[{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:57:59.686268+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1OTU0MDE1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1943353","instructor_name":"Aaron Nimityongskul","course_label":"EMA303","course_id":"EMA 303","course_uid":"course_d3ef3d28e556046ee2bca234","review_date":"2016-01-17 16:15:31 +0000 UTC","comment":"Aaron's an amazing professor. I had him for EMA 202 and EMA 303, and for both of those classes, he was really good. If you need help, go to his office hours and he will make sure you understand the material. He definitely cares about his students as long as you put some effort. If he's the professor for a class, take him.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1943353","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:23.387006+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyOTk2Mjc3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1688335","instructor_name":"Andrew Mikkelson","course_label":"EMA303","course_id":"EMA 303","course_uid":"course_d3ef3d28e556046ee2bca234","review_date":"2026-05-01 17:16:09 +0000 UTC","comment":"Mechanics of Materials is a very difficult course, but Mikkelson is a great and engaging professor and teaches it in a way that makes it more simple and easier to understand. The lectures are early, but they are recorded. He goes through concepts and spends a good amount of time working on examples.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1688335","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:23.387006+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyOTcxMDAy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1688335","instructor_name":"Andrew Mikkelson","course_label":"EMA303","course_id":"EMA 303","course_uid":"course_d3ef3d28e556046ee2bca234","review_date":"2026-04-29 18:25:40 +0000 UTC","comment":"He is engaging in lectures and wants students to care and succeed. The lectures are all recorded and the slides are uploaded. He goes over lots of examples in class. He is funny and nice, and he clearly cares about the material.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1688335","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:23.387006+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyMzU5ODAy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1688335","instructor_name":"Andrew Mikkelson","course_label":"EMA303","course_id":"EMA 303","course_uid":"course_d3ef3d28e556046ee2bca234","review_date":"2025-12-20 16:45:00 +0000 UTC","comment":"I did not have Mikkelson as my professor, but after the first midterm, I started attending his lectures. And they were way better than my previous professor. He gives lots of examples, explains concepts well, and is a great lecturer overall. Exams are hard, but reasonable. It was well worth waking up early and attending his lectures.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1688335","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:23.387006+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyMTAwMjY0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1688335","instructor_name":"Andrew Mikkelson","course_label":"EMA303","course_id":"EMA 303","course_uid":"course_d3ef3d28e556046ee2bca234","review_date":"2025-12-08 19:56:44 +0000 UTC","comment":"Fun professor just a difficult class","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1688335","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:23.387006+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxNDcwNzgy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1688335","instructor_name":"Andrew Mikkelson","course_label":"EMA303","course_id":"EMA 303","course_uid":"course_d3ef3d28e556046ee2bca234","review_date":"2025-06-30 00:18:56 +0000 UTC","comment":"Engaging lecturers. Fast talker. Recorded lectures. Funny. Exams are hard, but for the most part fair. Required attendance in discussion.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1688335","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:23.387006+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxMzA0NDA2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1688335","instructor_name":"Andrew Mikkelson","course_label":"EMA303","course_id":"EMA 303","course_uid":"course_d3ef3d28e556046ee2bca234","review_date":"2025-05-16 17:05:37 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very good prof, he did a good job with example problems during lecture to explain the concepts.  Exams were very difficult and required a complete understanding of material.  He records all his lectures which is very nice.  Difficult material.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1688335","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:23.387006+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxMTg3MjQ0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1688335","instructor_name":"Andrew Mikkelson","course_label":"EMA303","course_id":"EMA 303","course_uid":"course_d3ef3d28e556046ee2bca234","review_date":"2025-05-07 01:14:10 +0000 UTC","comment":"Andy made getting up at 7am bearable because he has a good dry sense of humor. He is also a beast. He knew what he was talking about it mechanics, and my god this guy can draw. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1688335","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:23.387006+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxMTIxODgw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1688335","instructor_name":"Andrew Mikkelson","course_label":"EMA303","course_id":"EMA 303","course_uid":"course_d3ef3d28e556046ee2bca234","review_date":"2025-05-01 19:00:39 +0000 UTC","comment":"Solid professor. Engages lecture halls, teaches things well, likes to use real world examples to demonstrate concepts, one of the better engineering professors I have had","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1688335","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:23.387006+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwNTgwNzg5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1688335","instructor_name":"Andrew Mikkelson","course_label":"EMA303","course_id":"EMA 303","course_uid":"course_d3ef3d28e556046ee2bca234","review_date":"2025-01-21 17:14:19 +0000 UTC","comment":"Overall this professor was good for the class, he was engaging and helped make the class interesting. The professor does go through examples in class pretty quickly, however he goes pretty detailed with them. The class is tough but the professor clearly explains topics and answers questions very frequently.