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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

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Recorded teaching history

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TermCourseTitle
Spring 2026MS&E 331Transport Phenomena in Materials
Spring 2026MS&E 699Independent Study
Spring 2026MS&E 790Master's Research or Thesis
Spring 2026MS&E 890Pre-dissertator's Research
Spring 2026MS&E 990Research and Thesis
Fall 2025MS&E 299Independent Study
Fall 2025MS&E 756Structure and Properties of Advanced Electronic Materials
Fall 2025MS&E 790Master's Research or Thesis
Fall 2025MS&E 890Pre-dissertator's Research
Fall 2025MS&E 990Research and Thesis
Spring 2025MS&E 331Transport Phenomena in Materials
Spring 2025MS&E 790Master's Research or Thesis
Spring 2025MS&E 890Pre-dissertator's Research
Spring 2025MS&E 990Research and Thesis
Fall 2024MS&E 260Materials Experience
Fall 2024MS&E 790Master's Research or Thesis
Fall 2024MS&E 890Pre-dissertator's Research
Fall 2024MS&E 990Research and Thesis
Spring 2024MS&E 331Transport Phenomena in Materials
Spring 2024MS&E 790Master's Research or Thesis
Spring 2024MS&E 990Research and Thesis
Fall 2023MS&E 699Independent Study
Fall 2023MS&E 756Structure and Properties of Advanced Electronic Materials
Fall 2023MS&E 790Master's Research or Thesis
Fall 2023MS&E 990Research and Thesis
Spring 2023MS&E 331Transport Phenomena in Materials
Spring 2023MS&E 790Master's Research or Thesis
Spring 2023MS&E 990Research and Thesis
Fall 2022MS&E 260Materials Experience
Fall 2022MS&E 790Master's Research or Thesis
Fall 2022MS&E 990Research and Thesis
Spring 2022MS&E 331Transport Phenomena in Materials
Spring 2022MS&E 790Master's Research or Thesis
Spring 2022MS&E 990Research and Thesis
Fall 2021MS&E 699Independent Study
Fall 2021MS&E 756Structure and Properties of Advanced Electronic Materials
Fall 2021MS&E 790Master's Research or Thesis
Fall 2021MS&E 990Research and Thesis
Fall 2020MS&E 260Materials Experience
Fall 2020MS&E 790Master's Research or Thesis
Fall 2020MS&E 890Pre-dissertator's Research
Fall 2020MS&E 990Research and Thesis
Spring 2020MS&E 331Transport Phenomena in Materials
Spring 2020MS&E 699Independent Study
Spring 2020MS&E 790Master's Research or Thesis
Spring 2020MS&E 803Special Topics in Materials Science
Spring 2020MS&E 890Pre-dissertator's Research
Spring 2020MS&E 990Research and Thesis
Fall 2019MS&E 699Independent Study
Fall 2019MS&E 756Structure and Properties of Advanced Electronic Materials
Fall 2019MS&E 790Master's Research or Thesis
Fall 2019MS&E 803Special Topics in Materials Science
Fall 2019MS&E 890Pre-dissertator's Research
Fall 2019MS&E 990Research and Thesis
Spring 2019MS&E 299Independent Study
Spring 2019MS&E 331Transport Phenomena in Materials
Spring 2019MS&E 790Master's Research or Thesis
Spring 2019MS&E 803Special Topics in Materials Science
Spring 2019MS&E 890Pre-dissertator's Research
Spring 2019MS&E 990Research and Thesis
Fall 2018MS&E 260Materials Experience
Fall 2018MS&E 699Independent Study
Fall 2018MS&E 790Master's Research or Thesis
Fall 2018MS&E 803Special Topics in Materials Science
Fall 2018MS&E 890Pre-dissertator's Research
Fall 2018MS&E 990Research and Thesis
Spring 2018MS&E 790Master's Research or Thesis
Spring 2018MS&E 803Special Topics in Materials Science
Spring 2018MS&E 890Pre-dissertator's Research
Fall 2017MS&E 756Structure and Properties of Advanced Electronic Materials
Fall 2017MS&E 790Master's Research or Thesis
Fall 2017MS&E 803Special Topics in Materials Science
Fall 2017MS&E 890Pre-dissertator's Research
Fall 2017MS&E 990Research and Thesis
Spring 2017MS&E 331Transport Phenomena in Materials
Spring 2017MS&E 790Master's Research or Thesis
Spring 2017MS&E 803Special Topics in Materials Science
Spring 2017MS&E 890Pre-dissertator's Research
Spring 2017MS&E 990Research and Thesis
Fall 2016MS&E 699Independent Study
Fall 2016MS&E 790Master's Research or Thesis
Fall 2016MS&E 803Special Topics in Materials Science
Fall 2016MS&E 890Pre-dissertator's Research
Spring 2016MS&E 331Transport Phenomena in Materials
Spring 2016MS&E 699Independent Study
Spring 2016MS&E 790Master's Research or Thesis
Spring 2016MS&E 803Special Topics in Materials Science
Spring 2016MS&E 890Pre-dissertator's Research
Fall 2015MS&E 756Structure and Properties of Advanced Electronic Materials
Fall 2015MS&E 790Master's Research or Thesis
Fall 2015MS&E 803Special Topics in Materials Science
Fall 2015MS&E 890Pre-dissertator's Research
Spring 2015MS&E 331Transport Phenomena in Materials
Spring 2015MS&E 790Master's Research or Thesis
Spring 2015MS&E 803Special Topics in Materials Science
Spring 2015MS&E 890Pre-dissertator's Research
Spring 2015MS&E 990Research and Thesis
Fall 2014MS&E 699Independent Study
Fall 2014MS&E 756Structure and Properties of Advanced Electronic Materials
Fall 2014MS&E 790Master's Research or Thesis

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

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