PHYSCI 6
The Human Machine: Physiological Processes
Description: Not open to Physiological Science majors. General introduction to human musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, and respiratory systems and their function, with special emphasis on mechanical and physiological aspects of homeostasis and environmental interaction. Application of physical principles in selected areas of biomechanics, hemodynamics, ergonomics, orthopedics, and robotics. P/NP or letter grading.
Units: 4.0
Units: 4.0
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I also took him for LS2 with Simmons, and I think he was definitely the better of the two professors. I think he even showed instances of being annoyed to have to teach with Simmons, because Simmons would take so long with his lectures and ended up taking away time from Cooper's lectures. Anyway.... Cooper explains things well, after reading the post below mine I kind of wished I would have gotten to know him in office hours. He likes to draw diagrams a lot, which I thought was helpful but he did tend to repeatedly draw some figures (smooth tissue of an artery for example). Personally, I found the material in this class extremely interesting, and basically confirmed to me that I would like to be a Physiological Science major (meaning I guess that I will probably see Cooper in the future). I got an A, and easily. My TA basically gave me and the entire class full points for discussion section, but I hear others were no so kind. I found this class very easy, but apparently others find it very hard. I don't really see why, but I guess I'm just good at memorizing. Basically just try to your best ability to memorize every lecture slide and you will do fine. I highly recommend reading the book, as it helps understand the "big picture" of things and to know the concepts. I found it tough sometimes to understand the material solely with the slides. So don't be lazy, and study study study! Memorize those slides, and attend lectures especially if there are clicker questions. You never know when a bunch will be asked. Anyway, good professor. People apparently constantly praise Esdin and make it seem like you MUST take LS2 with him. I don't know how good he is, but Cooper wasn't bad himself.
I also took him for LS2 with Simmons, and I think he was definitely the better of the two professors. I think he even showed instances of being annoyed to have to teach with Simmons, because Simmons would take so long with his lectures and ended up taking away time from Cooper's lectures. Anyway.... Cooper explains things well, after reading the post below mine I kind of wished I would have gotten to know him in office hours. He likes to draw diagrams a lot, which I thought was helpful but he did tend to repeatedly draw some figures (smooth tissue of an artery for example). Personally, I found the material in this class extremely interesting, and basically confirmed to me that I would like to be a Physiological Science major (meaning I guess that I will probably see Cooper in the future). I got an A, and easily. My TA basically gave me and the entire class full points for discussion section, but I hear others were no so kind. I found this class very easy, but apparently others find it very hard. I don't really see why, but I guess I'm just good at memorizing. Basically just try to your best ability to memorize every lecture slide and you will do fine. I highly recommend reading the book, as it helps understand the "big picture" of things and to know the concepts. I found it tough sometimes to understand the material solely with the slides. So don't be lazy, and study study study! Memorize those slides, and attend lectures especially if there are clicker questions. You never know when a bunch will be asked. Anyway, good professor. People apparently constantly praise Esdin and make it seem like you MUST take LS2 with him. I don't know how good he is, but Cooper wasn't bad himself.
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--LS2-- So this guy is fantastic - clear notes, exams strictly based on lectures instead of that gargantuan book - it's all good. LS2 is normally regarded as a difficult class by the general populous, but he makes it easier. If you want to learn, write out all of his slides into conceptual pictures (e.g. process of the digestive system), and you are sure to get a good grade. His first exam is bad, but the second one is extremely fair. Study lots for the final, though not cumulative, it can get fairly detailed. Very personable, excellent professor.
--LS2-- So this guy is fantastic - clear notes, exams strictly based on lectures instead of that gargantuan book - it's all good. LS2 is normally regarded as a difficult class by the general populous, but he makes it easier. If you want to learn, write out all of his slides into conceptual pictures (e.g. process of the digestive system), and you are sure to get a good grade. His first exam is bad, but the second one is extremely fair. Study lots for the final, though not cumulative, it can get fairly detailed. Very personable, excellent professor.
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GE Cluster 70AB Professor Friscia did a pretty good job teaching. He only taught in the winter quarter. His lectures were pretty organized. The material was very interesting. The field trips were definitely an enjoyable part of the class. The reading was a little too much at times. He prepared you well for the final. Overall, I would recommend the GE 70 Cluster.
GE Cluster 70AB Professor Friscia did a pretty good job teaching. He only taught in the winter quarter. His lectures were pretty organized. The material was very interesting. The field trips were definitely an enjoyable part of the class. The reading was a little too much at times. He prepared you well for the final. Overall, I would recommend the GE 70 Cluster.
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professor garfinkel was a brilliant professor. his teaching style really sticks with you, even after a whole year after having taken his course. we didn't learn easy stuff either: we learned about finding eigenvectors and eigenvalues, chaos theory, matrices and applying partial derivatives, which is highly relevant to new medicine. take his course (ls30b)
professor garfinkel was a brilliant professor. his teaching style really sticks with you, even after a whole year after having taken his course. we didn't learn easy stuff either: we learned about finding eigenvectors and eigenvalues, chaos theory, matrices and applying partial derivatives, which is highly relevant to new medicine. take his course (ls30b)
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