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1688335","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:23.387006+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwNDM3Nzc4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1688335","instructor_name":"Andrew Mikkelson","course_label":"EMA303","course_id":"EMA 303","course_uid":"course_d3ef3d28e556046ee2bca234","review_date":"2024-12-26 02:08:56 +0000 UTC","comment":"Really enjoyed the way that Professor Mikkelson taught this course. I ended with a very high AB and was very close to the grade cut off, but the class wasn't curved at all. This is no fault of Mikkelson's- the course is taught by 3 professors but rather something to be aware of. Overall, Mikkelson was one the best (and funniest) professors I've had","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1688335","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:50:03.903665+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxNzQ5NDg0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1722671","instructor_name":"Kamil Can Bora","course_label":"EMA303","course_id":"EMA 303","course_uid":"course_d3ef3d28e556046ee2bca234","review_date":"2013-05-13 18:00:54 +0000 UTC","comment":"He's not a good lecturer. I did homework every lecture. Take this class with another professor if that's an option.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1722671","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:50:03.903665+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIwMzA5MTE5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1722671","instructor_name":"Kamil Can Bora","course_label":"EMA303","course_id":"EMA 303","course_uid":"course_d3ef3d28e556046ee2bca234","review_date":"2012-05-18 12:08:14 +0000 UTC","comment":"Rough...spent lectures struggling to get through the example problems, often ending them with \"wait, is that right?\".  Class not curved, exams are always hard, but partial credit is amazing. An A is definitely possible.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1722671","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:50:03.903665+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIwMjkzODIy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1722671","instructor_name":"Kamil Can Bora","course_label":"EMA303","course_id":"EMA 303","course_uid":"course_d3ef3d28e556046ee2bca234","review_date":"2012-05-16 12:34:37 +0000 UTC","comment":"Was a TA for the course, got bumped to prof. He had great homework, but the lectures were pretty much a joke. He would screw something up in his example problems and then attempt to fix it in class and couldn't present the material. He couldn't \"teach\". poor presentation skill and organization. Take the class with EMA 307 to help.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1722671","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:47:38.153638+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3MTk4Njgx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2096212","instructor_name":"Corinne Henak","course_label":"EMA303","course_id":"EMA 303","course_uid":"course_d3ef3d28e556046ee2bca234","review_date":"2022-12-20 04:42:46 +0000 UTC","comment":"Her lectures aren't the greatest. You're better off just reading the textbook since that is all the lecture slides cover anyways. The in-class examples are decent, but most of the time she rushes the important part.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2096212","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:47:27.931534+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxMzY1OTU0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2702661","instructor_name":"Curt Bronkhorst","course_label":"EMA303","course_id":"EMA 303","course_uid":"course_d3ef3d28e556046ee2bca234","review_date":"2025-05-26 20:06:26 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Bronkhorst explains topics concepually, and not just mathematically. He pauses frequently during lectures to ask if students have any questions, so I don't know why people are saying he \"refuses to answer questions\". He did sometimes cold call on students, especially towards the end of the semester.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2702661","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:47:27.931534+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxMjgzMDQ5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2702661","instructor_name":"Curt Bronkhorst","course_label":"EMA303","course_id":"EMA 303","course_uid":"course_d3ef3d28e556046ee2bca234","review_date":"2025-05-14 19:27:06 +0000 UTC","comment":"Poorly structured course and unnecessarily cruel at times","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2702661","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:47:27.931534+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwODAxMzM4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2702661","instructor_name":"Curt Bronkhorst","course_label":"EMA303","course_id":"EMA 303","course_uid":"course_d3ef3d28e556046ee2bca234","review_date":"2025-03-21 23:49:02 +0000 UTC","comment":"I would avoid him as a professor if at all possible. He seems to go above and beyond in being harsh to students. Don't ask a question if you don't want a mocking remark or question in return. He is a tough grader and does not allow much for leniency. He definitely creates a toxic learning environment.