Joseph Esdin
Department of Physiological Science
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4.3
Overall Rating
Based on 348 Users
Easiness 4.0 / 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.

TOP TAGS

  • Uses Slides
  • Needs Textbook
  • Would Take Again
GRADE DISTRIBUTIONS
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81.4%
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68.0%
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43.0%
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50.0%
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63.2%
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72.9%
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57.0%
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77.7%
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77.2%
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77.1%
64.2%
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88.9%
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59.3%
44.5%
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59.3%
49.5%
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92.9%
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75.8%
63.2%
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52.9%
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39.6%
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45.7%
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51.9%
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24.6%
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44.7%
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52.2%
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50.1%
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52.6%
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43.7%
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51.1%
42.6%
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Grade distributions are collected using data from the UCLA Registrar’s Office.

43.2%
36.0%
28.8%
21.6%
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35.2%
29.3%
23.4%
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50.1%
41.8%
33.4%
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31.6%
26.3%
21.1%
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43.1%
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28.7%
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28.9%
24.1%
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25.9%
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44.0%
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18.6%
15.5%
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9.3%
6.2%
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19.0%
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17.3%
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Grade distributions are collected using data from the UCLA Registrar’s Office.

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Quarter: Fall 2022
Grade: A+
July 5, 2023

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Quarter: Spring 2023
Grade: A
June 23, 2023

Although I took this class as an easy science GE, my takeaways from it far outweigh the grade that I received. All the information learned in the class is practical to one's daily life and is broken down into digestible pieces with no science background required. Professor Esdin is also incredibly knowledge yet helpful and understanding. I would recommend this class to anyone wanting to learn more about their body!

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Quarter: Spring 2023
Grade: A
Verified Reviewer This user is a verified UCLA student/alum.
June 23, 2023

For anyone who is wondering if they should take physical science 5… PLEASE DO.

Professor Edsin is one of the most caring professors at UCLA, and is one who CARES about your learning and of course, pertaining to the class, your own health and lifestyle. He is very organized, and is consistent with updates and announcements on assignments and important dates. He uses slides, and as of Spring 2023, lectures are recorded. He also gives out extra credit.

This class is easy, but in order to do well you have to be able to engage, come to class (Attendance to the lecture AND discussion is mandatory as of Spring 2023), do the readings, complete assignments on time, take good notes (as of Spring 2023, you are able to use them on exams and quizzes), and of course have fun.

Professor and the TAs are looking out for you. I had a personal problem, and speaking up to them helped me get through the course despite everything going on. They really support you, and care about your wellbeing as a student.

The main things to look out for in this course, aside from the exams and quizzes, is the Lifestyle Assessment Report. In which you are required to write a comprehensive report about your diet and fitness evaluations. The laboratory section/discussion will help guide you through completing all the report components. Thus, please ask your TA’s and professor your questions. They are very helpful. This project is time consuming, but you get to learn about yourself and your health, so it is rewarding. However, as it is time consuming, you have to put in the effort and have a good pace. The TA’s and professor will remind you to work on it until the due date.

The current point break down of Spring 2023:

Exam 1 - 100 points
2 Lecture quizzes (20 points each) - 40 points
3 Laboratory quizzes (15 points each) - 45 points
Attendance and Participation in laboratory - 25 points
Attendance in lecture - 25 points
Lifestyle Assessment Report - 100 points
Final Exam on Monday - 100 points
Completing online course evaluation during OID’s evaluation period - 6 points

Total: 441 points

TAKE THIS COURSE!! AND GOOD LUCK AND HAVE FUN :)

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Quarter: Spring 2023
Grade: A
June 23, 2023

Professor Esdin was one of the most helpful teachers I have ever had at UCLA. I was struggling a lot in this class because I had gotten a concussion during the first 3 weeks of the spring quarter and wasn’t able to attend class or take quizzes/tests. I was able to reach out to Professor Esdin and he was super easy to work with. He was very supportive trying to get me caught up and not only explained the material very thoughtfully and well, he was super quick to respond to my emails which really showed me how dedicated he was to his students. He posted all his lectures and made his class clear and straight forward. I ended up with an A in this class and was very happy with the material. It is easy to learn. This was one of my favorite classes because the professor was fair and once again helpful.

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Quarter: Spring 2023
Grade: A
June 21, 2023

Professor Esdin is a great professor who clearly cares about his students. He is great at teaching. The class itself is actually useful and the material you go over can be applied to daily life. The class is also very easy if you study a little, as his tests are very fair. Overall, I would 100% recommend to take this class for the important information you learn about diet and living a healthy lifestyle.

