Lectures are very interesting. Beware of some TA's who are extremely hard graders. George is a difficult grader and very particular about 100% accuracy for essays... No partial credit given. Lili is an awesome TA and a much more fair grader. Discussions are very important.

Professor Gaulin is great! he is very enthusiastic about in his lectures and knows what he is talking about. He uses great everyday examples to help students understand the material better! definately recommend!!!

lectures are kind of confusing at first, text sort of boring but amazing lecturer. honestly one of the best at ucsb, interesting, engaging, and genuinely nice.

The truth is, he's not hot, but I just felt like he deserved more points. Gaulin forever!

Gaulin is a wonderful professor, his lectures are fascinating and I highly recommend his class.

He's fairly interesting but has a tendency to speed through the material. The readings are a bit frivolous and tend to include a lot of confusing detail not included in the lecture.

I really liked this class! The lectures are interesting and Gaulin is good at teaching it! He always answers questions in class which shows he's very willing to help. His lectures are online plus there is a take home midterm. I would definitely recommend this class.

i loved this class. material was great and he was very accessible. just go in and talk to him if you ever have trouble!

tends to ramble on and eventual you forget what he was talking about or his point. He gives you a take home midterm, but its the hardest take home mid-term ever! He words questions on his test so that you don't understand what excatly it is hes looking for or even asking.

Excellent class! One of the best Professor's @ UCSB. The class material is throught provoking..

One of my favorite classes! Super interesting and though provoking. He engages students very well. The text is pretty much the same as lecture so I got by without doing my reading. Class was just the right difficulty, challenging without being too hard.

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Professor Gaulin is by far the best professor I have EVER had. He is amazing. His lectures were so interesting and well organized, he would spend forever explaining something if you didn't get it and he is so passionate about his subject. If you ever have a chance to learn from this man, do it.

Gaulin is amazing. Great lecturer, very helpful and friendly at office hours. Funny at times. He made me want to study Anthropology!

One of the best professors I've had so far. He is very entertaining and makes a lot of funny jokes about the material during lecture. He is such am easy going nice man. If something isn't clear he explains it until everyone understands. The lectures are structured very well and the power points are online incase you miss something.

Probably the best class I've had so far. If you get a chance to take this class, do it asap! Last qtr the grading system was a bit rough (100 points in the class, automatic 10 point reduction if you ask for extra credit!!) but I got an A because I went to section and lecture every day. You won't feel like you're wasting your time!

He is a very good professor and tries his hardest to make sure he gets the material (which is a lot) covered in an interesting.

one of the best professors iv had. this class caused me to change my major because it was so interesting. his lectures are very well organized and testing and grading is very fair. i also took anth 5 from him it was just as good.. he is extremely approachable and truly cares about his student's understanding.

A very profound professor with a clear vision of what he wishes to get across in his teaching and he does it. The tests are hard but if you utilize the textbook, the TA's, the problem sets, and the professor's office hours well and you're willing to put in the effort, this class is very interesting and rewarding.

He cares very much about teaching and his lecutures are clear and organized. He is very invested in his students and makes a great effort to answer questions and ensure your complete understanding. Class is fun and entertaining and, most of all, teaches you something new every time.

Really interesting class, easy to fallow if you just go to lecture. Don't need book or to read just pay attention. Really nice guy, loves the topic and gets really into it. My TA was amazing, so get a good one! (Aldo)-Funny and makes it fun to learn. Take home midterm easy, final a little hard, study for the essay Q's a lot.

Gaulin had a very routine Powerpoint-lecture style and gave a comprehensive lecture on the material. He knows the subject matter well, answers questions during lecture and is helpful outside of the class during his office hours. This course is aimed at those interested in evolutionary anth.; I wasn't interested so I didn't like it as much as most

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i learned a lot, didn't get a great grade but he loves to argue so take his classes if you want to hear discussions of interesting questions posed by advanced upperclassmen who take his classes. he also loves analogies so if that works for you, he's your man

Lectures were always interesting and he always like to incorporate current events into the material. Always happy to help clarify topics and help with homework outside of class

Professor Gaulin is absolutely adorable! He is an extremely kind man who makes every effort to make lecture interesting, understandable, and relatable to everyday life. I didn't think the class was very easy; his tests are pretty difficult (but fair for the most part). Bring your laptop if you want notes that are anywhere close to adequate.

I loved this class, definitely try on the homework and you will get an A, he makes sure you stay on top of things. Definitely go to his office hours because he will "hint" at test questions

Best prof I ever had at UCSB.

his lectures are always really interesting, and he is a great speaker!

The class gets boring, but its okay if you zone out because he puts the powerpoints online. Going is good because you might hear something important. Section is mandatory and easy. Take home midterm was rough, so make sure you have a good study group. Final was hard, but he curves. Take the honors section (you just read a book)so he knows ur na

one of the best professors at ucsb. explains things really well.

