[{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:34:03.499933+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQzMDEwNTg1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1783953","instructor_name":"Jason Oakley","course_label":"ME331","course_id":"ME 331","course_uid":"course_054e190102b9b5bab9f66bad","review_date":"2026-05-03 19:09:56 +0000 UTC","comment":"I went to literally two lectures the whole semester because they were so pointless. Homework assignments take FOREVER, and often are changed halfway through the time we had to complete them. I had a great TA so my labs were the only thing that got me through this class. If taking 331, get started on hw assignments as soon as you possibly can.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1783953","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:34:03.499933+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyOTE4NTk1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1783953","instructor_name":"Jason Oakley","course_label":"ME331","course_id":"ME 331","course_uid":"course_054e190102b9b5bab9f66bad","review_date":"2026-04-23 22:33:52 +0000 UTC","comment":"Aside from having handouts, he never seems prepared for lectures, and you rarely learn anything from them. He says his assignments are short, but they take HOURS of your week. There are also mistakes on every assignment that he usually discovers mid-week, meaning we have to redo 1+ problems. Thankfully I had a great TA, but avoid Oakley if you can.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1783953","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:34:03.499933+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyNzEyOTQ4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1783953","instructor_name":"Jason Oakley","course_label":"ME331","course_id":"ME 331","course_uid":"course_054e190102b9b5bab9f66bad","review_date":"2026-03-18 22:27:46 +0000 UTC","comment":"Reflecting on the pedagogical approach of Jason Oakley, it was a certainty in every session that one would encounter a heightened state of conceptual ambiguity. He demonstrated his mastery of educational agility by altering exam formats in real-time! I am giving a one-star rating solely due to the lack of a zero-star metric.#EducationalGaps","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1783953","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:34:03.499933+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyMzcwMjE4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1783953","instructor_name":"Jason Oakley","course_label":"ME331","course_id":"ME 331","course_uid":"course_054e190102b9b5bab9f66bad","review_date":"2025-12-21 23:10:50 +0000 UTC","comment":"In terms of getting by in the class he isn't as bad as everybody makes it it seem but if you really want to learn it can be difficult. He also has a poorly done grading system.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1783953","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:34:03.499933+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxNjU0OTYw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1783953","instructor_name":"Jason Oakley","course_label":"ME331","course_id":"ME 331","course_uid":"course_054e190102b9b5bab9f66bad","review_date":"2025-09-20 22:00:44 +0000 UTC","comment":"Terrible professor and is the hardest grader of all time.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1783953","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:34:03.499933+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxMjE4OTIw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1783953","instructor_name":"Jason Oakley","course_label":"ME331","course_id":"ME 331","course_uid":"course_054e190102b9b5bab9f66bad","review_date":"2025-05-08 23:42:22 +0000 UTC","comment":"He is one of the worst ME professors that we have. He clearly isn't very comfortable with the content and it shows in lecture. On top of that he demands no respect from students, and people belittled him on Piazza because of it. Unclear formatting, inconsistency, not good all around.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1783953","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:34:03.499933+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxMTU2MDQ2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1783953","instructor_name":"Jason Oakley","course_label":"ME331","course_id":"ME 331","course_uid":"course_054e190102b9b5bab9f66bad","review_date":"2025-05-05 00:59:47 +0000 UTC","comment":"I never review professors, but I needed to make an exception for this absolute gem. He is sporadic and indecisive, making changes to exam formats with no warning. He claims to not know the amount of time that goes into the homework and decided to raise grade boundaries because he felt that grades for his class were too high. Worst prof in MechE.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1783953","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:34:03.499933+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxMTM1NDA5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1783953","instructor_name":"Jason Oakley","course_label":"ME331","course_id":"ME 331","course_uid":"course_054e190102b9b5bab9f66bad","review_date":"2025-05-02 17:41:32 +0000 UTC","comment":"I usually never write anything in this website but holly this is the worst professor I have ever had to encounter in my whole life. my guy does NOT know what is going on, sometimes it felt like us the students knew much more than him and would fix his grading or rubric. I took two classes with him and he doesn't know what he's doing.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1783953","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:34:03.499933+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxMDk5NzQ2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1783953","instructor_name":"Jason Oakley","course_label":"ME331","course_id":"ME 331","course_uid":"course_054e190102b9b5bab9f66bad","review_date":"2025-04-30 15:03:05 +0000 UTC","comment":"He has to be the absolute worst professor I have ever had. It genuinly seems like he is a student with his basis of knowledge on the things he ATTEMPTS to teach. You are left bored, confused, and frusturated at the end of your time at lectures. Gave us an exam worth 24 points where missing a signage would drop you 5%. Absolutely horrible.