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Has zero sense of professionalism","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2463846","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:32:51.812905+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzMDgyNjc2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2463846","instructor_name":"Jessica Drewry","course_label":"BSE249","course_id":"BSE 249","course_uid":"course_c3456a6976e4f7f36ddc6600","review_date":"2020-04-18 20:37:46 +0000 UTC","comment":"Worst professor I have ever had in my undergraduate career. Extremely rude and demeaning to students and refused to answer questions about returned exams without taking off more points.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2463846","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:32:51.812905+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyODQ2NDgz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2463846","instructor_name":"Jessica Drewry","course_label":"BSE249","course_id":"BSE 249","course_uid":"course_c3456a6976e4f7f36ddc6600","review_date":"2020-01-17 20:17:53 +0000 UTC","comment":"Not the best lecturer but friendly and approachable when you need clarification (which you will!) I recommend one on one time to get a clearer explanation because the lectures are hard to follow. If you understand the example/homework problems you can pass the exams easily.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2463846","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:32:51.812905+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyNzcyMTMz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2463846","instructor_name":"Jessica Drewry","course_label":"BSE249","course_id":"BSE 249","course_uid":"course_c3456a6976e4f7f36ddc6600","review_date":"2019-12-29 23:18:48 +0000 UTC","comment":"Horrible Professor. Clearly she doesn't want to teach, which is unfortunate for a class that you are forced to take to help "prepare" for thermodynamics. Horrible, immature, unprofessional attitude towards students, terrible lectures of just reading slides which make no sense and totally useless, gets upset when called out for mistakes, avoid her","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2463846","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:01:05.212331+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwMzg5OTg3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1986240","instructor_name":"Troy Runge","course_label":"BSE249","course_id":"BSE 249","course_uid":"course_c3456a6976e4f7f36ddc6600","review_date":"2018-07-31 16:22:57 +0000 UTC","comment":"Material is not terribly hard but you might have to do a lot of the learning on your own. Troy can make you feel dumb if you ask a question. The TA will probably be the best option if you have questions.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1986240","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:01:05.212331+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5MzE2MzEy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1986240","instructor_name":"Troy Runge","course_label":"BSE249","course_id":"BSE 249","course_uid":"course_c3456a6976e4f7f36ddc6600","review_date":"2017-12-22 13:20:11 +0000 UTC","comment":"Runge was an extremely good professor. He makes the grading expectations very clear (not a curved class). There are hw help sessions each week, so getting high grades on hw is pretty easy. He tries to keep the content as interesting as possible and understands it can sometimes be dry. Tests are very fair and based off lecture/practice problems.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1986240","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:01:05.212331+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3OTA3Mjc2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1986240","instructor_name":"Troy Runge","course_label":"BSE249","course_id":"BSE 249","course_uid":"course_c3456a6976e4f7f36ddc6600","review_date":"2017-03-14 18:55:56 +0000 UTC","comment":"Great professor! Great class! The homework is hard but worthwhile for the tests.  Some take home tests were offered.  Lecture content is occasionally boring but he knows it and tries to keep the class awake.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1986240","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:01:05.212331+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3NTYwMDkx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1986240","instructor_name":"Troy Runge","course_label":"BSE249","course_id":"BSE 249","course_uid":"course_c3456a6976e4f7f36ddc6600","review_date":"2016-12-18 22:51:49 +0000 UTC","comment":"Runge is a model that all professors should shoot for. He knows how to make lectures meaningful and make a class worth it's students time. BSE undergrads are privileged to have to pass through his teachings.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1986240","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:01:05.212331+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3NTA4ODk1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1986240","instructor_name":"Troy Runge","course_label":"BSE249","course_id":"BSE 249","course_uid":"course_c3456a6976e4f7f36ddc6600","review_date":"2016-12-15 11:14:58 +0000 UTC","comment":"Great Professor!! Fun and interesting lecturer, even when he says the lectures will be boring. He gives many additional resources to help understand material. He is also always available via text, email, or additional office hours. Exams are fair and represent the goals of the class material. 10/10.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1986240","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:01:05.212331+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3MTczODMz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1986240","instructor_name":"Troy Runge","course_label":"BSE249","course_id":"BSE 249","course_uid":"course_c3456a6976e4f7f36ddc6600","review_date":"2016-11-12 16:15:04 +0000 UTC","comment":"The best ever! SO GOOD! Made me passionate about life again, literally made me who I am today.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1986240","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:01:05.212331+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1MzcwNTU0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1986240","instructor_name":"Troy Runge","course_label":"BSE249","course_id":"BSE 249","course_uid":"course_c3456a6976e4f7f36ddc6600","review_date":"2015-11-09 11:27:54 +0000 UTC","comment":"While Professor Runge means well his lectures are disorganized and unhelpful. He doesn't give any examples in class and the required textbook does more harm than good.  However, he does give out plenty of extra credit and his exams are typically easier than the homework. He does want you to do well but his lecture outline could use some improvement","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1986240","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:01:05.212331+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0NTc2ODUy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1986240","instructor_name":"Troy Runge","course_label":"BSE249","course_id":"BSE 249","course_uid":"course_c3456a6976e4f7f36ddc6600","review_date":"2015-04-10 18:48:38 +0000 UTC","comment":"The class can be pretty disorganized at times, but if you are confused about anything, Runge is super approachable and willing to help. He even sets up and shows up to homework help sessions. Exams are easy (2 are take-home) and if you have any knowledge of basic thermo, the class is pretty simple.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1986240","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:01:05.212331+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0NDAwMjg4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1986240","instructor_name":"Troy Runge","course_label":"BSE249","course_id":"BSE 249","course_uid":"course_c3456a6976e4f7f36ddc6600","review_date":"2015-02-20 20:01:04 +0000 UTC","comment":"Prof. Runge is a really down to earth guy. His lectures can be disorganized, and he likes to do lots of example problems. Exams are fair and quite easy if you do the practice. Homework is pretty easy as well, but requires the use of EES. Class covers very basic content, and if you've ever had thermo, it should be a breeze.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1986240","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0}]