If you're looking for an easy GE this isn't the one. Earlier reviews state how the class was relatively easy, however now all the tests and quizzes are online with lockdown browser. While the lectures are pretty interesting the tests are not like the lectures. Even if you read the book, which cost $70 btw, it will only minimally help you on the tests. He words the questions very strangely, like he's trying to trick you on purpose. This is worsened by the fact that some of the questions were neither mention in class nor in the book. His tests are unfair and unreasonably difficult. How were we supposed to know the answer?? I don't know. Overall, the class isn't terrible because there is no homework and only one project, but if you are really stressed about you gpa do not take this class.

The workload is great but the exams are much harder than expected.

Honestly, this class isn't a "free A" GE from my experience. It looks like from the previous quarters that this class used to be open textbook for tests, quizzes, etc., but during this specific quarter everything was closed textbook and taken on lockdown browser. Like some of the other reviewers mention, you definitely need to work to get the grade you want. The lectures are fun and engaging, but the assessments (specifically the midterm and final) are slightly difficult. The phrasing of questions are overall strange and it's especially evident when it's true/false. Each question was worth 3 points, so if you missed 3-4 you'd lose a whole letter grade. The final project isn't that bad as it's a lot of writing and you have a lot of time -- just don't slack off. Final note: buy the course reader. I didn't buy the course reader as many people said it wasn't necessary but I ended up bombing the first lecture quiz cause there were questions from the course reader. If you don't, I still think you can end the class with an A-. Overall, an interesting GE and I'd probably take it again.

All exams are online with lockdown browser. Useful information that was very helpful for the gym and overall fitness. An alright class and a mid GE.

This class was very practical and interesting, especially if you go to the gym because you learn about optimal exercise, but the exams are incredibly difficult. I studied for the final by making flash cards of the textbook and lecture notes WORD for WORD but i still got a 67% on the final. The questions are too specific in the sense that it's impossible to memorize enough to do well. Nevertheless, the professor is funny and very engaging, and the content is so useful and life-changing, so if you're willing to put in the work, this class will be very enjoyable.

Honestly for a GE you should not take this class. There are much easier life science GEs that you can take and seeing as all the previous reviews were made when this class had non proctored online tests, they simply do not apply to this class anymore. The tests are very vague and ask questions that do not correspond to the course reader. Also they are proctored now with lockdown browser and your webcam is required. The lab sections were incredibly boring and I feel bad for the TAs since honestly no one is interested. Overall, the amount of time you have to spend for this class is not worth it for a GE. Save yourself and take another class.

Dr. Esdin is a good professor. His class is super interesting and not too difficult. He does take attendance but you should go to class anyways because a lot of what he covers isn't posted on the slides but he talks about. He has a big quarter-long project, a midterm, a final, lab quizzes, and lecture quizzes. Both the midterm and final were all MCQ and online.

This class is as introductory as it gets for Physiology. I would recommend taking this class if you just want to breeze through. The material is interesting and Esdin is an engaging professor. The exams are fair, with a couple of curveball questions. The big project is super simple, just relatively time consuming. Overall, definitely a GPA booster.

I really liked this class. While the class now requires location on for iclicker, the overall content and material is pretty easy to learn. My midterm was in person but the final was online. But, I heard this quarter the midterm and final are both online. 8/10 class, professsor is nice and the project is not to bad if you just follow format

Super chill professor that is really passionate about the subject. Requires iclicker, but the location isn't tracked so I would do it from my dorm. I got an A because the project and assignments are pretty easy and not too demanding, but you do need to go to lab/discussion