[{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:34:03.499933+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5NzUzMzM4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1783953","instructor_name":"Jason Oakley","course_label":"ME231","course_id":"ME 231","course_uid":"course_419dcd7f2c6645e820d37c18","review_date":"2024-09-19 22:30:32 +0000 UTC","comment":"Jason Oakley did not teach the necessary material to succeed in the course. Very dry, non-informative lectures. I had to learn everything from my TA during lab sections. ","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":"UmF0aW5nLTM5NzA5Mjg1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1783953","instructor_name":"Jason Oakley","course_label":"ME231","course_id":"ME 231","course_uid":"course_419dcd7f2c6645e820d37c18","review_date":"2024-08-27 16:41:26 +0000 UTC","comment":"He is passionate about what he is teaching, that's for sure. Just isn't the best teacher. His grading criteria is also not clear at all.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1783953","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:34:03.499933+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5NDUyNzM1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1783953","instructor_name":"Jason Oakley","course_label":"ME231","course_id":"ME 231","course_uid":"course_419dcd7f2c6645e820d37c18","review_date":"2024-05-13 20:25:29 +0000 UTC","comment":"Jason Oakley didn't understand the material he was teaching, the lectures for this course have little to nothing to do with the graded work you will be assigned, and what is taught is entirely off topic. Your lab and your TA will be this entire class for you. Show up to lab and the course is a piece of cake, the TA's are wildly more helpful. ","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":"UmF0aW5nLTM5MzMyMjgw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1783953","instructor_name":"Jason Oakley","course_label":"ME231","course_id":"ME 231","course_uid":"course_419dcd7f2c6645e820d37c18","review_date":"2024-05-01 22:04:33 +0000 UTC","comment":"Terrible. \n\nAvoid\n\nHe should find a new calling.","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":"UmF0aW5nLTM5MDI0OTI2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1783953","instructor_name":"Jason Oakley","course_label":"ME231","course_id":"ME 231","course_uid":"course_419dcd7f2c6645e820d37c18","review_date":"2024-03-05 16:21:26 +0000 UTC","comment":"Probably the most confusing grading I've ever had. He gives you examples for the homework which dont meet the grading rubric and makes mistakes all over the rubrics and homework instructions. Lecture is absolutely useless so the class is essentially just figuring out the homework yourself and attending lab.","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":"UmF0aW5nLTM4MjYxODQw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1783953","instructor_name":"Jason Oakley","course_label":"ME231","course_id":"ME 231","course_uid":"course_419dcd7f2c6645e820d37c18","review_date":"2023-10-09 16:16:52 +0000 UTC","comment":"It was guaranteed in every lecture that you would either be more confused by the concept or he would not explain the topic at all and then expect you to do homework and exams on the topics he was unable to teach.  Had to learn the entire class from one student who had prior knowledge.  Received one star only because I cant put zero.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1783953","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:34:03.499933+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2MjkyOTI0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1783953","instructor_name":"Jason Oakley","course_label":"ME231","course_id":"ME 231","course_uid":"course_419dcd7f2c6645e820d37c18","review_date":"2022-05-10 01:51:14 +0000 UTC","comment":"This professor's lectures are absolutely useless, and he makes many mistakes in lecture. He does not offer any resources to practice for the exams, nor is he clear about his grading rubric and takes off points for seemingly no reason.  He doesn't hand back exams so students can improve and when help is requested he refuses to offer it.  0/10.","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":"UmF0aW5nLTM2MjgzMTU4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1783953","instructor_name":"Jason Oakley","course_label":"ME231","course_id":"ME 231","course_uid":"course_419dcd7f2c6645e820d37c18","review_date":"2022-05-09 04:59:09 +0000 UTC","comment":"He isn't a bad person but he isn't the best teacher. He can be very monotone when teaching low level courses like ME231 but he does enough to get the point across. I felt confident in my learning throughout the course. If you are willing to put time into lab assignments you will be fine grade-wise.","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":"UmF0aW5nLTM2Mjc0MjQx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1783953","instructor_name":"Jason Oakley","course_label":"ME231","course_id":"ME 231","course_uid":"course_419dcd7f2c6645e820d37c18","review_date":"2022-05-07 19:47:51 +0000 UTC","comment":"The class isn't very hard but he is not a very helpful professor and is very boring as well. Try to get ahead or keep up because if you get behind it is hard to catch up because things start to pile on very quickly. Overall, the class is pretty easy.","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":"UmF0aW5nLTM2MDQ3NzEz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1783953","instructor_name":"Jason Oakley","course_label":"ME231","course_id":"ME 231","course_uid":"course_419dcd7f2c6645e820d37c18","review_date":"2022-04-09 15:41:48 +0000 UTC","comment":"One of the least passionate professors. Skips class without alerting his students. Gets frustrated when students ask genuine questions. Lectures where he does show up are a useless hour of students watching him do Solidworks. Possibly better for other classes, but not great for ME 231.","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":"UmF0aW5nLTM2MDQ3Njg4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1783953","instructor_name":"Jason Oakley","course_label":"ME231","course_id":"ME 231","course_uid":"course_419dcd7f2c6645e820d37c18","review_date":"2022-04-09 15:34:17 +0000 UTC","comment":"Absolute snooze","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1783953","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:34:03.499933+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2MDM5NjIw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1783953","instructor_name":"Jason Oakley","course_label":"ME231","course_id":"ME 231","course_uid":"course_419dcd7f2c6645e820d37c18","review_date":"2022-04-07 20:14:24 +0000 UTC","comment":"Literally worst class I have taken to date. Zero guidance whatsoever and expects students to be experts at solidworks and whatever the h3ll the on paper assignments are supposed to be. Absolutely terrible feedback no rhyme or reason to anything and it is almost impossible to not get docked like 5 points on each assignment just because. Terrible. ","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":"UmF0aW5nLTM1ODcyMzc2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1783953","instructor_name":"Jason Oakley","course_label":"ME231","course_id":"ME 231","course_uid":"course_419dcd7f2c6645e820d37c18","review_date":"2022-02-22 03:47:59 +0000 UTC","comment":"Has no passion teaching lower level courses. Teaches SolidWorks Concepts but not how to make parts in SolidWorks. This is the part most students get caught on. Overheard him telling a student who took 5 hours to complete the first assignment that he needs to get better at SolidWorks and maybe the course isn't for him.