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Quarter: Spring 2023
Grade: A
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June 14, 2023

Professor Esdin was extremely engaged with the class material. He was able to lecture on diet and exercise in a digestible way, while still maintaining student interests in mind. His coursework was not too difficult, as long as you are paying attention in lectures and reading the book, you'll feel prepared for all exams. His TAs were extremely well-informed and supportive. Furthermore, I had personal issues that made it difficult to focus on my classes. Dr.Esdin accommodated my needs and made sure I didn't fall behind. Overall, I recommend you take this class. Please know that you can depend on Dr.Esdin to provide you with quality teaching.

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Quarter: Spring 2023
Grade: NR
June 14, 2023

I absolutely loved this class! Initially, I had some doubts because I saw my friends, who had already completed the class, working on their lengthy class project. However, my concerns were quickly proven wrong because this class turned out to be a breeze. The professor's explanations were extremely clear, making it easy to grasp the subject matter.

The class structure was great, with only 5 discussion sections held every other week. Additionally, during 3 of those sections, we had a lab quiz, which was very easy. The TAs always provided guidance on the types of questions that would be asked, making it even simpler.

While the project was a bit tedious, it wasn't difficult at all. This quarter, both the midterm and final were conducted online, and they were surprisingly straightforward. Just reviewing all the lectures should be enough to excel in these exams. The professor was also super accommodating!

Attending all the lectures or watching the recordings was mandatory, so make sure not to miss any. Overall, I highly recommend this class!

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Quarter: Spring 2023
Grade: A
June 13, 2023

The class was fairly easy and Professor Esdin was very accommodating.

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Quarter: Spring 2023
Grade: A
Verified Reviewer This user is a verified UCLA student/alum.
June 12, 2023

100% recommend this course to anyone that wants to learn about the basics of diet and exercise or needs to fulfill the GE. I took this course because I heard great reviews from previous students and wanted to learn more about living a healthy lifestyle. I can say that the information that is taught in this course is extremely useful and I have changed my diet for the better.

Professor Esdin is also a great lecturer and very clear about the topics he goes over. The lectures are at a great pace and he posts all this materials onto canvas. The exams and quizzes are also very manageable if you pay attention in class and read through your notes. He is also very helpful during his office hours if you have any questions and he offers many insights beyond the scope of the course if you ask him about it. Amazing course overall.

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Quarter: Spring 2023
Grade: A
June 9, 2023

Dr. Esdin is truly so genuine and sweet. I had a health issues this quarter and every time I would speak to him after lecture he would check up on me. If anyone has anything bad to say about him, I would not believe it!

His syllabus contains participation in lecture, participation in labs, 3 lab quizzes, 2 lecture quizzes, midterm exam, final project, and final exam. Overall, it is easy to accumulate points throughout the quarter. He also gave us about 8 points extra credit for evals and a survey he posted!

All exams and quizzes were administered online and are very fair! As long as you attend lectures regularly and read the course reader, you will get an A!

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Quarter: Fall 2022
Grade: A+
July 5, 2023

Selling textbook:
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Quarter: Spring 2023
Grade: A
June 23, 2023

Although I took this class as an easy science GE, my takeaways from it far outweigh the grade that I received. All the information learned in the class is practical to one's daily life and is broken down into digestible pieces with no science background required. Professor Esdin is also incredibly knowledge yet helpful and understanding. I would recommend this class to anyone wanting to learn more about their body!

Helpful?

0 0 Please log in to provide feedback.
Verified Reviewer This user is a verified UCLA student/alum.
Quarter: Spring 2023
Grade: A
June 23, 2023

For anyone who is wondering if they should take physical science 5… PLEASE DO.

Professor Edsin is one of the most caring professors at UCLA, and is one who CARES about your learning and of course, pertaining to the class, your own health and lifestyle. He is very organized, and is consistent with updates and announcements on assignments and important dates. He uses slides, and as of Spring 2023, lectures are recorded. He also gives out extra credit.

This class is easy, but in order to do well you have to be able to engage, come to class (Attendance to the lecture AND discussion is mandatory as of Spring 2023), do the readings, complete assignments on time, take good notes (as of Spring 2023, you are able to use them on exams and quizzes), and of course have fun.

Professor and the TAs are looking out for you. I had a personal problem, and speaking up to them helped me get through the course despite everything going on. They really support you, and care about your wellbeing as a student.

The main things to look out for in this course, aside from the exams and quizzes, is the Lifestyle Assessment Report. In which you are required to write a comprehensive report about your diet and fitness evaluations. The laboratory section/discussion will help guide you through completing all the report components. Thus, please ask your TA’s and professor your questions. They are very helpful. This project is time consuming, but you get to learn about yourself and your health, so it is rewarding. However, as it is time consuming, you have to put in the effort and have a good pace. The TA’s and professor will remind you to work on it until the due date.