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2702661","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:47:27.931534+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwNzg5NTI4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2702661","instructor_name":"Curt Bronkhorst","course_label":"EMA303","course_id":"EMA 303","course_uid":"course_d3ef3d28e556046ee2bca234","review_date":"2025-03-19 16:42:07 +0000 UTC","comment":"Whenever I was waiting for the bus I thought about jumping infront of the cars because I hated this class so much. he also is mean.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2702661","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:47:27.931534+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwNzg5NTEw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2702661","instructor_name":"Curt Bronkhorst","course_label":"EMA303","course_id":"EMA 303","course_uid":"course_d3ef3d28e556046ee2bca234","review_date":"2025-03-19 16:40:02 +0000 UTC","comment":"bad. just awful.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2702661","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:47:27.931534+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwNzgyMjU4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2702661","instructor_name":"Curt Bronkhorst","course_label":"EMA303","course_id":"EMA 303","course_uid":"course_d3ef3d28e556046ee2bca234","review_date":"2025-03-18 01:47:20 +0000 UTC","comment":"bad lecturer, rushes through example problems and just assumes we all understood. Doesn't care about his student's success, won't give points back for regrade without the guarantee he won't take any away. Answers questions vaguely or with another question.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2702661","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:47:27.931534+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwNzA3MTM4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2702661","instructor_name":"Curt Bronkhorst","course_label":"EMA303","course_id":"EMA 303","course_uid":"course_d3ef3d28e556046ee2bca234","review_date":"2025-02-25 18:50:08 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lecture is waste of time, he reads off his slides with no explanation. Just read through the slides or watch online lecture in half the time. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2702661","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:47:27.931534+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3MTgwNzU5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2702661","instructor_name":"Curt Bronkhorst","course_label":"EMA303","course_id":"EMA 303","course_uid":"course_d3ef3d28e556046ee2bca234","review_date":"2022-12-18 21:23:05 +0000 UTC","comment":"Awful professor. Very difficult to communicate with and was not understanding of students situations. Was completely unhelpful in class. Answered every single question with another question. Did not care about his students learning or success. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2702661","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:46:59.609888+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0Mzg5NDE0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1203489","instructor_name":"Chin WU","course_label":"EMA303","course_id":"EMA 303","course_uid":"course_d3ef3d28e556046ee2bca234","review_date":"2015-02-17 00:29:47 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor is awesome but his class is very difficult. The information is very dense and you'll definitely need to be on top of your stuff. He is a very kind and funny professor he makes sure to know your name after a week. Great professor but tough class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1203489","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:35:11.706431+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxMzM1ODc2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2068851","instructor_name":"Jacob Notbohm","course_label":"EMA303","course_id":"EMA 303","course_uid":"course_d3ef3d28e556046ee2bca234","review_date":"2019-02-05 05:01:42 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very competent professor in the sense that he explains difficult concepts both efficiently and effectively. Very helpful with questions and has good examples. He is extremely thorough with his lectures without them coming across as rigorous. I highly recommend Professor Notbohm.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2068851","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:35:11.706431+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxMDY5MDUy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2068851","instructor_name":"Jacob Notbohm","course_label":"EMA303","course_id":"EMA 303","course_uid":"course_d3ef3d28e556046ee2bca234","review_date":"2018-12-17 21:39:08 +0000 UTC","comment":"He is a good professor and makes the material clear, he just does not seem like he wants to be there. He acts like he is above this class and has better things to be doing.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2068851","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:35:11.706431+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI2NTY1NjE0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2068851","instructor_name":"Jacob Notbohm","course_label":"EMA303","course_id":"EMA 303","course_uid":"course_d3ef3d28e556046ee2bca234","review_date":"2016-05-13 12:53:13 +0000 UTC","comment":"He's a very reasonable guy and fairly good teacher: a safe bet if you're in a toss-up. I ended up having to miss assignments (extenuating circumstances) and he was very reasonable and easy to work with. Textbook solutions *do* exist for the homework, so ask around. If you pay attention and can complete problems, there's no need to get the textbook.