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Chin Wu

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Raw average: 3.56/5 from 25 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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What students say

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CEE310 · course not matched
Quality 3/5Difficulty 5/5
He is a nice guy and he takes the time to get to know everyone. Since he learns everyone's names, however, he loves to single people out in class. The class is extremely difficult, and lectures are not the most helpful in learning the material. Discussion is most important to your learning. If you show up and care, he will make sure you succeed.
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CEE310 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 4/5
GOATed professor. Most caring professor I've had, really smart and dumbs it down to a level that is understandable. The class is hard and a lot of work, but Chin makes it a lot of fun. Only thing is that his exams are HARD. Doesn't curve but gives us points back for re-doing problems in discussion. Gives dad energy, but in the best way possible
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CEE310 · course not matched
Quality 4/5Difficulty 4/5
Chin takes some getting used to but I ended up loving his class and mode of teaching. He really emphasizes knowing the principles rather than getting the right answer. His exams are tough but he gives a lot of chances to get points back, so don't worry if you drop a 60 unweighted.
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CEE310 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
Chin is awesome. He makes lectures interesting, and he really wants you to understand the concepts. The tests are tough, but he offers ample opportunity to get points back as well as extra credit. If you show up and participate with him, you should get the grade you are aiming for. One of my favorite profs so far.
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CEE310 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 4/5
Chin has pretty active lectures and he puts lots of work into his slides. He has a fun personality but also does have some light hearted sarcasm. The class is still tough and he puts emphasis on 50% conceptual and 50% calculation based exams. Quizzes are mostly homework based and Chin does want people to read the textbook.
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CEE514 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 4/5
Chin is a very social professor whose lectures are greatly improved by participation and questions. Fieldtrips were a great experience! The homework was very difficult, confusing and time consuming, but that's to be expected from a high level class like this.
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Classes with Chin Wu

CIVENGR 299

Independent Study

1–3 credits

Independent Study in Civil Engineering involves conducting and reporting on independent civil or environmental engineering research under faculty supervision.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Steven LoheideChin Wu+3 more

No recorded grade history

CIVENGR 310

Fluid Mechanics

3 credits

Fluid Mechanics covers fluid statics and dynamics, dimensional analysis, and flow of ideal and real fluids (laminar and turbulent) with applications to engineering problems.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Chin Wu

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2022–Spring 2026
CIVENGR 411

Open Channel Hydraulics

3 credits

Open Channel Hydraulics covers flow analysis and design for natural and artificial channels, including uniform flow, weirs, flumes, backwater profiles, flood routing, hydraulic jumps, and sediment transport.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Chin Wu

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2023–Fall 2025 · limited sample
CIVENGR 699

Independent Study

1–9 credits

Independent Study for civil or environmental engineering under faculty supervision, involving conducting and reporting on research.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Sue AhnDante Fratta+38 more

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2023–Spring 2026 · limited sample
CIVENGR 890

Pre-dissertator's Research

1–9 credits

Pre-dissertation research under faculty supervision where students integrate multidisciplinary knowledge to develop and test civil or environmental engineering research hypotheses.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Sue AhnDante Fratta+39 more

No recorded grade history

CIVENGR 919

Seminar-hydraulic Engineering and Fluid Mechanics

1 credits

A graduate seminar focused on current research and literature review in theoretical and applied fluid mechanics and hydraulic engineering.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Paul BlockSteven Loheide+2 more

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2022–Spring 2026
CIVENGR 990

Thesis

1–12 credits

Thesis work under faculty supervision where students integrate multidisciplinary knowledge to develop and test civil or environmental engineering research hypotheses.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Sue AhnDante Fratta+39 more

No recorded grade history

CIVENGR 999

Advanced Independent Study

1–9 credits

Advanced Independent Study allows students to conduct and report on independent civil or environmental engineering research under faculty supervision.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Sue AhnDante Fratta+30 more

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2022–Spring 2023 · limited sample

Recorded teaching history

Distinct courses recorded per term

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TermCourseTitle
Spring 2027CIVENGR 299Independent Study
Spring 2027CIVENGR 310Fluid Mechanics
Spring 2027CIVENGR 411Open Channel Hydraulics
Spring 2027CIVENGR 489Honors in Research
Spring 2027CIVENGR 699Independent Study
Spring 2027CIVENGR 790Master's Research or Thesis
Spring 2027CIVENGR 890Pre-dissertator's Research
Spring 2027CIVENGR 919Seminar-hydraulic Engineering and Fluid Mechanics
Spring 2027CIVENGR 990Thesis
Spring 2027CIVENGR 999Advanced Independent Study
Spring 2027GLE 699Independent Study
Spring 2027GLE 790Master's Research or Thesis
Spring 2027GLE 890Pre-dissertator's Research
Spring 2027GLE 990Research and Thesis
Spring 2027GLE 999Independent Work
Fall 2026CIVENGR 299Independent Study
Fall 2026CIVENGR 310Fluid Mechanics
Fall 2026CIVENGR 514Coastal Engineering
Fall 2026CIVENGR 699Independent Study
Fall 2026CIVENGR 790Master's Research or Thesis
Fall 2026CIVENGR 890Pre-dissertator's Research
Fall 2026CIVENGR 919Seminar-hydraulic Engineering and Fluid Mechanics
Fall 2026CIVENGR 990Thesis
Fall 2026CIVENGR 999Advanced Independent Study
Fall 2026GLE 699Independent Study
Fall 2026GLE 790Master's Research or Thesis

Teaching history may be incomplete. Course pages contain course-specific feedback and citations.

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