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FRANK PFEFFERKORN

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Raw average: 3.75/5 from 8 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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ME314 · course not matched
Quality 1/5Difficulty 2/5
The material throughout this class is too specific instead of covering general topics. When it came to the exam it took him almost 2 months to enter grades. His grading was poor and oddly specific. He took off large amounts of points for the slightest detail when 99% of the rest of the work was right.
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ME314 · course not matched
Quality 2/5Difficulty 4/5
This class is not a lot of fun. Frank knows his stuff but it is hard to keep focused and stay on track. These are the longest and most boring PP slides I have seen. Must be around 500 for just half a semester. Also hard grading scale which isn't good for a not curving.
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ME 364
Quality 2/5Difficulty 4/5
He's terrible. Takes 4+ weeks to grade exams when he has no other work commitments for the class. Also skips a lot of lectures for no reason. The worst professor I've ever had...
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ME 364
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
Overall, a very good professor. You can tell he enjoys teaching. His homeworks required a lot of work, but it's heat transfer, so that's implied. Tests are very fair (open book)and focus on comprehension rather than retention, and are easy if you've done the homework. Powerpoint slides are very helpful. Would definitely recommend.
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Classes with FRANK PFEFFERKORN

ME 311

Manufacturing: Metals and Automation

3 credits

ME 311 introduces metal manufacturing processes, design for manufacturability, automation, metrology, and engineering economics.

No offering record · Spring 2026

with this instructor · course overall, matching historical terms

Sangkee MinFrank Pfefferkorn

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2022–Spring 2026
ME 449

Redesign and Prototype Fabrication

Credits unavailable

ME 449 teaches principles of design, manufacturing, and prototype evaluation through a semester-long Stirling Engine redesign project.

No offering record · Spring 2026

with this instructor · course overall, matching historical terms

Frank Pfefferkorn

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2022–Spring 2026
ME 489

Honors in Research II

3 credits

ME 489 is an honors independent study course focused on conducting research and preparing a thesis in mechanical engineering.

No offering record · Spring 2026

Krishnan SureshMichael Zinn+6 more

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sample
ME 491

Mechanical Engineering Projects I

1–3 credits

ME 491 involves individual lab projects conducted under staff supervision.

No offering record · Spring 2026

with this instructor · course overall, matching historical terms

Gregory NellisSage Kokjohn+11 more

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2022–Spring 2026 · limited sample
ME 790

Master's Research and Thesis

1–9 credits

ME 790 is a directed study course for Mechanical Engineering graduate students to conduct research projects arranged with an instructor.