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2068851","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:35:11.706431+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI2MjY1MDM3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2068851","instructor_name":"Jacob Notbohm","course_label":"EMA303","course_id":"EMA 303","course_uid":"course_d3ef3d28e556046ee2bca234","review_date":"2016-04-10 17:16:32 +0000 UTC","comment":"Class was interesting. Started out really easy but by the time you reach combined loading Notbohm will have you doing piles of homework. Good practice, but incredibly frustrating and time consuming. Test was awful, and his practice exam was not representative.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2068851","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:26.664492+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwMjkwODEz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2899258","instructor_name":"Jennifer Detlor","course_label":"ema303","course_id":"EMA 303","course_uid":"course_d3ef3d28e556046ee2bca234","review_date":"2024-12-14 04:37:56 +0000 UTC","comment":"The class was pretty hard, but I can't blame Professor Detlor for that. She really tried to switch up course content and give lectures that included real life examples and plenty of small problems of all different types. While she isn't the best, she is far from the worst, and really cares about students and trying to make class good for us.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2899258","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:26.664492+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5NzA5MjQ5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2899258","instructor_name":"Jennifer Detlor","course_label":"ema303","course_id":"EMA 303","course_uid":"course_d3ef3d28e556046ee2bca234","review_date":"2024-08-27 16:31:02 +0000 UTC","comment":"Jennifer is great at explaining things clearly and concisely and is very caring and understanding. One of my favorite professors!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2899258","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:26.664492+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5NzAzODc1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2899258","instructor_name":"Jennifer Detlor","course_label":"ema303","course_id":"EMA 303","course_uid":"course_d3ef3d28e556046ee2bca234","review_date":"2024-08-24 22:29:40 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dr. Detlor taught online statics, she was caring and available for questions and really wanted to help you learn. She is a joy to learn from!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2899258","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:26.664492+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4NzUyMTMy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2899258","instructor_name":"Jennifer Detlor","course_label":"ema303","course_id":"EMA 303","course_uid":"course_d3ef3d28e556046ee2bca234","review_date":"2023-12-20 04:45:15 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Detlor is genuinely kind. However, when going over concepts, sometimes it is hard to follow and understand because she talks bit fast. Her lectures slides are well organized and she takes feedback from students to improve the class. Not the best, ideal professor but still a better choice than other EMA 303 professors.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2899258","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:26.664492+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4NTIyMjMz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2899258","instructor_name":"Jennifer Detlor","course_label":"ema303","course_id":"EMA 303","course_uid":"course_d3ef3d28e556046ee2bca234","review_date":"2023-12-05 18:12:22 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Detlor is amazing for ema 303 -- much better than Mikkelson. She genuinely cares about her students and slows down her lectures when students do not understand the content. One of the best teachers I have had.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2899258","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:26.664492+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3ODQ2Nzcx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2899258","instructor_name":"Jennifer Detlor","course_label":"ema303","course_id":"EMA 303","course_uid":"course_d3ef3d28e556046ee2bca234","review_date":"2023-05-07 06:36:12 +0000 UTC","comment":"Clear and informative lectures, available outside of class, would take another class with her if available.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2899258","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:26.664492+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3ODM2Mjky","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2899258","instructor_name":"Jennifer Detlor","course_label":"ema303","course_id":"EMA 303","course_uid":"course_d3ef3d28e556046ee2bca234","review_date":"2023-05-05 20:12:40 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Detlor is definitely one of the best professors I have had in my time at UW-Madison, she did an amazing job teaching Mechanics of Materials. Despite the relative difficulty of the course content, she explained it in a way that made sense to me and is always willing to answer questions during lecture and discussion.