Professor Galvan is such a sweetheart! She is so understanding and really cares for student learning. I’m going to be honest it was hard paying attention in class half the time, but when you go over the material it is super interesting. She clarifies any questions and engages with the students all the time. We had 3 tests. The final was made optional because of the COVID-19 situation. THANK YOU! There were quizzes every lecture, but it was just based on participation and you could miss 3. If you gave her a possible exam question that she chose, that would count as your own extra credit point! To do well in the class, I recommend recording each lecture and taking notes that you missed after the class and just studying the slides. I would highly recommend taking the class or any class with Professor Galvan if you have the chance!

Some of the reviews for other classes Dr. Galvan teaches like 160 and 161 have pretty negative reviews. However, this was by far my favorite class I have taken at UCLA (I'm a senior). Dr. Galvan is super approachable, transparent, and passionate about the subject. She is also funny and makes coming to class enjoyable. Her tests are extremely fair if you simply put in the work to study for them; she is not out to trick you. You also DO NOT have to read the articles she provides because she only tests on lecture material. She goes over the important aspects of the articles during class. There are quizzes at the beginning of every class but they are only graded on completion. We also go over the quizzes right after we take them. Dr. Galvan was nice enough to make the final optional during the coronavirus outbreak which made classes go virtual. Overall, if you have the opportunity to take a class with Dr. Galvan, do it! I am bummed I didn't take a class with her earlier, but I am glad I was able to before graduating.