A great professor - speaks clearly and explains concepts well. Uses images from both the textbook and outside sources to aid in explaining concepts. The class is easy simply if you pay attention to what he is saying and go to section. Do what you are supposed to do, and you should do well.

His tests are really tricky but the essay questions are really easy points so you end up doing pretty well. Do the homework and the study and you already have 30% of your grade thats given. If you learn your notes (which are given in a powerpoint) you'll end up easily with a B and more if you decide to work.

Great professor not too difficult. Extremely clear. Great powerpoints which he puts online. Take home midterm. In class final.

creeper. his class is easy, i thought the subject was interesting...but he really creeped me out.

Great teacher. Sometimes I loved the class sometimes it was hard to stay awake. The material is hard but he does a good job in explaining it. Like others have said he will take a whole lecture answering one person's question. Take home midterm is really hard. The material really opened my eyes to a lot of different topics.

Tests come from the lecture. He is very educated and knows it, but I did enjoy his lectures--he was very passionate about the topics. The TA Chris was absolutely amazing and helped out a lot. Try to get him! And the tests weren't bad. Just study. It's not intimidating if you know the basics.

I absolutely loved this class. He wrote the text book and is absolutely brilliant. The class is really tough, but you will do well if you really try. I definitely recommend this class (but prior knowledge in the area would be helpful).

It was ok, good for an easy class.

Class is all based on curve. Despite the average between 50%, the professor curved it to a 75% meaning the majority of people got a C. If you study more than the average student in that class, expect a much higher grade. There is a lot of homework in that class, but it's very good review for the midterm and final if you spend time on it.

We talked a lot about natural selection and other things. But overall, if you attended lecture and actually paid attention in class, it wasn't too difficult. Study lectures and the study guide! I got an A. Going to office hours is really interesting- great guy, great professor. Talk to him about his research! I loved this class!

Interesting class, although it might be a bit dry if you are not interested in the subject. Easy A if you do your work and study. Also, you can get an extra point in the class for asking an interesting and thought-provoking question in class; he only have a point to one person, and I attended every lecture.

Gaulin was such a great professor! He really got me interested in anthro. Lecture and section are all you need to get an A. You do not have to do the reading. I skipped lecture quite a few times and still got an A. He's really helpful if you go to office hours too. He makes lectures pretty easy to sit through as well. Good class overall.

Evolutionary Psychology is probably the most interesting class I've ever taken, but I found it to be extremely difficult and there was no room for opinion in his class. the book was great and the papers were easy... or so I thought. Guess this just isn't the subject for me.. I got C's on everything :(

I absolutely love Prof. Gaulin! He is so passionate about the subject, and really tries to make sure everyone gets what is going on. Answers lots of questions thoroughly and even tries to learn names in a class of like over 300 people! He is great, take the honors section to get to know him better if you can. Great professor, great class.

Professor Gaulin is a good lecturer,and he is obviously passionate about what he does.If you do 8 easy problem sets,1 research and experiment you'll get 30% of the class done easy.The problem with him is his exams.The exams are very tricky,especially the take-home midterm,and this can lead to grade deflation.Still,hes a good professor,worth taking.

Prof. Gaulin is very passionate about the subject. Section is super easy so make sure you go and do all of the problem sets cause they're easy points! The exams are super tricky (even the take home midterm!)

I love this professor. He tries to learn everyone's name and is so respectful and nice to his students. His depth of passion and knowledge of his subject is incredible, and he will perfectly answer any question you ask. The reading doesn't seem to be too mandatory, just skim over it and highlight things that you might need for the homework.

Do not take this class if you just need to get a GE out of the way. Hardest class I have ever taken and I have taken a ton of classes. Average on the take-home midterm was a D-. The book is pointless to read and is $80 so I wouldn't recommend getting it since it is difficult to read. Must go to every lecture for iclicker questions.

great professor. if you don't like the subject then the tests are a little difficult but it is because of gaulin and this class that i changed my major to anthro. i loved everything about this class!!

Anth 5 is honestly the most interesting class I've ever taken. It starts off rough if you're not into biology but the second half of the course gets much more interesting. Attendance is mandatory, there's an iClicker. Gaulin is clear, concise, and so likable; everyone adored him. Often entertaining and engaging power points. A must take class.

I absolutely loved this class...I declared as a physical anthro major after taking it. Professor Gaulin is obviously interested in the subject matter and he makes it interesting. I highly recommend that you take this class!