The current point break down of Spring 2023:

Exam 1 - 100 points
2 Lecture quizzes (20 points each) - 40 points
3 Laboratory quizzes (15 points each) - 45 points
Attendance and Participation in laboratory - 25 points
Attendance in lecture - 25 points
Lifestyle Assessment Report - 100 points
Final Exam on Monday - 100 points
Completing online course evaluation during OID’s evaluation period - 6 points

Total: 441 points

TAKE THIS COURSE!! AND GOOD LUCK AND HAVE FUN :)

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Quarter: Spring 2023
Grade: A
June 23, 2023

Professor Esdin was one of the most helpful teachers I have ever had at UCLA. I was struggling a lot in this class because I had gotten a concussion during the first 3 weeks of the spring quarter and wasn’t able to attend class or take quizzes/tests. I was able to reach out to Professor Esdin and he was super easy to work with. He was very supportive trying to get me caught up and not only explained the material very thoughtfully and well, he was super quick to respond to my emails which really showed me how dedicated he was to his students. He posted all his lectures and made his class clear and straight forward. I ended up with an A in this class and was very happy with the material. It is easy to learn. This was one of my favorite classes because the professor was fair and once again helpful.

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Quarter: Spring 2023
Grade: A
June 21, 2023

Professor Esdin is a great professor who clearly cares about his students. He is great at teaching. The class itself is actually useful and the material you go over can be applied to daily life. The class is also very easy if you study a little, as his tests are very fair. Overall, I would 100% recommend to take this class for the important information you learn about diet and living a healthy lifestyle.

Helpful?

0 0 Please log in to provide feedback.
Verified Reviewer This user is a verified UCLA student/alum.
Quarter: Spring 2023
Grade: A
June 14, 2023

Professor Esdin was extremely engaged with the class material. He was able to lecture on diet and exercise in a digestible way, while still maintaining student interests in mind. His coursework was not too difficult, as long as you are paying attention in lectures and reading the book, you'll feel prepared for all exams. His TAs were extremely well-informed and supportive. Furthermore, I had personal issues that made it difficult to focus on my classes. Dr.Esdin accommodated my needs and made sure I didn't fall behind. Overall, I recommend you take this class. Please know that you can depend on Dr.Esdin to provide you with quality teaching.

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Quarter: Spring 2023
Grade: NR
June 14, 2023

I absolutely loved this class! Initially, I had some doubts because I saw my friends, who had already completed the class, working on their lengthy class project. However, my concerns were quickly proven wrong because this class turned out to be a breeze. The professor's explanations were extremely clear, making it easy to grasp the subject matter.

The class structure was great, with only 5 discussion sections held every other week. Additionally, during 3 of those sections, we had a lab quiz, which was very easy. The TAs always provided guidance on the types of questions that would be asked, making it even simpler.

While the project was a bit tedious, it wasn't difficult at all. This quarter, both the midterm and final were conducted online, and they were surprisingly straightforward. Just reviewing all the lectures should be enough to excel in these exams. The professor was also super accommodating!

Attending all the lectures or watching the recordings was mandatory, so make sure not to miss any. Overall, I highly recommend this class!

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Quarter: Spring 2023
Grade: A
June 13, 2023

The class was fairly easy and Professor Esdin was very accommodating.

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Verified Reviewer This user is a verified UCLA student/alum.
Quarter: Spring 2023
Grade: A
June 12, 2023

100% recommend this course to anyone that wants to learn about the basics of diet and exercise or needs to fulfill the GE. I took this course because I heard great reviews from previous students and wanted to learn more about living a healthy lifestyle. I can say that the information that is taught in this course is extremely useful and I have changed my diet for the better.

Professor Esdin is also a great lecturer and very clear about the topics he goes over. The lectures are at a great pace and he posts all this materials onto canvas. The exams and quizzes are also very manageable if you pay attention in class and read through your notes. He is also very helpful during his office hours if you have any questions and he offers many insights beyond the scope of the course if you ask him about it. Amazing course overall.

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Quarter: Spring 2023
Grade: A
June 9, 2023

Dr. Esdin is truly so genuine and sweet. I had a health issues this quarter and every time I would speak to him after lecture he would check up on me. If anyone has anything bad to say about him, I would not believe it!

His syllabus contains participation in lecture, participation in labs, 3 lab quizzes, 2 lecture quizzes, midterm exam, final project, and final exam. Overall, it is easy to accumulate points throughout the quarter. He also gave us about 8 points extra credit for evals and a survey he posted!

All exams and quizzes were administered online and are very fair! As long as you attend lectures regularly and read the course reader, you will get an A!

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7 of 31
4.3
Overall Rating
Based on 348 Users
Easiness 4.0 / 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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