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1783953","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:34:03.499933+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1ODA1MjY1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1783953","instructor_name":"Jason Oakley","course_label":"ME231","course_id":"ME 231","course_uid":"course_419dcd7f2c6645e820d37c18","review_date":"2022-01-27 21:32:23 +0000 UTC","comment":"Jason Oakley was an alright professor. His exams were worded weird in order to, I feel, trick students. His lectures are incredibly boring most of the time since the material is 20 years outdated at best. He seemed like a genuine guy who cares for engineering. He did completely miss 2 lectures with no warning though, so maybe you'll get lucky.","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":"UmF0aW5nLTM1Nzk1NTIw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1783953","instructor_name":"Jason Oakley","course_label":"ME231","course_id":"ME 231","course_uid":"course_419dcd7f2c6645e820d37c18","review_date":"2022-01-25 18:56:44 +0000 UTC","comment":"Worst engineering professor I have had yet. Lacks passion to teach the subject and it shows since it seems like no one is paying attention in lecture.","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":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NzEwMTE2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1783953","instructor_name":"Jason Oakley","course_label":"ME231","course_id":"ME 231","course_uid":"course_419dcd7f2c6645e820d37c18","review_date":"2022-01-06 17:19:48 +0000 UTC","comment":"He's pretty dry. The lectures aren't always relevant to the material. He seems like a nice enough guy, but his lectures are not very interesting and he says uhh so much it made my head hurt. He was a fair grader and test giver though. I feel for a harder class he might not be a great choice.","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":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NjI2MjQ3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1783953","instructor_name":"Jason Oakley","course_label":"ME231","course_id":"ME 231","course_uid":"course_419dcd7f2c6645e820d37c18","review_date":"2021-12-22 00:50:29 +0000 UTC","comment":"Oakley often would do example problems incorrectly in class, would not show up to classes and wouldn't tell any students he wasn't coming so we all sat and waited for him not to come, very boring lectures and exams would contain questions with little similarities to course content.","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":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NTkxNzM5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1783953","instructor_name":"Jason Oakley","course_label":"ME231","course_id":"ME 231","course_uid":"course_419dcd7f2c6645e820d37c18","review_date":"2021-12-18 22:50:43 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Oakley may seem a little intimidating but he's a nice guy if you ask for help. He's very traditionalist in that all homework is handed in/hand graded which I really appreciated. The Solidworks assignments can take a LONG time even if you know Solidworks because you have to follow the textbook. Tests are pretty hard and worth 50%. He's ok!","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":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NDg2NjMy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1783953","instructor_name":"Jason Oakley","course_label":"ME231","course_id":"ME 231","course_uid":"course_419dcd7f2c6645e820d37c18","review_date":"2021-12-12 22:44:47 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very boring lectures. The homework assigned is not reflective of what is on the exams. The exams are multiple-choice, random pieces of information, that are barely mentioned, if mentioned at all, in lecture. Because of this, the class lacks materials that are helpful for studying. High-grade distribution (94 for an A) and no curve.","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":"UmF0aW5nLTM1MzgyNTgw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1783953","instructor_name":"Jason Oakley","course_label":"ME231","course_id":"ME 231","course_uid":"course_419dcd7f2c6645e820d37c18","review_date":"2021-12-06 17:37:41 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lectures were admittedly boring, but Prof. Oakley was very accommodating, clear, & made sure you had the tools to succeed. Try to make yourself focus during lectures and the class isn't that bad, but you can fall behind fast. He offered lots of office hours & gave extensions if you struggled with something. Not a very tough grader. I'd take again.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1783953","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:34:03.499933+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0ODk0NjY0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1783953","instructor_name":"Jason Oakley","course_label":"ME231","course_id":"ME 231","course_uid":"course_419dcd7f2c6645e820d37c18","review_date":"2021-06-06 19:58:10 +0000 UTC","comment":"He wasn't great at lecturing but he isn't bad either. In general this is a pretty average class. However, some of the more difficult stuff is crammed together at the end of the course.","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":"UmF0aW5nLTM0NzY0ODUy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1783953","instructor_name":"Jason Oakley","course_label":"ME231","course_id":"ME 231","course_uid":"course_419dcd7f2c6645e820d37c18","review_date":"2021-05-11 17:39:32 +0000 UTC","comment":"Mr. Oakley released the wrong final exam for our class (the exam he released was locked in November) which left 100+ students waiting around for 2 hours for ANY sort of update only time receive a new test in a time slot that the majority of students werent available for and he never really apologized or admitted an error on his part that.","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":"UmF0aW5nLTM0Njk2NzI2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1783953","instructor_name":"Jason Oakley","course_label":"ME231","course_id":"ME 231","course_uid":"course_419dcd7f2c6645e820d37c18","review_date":"2021-05-04 06:16:53 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Oakley is fine but my TA helped me the most in this class. His SW assignments are fun, in my opinion. To learn the most from his class, I suggest getting a TA as your lab instructor.","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":"UmF0aW5nLTM0NTczODY1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1783953","instructor_name":"Jason Oakley","course_label":"ME231","course_id":"ME 231","course_uid":"course_419dcd7f2c6645e820d37c18","review_date":"2021-04-19 16:08:40 +0000 UTC","comment":"Sometimes his lectures can feeling monotonous but that's the only negative I have. He is very clear on what he expects and actively tries to prepare you for those expectations. If you even put slight effort into the class, you'll be well on your way to understanding the material.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1783953","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:34:03.499933+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyNDEzNTAy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1783953","instructor_name":"Jason Oakley","course_label":"ME231","course_id":"ME 231","course_uid":"course_419dcd7f2c6645e820d37c18","review_date":"2019-11-14 15:16:53 +0000 UTC","comment":"Jason Oakley is really helpful in office hours, but he doesn't know the material. This class is taught in a really inefficient way. We needed to design a mechanism that will be 3D printed, but we didn't learn how to be successful. It's worth 15% of our grade. He doesn't accurately represent the tests with lectures or practice problems.