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1783953","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:34:03.499933+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwMzk3NDQ4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1783953","instructor_name":"Jason Oakley","course_label":"ME331","course_id":"ME 331","course_uid":"course_054e190102b9b5bab9f66bad","review_date":"2024-12-20 17:27:26 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very bad professor in general. The lectures will be useless and a waste of your time if you show up. I had several projects mis-graded that he refused to fix.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1783953","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:34:03.499933+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwMjk3ODc3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1783953","instructor_name":"Jason Oakley","course_label":"ME331","course_id":"ME 331","course_uid":"course_054e190102b9b5bab9f66bad","review_date":"2024-12-14 19:57:13 +0000 UTC","comment":"bum \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n(extra characters to meet the limit)","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1783953","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:34:03.499933+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwMjk3ODI2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1783953","instructor_name":"Jason Oakley","course_label":"ME331","course_id":"ME 331","course_uid":"course_054e190102b9b5bab9f66bad","review_date":"2024-12-14 19:53:20 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Oakley is a living legend. His lectures are like a masterclass in both brilliance and charisma, making even the most complex engineering concepts feel like pure magic. He doesn't just teach—he transforms students into future innovators. His office hours? More like sessions with a guru who imparts wisdom that changes your life.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1783953","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:34:03.499933+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5NzkwNzk2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1783953","instructor_name":"Jason Oakley","course_label":"ME331","course_id":"ME 331","course_uid":"course_054e190102b9b5bab9f66bad","review_date":"2024-10-07 00:46:10 +0000 UTC","comment":"This guy is the worst professor. There is a clear lack of preparation that goes into his instruction.He probably doesn't use SolidWorks and MATLAB on a regular basis for his actual work which is incredibly noticeable during lectures to students who have become proficient in the platforms through internships.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1783953","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:34:03.499933+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5NzQxODQ2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1783953","instructor_name":"Jason Oakley","course_label":"ME331","course_id":"ME 331","course_uid":"course_054e190102b9b5bab9f66bad","review_date":"2024-09-13 20:36:46 +0000 UTC","comment":"very boring","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1783953","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:34:03.499933+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4OTQ3NjEz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1783953","instructor_name":"Jason Oakley","course_label":"ME331","course_id":"ME 331","course_uid":"course_054e190102b9b5bab9f66bad","review_date":"2024-02-02 18:10:25 +0000 UTC","comment":"He just did not know what he was teaching and what he should teach.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1783953","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:34:03.499933+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4OTI3ODEz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1783953","instructor_name":"Jason Oakley","course_label":"ME331","course_id":"ME 331","course_uid":"course_054e190102b9b5bab9f66bad","review_date":"2024-01-26 17:07:49 +0000 UTC","comment":"I've had Jason in multiple classes, and can safely say his lectures are some of the most useless lectures I've been to. I've seen him read off of the textbook in class, and answer valid questions with \"I just showed you that\". His lectures and homework assignments are riddled with substantial mistakes that make it very frustrating to learn from him","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1783953","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:34:03.499933+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4NzMwNTQ5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1783953","instructor_name":"Jason Oakley","course_label":"ME331","course_id":"ME 331","course_uid":"course_054e190102b9b5bab9f66bad","review_date":"2023-12-18 20:26:58 +0000 UTC","comment":"Not as terrible as a lot of people say. His lectures definitely aren't helpful, but you don't have to go and the class isn't hard compared to other ME classes. The homework is long but TAs are helpful and most of us who stay for lab get it almost done during class. His exams were reasonable and open note. Most people I know are hovering around AB-A","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1783953","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:34:03.499933+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4NDYyMTc1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1783953","instructor_name":"Jason Oakley","course_label":"ME331","course_id":"ME 331","course_uid":"course_054e190102b9b5bab9f66bad","review_date":"2023-11-29 17:11:53 +0000 UTC","comment":"He demonstrates passion and enthusiastic during his lectures. The impeccable lecture layout clearly articulates complex ideas. Students are always waiting to see what wisdom and knowledge he will bless us with today. His careful planning and attention to small details makes sure every homework is fine tuned to absolute perfection for his students.