Current instructor

Erick Oberstar

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Classes with Erick Oberstar

ME 447

Computer Control of Machines and Processes

3 credits

Engineering course covering discrete control theory, system identification, digital controller design, and computer control implementation for industrial processes.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Recent recorded grades — Spring 2024: 3.44 GPA, 44.4% A/AB (n=9 letter grades); Spring 2025: 3.57 GPA, 57.1% A/AB (n=7 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.64 GPA, 72.7% A/AB (n=11 letter grades). Includes jointly taught sections.

Erick Oberstar

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2023–Spring 2026 · limited sample
ME 491

Mechanical Engineering Projects I

1–3 credits

Mechanical Engineering Projects I involves individual lab projects under staff supervision.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Gregory NellisDan Negrut+40 more

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2024–Spring 2026 · limited sample
ME 699

Advanced Independent Study

1–3 credits

Advanced Independent Study involves directed study projects arranged with the instructor, applying advanced physical, mathematical, and mechanical engineering principles to engineering research problems.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Recent recorded grades — Spring 2022: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=1 letter grades).

Krishnan SureshGregory Nellis+34 more

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TermCourseTitle
Spring 2027ME 299Independent Study
Spring 2027ME 447Computer Control of Machines and Processes
Spring 2027ME 491Mechanical Engineering Projects I
Spring 2027ME 699Advanced Independent Study
Fall 2026ME 699Advanced Independent Study

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