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1783953","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:37.574896+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwNDU0NDA3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:289780","instructor_name":"Jeff Roessler","course_label":"ME231","course_id":"ME 231","course_uid":"course_419dcd7f2c6645e820d37c18","review_date":"2018-08-22 15:34:27 +0000 UTC","comment":"Class more so consisted of examples than instruction, so I was left confused as to how to do the techniques in graphics. Your success relies on your relationships with your classmates, as group work is encouraged and even necessary once or twice. Things are simple at first, but halfway through the semester things change. Don't be caught unprepared.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/289780","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:37.574896+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5OTgwODgx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:289780","instructor_name":"Jeff Roessler","course_label":"ME231","course_id":"ME 231","course_uid":"course_419dcd7f2c6645e820d37c18","review_date":"2018-05-03 21:52:23 +0000 UTC","comment":"Jeff is a great guy and a very clear teacher. His only weakness is that his lectures are often pretty dry and hard to focus on. Not necessarily his fault, just not very exciting content matter.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/289780","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:37.574896+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5ODEzMzMx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:289780","instructor_name":"Jeff Roessler","course_label":"ME231","course_id":"ME 231","course_uid":"course_419dcd7f2c6645e820d37c18","review_date":"2018-04-16 14:50:46 +0000 UTC","comment":"I personally like the way that Jeff teaches, he is very precise with expectations. Sometimes the homework can have curveballs thrown in, but overall they help with the material. He gives real-world applicably to the material with a little history on each topic; I like this because it gives the material meaning and incentive to know/study it.","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":"UmF0aW5nLTI5NTA3MjEw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:289780","instructor_name":"Jeff Roessler","course_label":"ME231","course_id":"ME 231","course_uid":"course_419dcd7f2c6645e820d37c18","review_date":"2018-01-26 16:03:42 +0000 UTC","comment":"Not a bad lecturer, just not alot of content in the course so it goes very slow. Tough grader on neatness, work must be VERY neat and clean.","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":"UmF0aW5nLTI2ODE2MDQz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:289780","instructor_name":"Jeff Roessler","course_label":"ME231","course_id":"ME 231","course_uid":"course_419dcd7f2c6645e820d37c18","review_date":"2016-07-19 11:47:41 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very helpful for those who want to put in the work to be successful","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":"UmF0aW5nLTE0NTg2ODkz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:289780","instructor_name":"Jeff Roessler","course_label":"ME231","course_id":"ME 231","course_uid":"course_419dcd7f2c6645e820d37c18","review_date":"2008-06-16 10:00:33 +0000 UTC","comment":"I took the class in 3 weeks really fast paced.  We had to squeeze a lot in, but Jeff made it possible.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/289780","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:37.574896+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEyOTc4NTUw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:289780","instructor_name":"Jeff Roessler","course_label":"ME231","course_id":"ME 231","course_uid":"course_419dcd7f2c6645e820d37c18","review_date":"2007-04-05 21:56:28 +0000 UTC","comment":"He's a bit dry in lecture, but he teaches you everything you need to know. You will be very pressed for time in his exams; they aren't hard, per say, but you really need to be on top of the problems if you're going to finish everything. Go in for help right away if you don't understand something. The class should be an easy A.","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":"UmF0aW5nLTEyNjc3ODk4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:289780","instructor_name":"Jeff Roessler","course_label":"ME231","course_id":"ME 231","course_uid":"course_419dcd7f2c6645e820d37c18","review_date":"2006-12-24 12:43:15 +0000 UTC","comment":"do not buy books, and the only tools u need are the triangles, ruler, eraser, and a mechanical pencil if u dont already have one (u wont use anything else)\r \r the class is pretty straightforward and fairly graded - kind of takes a lot of time up tho.. jeffs lectures are kinda boring but try to pay attention cause itll save time in lab","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":"UmF0aW5nLTEyMTU3NDg1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:289780","instructor_name":"Jeff Roessler","course_label":"ME231","course_id":"ME 231","course_uid":"course_419dcd7f2c6645e820d37c18","review_date":"2006-08-14 11:57:27 +0000 UTC","comment":"I never thought this class would be as difficult as it was. The assignments take forever! Best to take this one during the summer. Mr Roessler was always helpful however, and answers questions without making you feel dumb. He's a good instructor, and class itself is pretty fun.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/289780","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:37.574896+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTExMTYxMzAz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:289780","instructor_name":"Jeff Roessler","course_label":"ME231","course_id":"ME 231","course_uid":"course_419dcd7f2c6645e820d37c18","review_date":"2005-12-14 21:41:59 +0000 UTC","comment":"This ****en class is hard, I never though drafting would be this hard. If you dont "see" or "picture" the stuff in 3D you are screwed, but if you do then it will be easy","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/289780","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:37.574896+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEwNzg4Mzg1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:289780","instructor_name":"Jeff Roessler","course_label":"ME231","course_id":"ME 231","course_uid":"course_419dcd7f2c6645e820d37c18","review_date":"2005-10-18 22:22:04 +0000 UTC","comment":"No Comments","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/289780","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":"UmF0aW5nLTM4NDg2OTU=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:289780","instructor_name":"Jeff Roessler","course_label":"ME231","course_id":"ME 231","course_uid":"course_419dcd7f2c6645e820d37c18","review_date":"2005-05-12 20:11:33 +0000 UTC","comment":"go to class and you'll be fine","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/289780","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":"UmF0aW5nLTM4MzM4ODU=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:289780","instructor_name":"Jeff Roessler","course_label":"ME231","course_id":"ME 231","course_uid":"course_419dcd7f2c6645e820d37c18","review_date":"2005-05-11 01:50:16 +0000 UTC","comment":"Nice guy. Very helpful and willing to answer questions. Drafting sucks but if you go to class and do the work you will do fine","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/289780","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:37.574896+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2Mjg5MDA=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:289780","instructor_name":"Jeff Roessler","course_label":"ME231","course_id":"ME 231","course_uid":"course_419dcd7f2c6645e820d37c18","review_date":"2005-04-14 15:23:01 +0000 UTC","comment":"Easy class. Lectures are incredibly boring, but you should go because it definitely makes the homework and exams easier. He also might give away a test question or give out a small quiz to make sure people are showing up. Answers questions well.