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1783953","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:34:03.499933+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4Mjc0MDk1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1783953","instructor_name":"Jason Oakley","course_label":"ME331","course_id":"ME 331","course_uid":"course_054e190102b9b5bab9f66bad","review_date":"2023-10-13 23:35:12 +0000 UTC","comment":"Jason Oakley has a way with words. His ability to give a thorough and thoughtful breakdown of concepts is unmatched. I go into class knowing nothing, but when I leave I feel a sense of euphoria. The only reason I wouldn't take the class again is because he did such a good job teaching the material, won't need to. I can see why he's employed.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1783953","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:37.574896+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3MjU0Nzk5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:289780","instructor_name":"Jeff Roessler","course_label":"ME331","course_id":"ME 331","course_uid":"course_054e190102b9b5bab9f66bad","review_date":"2022-12-28 15:07:55 +0000 UTC","comment":"Just wait until he retires. Class curriculum badly needs update, he's wishy-washy and inconsistent, takes forever grading, and lectures aren't very useful since you can probably read off the slides better than he can. I can at least respect a prof who's bad because they'd rather be researching, this guy's just frustrating and slightly sad.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/289780","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:37.574896+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2OTYyMDUy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:289780","instructor_name":"Jeff Roessler","course_label":"ME331","course_id":"ME 331","course_uid":"course_054e190102b9b5bab9f66bad","review_date":"2022-12-04 19:49:15 +0000 UTC","comment":"I wish he would retire. The course is useless, his lectures make you fall asleep, and everything about it is useless and dated. I wish they would just cancel his whole class. If I could rate my classes and professors, then this class and professor would be at the bottom of that list. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/289780","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:37.574896+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2MzE3MjU1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:289780","instructor_name":"Jeff Roessler","course_label":"ME331","course_id":"ME 331","course_uid":"course_054e190102b9b5bab9f66bad","review_date":"2022-05-12 02:49:01 +0000 UTC","comment":"Note: class attended fall 2021\n\nAvoid. Disorganized. mistakes in homeworks  and exams. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/289780","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:37.574896+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2MDE0MjE4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:289780","instructor_name":"Jeff Roessler","course_label":"ME331","course_id":"ME 331","course_uid":"course_054e190102b9b5bab9f66bad","review_date":"2022-04-04 00:30:40 +0000 UTC","comment":"If I could rate him zero stars I would. Teaches the most useless class at UW, takes MONTHS to grade things, not enough examples of the useless topics he teaches, and overall Im surprised his rating is as high as it is.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/289780","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:37.574896+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1Njc5MzY4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:289780","instructor_name":"Jeff Roessler","course_label":"ME331","course_id":"ME 331","course_uid":"course_054e190102b9b5bab9f66bad","review_date":"2021-12-31 00:42:08 +0000 UTC","comment":"Tons and tons of homework when lecture was rarely helpful. He seemed very unprepared for a lot of lectures and it was incredibly difficult to set up accommodations or get in contact with him. A lot of the material felt useless (especially CADjs) or like busywork. The class itself isnt difficult, just a frustrating experience.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/289780","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:37.574896+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NTkwODIz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:289780","instructor_name":"Jeff Roessler","course_label":"ME331","course_id":"ME 331","course_uid":"course_054e190102b9b5bab9f66bad","review_date":"2021-12-18 21:12:41 +0000 UTC","comment":"dont know why CADjs still exists and why we learn it but the bulk of midterm 1 was on that terrible software. Also dont bother with lecture, not super helpful and sometimes a waste of time. Some homeworks took at least 10 hours and grading is super slow.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/289780","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:37.574896+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0MTc1MzU5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:289780","instructor_name":"Jeff Roessler","course_label":"ME331","course_id":"ME 331","course_uid":"course_054e190102b9b5bab9f66bad","review_date":"2020-12-22 14:44:06 +0000 UTC","comment":"He seems easy at first, but his tests can be a bit tricky, watch out","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/289780","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:37.574896+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzOTYwMTkz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:289780","instructor_name":"Jeff Roessler","course_label":"ME331","course_id":"ME 331","course_uid":"course_054e190102b9b5bab9f66bad","review_date":"2020-12-05 21:12:47 +0000 UTC","comment":"Overall solid professor. A bit above average perhaps.