You can tell that Professor Gaulin has a passion for Physical Anthro from the moment you step into lecture. He seems to give extra attention to small details which is a bit annoying, but the class is definitely doable as long as you go to lecture and do the problem sets. I personally wouldn't take this class over again just because it was stressful feeling unclear on the material AND he doesn't give a study guide for the final (?!?). But I could definitely see why some people enjoyed this class.

lecture incredibly boring. must attend lectures, graded clicker questions in each class. take home midterm (very hard) and final. Gaulin is pretty passionate about physical anth, just wasn't my thing. he sets the entire grading scheme down 5% (85 is an A-, 87.5 an A, etc.), so it's not too difficult to pull off a B+ or an A.

I loved this class!! The content was super interesting and eye-opening. The midterm isn't too hard because it's take home, and if you put time into it, use your notes and your book, you'll do well. The final was pretty difficult but Gaulin is fair and really awesome. A really entertaining class, i recommend it to anyone willing to work!

Professor Gaulin is a really amazing professor and his lectures(most of them at least) are very interesting and engaging. He made me want to major in Physical Anthropology. The midterm is take-home, but it is difficult, so do not procrastinate. The final is fair if you study well. Overall a great class and interesting subject.

Great teacher and incredibly smart human being. Berkeley and Harvard grad who is both passionate and knowledgeable. I encourage use of his office hours he is helpful and can offer you hints as to what will be on his final.

one of the best educators I've ever had at UCSB.

Very intelligent man who is very engaging. Walks up and down the aisles all the time...IClicker counts as extra credit, but regardless you should attend lecture. Weekly problem sets aren't terribly difficult, but provide for a sense of if you really understand the content. Take-home midterm shouldn't be that bad if you keep up with the readings.

Great prof he is very good at explaining. Take home midterms! Really interesting topic, and the problem sets are only graded on completion. powerpoints are online so if you miss a class its not too bad

Dr. Gaulin is an excellent professor, he knows the material inside out. If you really want to learn something take this class. It's challenging, yet he kept me engaged throughout the entire lecture. He is extremely enthusiastic and enjoyable to listen to, two very high thumbs up. Take his class you will not regret it.

Love this guy! He's immensely passionate about the subject and doesn't seem to have the general vapid monotone outlook of most GE teachers. One of my favorite classes, although the midterm was pretty tough - there is EC! He is truly interesting and cracks jokes yet is still very intelligent about the material. Take ANTHRO 5! You'll love it.

Such an interesting class! Professor was alright, you could tell he really knows what he is talking about, I mean, he wrote the textbook that is used for the class! Midterm was take home, but hard. SUper interesting material, i really enjoyed the class. take it if your interesting in human development!

Professor Gaulin is very enthusiastic about anthropology and is very knowledgeable, however if you are not a science lover I would NOT take this class! It is pretty much synonymous with a biology class and I found it very challenging. But if you work hard and actually read the book you will be fine.

Gaulin is a nice guy. The lectures were useful but the textbook was horrible. In fact the textbook is just a collection of academic articles that were interesting but unhelpful. The two exams are very tough not because the concepts are hard to understand but because there was no real way to study the material.

Gaulin is a good professor, but the midterm and final are extremely challenging! Even if you think you know the material, study harder! The concepts are interesting, but the book is really hard to understand, therefore not very helpful.

If you actually do assigned readings and pay attention in lecture, this class shouldn't be too hard. Midterm and final are very hard but not impossible. Gaulin presents interesting topics that complement the readings well. He was a fantastic professor and I learned more in this class than I ever have before Definitely favorite class of the quarter.

Gaulin was an excellent professor. His passion for his work made me really excited about it. If you're at all interested in learning more about evolution and natural selection, or just want to learn some cool facts, take this class! Didn't need the textbook at all.

VERY interesting class; takes some work, I didn't stay as on top of the reading as I should have but still got a B+. Pleasantly challenging class, Gaulin doesn't make it EASY, but is fair. He's pretty clear and posts tons of supplementary materials and all his lecture slides on gauchospace. Definitely my favorite professor last quarter.

Amazing Professor! The class itself was a bit difficult, its not an easy A whatsoever, but it is extremely interesting and he is morethan willing to help students who go to his office hours. The midterm and final MC part of the exam is the hardes b/c the wording is a bit hard. But the open response for the midterm and finals are fairly easy!

Gaulin is a nice guy, but gets off topic a lot. I went into bio anthro to full-fill a G.E. my freshman year, BIG MISTAKE. The exams are impossible. The midterm average was 56 percent! I ended up changing my grade to pass/no pass. I wouldn't recommend this course unless you have a love for biological anthropology.

This class is definitely passable. The other reviewers are on point that the tests are quite tricky and deceitful. I am a senior and got a B while doing all the reading. It's unfortunate he makes such questions because I think a lot of people who understand the concepts simply get tricked. A good class to fulfull G.E., but not to get an A.