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/289780","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":"UmF0aW5nLTMxMDE1NTQ=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:289780","instructor_name":"Jeff Roessler","course_label":"ME231","course_id":"ME 231","course_uid":"course_419dcd7f2c6645e820d37c18","review_date":"2004-12-22 23:30:06 +0000 UTC","comment":"No Comments","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/289780","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":"UmF0aW5nLTI1MDk5MTU=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:289780","instructor_name":"Jeff Roessler","course_label":"ME231","course_id":"ME 231","course_uid":"course_419dcd7f2c6645e820d37c18","review_date":"2004-09-30 22:55:41 +0000 UTC","comment":"Kind of boring, but it's drafting so who cares? It's easy.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/289780","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":"UmF0aW5nLTE0NTIzNTE=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:289780","instructor_name":"Jeff Roessler","course_label":"ME231","course_id":"ME 231","course_uid":"course_419dcd7f2c6645e820d37c18","review_date":"2003-12-07 00:54:35 +0000 UTC","comment":"kind of monotone but a good teacher and willing to help.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/289780","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":"UmF0aW5nLTEzNDMwNzM=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:289780","instructor_name":"Jeff Roessler","course_label":"ME231","course_id":"ME 231","course_uid":"course_419dcd7f2c6645e820d37c18","review_date":"2003-11-17 22:00:05 +0000 UTC","comment":"No Comments","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/289780","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:25:52.372136+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI4MTQ0NDc3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:594371","instructor_name":"Kim Manner","course_label":"ME231","course_id":"ME 231","course_uid":"course_419dcd7f2c6645e820d37c18","review_date":"2017-04-27 14:59:40 +0000 UTC","comment":"For a 2 credit class, you have way too much homework, which must be perfect. One single detail could cost you a letter grade on that assignment. The exams are very outdated and you must study for hours to pass them. No curve either. Kim also acts like a d*ck. You ask a question in class and he replies in a way that makes you look dumb.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/594371","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:25:52.372136+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI4MTA1MTM3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:594371","instructor_name":"Kim Manner","course_label":"ME231","course_id":"ME 231","course_uid":"course_419dcd7f2c6645e820d37c18","review_date":"2017-04-23 03:02:24 +0000 UTC","comment":"You have no idea how much homework it has for a 2 credits class. The lecture is not helpful at all.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/594371","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:25:52.372136+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI4MDIyMDUw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:594371","instructor_name":"Kim Manner","course_label":"ME231","course_id":"ME 231","course_uid":"course_419dcd7f2c6645e820d37c18","review_date":"2017-04-10 04:41:12 +0000 UTC","comment":"Ridiculous. Outdated material, outdated teaching style, and unchanged exams for several years. So this is the reason some people could do the exam perfectly in 20 min: they got the solution from other people who took the class. Yes, they are really hard exams, and the average is still so high, yes that's because some people know the answers before","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/594371","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:25:52.372136+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3OTk5MjQ3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:594371","instructor_name":"Kim Manner","course_label":"ME231","course_id":"ME 231","course_uid":"course_419dcd7f2c6645e820d37c18","review_date":"2017-04-05 12:46:48 +0000 UTC","comment":"Manner is from a generation of engineers that had to hand draw everything and he likes to force that knowledge onto his students. Unfortunately he does not adjust his teaching style based on feedback/technology because he's been doing it for so long. He's a nice guy, but he shouldn't be teaching.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/594371","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:25:52.372136+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3NzYxNDc0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:594371","instructor_name":"Kim Manner","course_label":"ME231","course_id":"ME 231","course_uid":"course_419dcd7f2c6645e820d37c18","review_date":"2017-01-21 16:57:20 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lots of hw and it has nevered changed over the past decade or more. But really a lot. Very bad at lecturing and super condescending. Exams are graded by himself and without any criteria. Horrible professor and is going to retire.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/594371","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:25:52.372136+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3NjM3OTM0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:594371","instructor_name":"Kim Manner","course_label":"ME231","course_id":"ME 231","course_uid":"course_419dcd7f2c6645e820d37c18","review_date":"2016-12-28 21:17:48 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Manner was excellent. As long as you did the homework and attended lecture, you'd get a good grade. He was available outside of class more than most professors and was always helpful when I had questions. His grading system was fair as well. Funny guy too.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/594371","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:25:52.372136+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3MzYwMTky","source_instructor_id":"rmp:594371","instructor_name":"Kim Manner","course_label":"ME231","course_id":"ME 231","course_uid":"course_419dcd7f2c6645e820d37c18","review_date":"2016-12-06 22:16:33 +0000 UTC","comment":"Kim is a chill Prof and a really good lecturer however his exams are really toughly graded. Class itself is way to much work for just 2 credits of multiple hour consuming CAD models and hand drawings. If you've never done anything graphics related, this class is going to be a fun ride.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/594371","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:25:52.372136+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3MTQ1MTky","source_instructor_id":"rmp:594371","instructor_name":"Kim Manner","course_label":"ME231","course_id":"ME 231","course_uid":"course_419dcd7f2c6645e820d37c18","review_date":"2016-11-07 19:14:50 +0000 UTC","comment":"It's a lot of work for 2 credits, but he knows that and he said he has talked to the department but they won't make it worth more credit (can't say how true that is). Learned a few things that seem like the essentials to any engineer you will need these skills at some point so just take it in that stride. It can get very boring","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/594371","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:25:52.372136+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3MDczMDg2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:594371","instructor_name":"Kim Manner","course_label":"ME231","course_id":"ME 231","course_uid":"course_419dcd7f2c6645e820d37c18","review_date":"2016-10-24 21:18:16 +0000 UTC","comment":"Pretty funny guy. The class itself isn't particularly difficult, as long as you pay attention and do the homework, as well as take advantage of TA office hours and study groups if you need it. There isn't a curve though, and some of the points on tests and homework are pretty arbitrary.