Special Topics in Mechanical Engineering

Special Topics in Mechanical Engineering covers topics of special interest in the field.

offering recorded1–3 credits
Recorded instructors · Spring 2027 Frank Pfefferkorn3.7/5Lennon Rodgers

Summary

What you’ll be able to do

  • Identify and describe key theories, concepts, and methods in mechanical engineering.

  • Apply key theories, concepts, and methods in mechanical engineering, using appropriate tools, processes, and/or software.

  • Apply, analyze or evaluate theories, concepts, or methods in mechanical engineering.

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ME 401

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Raw average: 3.75/5 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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Spring 2027

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LAB 002Classroom Instruction0 / 100

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Topics of special interest in mechanical engineering.

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Topics

  • Mechanical engineering special interests

Skills

  • Applying mechanical engineering theories and methods using tools or software
  • Analyzing or evaluating mechanical engineering concepts and methods

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ME 401 · Spring 2027

Special Topics in Mechanical Engineering

Recorded 2026-10-14
ME 401 · Spring 2027

Into to CNC Machining

Recorded 2026-10-14
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