Excellent lecturer. Extremely clear and easy to understand, but only if you can keep up with his vocabulary. Employs useful analogies and anticipates specific types of confusion, clarifying accordingly. Exams come straight from lecture; passed with an A doing almost none of the reading. Easy homework assignments provide a comfortable grade cushion.

Very interesting material, great lectures. I took this with a Creationist on my floor who didn't believe in evolution- now he does. As a bio major, getting an A was easy, but it might not be that way for non-bio/anthro majors, particularly freshmen. Go to lecture and section, don't bother with the textbook. Great if you're interested in evolution.

If you have taken ANTH 7 and ANTH 107 prior to taking this course, then this class will be a lot easier. It is basically the same information repeated from ANTH 7 with a slight amount of changes. If you are familiar with Tooby and EP, it won't be too hard. However, Gaulin can be a bit tough and does not curve the grade.

Seems people either love or hate Gaulin. I am one of the many that love him. His passion for the subject & enthusiasm with which he teaches his classes make going to lecture fun and the reading is very interesting. If you read and engage yourself in lecture you will pass with flying colors. He is also great about discussing topics outside of class.

He is especially great in UD course-doesn't care if we cover 1 slide/lecture, he'd rather go at our pace & take the discussion wherever our questions lead. It's refreshing to be able to discuss theories/ideas with a professor almost as colleagues. There is a mutual respect. Exams are kind of difficult but if you like the subject you'll be fine!

ANTH 5 is not an easy GE class, so don't take it if you just want to goof off and get an easy A, there's lots of reading, but if you have an interest in the origins of human behavior, then this class is for you. I found this class to be incredibly interesting, and Gaulin clearly has a passion for what he teaches and articulates his idea clearly

The best class I've ever taken at UCSB. Gaulin is an absolute genius. I will never forget the cool stuff I learned. Take as a pass no pass if you want to be overwhelmed with cool knowledge.

One of the most interesting courses I have taken, so far. Gaulin is a great lecturer and explains the subject matter very well. Sections were pretty boring and the questions on the tests were a bit tricky but I would definitely recommend this class to anybody

I really enjoyed this class. You have weekly problem sets so section attendance is mandatory. The tests are really specific, so read carefully. Re-reading the chapter introductions is a great way to study. It's a really interesting class,and I would definitely recommend it. But, it's probably best if you take it when you have a laid-back schedule.

Gaulin goes through lecture slides quickly but explains them well (and they're posted online after lecture). Midterm & final were challenging, but not outrageously difficult, and made up of multiple choice & short "essay" questions. Homework graded on effort. Overall, a solid choice for a GE.

Favorite class so far! Prof. Gaulin is an enthusiastic lecturer, and makes the subject matter captivating to learn about. I-clickers for attendance pts. Very intensive reading. The reading material is prevalent on tests. The midterm and final are detail oriented! I definitely recommend this course! I became an Anthro minor because of it!

Lectures are designed to answer questions. Most of the teaching occurs in the online lectures he assigns before the actual lectures. This class is difficult if you do not grow an interest for it. Pay good attention in lecture and watch all the modules and you should be good.

Avoid taking at all costs unless you are an anthro major. I didn't know what i was getting myself into. 2 books (reading wasnt that bad) but the online modules were bring and tedious. don't take unless you are willing to dedicate a lot of time into understanding the material. he tries to trick you A LOT. 58% was the average for the midterm. beware.

The majority of lectures just answer students questions and don't go over important class material - everything you need to know is in the modules. However, attendance is needed for participation (iclicker). Class does not seem difficult until you take the midterm/final. All test questions are misleading and the wording is confusing. Hard to pass.

Structure was recently changed, so students must watch the lecture modules online prior to class (about an hour long each). He is very passionate and the subject material is extremely interesting. However, the midterm/final MC questions are confusing, making this a difficult GE. Iclicker questions each class (part of grade). Barely used textbooks.

If you are not completely in to Biology then this class is not for you. Lectures are through modules online then class is more of discussions. Not a bad teacher, just the subject wasn't for me. WATCH THE MODULES!!!

Gaulin is an excellent professor. ANTH 5 is very interesting and his interest in it is infectious. He can digress at times but it's usually interesting stuff. Posting lectures online and then using iClickers to make class mandatory does make it take up twice the time of other classes though. Go to his office hours, he will help and fascinate you.

Attendance isn't mandatory if you can get someone to do your iClicker for you. Most learning goes on during your own time and class focuses on review of the topics, so if you're not willing to put in time outside of class this is probably not for you. Gaulin is very enthusiastic about the class! I liked it a lot but it's definitely not an easy A.

