Issues in Human Physiology: Diet and Exercise

Lecture, three hours; discussion, 30 minutes; laboratory, 90 minutes. Not open to Physiological Science majors. Basic introduction to principles of human biology, with special emphasis on roles that exercise and nutrition play in health, and prevention and management of such illnesses as hypertension, diabetes, and heart disease. P/NP or letter grading.

Review Summary

Clarity
10.0 / 10
Organization
8.3 / 10
Time
0-5 hrs/week
Overall
10.0 / 10

Reviews

    Quarter Taken: Fall 2021 Online
    Grade: A

    I received the grade I expected.

    Quarter Taken: Fall 2022 In-Person
    Grade: A

    The course reader is required, but it is extremely helpful. The lectures provide more information that the course reader, so reading and attending is recommended.

    Quarter Taken: Fall 2023 In-Person
    Grade: A

    The instructor was great, I loved this class and would highly recommend it. Material is so interesting if you love learning about health.

    Quarter Taken: Fall 2023 In-Person
    Grade: A

    Professor Esdin has a great sense of humor and is very understanding of student's special situations. The Course reader is extremely beneficial to the quizzes and tests, because some questions are tied to the Course Reader only and not the lecture. It is also a practical class as we get to learn about diet and health.

    Quarter Taken: Fall 2023 In-Person
    Grade: A+

    Honestly, this class was really amazing. I would highly recommend this class to almost every student coming to UCLA. It is remarkably easy and covers what I would consider to be important information for general biology and health. It also really opens your eyes to the types of things that we put into our body and our current physical levels of fitness. Would highly recommend!

    Quarter Taken: Fall 2023 In-Person
    Grade: A

    I took this course with my two roommates for fun, and it turned out to be a delightful educational foray into topics I'd never been exposed to in nutrition and health. Exams and quizzes are easy, lectures are mandatory but engaging, there's no homework, and the life assessment project is simple and may be helpful to improving your general health and outlook on health.

    Since taking this course, my diet has improved substantially and I am now more aware of the importance of taking care of my health. Just for that I'd recommend taking this, especially with friends.

    Quarter Taken: Winter 2024 In-Person
    Grade: A

    This class is really nice if you need to fulfill your life science ge. It isn't that hard and if you just go to class and do the iclickers that should be enough to do well in the class. You should be alright to focus on your major classes and just have this as a side class.

Course

Instructor
Joseph Esdin
Previously taught
24S 24W 23F 23S 23W 22F 22Su 22S 22W 21F 21Su 21S 21W 20F 20Su 20S 20W 19F 19Su 19S 19W 18F 18Su 18S 18W 17F 17Su 17S 17W 16F 16Su 16S 16W 15F 15S 15W 14F 14S 14W 13F 13S 13W 12F 12S 12W 11F 11S
Formerly offered as
PHY SCI 5

Grading Information

  • No group projects

  • Attendance required

  • 1 midterm

  • Finals week final

  • 57% recommend the textbook