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JAY SAMUEL

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Raw average: 3.58/5 from 69 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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ME 342
Quality 5/5Difficulty 1/5
Dr. Jay was a staple at UW Madison for 35 years who retired in Dec. 2015. Through 3 courses with him (MSE 350, ME 314, ME 342) you quickly realize he is here to teach, and probably teaches the most students per year than any other faculty member. He hand grades all the tests individually and really enjoys his students. Sad to see him go.
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ME306 · course not matched
Quality 4/5Difficulty 3/5
This was a great class. Dr. Jay has been there a long time. I am glad I got to take a class with him and he helped me even though I didn't do to hot on an exam. Can be dry and boring discussion for some. I sit up front and nothing too bad.
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ME306 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
Dr. Jay is a great professor who has been here a long time. He really knows his stuff. He was always willing to work with students and also has the longest office hours I have ever seen.
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ME306 · course not matched
Quality 1/5Difficulty 2/5
Boring and useless. Such a cool course, such a shame that he's teaching it. Read the book, find people to study with, no need to go to lecture ever.
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EMA306 · course not matched
Quality 4/5Difficulty 2/5
Love this guy. Horribly dry and boring lecture but he loves when you come to office hours and hang out with him. He is a little condescending if you ask questions in lectures. Knows his stuff though. One of my favorite professors at UW.
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Classes with JAY SAMUEL

ME 342

Design of Machine Elements

3 credits

ME 342 teaches the analysis and design of machine elements, covering loads, stresses, fatigue, and power transmission components.

No offering record · Fall 2015

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Jay Samuel

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2011–Fall 2015
ME 601

Special Topics in Mechanical Engineering

1–3 credits

ME 601 covers advanced special topics in Mechanical Engineering including vibrations, manufacturing, and energy systems.

No offering record · Fall 2015

with this instructor · course overall, matching historical terms

Sage KokjohnJay Samuel+2 more

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2011–Fall 2015

Recorded teaching history

Distinct courses recorded per term

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TermCourseTitle
Fall 2015ME 342Design of Machine Elements
Fall 2015ME 601Special Topics in Mechanical Engineering
Fall 2014ME 342Design of Machine Elements
Fall 2014ME 601Special Topics in Mechanical Engineering
Spring 2014ME 342Design of Machine Elements
Spring 2014MS&E 350Introduction to Materials Science
Fall 2013ME 601Special Topics in Mechanical Engineering
Fall 2013MS&E 350Introduction to Materials Science
Spring 2013MS&E 350Introduction to Materials Science
Fall 2012ME 601Special Topics in Mechanical Engineering
Fall 2012MS&E 350Introduction to Materials Science
Spring 2012ME 601Special Topics in Mechanical Engineering
Spring 2012MS&E 350Introduction to Materials Science
Fall 2011MS&E 350Introduction to Materials Science
Spring 2011ME 601Special Topics in Mechanical Engineering
Spring 2011MS&E 350Introduction to Materials Science
Fall 2010ME 342Design of Machine Elements
Fall 2010MS&E 350Introduction to Materials Science
Spring 2010ME 601Special Topics in Mechanical Engineering
Spring 2010MS&E 350Introduction to Materials Science
Fall 2009ME 342Design of Machine Elements
Fall 2009MS&E 350Introduction to Materials Science
Spring 2009ME 601Special Topics in Mechanical Engineering
Spring 2009MS&E 350Introduction to Materials Science
Fall 2008ME 342Design of Machine Elements
Fall 2008MS&E 350Introduction to Materials Science
Spring 2008ME 342Design of Machine Elements
Spring 2008ME 601Special Topics in Mechanical Engineering
Spring 2008MS&E 350Introduction to Materials Science
Fall 2007ME 342Design of Machine Elements
Fall 2007MS&E 350Introduction to Materials Science
Spring 2007ME 601Special Topics in Mechanical Engineering
Spring 2007MS&E 350Introduction to Materials Science
Fall 2006ME 342Design of Machine Elements
Fall 2006MS&E 350Introduction to Materials Science

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

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