Here's the breakdown: 30 to 60 min. lectures online, watched OUTSIDE of class; a small genetics book (pretty cool); the general textbook which DOES INFLUENCE Q'S ON EXAMS. No curve on the midterm, but if your final is better, it replaces the midterm grade (at least for us). He's a great professor, but you must be willing to put in 100% effort.

This class was very easy to me. All I had to do was go to section and to lecture and that was enough. All the homework assignments are a must since the test reflects them but he goes over everything in dept and t.a.'s just review everything. I never opened the book, except once for a hw question i couldn't answer through my notes or online.

Prof Gaulin is incredibly brilliant and is so passionate about the subject. The modules are a tad boring but his in class discussions bring up fascinating topics. Read the genetics ideas book, it is incredibly entertaining. Exams require depth of knowledge, don't memorize terms learn how to apply the course concepts. I recommend it.

Dr Gaulin is a great professor, but this course is hard. You really need to put many efforts.

I loved and hated this class. Gaulin is such a terrific lecturer and an asset to UCSB faculty. His book is so interesting and actually fun to read. Unfortunately while interesting, the concepts can be harder then you think to understand. This class is NOT an easy GE, be prepared to work hard and dedicate time to actually do well in this class.

Professor Gaulin is a great professor. He is very enthusiastic and passionate about his teaching. The lecture is interesting.His class isn't a good choice if you only want to fulfill GE requirement. I studied hard for his class and got an A. Lectures, modules and readings are all required if you want a good grade.

Like someone said, this class definitely should not be taken just to fulfill GEs; you should be interested in genetics/evolution. I thought the midterm and final were fairly challenging, but he does curve the class (in my case, it was about 8%) and 6% of the grade is by participating in an easy experiment. But DON'T expect an easy A by any means.

Wouldn't recommend this as a GE, but if you study the reader (don't bother getting the genetics book) and the online lectures, you'll be fine. Lectures are repetitive but have a lot of iClicker questions. Section is basically going over the problem sets. Be aware, he uses trick questions A LOT, especially on the midterm and final. Study hard!

Gaulin is a very intelligent professor and really stresses overall concepts during the midterm and final. Lecture modules are a must, although you can can get by without reading the book. Gaulin is passionate about what he teaches and really transcends that passion onto students who love the subject. Wonderful class overall, highly recommend.

A very passionate professor who knows his subject matter thoroughly. I never read the book, just went to lecture and watched the online lecture modules. The test questions can be misleading so make sure to know what the question is asking before answering.

He is incredibly passionate and can answer almost any question that is even just slightly related to the subject matter. I highly suggest you form study groups for this class rather than re-watching modules. This class has made me change my major to Anthropology! I learned immense amounts from this class!

This is a really tough class. It's almost imperative that you keep up with all the modules. Lecture is basically useless and the book is not necessary. Be sure to read the questions closely on tests. Gaulin is tricky but study and it won't be that bad.

Overall pretty hard class. Wouldn't recommend it if it's the first time your introduced to BioAnthro. Tests were hard, essays were ok. I enjoyed how he would answer our questions but I wish he would actually have a lecture to present.

Very interesting class but extremely challenging. In order to pass this class, you have to watch every single modules and understand them. He is a great professor, answers all question I bring up. The problem is the class is not curved, and two tests are very tricky. Final replaces midterm grade if you did better, so don't give up too soon.

I took this class last fall and I had a very strong background in biology. If you watch every module and take notes and read every single assigned book chapter and manage to get a few extra credit points through questions and research, there is no reason you should get anything less than a B+ in the class, but I got an A.

The lectures were really interesting as well as the material. It focuses on human evolution and sexual reproduction. The homework assignments are very helpful because the topics found there will be on the exams and sections are mainly focused on these assignments. I would definitely take this course again.

Since ANTH 5 was my first class at UCSB, I did not know what to expect. Professor Gaulin made everything better, from his insightful viewpoints, to the amount he taught, making the hard class not so bad.

Gaulin man... this class was tough for a GE. If you aren't that interested in Australopithecus, take ANTH 2. Please. Otherwise, be prepared to watch hours of online lectures to learn the material. It's like learning evolution again on steroids. Oh and iClicker MATTERS.

Teaches extremely clearly and is quite humorous. Lectures are online and are called "modules." Class time is spent discussing the material and answering questions from the students, along with doing iclicker questions. Tests are kind of tough. Grade is out of 105, but is counted out of 100. Extra credit is also given.

Professor Gaulin is an amazing professor. While I took this as GE, he made the subject matter so fascinating. Attendance is definitely mandatory as you have to answer iClicker questions for participation. Also, very, very important to watch all the modules online before midterms and finals. Overall, slightly challenging class but great experience.

