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Michael Arnold

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Raw average: 4.90/5 from 10 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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MSE756 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 4/5
It is interesting to find a professor so well versed in the nuances in the field of electronic materials. He knows it all, and is not afraid to get into the specifics when you ask detailed questions. Homework makes you think, but you learn a lot. Wish more professors were like Mike. 10/10, absolutely recommend this class no matter what.
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MSE756 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 4/5
This is an excellent class for learning advanced EOM properties of materials. He makes difficult concepts and mathematics accessible, and the homework assignments (while difficult) are reasonable and educational. The lectures are detailed and well-organized, but if you miss lecture you'll have trouble keeping up (he writes on the board).
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MSE331 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 4/5
By far one of the best professors I have had. The material is very difficult, but he finds a way to explain the concepts so well, everything made perfect sense. He is very kind and always willing to help his students. The textbook used is also extremely useful and includes a ton of incredible information.
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MSE756 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 4/5
He's a great professor! His lectures are interesting and he makes he toughest material accessible and interesting. He's a fair grader, but homeworks can be challenging. He's fun and easy to talk to.
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MSE331 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 4/5
Professor Arnold was an amazing professor. He was able to explain hard concepts in a simple way, and he was a very approachable guy and always answered questions. One of the best engineering profs I have had so far, would recommend him for anyone!
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MSE331 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
He taught me about light bulbs and for that i will be ever grateful
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Classes with Michael Arnold

INTEREGR 601

Topics in Interdisciplinary Engineering

1–3 credits

Topics in Interdisciplinary Engineering covering interdisciplinary topics of special interest to undergrad and grad students in engineering.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Michael ArnoldGreg Harrington+2 more

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2022–Spring 2026 · limited sample
MS&E 299

Independent Study

1–3 credits

Independent study under faculty supervision in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Michael ArnoldJiamian Hu+4 more

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2022–Fall 2022 · limited sample
MS&E 331

Transport Phenomena in Materials

3 credits

Introduces basic principles of fluid flow, heat transfer, and diffusion with examples for designing and processing metals, semiconductors, glasses, polymers, and ceramics.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Recent recorded grades — Spring 2024: 3.00 GPA, 40.0% A/AB (n=25 letter grades); Spring 2025: 3.08 GPA, 41.7% A/AB (n=24 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.00 GPA, 27.8% A/AB (n=18 letter grades).

Michael Arnold

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2023–Spring 2026
MS&E 699

Independent Study

1–4 credits

Independent study courses in Metallurgical Engineering.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

AJ BoydstonIrena Knezevic+33 more

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2022–Fall 2022 · limited sample

Recorded teaching history

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TermCourseTitle
Spring 2027INTEREGR 601Topics in Interdisciplinary Engineering
Spring 2027MS&E 299Independent Study
Spring 2027MS&E 331Transport Phenomena in Materials
Spring 2027MS&E 699Independent Study
Spring 2027MS&E 790Master's Research or Thesis
Spring 2027MS&E 890Pre-dissertator's Research
Spring 2027MS&E 990Research and Thesis
Fall 2026CHEM 699Directed Study
Fall 2026INTEREGR 601Topics in Interdisciplinary Engineering
Fall 2026MS&E 260Materials Experience
Fall 2026MS&E 299Independent Study
Fall 2026MS&E 699Independent Study
Fall 2026MS&E 790Master's Research or Thesis
Fall 2026MS&E 890Pre-dissertator's Research
Fall 2026MS&E 990Research and Thesis

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