Professor Li has a very fair grading scheme for this class: 18% quizzes (which are easy), 20% homework (also easy), 17% participation (measured through iClicker and you can miss two classes), 20% midterm (which is open note), and 25% final exam (also open note). My TA, Melissa Ferriter, was also fantastic in providing us detailed weekly review slides and explanations for the free response questions that were on the midterm. I learned about a niche topic I didn't have much interest in before taking this class in a stress-free manner, what more could I ask for?

This class with Professor Li has been one of best I have ever taken at UCLA. Setup kind of like a sampler, Professor Li guides you through a bunch of different natural climate solutions topics, with really cool guest speakers dispersed throughout the quarter. It ends with a group project and presentation, alongside weekly quizzes. The class is truly what you make of it, whether you only want to gain a broad understanding or actually dive deep - Professor Li does not expect everyone to know a lot coming in and will always answer every single question super willingly. On the flip side, if this is already your jam, he is extremely knowledgeable. He is insanely supportive and you can really tell he puts a ton of effort into the class and getting to know everyone.