Engineering Communication covers theory and practice in planning, preparing, and critiquing reports, proposals, and workplace correspondence for engineering, science, and technology.
Past student reviews · Thomas D McGlamery
Thomas McGlamery’s section demanded significant time for researching and rewriting papers, which some students felt competed with more important courses. However, assignments were structured to build toward the final paper.
Identify a focused technical project, then research, organize, draft, apply feedback, develop, and revise technical writing and presentations for a multidisciplinary, professional audience
Retrieve, identify, and analyze credible research that can help develop and inform a technical problem
Identify and describe contexts for engineering projects that address relevant social, ethical, environmental, economic, and political impacts
Apply moral theories and professional codes to effectively analyze problems in engineering ethics and arrive at defensible actions
Contribute to a team through creating a collaborative and inclusive environment, establishing goals, planning tasks, and meeting objectives
Source: UW Guide
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Satisfied Communications A and junior or senior standing only
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Raw average: 5.00/5 from 3 quality ratings. The adjusted rating blends this with the UW review average (3.66/5), weighted as 20 additional ratings. Smaller samples stay closer to that average. Each captured review is counted once in the prior; this does not correct who chooses to leave a review.
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Past student reviews · Nathan Jung
Nathan Jung delivered engaging lectures and clear assignment expectations, helping students improve writing and public speaking skills. Reviewers described him as an easy grader who provided strong feedback and a useful resume workshop, making the course manageable.
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2025: 3.79 GPA, 97.0% A/AB (n=67 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.84 GPA, 98.5% A/AB (n=65 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.84 GPA, 98.4% A/AB (n=64 letter grades).
Raw average: 4.50/5 from 2 quality ratings. The adjusted rating blends this with the UW review average (3.66/5), weighted as 20 additional ratings. Smaller samples stay closer to that average. Each captured review is counted once in the prior; this does not correct who chooses to leave a review.
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Past student reviews · Elizabeth Boyle
Elizabeth Boyle taught this course with engaging lectures and a focus on active class participation rather than exams or quizzes. Students completed a few short initial assignments and a semester-long group project, which constituted the majority of the final grade. Reviewers noted that she was nitpicky with writing but did not grade harshly, and they described her as a nice person who made the class enjoyable.
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2025: 3.79 GPA, 93.8% A/AB (n=65 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.84 GPA, 98.4% A/AB (n=64 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.82 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=52 letter grades).
Raw average: 3.44/5 from 9 quality ratings. The adjusted rating blends this with the UW review average (3.66/5), weighted as 20 additional ratings. Smaller samples stay closer to that average. Each captured review is counted once in the prior; this does not correct who chooses to leave a review.
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Recent recorded grades — Spring 2025: 3.28 GPA, 57.9% A/AB (n=38 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.37 GPA, 63.4% A/AB (n=41 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.38 GPA, 68.4% A/AB (n=38 letter grades).
Raw average: 2.50/5 from 8 quality ratings. The adjusted rating blends this with the UW review average (3.66/5), weighted as 20 additional ratings. Smaller samples stay closer to that average. Each captured review is counted once in the prior; this does not correct who chooses to leave a review.
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Recent recorded grades — Spring 2025: 3.77 GPA, 93.8% A/AB (n=65 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.84 GPA, 93.8% A/AB (n=64 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.73 GPA, 87.3% A/AB (n=63 letter grades).
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Past student reviews · Thomas D McGlamery
Thomas Mcglamery's lectures were described as monotonous, but he provided clear, useful feedback during conferences. Students noted the heavy workload, with assignments building toward a final paper, and warned that grading could be harsh, requiring significant time and effort to achieve a good grade.
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2025: 3.51 GPA, 66.7% A/AB (n=45 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.54 GPA, 69.4% A/AB (n=49 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.50 GPA, 72.5% A/AB (n=40 letter grades).
Past student reviews · Patrick Fessenbecker
Historical instructor Patrick Fessenbecker taught a difficult course involving extensive weekly reading and philosophical discussions. Students reported that assignments often arrived with little notice, requiring significant preparation. While some valued his engagement and support, others found the heavy workload and abstract focus exhausting compared to other sections.
BARTOSZ SKARZYNSKI is recorded teaching in Fall 2020, Fall 2021, Spring 2022, Fall 2022, Spring 2023, Fall 2023, Spring 2024, Fall 2024, Spring 2025, Fall 2025, Spring 2026. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
DEBI GALLEY is recorded teaching in Spring 2023, Fall 2023, Spring 2024, Fall 2024, Spring 2025, Fall 2025, Spring 2026. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
ELIZABETH BOYLE is recorded teaching in Fall 2023, Spring 2024, Fall 2024, Spring 2025, Fall 2025, Spring 2026. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
NATHAN JUNG is recorded teaching in Fall 2021, Spring 2022, Fall 2022, Spring 2023, Fall 2023, Spring 2024, Fall 2024, Spring 2025, Fall 2025, Spring 2026. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
PATRICK FESSENBECKER is recorded teaching in Spring 2022, Fall 2022, Spring 2023, Fall 2023, Spring 2024, Fall 2024, Spring 2025, Fall 2025, Spring 2026. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
THOMAS MCGLAMERY is recorded teaching in Fall 2020, Fall 2021, Spring 2022, Fall 2022, Spring 2023, Fall 2023, Spring 2024, Fall 2024, Spring 2025, Fall 2025, Spring 2026. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
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Past student reviews · Elizabeth Boyle
The course centers on a semester-long group project alongside short assignments, with no exams or quizzes. Students found the active participation requirements and group selection process manageable.
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2025: 3.65 GPA, 85.1% A/AB (n=450 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.67 GPA, 85.3% A/AB (n=450 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.66 GPA, 87.5% A/AB (n=431 letter grades).
Past student reviews · Thomas D McGlamery
Thomas McGlamery’s section demanded significant time for researching and rewriting papers, which some students felt competed with more important courses. However, assignments were structured to build toward the final paper.
Past student reviews · Nathan Jung
Nathan Jung’s students appreciated his engaging lectures, clear assignment expectations, and strong feedback. His resume workshop was considered useful, and he was described as supportive and understanding.
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4 earlier forecasts · 0.06 GPA average error.
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Engineering Communication
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