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2899258","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:26.664492+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3Njg0NDI2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2899258","instructor_name":"Jennifer Detlor","course_label":"ema303","course_id":"EMA 303","course_uid":"course_d3ef3d28e556046ee2bca234","review_date":"2023-04-21 18:43:03 +0000 UTC","comment":"highly recommend ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2899258","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:26.664492+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3Njg0MzY4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2899258","instructor_name":"Jennifer Detlor","course_label":"ema303","course_id":"EMA 303","course_uid":"course_d3ef3d28e556046ee2bca234","review_date":"2023-04-21 18:36:41 +0000 UTC","comment":"I made Prof Detlors page because of how amazing she is, it needs to be said. Im not sure if this is her first time teaching this class, but so far she is amazing. She is helpful and caring. her lectures are professional and organized and she is the first professor I have had that really felt like she cared about her students. highly recommend. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2899258","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:23:53.989954+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI4Nzc3ODA1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2193428","instructor_name":"Laurie Riley","course_label":"EMA303","course_id":"EMA 303","course_uid":"course_d3ef3d28e556046ee2bca234","review_date":"2017-10-24 14:35:44 +0000 UTC","comment":"Took this class online during the summer. She was a terrible professor who barely posted any of the required homework and files for the class. She also wouldn't respond to emails at all. If you don't have to take this class with her avoid it at all costs.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2193428","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:18:59.878153+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NzEwOTk3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1941521","instructor_name":"Melih Eriten","course_label":"EMA303","course_id":"EMA 303","course_uid":"course_d3ef3d28e556046ee2bca234","review_date":"2022-01-06 19:35:47 +0000 UTC","comment":"Blamed his students for a 50% average on his second midterm. Assigned way too much homework (13+ problems/week online, plus pre and post-discussion quizzes). Discussion attendance was essentially mandatory. Droned in lecture with no inflection in his voice. Did not seem interested in students comprehending the material.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1941521","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:09:24.479150+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI4Mjc2OTA0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:725492","instructor_name":"Robert Witt","course_label":"EMA303","course_id":"EMA 303","course_uid":"course_d3ef3d28e556046ee2bca234","review_date":"2017-05-10 17:55:13 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lecture's are very dry and I didn't learn much from them - I relied on outside sources/materials to survive this class. Witt is helpful in his office hours though, and gives a fair workload for the course. It's hard to distinguish between boring lectures and boring topics...","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/725492","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:09:24.479150+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI4MDk2NDE2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:725492","instructor_name":"Robert Witt","course_label":"EMA303","course_id":"EMA 303","course_uid":"course_d3ef3d28e556046ee2bca234","review_date":"2017-04-21 11:14:45 +0000 UTC","comment":"Witt really isn't that bad. He expects a lot from you, but if you are willing to put in the effort he really is a good teacher. He takes his job very seriously so he hardly ever comes across as approachable. The main vibe you pick up is that he doesn't like \"dumb\" people that don't ask questions. So if you don't understand something, just ask.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/725492","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:09:24.479150+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3ODAyOTI1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:725492","instructor_name":"Robert Witt","course_label":"EMA303","course_id":"EMA 303","course_uid":"course_d3ef3d28e556046ee2bca234","review_date":"2017-02-03 20:32:27 +0000 UTC","comment":"Really smart guy, you'll learn a lot more in lecture than you will from reading any book","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/725492","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:09:24.479150+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzNDgyNDUw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:725492","instructor_name":"Robert Witt","course_label":"EMA303","course_id":"EMA 303","course_uid":"course_d3ef3d28e556046ee2bca234","review_date":"2014-07-29 19:10:56 +0000 UTC","comment":"exams were fine but the final was hard.  scales the average too low.  Lectures are too in depth","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/725492","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:03:17.374857+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1ODQzODM2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2061829","instructor_name":"Sonny Nimityongskul","course_label":"EMA303","course_id":"EMA 303","course_uid":"course_d3ef3d28e556046ee2bca234","review_date":"2015-12-29 14:23:34 +0000 UTC","comment":"Sonny (Aaron) was by far the best EMA professor I've had going through the required 3 course sequence. He's smart, but he doesn't want to see you fail just because of that. Exams were reasonable, up until the final. Homework can be challenging but worth doing. Overall, if you have the chance take any EMA with him!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2061829","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:03:17.374857+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1NjY2ODM2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2061829","instructor_name":"Sonny Nimityongskul","course_label":"EMA303","course_id":"EMA 303","course_uid":"course_d3ef3d28e556046ee2bca234","review_date":"2015-12-13 01:31:20 +0000 UTC","comment":"Made Mechanics of Materials very understandable. Tests weren't too bad.