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Kate Fu

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Raw average: 3.28/5 from 18 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 231
Quality 5/5Difficulty 1/5
Super easy class. Did not like the drawing portion at the start of the semester, but the CAD modelling was easy and I actually learned a lot, all be it mostly on my own. The final project was decently time intensive but it really depends on your group. Kate herself was a very kind and caring person.
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ME 231
Quality 4/5Difficulty 2/5
Professor Fu is a kind professor who is easy to access. However, the lectures are somewhat boring and don't have much to do with anything grade-related. The weekly homework assignments weren't bad, but some of the SolidWorks assignments were annoying. If you enjoy using SolidWorks, you should have no problem with this class.
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ME 231
Quality 5/5Difficulty 1/5
She's amazing. Honestly can't believe her score on here is as low as it is.
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ME 231
Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5
Attendance was mandatory for discussion but not lecture.Her class was easy as long as you did your work. Assignments where you get walked through SolidWorks more would be helpful instead of throwing people into the deep end. She was super accommodating of mental health issues, being super flexible with extensions and I felt like she genuinely cared
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ME 231
Quality 4/5Difficulty 1/5
The class is very easy and you seriously don't need to attend lecture after the drawing unit. She doesn't like when people whisper during lecture. When you get to Solidworks, use your lab time to get it done. They don't take long, but you will probably get stuck on something and having your TA to help is nice. Lots of opportunity for extra credit.
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Classes with Kate Fu

ME 601

Special Topics in Mechanical Engineering

1–3 credits

Advanced topics of special interest in Mechanical Engineering, including vibrations, balancing, lubrication, wear, manufacturing, automation, and energy systems.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Krishnan SureshSonny Nimityongskul+5 more

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2022–Spring 2026

Recorded teaching history

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TermCourseTitle
Spring 2027ME 489Honors in Research II
Spring 2027ME 601Special Topics in Mechanical Engineering
Spring 2027ME 790Master's Research and Thesis
Spring 2027ME 890Phd Research and Thesis
Spring 2027ME 990Dissertator Research and Thesis
Fall 2026ME 231Geometric Modeling for Design and Manufacturing
Fall 2026ME 790Master's Research and Thesis
Fall 2026ME 890Phd Research and Thesis
Fall 2026ME 990Dissertator Research and Thesis
Fall 2026ME 999Advanced Independent Study

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