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David Rothamer

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Raw average: 4.00/5 from 1 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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ME 363
Quality 4/5Difficulty 4/5
Really good professor. Material is challenging at times, but he's very accessible outside of class to help you. His whiteboard organization during his lectures is also the best I've seen from any professor. Lectures can be dry, but he's an effective teacher.
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Classes with David Rothamer

EMA 599

Independent Study

1–3 credits

EMA 599 is an independent study course where students engage in directed projects arranged with an instructor.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Riccardo BonazzaJennifer Franck+11 more

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sample
ME 352

Interdisciplinary Experiential Design Projects II

3 credits

Interdisciplinary experiential design project focusing on detailed design, fabrication, testing, and modification of systems.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Graham WabiszewskiMichael Cheadle+9 more

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2022–Spring 2026
ME 491

Mechanical Engineering Projects I

1–3 credits

ME 491 involves individual lab projects conducted under staff supervision.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Gregory NellisDan Negrut+36 more

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2022–Spring 2026 · limited sample
ME 492

Mechanical Engineering Projects II

1–3 credits

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING PROJECTS II is a continuation of ME 491.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Krishnan SureshFranklin Miller+5 more

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sample

Recorded teaching history

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TermCourseTitle
Fall 2026EMA 599Independent Study
Fall 2026ME 352Interdisciplinary Experiential Design Projects II
Fall 2026ME 491Mechanical Engineering Projects I
Fall 2026ME 492Mechanical Engineering Projects II
Fall 2026ME 790Master's Research and Thesis
Fall 2026ME 890Phd Research and Thesis
Fall 2026ME 990Dissertator Research and Thesis

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