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BRENDAN BLACKWELL

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Raw average: 4.75/5 from 28 quality ratings. The adjusted rating blends this with the UW review average (3.66/5), weighted as 20 additional ratings. Smaller samples stay closer to that average. Each captured review is counted once in the prior; this does not correct who chooses to leave a review.

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255 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
Dr Blackwell is worth his weight in gold. Take his classes in CBE if you have the chance.
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255 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 4/5
I think Prof. Blackwell was able to teach this class very well. Project 1 especially I learnt alot and also really enjoyed doing the ship race and it was a very enjoyable learning method. Only con would be that prof. Blackwell speaks faster than the average person so it might be hard to catch up in lecture.
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562 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5
Blackwell started this fermentation class pretty recently. I think we are the second batch of students. The class was a lot fun, and he is a very dedicated instructor. Passionate about what he is teaching and cares about his student. You can learn a lot from him if you put in the work.
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255 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5
Awesome instructor for 255. Takes into consideration many do not have coding background coming into this class. Office hours were very helpful.
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255 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
Super chill and knowledgeable on coding in general. Going into the class I knew absolutely nothing about coding but he does an excellent job orienting you too it. Very funny delivery of jokes as well
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440 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5
I took Blackwell's material class last year of undergrad and I am now in graduate school. His material class taught me a lot and the knowledges I learned served me well in the graduate level material class I took this semester. Classes were always well organized, and he had a good overall lecture plan as well. Homework and exams were also fair
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Classes with BRENDAN BLACKWELL

CBE 324

Transport Phenomena Lab

3 credits

CBE 324 is a lab course focused on determining thermodynamic, transport, and transfer coefficients and studying related phenomena.

No offering record · Spring 2026

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Brendan BlackwellEric Codner

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Fall 2021–Spring 2026
CBE 562

Special Topics in Chemical Engineering

1–3 credits

CBE 562 covers specialized topics in chemical engineering for majors.

No offering record · Spring 2026

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Brendan BlackwellSean Palecek

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2021–Spring 2026

Recorded teaching history

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Spring 2026CBE 324Transport Phenomena Lab
Spring 2026CBE 562Special Topics in Chemical Engineering
Fall 2025CBE 255Introduction to Chemical Process Modeling
Fall 2025CBE 440Chemical Engineering Materials
Spring 2025CBE 324Transport Phenomena Lab
Spring 2025CBE 562Special Topics in Chemical Engineering
Fall 2024CBE 324Transport Phenomena Lab
Fall 2024CBE 440Chemical Engineering Materials
Spring 2024CBE 255Introduction to Chemical Process Modeling
Spring 2024CBE 324Transport Phenomena Lab
Fall 2023CBE 255Introduction to Chemical Process Modeling
Fall 2023CBE 324Transport Phenomena Lab
Fall 2023CBE 326Momentum and Heat Transfer Operations
Spring 2023CBE 255Introduction to Chemical Process Modeling
Spring 2023CBE 326Momentum and Heat Transfer Operations
Fall 2022CBE 255Introduction to Chemical Process Modeling
Fall 2022CBE 440Chemical Engineering Materials

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