still managed to get an A.

Im also selling my course reader with an active iProfile account. The course reader is in perfect condition with no notes! Please text ********** if you are interested!

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April 13, 2014

I am selling the Phy Sci 5 Course Reader/Workbook/iProfile for SPRING 2014, all for $85. They are BRAND NEW (I just dropped the class) and they retail for $102 combined. I can also meet up with you on campus, which would save you a trip to the course reader store, so this is a deal! Contact me at ************* if you're interested.

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April 10, 2014

Has Esdin for LS2 AND PhySci5. Took PhySci5 for fun. I'm not particularly fond of Esdin's exams, he's a great lecturer, though.

E-mail me if you want the Winter 2014 Course Reader and iProfile (expires Jan 2015)
*************

:)

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March 30, 2014

Selling physci 5 Winter 2014 edition course reader with required nutrition program disk for 60 dollars for both or 20 for disk and 40 for course reader.

Email at ************* or text to **********

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March 30, 2014

Selling physci 5 Winter 2014 edition course reader with required nutrition program disk for 60 dollars for both or 20 for disk and 40 for course reader.

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March 24, 2014

I LOVED THIS CLASS...I took it Fall 2013 but honestly wish I took it earlier!

I've had Dr. Esdin before and also needed nutrition for a pre-health prereq but even if you're just taking it for a GE, this is THE class to take. Most GEs require tons of work and papers and whatnot, but this class is entirely based on going to class, a few quizzes, a midterm, an exam, and a project.

The whole point of this class is to teach us how to eat and exercise right to maintain an active lifestyle so we limit our risks of getting cancer, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases. I definitely appreciate that Dr. Esdin is definitely aiming for preventative health!

Tips:

GO TO LECTURE--you'll ace all the quizzes and exams BUT only if you go! That's because he says a lot of information that isn't in the course reader that is always on the exam. AND A BONUS is that he sometimes gives out exam "freebies" just for being in lecture. One time, he gave us 100% on our second quiz, just for being in class.

Another reason to go to class is that some of the material is conceptually difficult but in class he's always giving you analogies that help you better understand what's going on in our bodies--stuff that's NOT in the coursereader.

One final bonus about going to lecture is that he likes to make jokes (that are actually funny) so I actually looked forward to going to class.

I really liked section because there was one day where you get to use blood pressure cuffs, your heart rate, measure your % body fat...for free. I hear they even get to use ECGs now! Oh, and you should go to section because you get participation credit just for being there and signing in.

For the project, JUST FOLLOW ALL DIRECTIONS, and you will get 100% guaranteed.

All tests (including the quizzes) are online. You take the midterm and final in the Young Hall computer labs on the 4th floor, and it's entirely multiple choice. They're both about 40-50 questions or so, so if you studied (that means going to both lecture and section and reading the course reader), then you should finish in about 20 minutes.

The iProfile program you need to buy from the coursereader store can be expensive but the great thing is that you can share it with multiple friends (not sure how many), but that way you guys can divide up the cost. And because it's a yearlong subscription, you can sell it to other people who plan on taking Phy Sci 5 later. The course reader itself is not expensive, plus I found it super helpful to just bring to lecture and take my notes directly on it.

Dr. Esdin has taught this class a gazillion times so if you want an experienced lecturer and a really approachable professor (yes, even during office hours), TAKE THIS CLASS! Can't recommend it enough!

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Jan. 31, 2014

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.

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Jan. 11, 2014

The class is really good and meaningful. it has two online quiz, midterm and final. for the midterm and final, there are about 100 multiple choice in total, which are based on course reader material and lectures.

I am selling course reader and profile, if you are interested. e-mail me *************

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Jan. 9, 2014

The class is super easy, I literally only showed up for the first day, midterm and final and still managed to pass the class. Just reading the coursereader should be able to get you at least a B. Its pretty comprehensive, although there are a couple typos in there.

There is a project that is pretty simple, the TA practically walks you through it.

I took the class last quarter and I'm selling my coursereader and an active iprofile program. Text ********** or email *************

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Jan. 8, 2014

Chill-ish class but kinda harder than it seems. Tests are pretty hard.

I'm selling the course reader so hit me up if your interested **********

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Jan. 6, 2014

Overall, this is one of the easiest classes I have taken. Its all memorization, so just make sure you read the course reader, take good notes, and memorize your notes thoroughly. Going to lectures is not necessary other than the days he gives out answers to the exams. He usually does this on Fridays near the end of lecture so I would only show up for the last 20 mins of lecture on Fridays and still managed to get an A.

Im also selling my course reader with an active iProfile account. The course reader is in perfect condition with no notes! Please text ********** if you are interested!

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4.3
Overall Rating
Based on 372 Users
Easiness 3.9 / 5 How easy the class is, 1 being extremely difficult and 5 being easy peasy.
Clarity 4.2 / 5 How clear the class is, 1 being extremely unclear and 5 being very clear.
Workload 3.9 / 5 How much workload the class is, 1 being extremely heavy and 5 being extremely light.
Helpfulness 4.1 / 5 How helpful the class is, 1 being not helpful at all and 5 being extremely helpful.

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