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/289780","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:37.574896+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyODY3MTc4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:289780","instructor_name":"Jeff Roessler","course_label":"ME331","course_id":"ME 331","course_uid":"course_054e190102b9b5bab9f66bad","review_date":"2020-01-25 16:48:33 +0000 UTC","comment":"The examples he does in class and on the homework are simple and the labs are not that bad. But, he writes the midterm and final in such a way that is ridiculously challenging with the time constraint. You need to understand the material perfectly to do good on the midterms. Referring to old exams are very helpful.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/289780","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:37.574896+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwMDcxNDg5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:289780","instructor_name":"Jeff Roessler","course_label":"ME331","course_id":"ME 331","course_uid":"course_054e190102b9b5bab9f66bad","review_date":"2018-05-11 12:18:00 +0000 UTC","comment":"Jeff is an alright lecturer, not much good nor bad. Lectures were pretty boring but I don't blame him since the material is so bland. The class in general didn't require much work.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/289780","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:37.574896+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwMDE0NjM3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:289780","instructor_name":"Jeff Roessler","course_label":"ME331","course_id":"ME 331","course_uid":"course_054e190102b9b5bab9f66bad","review_date":"2018-05-07 17:44:49 +0000 UTC","comment":"One of my main complaints with Jeff is his dryness in lectures and how disconnected lecture feels from homework. Although the topic is the same, he will often expect us to use techniques beyond what instructed in lecture without being taught. He is also a very dry, but thorough, lecturer. Be prepared to hear his life story on the first day.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/289780","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:37.574896+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3ODYwMzU2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:289780","instructor_name":"Jeff Roessler","course_label":"ME331","course_id":"ME 331","course_uid":"course_054e190102b9b5bab9f66bad","review_date":"2017-02-27 12:58:08 +0000 UTC","comment":"One of my least favorite professors at UW. Lectures are pointless and he's often found repeating things in lecture 4-5 times. He makes mistakes often so you're never sure what to follow and what not to. Boring course, even more boring professor. Material isn't hard but the homework assignments are long and tedious and make you want to rather fail.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/289780","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:37.574896+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0ODAxMzIz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:289780","instructor_name":"Jeff Roessler","course_label":"ME331","course_id":"ME 331","course_uid":"course_054e190102b9b5bab9f66bad","review_date":"2015-05-11 19:23:18 +0000 UTC","comment":"He is so, so, so bad. Boring, tedious, monotone, makes exams really hard -- things you've never seen on HW. Labs are irrelevant to the stuff he teaches. Worst courseinstructor I have taken at this school and it's not close","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/289780","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:37.574896+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0Nzg0NDYy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:289780","instructor_name":"Jeff Roessler","course_label":"ME331","course_id":"ME 331","course_uid":"course_054e190102b9b5bab9f66bad","review_date":"2015-05-09 12:18:32 +0000 UTC","comment":"No idea how this guy has good ratings. I'm doing well, but he's just bad. his lectures are AWFUL. the most boring thing you'll ever experience -- guarantee you won't show up at all by the time the semester is halfway through. non-stop tedious and boring homework assignments at terrible times. right before finals, day after spring break. AVOID!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/289780","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:37.574896+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzMjM2MDc5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:289780","instructor_name":"Jeff Roessler","course_label":"ME331","course_id":"ME 331","course_uid":"course_054e190102b9b5bab9f66bad","review_date":"2014-05-13 13:40:18 +0000 UTC","comment":"while doing the exam you'll think you're doing pretty good, everyone was surprised with how low the midterm average was. homework is super easy and labs are as well. guys really nice, he and the TA's always have office hours.. mine had no textbook at all","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/289780","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:25:36.779679+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5Mzk0NDYx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:847569","instructor_name":"Krishnan Suresh","course_label":"ME331","course_id":"ME 331","course_uid":"course_054e190102b9b5bab9f66bad","review_date":"2024-05-07 19:58:32 +0000 UTC","comment":"331 was a very poorly taught class for the last 5 years and Prof. Suresh took time to make the course interesting again. Content is extremely useful and applicable outside of class, and it is a very easy A as long as you check your work with a mentally competent partner. Exams were not proctored and 24 hours to take.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/847569","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:25:36.779679+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5Mzg3MDEw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:847569","instructor_name":"Krishnan Suresh","course_label":"ME331","course_id":"ME 331","course_uid":"course_054e190102b9b5bab9f66bad","review_date":"2018-01-04 12:05:20 +0000 UTC","comment":"He is one of the better professors I have had. He really cares about his students and wants to make sure they succeed. Although the topics could become boring, he continuously encouraged questions to make sure the entire class understood what was going on. I would definitely recommend him to others.