No offering record · Spring 2026

Gregory NellisDan Negrut+25 more

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TermCourseTitle
Spring 2026ME 311Manufacturing: Metals and Automation
Spring 2026ME 449Redesign and Prototype Fabrication
Spring 2026ME 489Honors in Research II
Spring 2026ME 491Mechanical Engineering Projects I
Spring 2026ME 790Master's Research and Thesis
Spring 2026ME 890Phd Research and Thesis
Fall 2025ME 489Honors in Research II
Fall 2025ME 529Design & Applications of Smart Manufacturing Processes
Fall 2025ME 601Special Topics in Mechanical Engineering
Fall 2025ME 790Master's Research and Thesis
Fall 2025ME 890Phd Research and Thesis
Spring 2025ME 449Redesign and Prototype Fabrication
Spring 2025ME 699Advanced Independent Study
Spring 2025ME 790Master's Research and Thesis
Spring 2025ME 890Phd Research and Thesis
Spring 2025ME 990Dissertator Research and Thesis
Fall 2024ME 311Manufacturing: Metals and Automation
Fall 2024ME 529Design & Applications of Smart Manufacturing Processes
Fall 2024ME 601Special Topics in Mechanical Engineering
Fall 2024ME 699Advanced Independent Study
Fall 2024ME 790Master's Research and Thesis
Fall 2024ME 890Phd Research and Thesis
Fall 2024ME 990Dissertator Research and Thesis
Spring 2024ME 449Redesign and Prototype Fabrication
Spring 2024ME 790Master's Research and Thesis
Spring 2024ME 890Phd Research and Thesis
Spring 2024ME 990Dissertator Research and Thesis
Fall 2023ME 491Mechanical Engineering Projects I
Fall 2023ME 529Design & Applications of Smart Manufacturing Processes
Fall 2023ME 790Master's Research and Thesis
Fall 2023ME 890Phd Research and Thesis
Fall 2023ME 990Dissertator Research and Thesis
Spring 2023ME 449Redesign and Prototype Fabrication
Spring 2023ME 491Mechanical Engineering Projects I
Spring 2023ME 699Advanced Independent Study
Spring 2023ME 890Phd Research and Thesis
Fall 2022ME 529Design & Applications of Smart Manufacturing Processes
Fall 2022ME 699Advanced Independent Study
Fall 2022ME 890Phd Research and Thesis
Fall 2022ME 990Dissertator Research and Thesis
Spring 2022ME 311Manufacturing: Metals and Automation
Spring 2022ME 449Redesign and Prototype Fabrication
Spring 2022ME 491Mechanical Engineering Projects I
Spring 2022ME 790Master's Research and Thesis
Spring 2022ME 890Phd Research and Thesis
Spring 2022ME 990Dissertator Research and Thesis
Fall 2021ME 529Design & Applications of Smart Manufacturing Processes
Fall 2021ME 601Special Topics in Mechanical Engineering
Fall 2021ME 790Master's Research and Thesis
Fall 2021ME 890Phd Research and Thesis
Fall 2021ME 990Dissertator Research and Thesis
Fall 2020ME 491Mechanical Engineering Projects I
Fall 2020ME 790Master's Research and Thesis
Fall 2020ME 890Phd Research and Thesis
Fall 2020ME 990Dissertator Research and Thesis
Spring 2020ME 449Redesign and Prototype Fabrication
Spring 2020ME 790Master's Research and Thesis
Spring 2020ME 890Phd Research and Thesis
Spring 2020ME 990Dissertator Research and Thesis
Fall 2019ME 601Special Topics in Mechanical Engineering
Fall 2019ME 699Advanced Independent Study
Fall 2019ME 790Master's Research and Thesis
Fall 2019ME 890Phd Research and Thesis
Fall 2019ME 990Dissertator Research and Thesis
Spring 2019ME 449Redesign and Prototype Fabrication
Spring 2019ME 491Mechanical Engineering Projects I
Spring 2019ME 492Mechanical Engineering Projects II
Spring 2019ME 699Advanced Independent Study
Spring 2019ME 790Master's Research and Thesis
Spring 2019ME 890Phd Research and Thesis
Fall 2018ME 491Mechanical Engineering Projects I
Fall 2018ME 601Special Topics in Mechanical Engineering
Fall 2018ME 790Master's Research and Thesis
Fall 2018ME 890Phd Research and Thesis
Spring 2018ME 492Mechanical Engineering Projects II
Spring 2018ME 790Master's Research and Thesis
Spring 2018ME 890Phd Research and Thesis
Spring 2018ME 990Dissertator Research and Thesis
Fall 2017ME 491Mechanical Engineering Projects I
Fall 2017ME 890Phd Research and Thesis
Fall 2017ME 990Dissertator Research and Thesis
Spring 2017ME 449Redesign and Prototype Fabrication
Spring 2017ME 491Mechanical Engineering Projects I
Spring 2017ME 790Master's Research and Thesis
Spring 2017ME 890Phd Research and Thesis
Spring 2017ME 990Dissertator Research and Thesis
Fall 2016ME 491Mechanical Engineering Projects I
Fall 2016ME 492Mechanical Engineering Projects II
Fall 2016ME 790Master's Research and Thesis
Fall 2016ME 890Phd Research and Thesis
Spring 2016ME 790Master's Research and Thesis
Spring 2016ME 890Phd Research and Thesis
Spring 2016ME 990Dissertator Research and Thesis
Fall 2015ME 790Master's Research and Thesis
Fall 2015ME 890Phd Research and Thesis
Fall 2015ME 990Dissertator Research and Thesis
Spring 2015ME 449Redesign and Prototype Fabrication
Spring 2015ME 492Mechanical Engineering Projects II
Spring 2015ME 790Master's Research and Thesis
Spring 2015ME 890Phd Research and Thesis

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