I really liked Professor Gaulin. He is super into the subject and I actually did like his style of teaching. You are expected to watch lecture modules beforehand and then he discusses student submitted questions and important topics in class. He provides ample opportunity for extra credit. If you give a slight effort, plus EC, you can get an A.

Prof Gaulin is an enthusiastic teacher & really cares about his field of study. He gives great in depth info about evolution, which is really cool even though you're not a Bio Anth major. TA sections are amazing & textbook content is eye-opening. Watch out for those problem sets though, gives extra credit but is a pain if procrastinated upon.

His lectures are brilliant. He is very funny, in a restrained, academic sort of way. Due to the nature of the material, provocative questions often come up regarding the nature of human behavior, and he gives thoughtful answers each and every time. He was one of the reasons why I decided to double-major in Anth, so you know he's one of the best.

Honestly, the class isn't that bad if you put the work in. Readings are absolutely necessary if you don't want to watch most of the video lectures, and going to class helps as he addresses main concepts and student questions. I wouldn't recommend taking it as a GE unless you're interested in the subject. Final replace Mid if your grade is higher.

Many think Gaulin's class is difficult, but it's just that the material can be confusing sometimes. Most of it is pretty straightforward if you do the readings/watch the online lecture modules. Getting clarification from your TA is helpful. The material itself is interesting and relatable. In-class lectures are pointless and unhelpful though.

Most Useful to Least Useful: Textbook In Class Lectures Recorded Lectures The book, which he wrote it, is actually quite interesting, and to make sense of lectures in class, keep up with reading. The reading is of reasonable length, but don't procrastinate. Recorded lectures are often not worth watching. Do the 10% extra credit - easy A!

Professor Gaulin is a well-respected genius. He is so passionate about his subject and not in an annoying way. He clearly wants his students to succeed and is extremely helpful during office hours. I dropped in on his office hours during a time that I thought was his allotted office hours times but wasn't. He took me in anyway. Such a great man!

Lecture is useless bc he only uses it to answer questions people had about the online lectures, nonetheless iclicker so I recommend attending. reading and hw are interesting. For exams study practice exams, hw, online lectures and it should be hard for you not to get an A. My gpa is a 2.95 and I got an A+, so I think that says something.

He is a good teacher, there is no reason why you shouldn't get an A in his class. He asks you questions that really tests your knowledge of the material. With that in mind, don't take the class if you are not willing to put in the work,

Prof. Gaulin is extremely passionate & invested in the class. He is very helpful during office hours and defines one topic many different ways which helps with understanding. If you pay attention in his lectures you'll probably do well.

I definitely recommend this class. If you do the reading, watch the lectures, and do the problem sets youll do fine. AND he offers extra credit. The lectures are posted online but I recommend you go to class still to get iclicker points. His office hours are super helpful too.

Gaulin is great. Clear lectures and will clarify any questions if asked . The tests are kind of tough but as long as you ask questions, do the problem sets, and read the book- which is written by him and SUPER helpful, you can easily get an A. 2 grading schemes (u can choose if u want your icklicker points to count or not)

Not sure if it was it was mostly due to him being the professor, but this class was super interesting. Gave me a unique new perspective of the world we live in. You'll have to watch his video lectures and do weekly homework assignments, but getting an A in this class is very doable - there are lots of resources for you to study.

Gaulin is great at clearly getting his point across and is a fan of explaining things in multiple ways until you get it. If you need help, he's very accessible and if those times don't work for you, he will always answer emails. Go to his office hours, it is extra credit. He also let's you use a page (front and back) of notes on tests.

Easy A

Gaulin is very passionate about the subject, which makes online videos and in-class lectures interesting. There are quizzes online for each video, which are tricky. Midterm and final questions can be misinterpreted, and really test your knowledge on concepts. With extra credit and iClicker scheme an A is possible, but you must put in effort.

Gaulin cares about his students and really wants them to learn. Posts all the lectures online and uses class time to review the lectures and answer questions. Loves when students come to office hours. Used textbook to study for midterm and final (super helpful) but was not necessary as long as you watched lectures online. Lots of chances for EC

He makes everything clear and interesting. He will give handout about what you need to learn about the course at the beginning of the quarter His lectures are amazing, both online videos and inclass lectures.

Such a kind human, he really cares about his students. The class is surprisingly difficult- the tests sneak up on you- study hard, and if you go to class, you should be okay. If you don't go to class you're making your life a lot harder than it has to be!!

yeah you have to read, but the book is not that bad. gaulin is really passionate abt this class and he's a really good professor! jus make sure you go to lecture and ask any questions that you need to. overall cool class and cool professor! put in a lil work (like literally jus space out the reading)and you'll get a good outcome!

Professor Gaulin is really good about breaking down bioanth to make it understandable. Make sure that you go to office hours, and he is great at taking the time to explain difficult concepts with you. Its an awesome and interesting class.