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/594371","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:25:52.372136+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI2MjYxNTIz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:594371","instructor_name":"Kim Manner","course_label":"ME231","course_id":"ME 231","course_uid":"course_419dcd7f2c6645e820d37c18","review_date":"2016-04-09 15:43:28 +0000 UTC","comment":"Kim Manner is really not that great of a prof.  He is extremely condescending","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/594371","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:25:52.372136+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1NzE4NTE1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:594371","instructor_name":"Kim Manner","course_label":"ME231","course_id":"ME 231","course_uid":"course_419dcd7f2c6645e820d37c18","review_date":"2015-12-16 01:57:48 +0000 UTC","comment":"Kim defines what he expects at the beginning of the semester and sticks to it. He is always willing to help in office hours and wants everyone to learn. If you don't put in the work he won't be forgiving. He understands that it is a lot of work for 2 credits but thinks everything is critical for engineers to know. Just pay attention in lectures.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/594371","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:25:52.372136+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1NzE1NDY3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:594371","instructor_name":"Kim Manner","course_label":"ME231","course_id":"ME 231","course_uid":"course_419dcd7f2c6645e820d37c18","review_date":"2015-12-15 22:57:39 +0000 UTC","comment":"Kim knows his stuff and expects that you do too. Tests were hit or miss and homework was tedious at times. Overall, decent class, no easy A though. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/594371","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:25:52.372136+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1Njk1MjA0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:594371","instructor_name":"Kim Manner","course_label":"ME231","course_id":"ME 231","course_uid":"course_419dcd7f2c6645e820d37c18","review_date":"2015-12-14 22:42:35 +0000 UTC","comment":"Condescending at times. Recognizes more work than a 2 credit class yet still assigns a lot of work. This semester we had 4 exams and 1 quiz. Some exams are very similar to practice exams, others will leave you kinda scratching your head. Self-righteous, thinks his class is the bee's knees, even though you don't even learn how to use SolidWorks.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/594371","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:25:52.372136+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1NDYxMTIy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:594371","instructor_name":"Kim Manner","course_label":"ME231","course_id":"ME 231","course_uid":"course_419dcd7f2c6645e820d37c18","review_date":"2015-11-20 12:42:36 +0000 UTC","comment":"Awesome guy","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/594371","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:25:52.372136+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1Mzg1ODE5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:594371","instructor_name":"Kim Manner","course_label":"ME231","course_id":"ME 231","course_uid":"course_419dcd7f2c6645e820d37c18","review_date":"2015-11-10 21:13:00 +0000 UTC","comment":"A lot of work for a 2 credit class but you should find the material is interesting. Manner himself is awesome. For discussion section, you can basically leave after you turn in your hw - but your TA is so important! Will make or break this class/your grade for you. Please avoid Guru Subramani. Makes things more confusing and wastes your time. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/594371","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:25:52.372136+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0MDc0NzMx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:594371","instructor_name":"Kim Manner","course_label":"ME231","course_id":"ME 231","course_uid":"course_419dcd7f2c6645e820d37c18","review_date":"2014-12-14 16:39:06 +0000 UTC","comment":"Kim is the man! His lectures are definitely not boring and he keeps you engaged most of the time. Make sure you sit in the front. The class assigns more work than a 2 credit class should; there's homework due every lab. Although, these assignments are pretty easy and can be finished in lab. Try to get Chaman as your TA.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/594371","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:25:52.372136+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzOTE3NTQ3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:594371","instructor_name":"Kim Manner","course_label":"ME231","course_id":"ME 231","course_uid":"course_419dcd7f2c6645e820d37c18","review_date":"2014-12-01 20:39:24 +0000 UTC","comment":"This class is a ton of work for just 2 credits. There is also way too much time spend on hand drawing when we should be using Autocad or NX more. It is very easy to get behind. Also, the TA you have can make an enormous difference. There is a whole section that is basically on their own curve each test.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/594371","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:25:52.372136+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzNzY0ODM0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:594371","instructor_name":"Kim Manner","course_label":"ME231","course_id":"ME 231","course_uid":"course_419dcd7f2c6645e820d37c18","review_date":"2014-11-07 10:18:58 +0000 UTC","comment":"Doesnt understand that students wont get the example the first time. Way too much work for 2 credits, should be at least 3.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/594371","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:25:52.372136+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzMjMzMDg3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:594371","instructor_name":"Kim Manner","course_label":"ME231","course_id":"ME 231","course_uid":"course_419dcd7f2c6645e820d37c18","review_date":"2014-05-13 01:42:25 +0000 UTC","comment":"He was terrible at explaining the course material, he actually made it more confusing than it had to be. The class was SO MUCH WORK for 2 credits, I don't know why the University doesn't give it another credit. Also, a good Lab TA is essential, my TA Blair was extremely unhelpful and knew less than we did about the material.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/594371","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:25:52.372136+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyNzY5NzU1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:594371","instructor_name":"Kim Manner","course_label":"ME231","course_id":"ME 231","course_uid":"course_419dcd7f2c6645e820d37c18","review_date":"2014-01-18 20:39:18 +0000 UTC","comment":"This class was a lot tougher than expected for 2 credits. You'll have a lot of work to get done. He's always encouraging people to go to office hours and you probably should. However, he's critical with people's lack of understanding and he's pretty full of himself. Just make sure you fully understand mistakes made on assignments before the exams.