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2061829","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:59:42.590804+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxNTE2NDQ3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:836393","instructor_name":"Walter Drugan","course_label":"EMA303","course_id":"EMA 303","course_uid":"course_d3ef3d28e556046ee2bca234","review_date":"2013-04-10 22:40:13 +0000 UTC","comment":"one of the worst, if not the worst, ever instructor who ever existed. I have no idea how any school would even have such a person working for them. Forget getting any help or any response from him. You are on your own. A terrible so called teacher. Avoid at any cost.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/836393","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:59:42.590804+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE2NTk4Mjky","source_instructor_id":"rmp:836393","instructor_name":"Walter Drugan","course_label":"EMA303","course_id":"EMA 303","course_uid":"course_d3ef3d28e556046ee2bca234","review_date":"2009-12-18 19:29:05 +0000 UTC","comment":"WORST. PROF. EVER.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/836393","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:59:42.590804+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE2NTg0MzU0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:836393","instructor_name":"Walter Drugan","course_label":"EMA303","course_id":"EMA 303","course_uid":"course_d3ef3d28e556046ee2bca234","review_date":"2009-12-17 13:51:32 +0000 UTC","comment":"One of the worst professors I have ever had. Would talk down to students as if we should be experts on the material after 1 lecture. Tests are hard, lectures aren't much help yet mandatory, enough homework, and design projects. 5 credits of work for a 3 credit class. Take ME 306 if possible, or at least not him.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/836393","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:59:42.590804+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTExNzQ2Nzc1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:836393","instructor_name":"Walter Drugan","course_label":"EMA303","course_id":"EMA 303","course_uid":"course_d3ef3d28e556046ee2bca234","review_date":"2006-04-22 14:47:43 +0000 UTC","comment":"Gives you 7 credits worth of work for a 3 credit class. Exams are near impossible because he doesn't give you enough time, class averages in the 40's. Expects students to be phD's in Mechanics of materials, not to mention 2 design projects and evening exams.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/836393","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:59:29.771244+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzMTY4OTg5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1206518","instructor_name":"Wendy Crone","course_label":"EMA303","course_id":"EMA 303","course_uid":"course_d3ef3d28e556046ee2bca234","review_date":"2020-04-30 20:16:36 +0000 UTC","comment":"Prof. Crone is an intelligent professor and very helpful in office hours and with questions. Her lectures are extremely boring though and hurt my interest in the subject because she takes way too long on algebra and simple math. There's also a ridiculous amount of homework that doesn't really help with learning or the test. Discussions are key.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1206518","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:59:29.771244+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyMDI1ODk2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1206518","instructor_name":"Wendy Crone","course_label":"EMA303","course_id":"EMA 303","course_uid":"course_d3ef3d28e556046ee2bca234","review_date":"2019-06-14 00:13:38 +0000 UTC","comment":"Her exams were easy but the class was not curved. You can understand her from the lectures, and if you don't you can easily use MecMovies to help you understand. She does some pop quizzes for attendance and you don't have to know the material to answer. She likes to have visual aids (materials) to help understand the topic discussed.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1206518","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:59:29.771244+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxODU4NDYw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1206518","instructor_name":"Wendy Crone","course_label":"EMA303","course_id":"EMA 303","course_uid":"course_d3ef3d28e556046ee2bca234","review_date":"2019-05-13 17:29:38 +0000 UTC","comment":"Don't skip classes/discussions especially around test times. Because of how assignments are weighted pop quizzes and attendance checks end up being worth a significant amount. Homeworks are overly difficult, but tests are fair and lectures/slides cover all of the material well.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1206518","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:59:29.771244+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwMTM0NzQ3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1206518","instructor_name":"Wendy Crone","course_label":"EMA303","course_id":"EMA 303","course_uid":"course_d3ef3d28e556046ee2bca234","review_date":"2018-05-17 10:27:13 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very good teacher overall. She turns off all of the assistive features for the homework, so you have to struggle until you get the right answer. The first two exams were easy, but the final was significantly harder and almost no one finished it. Generous grader, show work to get partial credit. Take advantage of photo credits (extra credit).","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1206518","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:59:29.771244+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE3NDQ4MDg3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1206518","instructor_name":"Wendy Crone","course_label":"EMA303","course_id":"EMA 303","course_uid":"course_d3ef3d28e556046ee2bca234","review_date":"2010-07-24 23:34:22 +0000 UTC","comment":"good professor but tough work load. go to class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1206518","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:59:29.771244+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE3MjE3MDQ3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1206518","instructor_name":"Wendy Crone","course_label":"EMA303","course_id":"EMA 303","course_uid":"course_d3ef3d28e556046ee2bca234","review_date":"2010-05-17 10:42:52 +0000 UTC","comment":"Extremely helpful teacher. If you don't understand something, she'll keeping helping you until you do. Examples done in class were exactly what to expect on homework and in exams. If you need to take 303, take it from her!