Great teacher, passionate about anthropology and its contagious haha, his test are easy, some trick questions here and there, id take him all four years if i could.

Truely a gem of a professor. He clearly knows his stuff and is super passionate about what he's teaching which is really refreshing. I wish I could take him again. Do not neglect easy points (extra credit, homework, and quizzes) because those points will add up quickly.

Gaulin is very passionate about what he teaches. This class takes a lot of work in order to fully grasp the material. It was a very interesting class there is a textbook by Gaulin that has everything he talks about. Always go to his office hours it's beneficial.

Professor Gaulin is a wonderful man. He's very passionate about what he teaches. The class, however, was tough. The lectures are uploaded in advance, so in-class lectures are virtually pointless. There are quizzes attached to the lectures, so make sure to try on those. The grading scheme helps you get a good grade. I struggled , but ended with a B.

Professor Gaulin is extremely passionate about the subject which makes the class engaging and interesting. However, this class does take a lot of work. He gives at home lecture videos that can be up to an hour each night with supplemental quizzes. Midterm and Final need to be studied for, but it is possible. Hard class, but super interesting.

Hard test, but an easy A if you spend time reading the textbook. Don't forget to visit TAs or professor himself each week for the extra points.

Gaulin is amazing! I've taken two classes with him and he's the most intelligent and interesting prof ever. He writes the textbooks for this class and anth 5 so all the lectures and chapters go together perfectly. Super cool class, I actually enjoyed studying!

This class is difficult, but if you make an effort to understand the concepts, it's definitely manageable.

Gaulin was a good professor that was nice and very passionate about his subject. He is always available for office hours and offers extra credit. Overall, I would recommend Gaulin and the class to anybody even remotely interested in the sciences.

The annoying part of this class is watching weekly 45-60min online videos and answering quiz questions--that DO count for your grade. Problem sets aren't too bad (weekly) and the rest of your grade is midterm/ final. Know the lectures and text to do decent on the tests. Come to class, its worth the iclicker, GO TO OFFICE HOURS for the extra credit!

Best class I have taken so far at UCSB! He really cares about the subject and makes it really interesting

Very enthusiastic. His grading system makes for an easy A. Great class.

The way he conducts class is a little unconventional, you watch the lectures outside of class and then he goes over questions/homework during the lecture. You need you iclicker for participation but going to lecture clarifies a lot of the topics. He is very knowledgable about the subject and it is overall straightforward, but difficult at times.

A great professor if you really want to get into the subject details, very insightful and a wonderful resource to learn under. Perhaps not the best professor for an easy A

It is evident that Prof Gaulin cares about what he teaches and is passionate about it (I mean he did write the book that we read in the class). He is very encouraging for everyone to go to office hours and loves to answer any questions you might have!

I loved Professor Gaulin! The class is lecture heavy, and the exams are pretty much only about them. There is an additional textbook as well that goes into more detail but I rarely read it and still got an A+ in the class. If you keep up with lectures and the mini-quizzes (after each lecture) you'll definitely do fine. I took this as an area C GE.

Lectures are long, pre recorded, quiz after each. Textbook and lectures are redundant, only really need 1 or the other. 6 FRQ assignments basically free points if your TA is lazy. 6 17-18 point exams, difficult but possible. Gaulin cares a lot and wants you to succeed, very intelligent and passionate. Class is well adapted for online, manageable.

I loved taking his class! You can get up to 10 points extra credit for just asking questions and the 6 FRQs are completion credit. The tests are fairly difficult, just because of how he words the questions. Just take your time on the tests and use the book and lectures and you should be ok.

Prof. Gaulin is a great professor and an overall great guy. He made me genuinely fascinated in a class taken for GE. Grading is clear but hes firm, wont round or anything (but extra credit is available). Quizzes on each lecture were pretty easy but the 6 mini exams werent. Be careful on the tests cuz 1 option is always REAL close but wrong.

I genuinely am going to double major in anthropology because of this class. The textbook is interesting and fun to read, and the chapters aren't too lengthy. The lectures could be interesting, and he'll expand on topics that might show up on the mini-exams. As long as you have good notes and do the mini-exams carefully (no time limit!), you'll ace.

Prof. Gaulin is one of my favorite professors, and he taught us a lot of interesting material. He is just so knowledgeable. I think he really cares about the students, and he wants us to learn things from his lecture. This class is not super easy, but as long as you work hard, you can definitely get an A.

Prof. Gaulin is really knowledgeable, and I think he really enjoys teaching the material. This class is so interesting to me. It is not super easy, and you have to work hard, but it is not impossible to get A.

I loved this class! Professor Gaulin is very nice and is obviously very passionate about this subject. There wasnt a final and the mini exams were hard but doable. Overall, I found the course to be very interesting and Professor Gaulin clearly wants his students to succeed.