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/594371","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:25:52.372136+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyNjg0MDE3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:594371","instructor_name":"Kim Manner","course_label":"ME231","course_id":"ME 231","course_uid":"course_419dcd7f2c6645e820d37c18","review_date":"2014-01-02 09:12:58 +0000 UTC","comment":"Condescending is the best description.  If you don't understand, it is your fault, and he'll let you know.  One of the worst teachers I ever had.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/594371","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:25:52.372136+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxODg1MjE4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:594371","instructor_name":"Kim Manner","course_label":"ME231","course_id":"ME 231","course_uid":"course_419dcd7f2c6645e820d37c18","review_date":"2013-06-12 01:38:58 +0000 UTC","comment":"Kim manner is the definition of condescending.  The homework is pretty easy, however, each test contains some trick that was never discussed in lecture","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/594371","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:25:52.372136+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxNjA3NzU2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:594371","instructor_name":"Kim Manner","course_label":"ME231","course_id":"ME 231","course_uid":"course_419dcd7f2c6645e820d37c18","review_date":"2013-04-25 19:24:06 +0000 UTC","comment":"Overall good professor. He knows ALOT about the topic and is really excited to teach it and have you understand it. The class is a lot of work for two credits but its fairly easy.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/594371","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:25:52.372136+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxNTYzNzg5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:594371","instructor_name":"Kim Manner","course_label":"ME231","course_id":"ME 231","course_uid":"course_419dcd7f2c6645e820d37c18","review_date":"2013-04-19 00:06:33 +0000 UTC","comment":"Prof. Manner is an awesome guy. He makes the concepts very understandable and goes through them at a reasonable rate. He breaks things down into steps to make large problems easy to handle. He likes what he does, which makes the class more interesting, and he also cracks some pretty good jokes.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/594371","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:25:52.372136+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxMzUxMDM3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:594371","instructor_name":"Kim Manner","course_label":"ME231","course_id":"ME 231","course_uid":"course_419dcd7f2c6645e820d37c18","review_date":"2013-02-19 09:34:16 +0000 UTC","comment":"In lecture he reads the assigned readings to you very slowly. Have no regrets skipping lecture.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/594371","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:25:52.372136+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxMTY5NjQz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:594371","instructor_name":"Kim Manner","course_label":"ME231","course_id":"ME 231","course_uid":"course_419dcd7f2c6645e820d37c18","review_date":"2012-12-26 15:06:26 +0000 UTC","comment":"Fairly easy class, but a decent amount of work for 2 credits. If you're taking it you probably dont have a choice though. He's a genuinely good guy too","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/594371","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:25:52.372136+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIwODIwNDAz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:594371","instructor_name":"Kim Manner","course_label":"ME231","course_id":"ME 231","course_uid":"course_419dcd7f2c6645e820d37c18","review_date":"2012-11-12 20:04:38 +0000 UTC","comment":"The class is a lot of work for only 2 credits, but its fairly easy if you pay attention in lecture. The exams are graded fairly with plenty of partial credit, and prof Manner tells you whats on every exam before taking it. He can be blunt if you ask questions he already went over, but he's generally hilarious and a good instructor.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/594371","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:25:52.372136+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE4NTU1NzE4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:594371","instructor_name":"Kim Manner","course_label":"ME231","course_id":"ME 231","course_uid":"course_419dcd7f2c6645e820d37c18","review_date":"2011-05-08 23:09:52 +0000 UTC","comment":"Blunt, but hilarious. If you have to take ME 231, take it with Manner. Even if you have problems with visualizations, he tells you the concepts covered on exams, and is generous with partial credit.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/594371","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:25:52.372136+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE4NTM2MjA1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:594371","instructor_name":"Kim Manner","course_label":"ME231","course_id":"ME 231","course_uid":"course_419dcd7f2c6645e820d37c18","review_date":"2011-05-05 17:27:29 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lectures are pretty easy to follow. Exams always have tricks that were not gone over in class. He kind of gives attitude when answering questions.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/594371","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:25:52.372136+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE4NDQ5OTg4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:594371","instructor_name":"Kim Manner","course_label":"ME231","course_id":"ME 231","course_uid":"course_419dcd7f2c6645e820d37c18","review_date":"2011-04-21 20:34:14 +0000 UTC","comment":"I did not like this class because I was not particularly good at it.  However, some people can just see these things and do not have to pay attention or do much at all.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/594371","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:25:52.372136+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE4NDAzODky","source_instructor_id":"rmp:594371","instructor_name":"Kim Manner","course_label":"ME231","course_id":"ME 231","course_uid":"course_419dcd7f2c6645e820d37c18","review_date":"2011-04-13 16:15:27 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very magnanimous and very, VERY good at teaching this course, although I think it's stupid that it's only worth 2 credits.  All you have to do is pay attention in lecture and finish the homework in lab and you'll get an A with virtually no outside homework or studying. Plus, if you have questions, he's very good at answering them.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/594371","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:25:52.372136+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE3NTg4NjMx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:594371","instructor_name":"Kim Manner","course_label":"ME231","course_id":"ME 231","course_uid":"course_419dcd7f2c6645e820d37c18","review_date":"2010-09-12 17:58:07 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lectures tell you pretty much everything you need to know. Labs are required. The class was a little bit more work than a 2-credit class should be though. Exams weren't that bad. Shouldn't really matter though since he is the only professor teaching the class","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/594371","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:25:52.372136+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE2MDU3NjAy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:594371","instructor_name":"Kim Manner","course_label":"ME231","course_id":"ME 231","course_uid":"course_419dcd7f2c6645e820d37c18","review_date":"2009-07-22 15:22:54 +0000 UTC","comment":"Prof Manner made graphics actually interesting.  