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1206518","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:59:29.771244+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE3MTE1ODgz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1206518","instructor_name":"Wendy Crone","course_label":"EMA303","course_id":"EMA 303","course_uid":"course_d3ef3d28e556046ee2bca234","review_date":"2010-05-04 09:32:34 +0000 UTC","comment":"Great teacher! Is really good at explaining concepts. Makes you work for your grade. Assigns a lot of random assignments and randomly takes attendance but it worth it.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1206518","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:59:29.771244+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE1MzQyMzc0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1206518","instructor_name":"Wendy Crone","course_label":"EMA303","course_id":"EMA 303","course_uid":"course_d3ef3d28e556046ee2bca234","review_date":"2009-01-08 18:10:19 +0000 UTC","comment":"A lot of work for a 3-credit course. Gives trivial assignments randomly to encourage attendance. Grading is fairly generous on exams. Weekly homework often contains material not covered until after the assignment is due. Expect to spend a lot of time in TA's office hours to understand the material and get a good grade. Lecture quality is average.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1206518","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:59:29.771244+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE1MjE0Mjc0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1206518","instructor_name":"Wendy Crone","course_label":"EMA303","course_id":"EMA 303","course_uid":"course_d3ef3d28e556046ee2bca234","review_date":"2008-12-16 20:16:12 +0000 UTC","comment":"best professor i ever had. she makes you work like hell for your grade but she makes it rewarding in the end because you learn SO much from her. lectures are done so well and notes are crystal clear. very helpful, nice and friendly in office hours and its obvious she wants to help you. seemed like a lot of work for a 3-credit class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1206518","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:58:01.186886+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxMDY4NzI4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:3015449","instructor_name":"Ying Li","course_label":"EMA303","course_id":"EMA 303","course_uid":"course_d3ef3d28e556046ee2bca234","review_date":"2025-04-28 15:15:48 +0000 UTC","comment":"The worst professor I have ever had. His accent is completely incomprehensible, and his handwriting is somehow worse. Clearly does not care at all about teaching. Rushed through the content at an insane speed, scribbling all over the notes and taking no time to actually teach anything. I went to the other professors lectures. Avoid at all costs. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/3015449","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:58:01.186886+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5NzA5MjI5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:3015449","instructor_name":"Ying Li","course_label":"EMA303","course_id":"EMA 303","course_uid":"course_d3ef3d28e556046ee2bca234","review_date":"2024-08-27 16:25:14 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Li just did not show up to class the majority of the time, and his TA had to take over (they tried their best). Would recommend taking another professor if possible.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/3015449","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:58:01.186886+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5NjM2NDY4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:3015449","instructor_name":"Ying Li","course_label":"EMA303","course_id":"EMA 303","course_uid":"course_d3ef3d28e556046ee2bca234","review_date":"2024-07-22 18:01:57 +0000 UTC","comment":"His English was terrible, he didn't spend time preparing materials for us, and even 40% of the lectures were given to his ta. He didn't seem to care about what students could learn, and the students in his lab seemed to feel the same way, and many of them left.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/3015449","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:58:01.186886+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5NDc5Nzc5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:3015449","instructor_name":"Ying Li","course_label":"EMA303","course_id":"EMA 303","course_uid":"course_d3ef3d28e556046ee2bca234","review_date":"2024-05-16 20:51:20 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Li has a very thick accent that makes him impossible to understand. He was condescending in lecture and his handwriting was illegible. He only came 60% of the time, otherwise a TA would step in to teach, and we were never told why. I started watching recorded lectures from the other professor. Do not take Mechanics of Materials with Li. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/3015449","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0}]