Professor Gaulin is certainly very knowledgable: the textbook used is written by him. He explains concepts well, so the class is quite interesting. Keep in mind that sometimes small details mentioned by him in class can pop up in quizzes and exams. The grading system caters students during online learning. But the quizzes are hard.

I thought ANTH 5 with Professor Gaulin was super interesting! Lectures are pre-recorded and usually around an hour long, but you can watch them on 1.5x speed. Mini-exams (6 in the quarter) can be pretty tricky with wording, but they're not impossible. Would recommend going to office hours because he's very knowledgeable and easy to talk to (IMO).

I honestly loved this class and the professor! He was always so passionate about what he was teaching and the material was very fun to learn about. Lectures were recorded and Sections were optional. There was usually a weekly assignment and occasional mini exams that were tough, but doable. Extra credit is offered as well! Would take it again!

The homework is pretty light and the lectures are easy to understand. He is a very wholesome old man that is passionate about teaching his subject. Id say its pretty easy to get a good grade in this class. Although this class might get a bit boring, I found it overall interested and a nice biology refresher.

Interesting class format but overall very interesting!

He is the best professor I ever met. His pedagogy is not about letting you barely remember the materials and the definitions. He wants you to understand the concepts. He is very kind to his students, especially during office hours. He will keep solving your problem until you fully understand. Frankly, his exams are not easy, but still very fun.

Although his lectures are a little hard to follow, he is a very passionate professor and his office hours are extremely helpful and engaging.

the subject itself was interesting and isn't that difficult to an extent, but it takes a lot of consistent effort to not fall behind! preferred learning from his book over the online lectures. his midterm and final include many trick questions, but as long as you submit everything on time and try to aim for the extra credit you'll pass.

If you are ready to put in some effort, and go to office hours, you will not fail.

I took this class on a whim and ended up loving it! There is a lot of reading but the textbook was written by him and was a very easy read! Gaulin is a great lecturer and breaks down complicated concepts well, he uses lots of examples. Tests can be tricky so I recommend going to office hours and reaching out to your TA.

Great professor! You can tell that he is passionate about the subject

Prof. Gaulin conveys topics and content excellently. There is about 6 problem sets throughout the course that take about 2 hours each. For each lecture there is a small multiple choice quiz, 3 questions. Only downside is you have to buy the textbook, which is about $70.

I took this class to satisfy my prep for my major and did not regret it. Prof. Gaulin is very knowledgeable and passionate about the topic and strives to push his students without going overboard. The homework is graded by effort so you have room to play with the ideas before the final. Overall, an interesting class taught by a wonderful professor.

Very passionate about his subject, super eager to share knowledge with students. You can tell because of all the examples he gives. Was super accommodating to students during the TA strike.

Prof Gaulin was amazing! He explains concepts in a very intuitive way and gives lots of examples to back up his theories. He is always willing to go over why the theories and models in his lecture make sense. Deeply knowledgeable and clearly passionate about the subject. Take ANTH5, you won't regret it.

This class is easily one of my favorites because of the fascinating topics we'd cover and apply to real life. You'll fall behind if you don't focus and make sure you understand the key concepts. Sections are based off of problem sets so don't forget to complete them on time! Gaulin is very understanding and his lectures are crucial.

Highly recommend!!!! Learn a lot!!

Heavy workload: read a chapter, watch lecture, short quiz before class. 6 long problem sets. Extra credit by asking questions.Textbook very logical, good metaphors for understanding. Lecture repetitive if already understand material I'd say don't take it as a GE bc of the workload but it's a really great course if you're interested in the subject

Prof Gaulin is very passionate and knowledgeable about the topic and is accessible outside of class during his office hours. Lectures are based on the homework he provides in Canvas. Coming to class is necessary to get the iclicker points that determines your grades. Tests are heavily graded so study for beforehand.

really interesting content, but really big workload (2 recorded+2 in person lectures a week). Test questions were often confusing and vague. iclicker takes attendance so lectures are essentially mandatory

Surprisingly I was able to get an A which I doubted myself for all quarter. Although everyone says this course is hard, I eventually found out you just need to put in the effort to get an A. Here are some tips to good in the class. 1) READ THE SYLLABUS 2) Scan textbook in library for FREE 3) Go to office hours even if you think you got it!

Textbook isn't necessarily needed, many people I knew got away with not reading it. However, I do believe he is better at explaining the topics within his book than in person lectures. Tests are also tricky but cheat sheets are allowed. Overall, he is kind and very knowledgeable (he can answer every question you have).

Prof Gaulin is super knowledgable, and you can basically ask him anything about his field. The BEST professor i've ever met at UCSB!!