I mean, projecting views and dimensioning drawings is not exactly thrilling.  Manner was personable and funny in lecture and also very helpful during office hours.  Keep up with HW and you'll do fine.  Open book final was nice...","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/594371","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:25:52.372136+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE1ODk1MTYz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:594371","instructor_name":"Kim Manner","course_label":"ME231","course_id":"ME 231","course_uid":"course_419dcd7f2c6645e820d37c18","review_date":"2009-05-25 20:21:52 +0000 UTC","comment":"Seems like a nice guy, definitely approachable. I found the class to be pretty easy so never had reason to visit office hours, but I'm sure he'd be happy to help if you needed it.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/594371","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:25:52.372136+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE1ODM1OTky","source_instructor_id":"rmp:594371","instructor_name":"Kim Manner","course_label":"ME231","course_id":"ME 231","course_uid":"course_419dcd7f2c6645e820d37c18","review_date":"2009-05-14 10:51:24 +0000 UTC","comment":"Anyone who gives Prof Manner a bad review is a puss. Go to class, go to lab, pay attention and get and A. No problem. Give him respect and he will respect you.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/594371","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:25:52.372136+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE1MjU1NjQw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:594371","instructor_name":"Kim Manner","course_label":"ME231","course_id":"ME 231","course_uid":"course_419dcd7f2c6645e820d37c18","review_date":"2008-12-21 02:39:06 +0000 UTC","comment":"He wasn't bad at all; his exams were based off of the homework that you could get easily done in lab.  Also, the exams themselves weren't hard, and he didn't have a final.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/594371","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:25:52.372136+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEzOTY1Mzc2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:594371","instructor_name":"Kim Manner","course_label":"ME231","course_id":"ME 231","course_uid":"course_419dcd7f2c6645e820d37c18","review_date":"2008-01-08 16:34:44 +0000 UTC","comment":"Fair grader, but tough. Fairly easy to get an AB on every assignment but it is tough to improve your "technique" grade. Exams can be rough, but are usually curved. Can make you wish you didnt ask questions some times by ridiculing you, etc.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/594371","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:24:59.866012+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyNjc0MTc1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2850413","instructor_name":"Kate Fu","course_label":"ME231","course_id":"ME 231","course_uid":"course_419dcd7f2c6645e820d37c18","review_date":"2026-03-06 19:05:32 +0000 UTC","comment":"Super easy class. Did not like the drawing portion at the start of the semester, but the CAD modelling was easy and I actually learned a lot, all be it mostly on my own. The final project was decently time intensive but it really depends on your group. Kate herself was a very kind and caring person.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2850413","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:24:59.866012+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyMjUxNjgw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2850413","instructor_name":"Kate Fu","course_label":"ME231","course_id":"ME 231","course_uid":"course_419dcd7f2c6645e820d37c18","review_date":"2025-12-15 02:15:54 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Fu is a kind professor who is easy to access. However, the lectures are somewhat boring and don't have much to do with anything grade-related. The weekly homework assignments weren't bad, but some of the SolidWorks assignments were annoying. \n\nIf you enjoy using SolidWorks, you should have no problem with this class. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2850413","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:24:59.866012+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxNjQ5NzI4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2850413","instructor_name":"Kate Fu","course_label":"ME231","course_id":"ME 231","course_uid":"course_419dcd7f2c6645e820d37c18","review_date":"2025-09-18 00:55:30 +0000 UTC","comment":"She's amazing. Honestly can't believe her score on here is as low as it is. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2850413","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:24:59.866012+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxMjQ4NTgx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2850413","instructor_name":"Kate Fu","course_label":"ME231","course_id":"ME 231","course_uid":"course_419dcd7f2c6645e820d37c18","review_date":"2025-05-12 03:08:02 +0000 UTC","comment":"Fu has an ego like no other. Stopped showing up after week 1. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2850413","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:24:59.866012+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxMjQxNzIw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2850413","instructor_name":"Kate Fu","course_label":"ME231","course_id":"ME 231","course_uid":"course_419dcd7f2c6645e820d37c18","review_date":"2025-05-11 03:35:55 +0000 UTC","comment":"Attendance was mandatory for discussion but not lecture.Her class was easy as long as you did your work. Assignments where you get walked through SolidWorks more would be helpful instead of throwing people into the deep end. She was super accommodating of mental health issues, being super flexible with extensions and I felt like she genuinely cared","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2850413","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:24:59.866012+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxMjMwMzc4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2850413","instructor_name":"Kate Fu","course_label":"ME231","course_id":"ME 231","course_uid":"course_419dcd7f2c6645e820d37c18","review_date":"2025-05-09 21:05:33 +0000 UTC","comment":"The class is very easy and you seriously don't need to attend lecture after the drawing unit. She doesn't like when people whisper during lecture. When you get to Solidworks, use your lab time to get it done. They don't take long, but you will probably get stuck on something and having your TA to help is nice. Lots of opportunity for extra credit. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2850413","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:24:59.866012+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwNjY2ODk4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2850413","instructor_name":"Kate Fu","course_label":"ME231","course_id":"ME 231","course_uid":"course_419dcd7f2c6645e820d37c18","review_date":"2025-02-12 23:35:06 +0000 UTC","comment":"This class was quite easy to get an A in. Once you reach the solidworks portion of the class you it is not worth going to lecture, and you need to figure out how to do solidworks pretty much on your own, but overall, the class is pretty much a completion grade. Do your work and you'll be fine, you don't need to attend lectures. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2850413","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:24:59.866012+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwNDc4OTQx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2850413","instructor_name":"Kate Fu","course_label":"ME231","course_id":"ME 231","course_uid":"course_419dcd7f2c6645e820d37c18","review_date":"2025-01-03 23:59:04 +0000 UTC","comment":"The first 5 weeks of the course, I highly recommend attending (drawing), after that idk. Those solidworks LinkedIn learning videos will get you through the rest. I think the did well teaching the course though I stop attending after the drawing period. It's a easy A class even if you never drawn or did solidworks before (like me). ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2850413","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:24:59.866012+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwMzY4OTIx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2850413","instructor_name":"Kate Fu","course_label":"ME231","course_id":"ME 231","course_uid":"course_419dcd7f2c6645e820d37c18","review_date":"2024-12-18 21:20:13 +0000 UTC","comment":"Many people complain that Professor Fu's class is \"too easy\". This is a non-issue; \"easy\" classes are very few in engineering.\nProfessor Fu is always ready to help students, and ensures that anyone who pays attention will become highly proficient in SolidWorks. As long as you actually listen (and refer to her as \"professor\") you will do well.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2850413","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:24:59.866012+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5MDE1NDAy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2850413","instructor_name":"Kate Fu","course_label":"ME231","course_id":"ME 231","course_uid":"course_419dcd7f2c6645e820d37c18","review_date":"2024-03-01 16:33:56 +0000 UTC","comment":"Super light class. She sometimes will call people out for even whispering during the lectures which is a little frustrating. Other than that, she is very nice and helpful. Lectures are a skip though because topics have nothing to do with the labs.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2850413","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:24:59.866012+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4OTkyNjM5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2850413","instructor_name":"Kate Fu","course_label":"ME231","course_id":"ME 231","course_uid":"course_419dcd7f2c6645e820d37c18","review_date":"2024-02-22 04:36:32 +0000 UTC","comment":"While I agree with people here that there are issues with the class structure as a whole, Dr. Fu was a good professor. I had trouble a few weeks into the CAD portion of the class and reached out, and she set aside time to meet with me (while 9 months pregnant) and sit down and work through the projects together. Very understanding and helpful.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2850413","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:24:59.866012+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4OTI5MDUz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2850413","instructor_name":"Kate Fu","course_label":"ME231","course_id":"ME 231","course_uid":"course_419dcd7f2c6645e820d37c18","review_date":"2024-01-27 00:54:17 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dr. Fu is a decent professor. Her lectures were very dull after the drawing unit. I noticed that most students stoped showing up midway through the semester. She is a very light grader, and as long as you have a good excuse, she will change your grade (which is a good and bad thing). ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2850413","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:24:59.866012+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4OTEyMDY3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2850413","instructor_name":"Kate Fu","course_label":"ME231","course_id":"ME 231","course_uid":"course_419dcd7f2c6645e820d37c18","review_date":"2024-01-22 20:45:07 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lectures are essentially useless, other than that the class is fine.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2850413","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:24:59.866012+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4ODU2NDYw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2850413","instructor_name":"Kate Fu","course_label":"ME231","course_id":"ME 231","course_uid":"course_419dcd7f2c6645e820d37c18","review_date":"2024-01-09 19:39:51 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lectures are extremely boring and mostly pointless, especially once the drawing unit is finished. You will not be taught how to use CAD and are simply given a new project every week or two. Lab is also pointless, but attendance is mandatory. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2850413","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:24:59.866012+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3OTE4MzI3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2850413","instructor_name":"Kate Fu","course_label":"ME231","course_id":"ME 231","course_uid":"course_419dcd7f2c6645e820d37c18","review_date":"2023-05-14 01:11:20 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lectures were useless after the first couple of weeks once the drawing unit was over. Very easy to do well in this class if you complete all of the assignments. There are no midterms but there is a final group project. Everything is graded very easily.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2850413","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:24:59.866012+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3Njg0NTg2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2850413","instructor_name":"Kate Fu","course_label":"ME231","course_id":"ME 231","course_uid":"course_419dcd7f2c6645e820d37c18","review_date":"2023-04-21 19:02:16 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dr. Fu is nice enough, but gets unnecessarily angry when people whisper during lecture. Lecture was almost entirely useless, and lab, although attendance was required, was also pointless. The lab activities were the only decent part of this class, which is good because they are pretty much the only thing that's graded. This class could be online.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2850413","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:24:59.866012+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3Njg0NDA3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2850413","instructor_name":"Kate Fu","course_label":"ME231","course_id":"ME 231","course_uid":"course_419dcd7f2c6645e820d37c18","review_date":"2023-04-21 18:40:55 +0000 UTC","comment":"The only positive thing about this class is that theres no midterms. Its heavily solidworks heavy and the labs are helpful but discussion is pointless, I went the first one and havent gone since. Google how to do solidworks projects and youll pass just fine. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2850413","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:24:59.866012+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3NjY3OTYw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2850413","instructor_name":"Kate Fu","course_label":"ME231","course_id":"ME 231","course_uid":"course_419dcd7f2c6645e820d37c18","review_date":"2023-04-19 21:54:46 +0000 UTC","comment":"DO NOT TALK DURING HER LECTURES, SHE WILL PUBLICALLY SHAME YOU... lectures are pointless and a waste of time just go to lab... if you dont know how to use solid works, youtube will be your best friend.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2850413","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0}]