Do not trust the grade distributions for this class. A huge number of drops and a ton of P/NP makes the above distributions possible.

Levy is a nice enough guy, but this class goes wayyyyy too in depth to be a GE. I'm not sure if its Levy's doing or the class itself (somehow, I think its the former).
It's absurd to expect students to attend weekend office hours (with tutors, not Levy himself) if they want to learn the content.

The only C I've ever gotten on a test were on Levys exams. I improved on subsequent exams, but Levy was super unclear about his grading practices (based on a mysterious and subjective curve where exam weights would change) so I (like seemingly 50% of the class) chose to take it P/NP.

I'd highly recommend avoid this class. Even if you do well, the time it takes to succeed to learn something that you can easily, easily get away without knowing at all (whether you're a philosophy major or pre law, there are plenty of other classes/ways to prep) is absurd. The grade distribution is a mirage. Trust me don't take it.

Hands down, best class I've ever taken at UCLA. I loved this class, so I'm biased, but I'll try to give you the most helpful review.
PROS:
- Levy's lectures are very clear and helpful
- Abundant tutors and tutoring sessions, lots of good opportunities to get help
- All the assignments, tests, practice is done on Logic 2010 Software, so class is super organized and well -structured, you always know what to expect.
- Gives practice exams that almost follow exam structure exactly
- Levy is a cute grandpa who genuinely loves teaching
CONS:
- Workload is kind of heavy, HW assignments due twice a week, each can take up to 3-4 hours.
- Symbolic Logic doesn't come easy to some, you might struggle more than others, or be bored
Advice:
- Go to all the lectures, do all the HW, and make sure you understand what you're doing
- In the week leading up to the exam, do all the practice questions in the Logic 2010 Software, might seem like overkill, but it's super doable, and you'll be so much better prepared for the exams
If you absolutely despise math, maybe skip out on this class, symbolic logic is like a spin off of math, and you might not enjoy it.

This was a very difficult class, but Professor Levy made it worthwhile. His lectures were always engaging, fun, and informative. If you want an A in this class, you must go to office hours and show up for lecture. He does not record his lectures.

Lot of disgruntled people talking about how hard the class is. Logic isn't for everybody, but Steve Levy is. He's experienced, helpful, accommodating, and he wholeheartedly believes in your ability to grasp the concepts and will help you get there.

this course is pretty much discrete math at a very basic level but from a linguistic/rhetorical perspective so take it if you like that and don't take it if you don't. concepts felt pretty straightforward. homework is due through a dated-looking application called "logic" but the problems are very targeted (not too repetitive except at beginning) and helpful so it's clear that prof has taught this course a fair amount of times
s levy is a very kind, affable, and humorous person and you can tell he wants to help everyone do well despite the large amount of students in class (over 300). trust him and pls laugh at his frequent jokes

I ended up graduating UCLA summa cum lade this year in a stem field. Upon reflection, this is the absolute hardest class I took at UCLA. The pacing was god awful, it goes far too in-depth to be a GE, the expectation that you attend instruction on weekends was absurd. Many people dropped and took it P/NP.

I'm currently in the process of wrapping up my LSAT studies and this class (and formal logic in general) contributes absolutely nothing to one's understanding of that test. Again, there is NO SECTION of the LSAT that requires you to understand formal logic. Derivations and logical phrasing are not useful in any way, shape or form for legal thinking or the LSAT. This class is good for one thing only: pursuing a logic concentration in philosophy at UCLA. It should not be advertised as a class that prepares someone for Law School or the LSAT.

I'd discourage almost anyone from taking this class.

This class is hilariously easy if you understand logic. The prof is slow and old but you don't need to watch all the lectures to do well.

The two other reviewers for this quarter are pathetic. If you are serious about academics, then regardless of protests or pandemic, you would have been enthusiastic about this time-tested class.

Indeed, there were some mishaps with the exams, but overall, I would 100% recommend this course to anyone interested in logic, philosophy, or law school.

The class was pretty interesting! I would say it's pretty important to stay on top of lectures and new concepts since all new material builds on prior material. Levy also does not record his lectures, so it's pretty important to go to class.

Also, go to the tutor sessions! A lot of them have their own know-hows for how to solve problems.

This class is demanding, but honestly so rewarding and kind of fun when you finally understood the concepts. Professor Levy is so nice and willing to help. Honestly I think the key to doing well in this class are going to the drop in tutoring sessions, unsure if he’s still there but Nikolai? was so helpful. Keep up with the homework, I recommend splitting it into two days because it can be kind of draining. Overall, as long as you stay on top of homework you are well prepared for the exams. Lectures can be a little long but the example problems the professor shows sets you up to do the homework.