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/847569","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:25:36.779679+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5MDA0NjYw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:847569","instructor_name":"Krishnan Suresh","course_label":"ME331","course_id":"ME 331","course_uid":"course_054e190102b9b5bab9f66bad","review_date":"2017-11-30 17:36:45 +0000 UTC","comment":"Best professor I have had. He knows when students get confused and how to deal with them during the lecture. His tests are fairly reasonable.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/847569","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:25:36.779679+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI2NDY2NDg4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:847569","instructor_name":"Krishnan Suresh","course_label":"ME331","course_id":"ME 331","course_uid":"course_054e190102b9b5bab9f66bad","review_date":"2016-05-04 16:34:54 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very respected professor who really pushes you. I guess that is a good thing but sucks if you are graded on it. The way this class was taught was weird. It was like two different classes. The lab and lecture were very different.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/847569","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:25:36.779679+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE4MjczODYz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:847569","instructor_name":"Krishnan Suresh","course_label":"ME331","course_id":"ME 331","course_uid":"course_054e190102b9b5bab9f66bad","review_date":"2011-03-14 01:46:07 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lectures are pretty helpful. The hw is pretty easy, if you have any questions talk to the professor or TA. Labs, pay-attention if you haven't used NX6 or7 before so you can get through the lab assignments. 1st exam is always easy, the final was pretty tough but its open book.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/847569","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:25:36.779679+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE4MDU0MDQ2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:847569","instructor_name":"Krishnan Suresh","course_label":"ME331","course_id":"ME 331","course_uid":"course_054e190102b9b5bab9f66bad","review_date":"2010-12-28 11:40:17 +0000 UTC","comment":"What a great guy, definitely recommend.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/847569","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:38.878435+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzNzk5MjMz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:619286","instructor_name":"Scott Sanders","course_label":"ME331","course_id":"ME 331","course_uid":"course_054e190102b9b5bab9f66bad","review_date":"2014-11-12 17:44:47 +0000 UTC","comment":"The class is 40% homework and 12% on a project, and usually you can find the answers for the HW. The tests are fair as he expects most students to do well in them. He is not a good lecturer but he teaches straight from the book. You will have to teach yourself the material most likely but if you pay attention to the homwork, the class is manageable","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/619286","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:00:21.494973+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE5NzMwMTc3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:765312","instructor_name":"Vadim Shapiro","course_label":"ME331","course_id":"ME 331","course_uid":"course_054e190102b9b5bab9f66bad","review_date":"2012-01-15 23:25:23 +0000 UTC","comment":"Shapiro gets a bad rap but wasn't bad in my experience. His accent is fine, actually makes him more interesting imo. The material IS boring, but if you do the homework and get direction from TAs for projects, the class is just fine. I got an A no problem","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/765312","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:00:21.494973+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE2OTAyMTMx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:765312","instructor_name":"Vadim Shapiro","course_label":"ME331","course_id":"ME 331","course_uid":"course_054e190102b9b5bab9f66bad","review_date":"2010-03-23 21:01:02 +0000 UTC","comment":"The worst teacher I have have thus far.  He has a bad accent and doesn't explain things well.  The HW and assignments take forever and require a bunch of useless work.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/765312","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:00:21.494973+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE1NTIwMDc0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:765312","instructor_name":"Vadim Shapiro","course_label":"ME331","course_id":"ME 331","course_uid":"course_054e190102b9b5bab9f66bad","review_date":"2009-03-10 12:56:26 +0000 UTC","comment":"Excessive workload, pointless material, and on top of it all, he can't even correctly do any of the problems he assigns. Don't even bother with this guy.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/765312","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:00:21.494973+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE0OTMwMTkx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:765312","instructor_name":"Vadim Shapiro","course_label":"ME331","course_id":"ME 331","course_uid":"course_054e190102b9b5bab9f66bad","review_date":"2008-11-03 01:45:19 +0000 UTC","comment":"Worst Prof I've ever had. Every homework and lab is tedious and busy work. Lecture is useless and the software we are forced to use is horrible and confusing. Unfortunately I am already proficient in what this class is supposed to teach me... but I still ended up with a poor grade because of the busy work.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/765312","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0}]