Class was ok. This class is on virology and contagion, then tied into social networking. For example, you'll learn math formulas and topics surrounding the concept of contagion, then it's applied to social networks. Topics are interesting but quizzes will be very random and on the smallest things (in a three hours class the entire quiz we had was on a chart that was only shown and not discussed) Midterm was difficult but final was a little easier. All exams and quizzes are intentionally wordy and confusing to help you learn, but it is ineffective and leaves you feeling unprepared for the final. Homework assignments are cool but take many hours to complete. I wouldn't really recommend this class because it can be frustrating. Being asked questions on exams that are so left field is disappointing, coming from someone that studied rigorously. Utilize the TA cause Professor doesn't show up for most office hours without notice. Do any extra credit if offered. Do the homework early, it takes hours, literally 15 hours per assignment for me. Buggy software and complex structure makes the assignments long. This class has so much potential, but fails to meet the mark. Spent all quarter overwhelmingly stressed about my grade.

I liked Professor Lamberson. Very interesting course material. Some of the slides were outdated and ocassionally class would drag on but I think this had more to do with the 3 hours once a week meeting time. I thought he did a good job of relating real life examples to the course material which kept it engaging.

Lamberson is probably my favorite Comm professor I've had at UCLA so far! I appreciate his humor and his little tangents that still circle back to content. I'm also a nerd for communication statistics and relationship networks, so this was a perfect class for me to take. I really appreciated the readings being optional but having them there as a resource, but I also really enjoyed using the gephi software to build networks - it really is a class where I can use these tools in the real world. I hope to take Lamberson for comm 150 when he teaches it :)

This class was pretty interesting and low stress. Not much workload besides a few homework assignments, which I found fairly fun ways to apply the tools that we learn about in class. Some people in the class were surprised by the amount of math needed in the class, but I think if you remember a bare minimum amount of algebra you should be fine. The tests weren't too hard and only covered lecture material. Lamberson is a fairly clear professor and our classes sometimes ended early.

This class was great, and definitely the best way to knock out the "Tech and Digital Systems" requirement for the Comm major! The professor was very nice and accommodating, always offering a Zoom option for the class. The content was very interesting, and the grading structure was fairly generous. There were easy weekly quizzes, a midterm and final that weren't too bad, and 3 assignments that required building networks with software that were super enjoyable for me, even though I have no experience with software! Overall, I highly recommend for Comm majors for this core category.

I LOVED Professor Lamberson's 156 class! Honestly my favorite class so far at UCLA. I hate math with a burning passion, and while he'd include scary math in the powerpoints, we weren't required to know it for exams.

A must take. The only issue is the homework can be confusing, but if you can make it to office hours he is extremely helpful.

This class was a surprise and I enjoyed it a lot. I never imagined that creating mathematical models of digital networks could be interesting, much less creative. Lamberson is smart, funny and makes the material fun and engaging. He posts the slides for all of the lectures BUT a fair amount of each exam is drawn from the lectures - take good, concise notes and review them soon after class or you can get lost. Five quizzes, a midterm, a final and two or three homework assignments. The exams are substantially more difficult than the quizzes, don't get too comfortable. A small amount of very simple math. My only concern was a general lack of support for students seeking help/tutoring. The TA was pretty useless, and Lamberson didn't keep very accessible office hours, but it got better as the quarter went on. He was new to UCLA this fall so there were some adjustment issues that I feel will probably get worked out moving forward. Good class. I wo take him again.

Highly recommend this class! One of the best comm studies classes. The Professor is engaging and efficient. The course material is tough, but Prof Lamberson does a great job introducing you to the material and making the class enjoyable.

Idk how he got such a good review. He's condescending, not helpful, constantly cancels office hours and isn't very clear on what he wants. Honestly, just don't.

PJ is a great professor overall. While I would not consider Comm 150 easy in comparison to the other upper division Comm classes for the reasons that this class is more logic, procedures, and numbers-based, the class is at an appropriate difficulty level for the topics we are covering. I would recommend refreshing on some basic stats material as the latter half of the course focuses on this. However, PJ is aware that most Comm majors aren't too familiar with heavy stats so he makes sure to go over the more confusing concepts thoroughly and answers your questions in the clearest of ways to the best of his abilities. The homework is a combination of book exercises and his own personal questions, but again, they are not too overwhelming and the amount is fair for the material covered and time given. If at any time the students express that the homework is too much, he is willing to negotiate the due date. There is a large group research project due at the end of the quarter but he goes over this well in advance and you will have plenty of time to finish. Tests are a combination of multiple choice and free response, but are subject to change. Tests are fair. If you are willing to put in the work, you should be alright. PJ is a great professor who prioritizes student learning and I would recommend others to take his course.