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NICOLA FERRIER

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Raw average: 3.93/5 from 14 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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ME240 · course not matched
Quality 4/5Difficulty 2/5
If you can focus long enough during lecture to understand examples you'll be good for this class. Final was real tough I think the average was below a 50. I would recommend the SI It got me an A in the class.
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ME240 · course not matched
Quality 2/5Difficulty 4/5
Doesn't explain relevant topics and doesn't explain clearly. Talks way to fast and contradicts herself frequently.
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ME240 · course not matched
Quality 4/5Difficulty 5/5
Lectures are a marathon of examples which is only helpful if you understand the concepts. Teach yourself the concepts from the book before class! Exams were intense. Average on the 1st exam was a 59, with a high of 89. Bring your grade up by doing the homework and do well on quizzes. The final was hard but some people managed 100s.
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ME240 · course not matched
Quality 4/5Difficulty 5/5
Better bring your focus to class every day because class is a problem marathon! She spends little time teaching the concepts, charging through numerous examples instead. Examples, however, are the best way to learn dynamics. She seems a little impersonal but is very helpful in office hrs. Overall a good prof, just a mentally exhausting lecture!
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ME240 · course not matched
Quality 4/5Difficulty 4/5
She's a good lecturer even though she speaks very quickly - take notes. Shows an interest in material and in the students doing well. Don't miss lecture or you'll fall behind - even if it is just one. Go to the optional study groups - i wish i had.
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ME240 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 4/5
She shows an actual interest in teaching. Class covers a lot of material in one semester and some of it is quite difficult, but she will help you if you ask questions or go to her office.
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Classes with NICOLA FERRIER

ME 990

Dissertator Research and Thesis

1–9 credits

ME 990 is a directed study course for Mechanical Engineering PhD students to conduct dissertation research and thesis work arranged with an instructor.

No offering record · Spring 2014

Gregory NellisTim Osswald+16 more

No recorded grade history

Recorded teaching history

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TermCourseTitle
Spring 2014ME 990Dissertator Research and Thesis
Fall 2013ME 990Dissertator Research and Thesis
Spring 2013ME 890Phd Research and Thesis
Fall 2012ME 790Master's Research and Thesis
Fall 2012ME 890Phd Research and Thesis
Spring 2012ME 790Master's Research and Thesis
Spring 2012ME 890Phd Research and Thesis
Spring 2012ME 990Dissertator Research and Thesis
Fall 2011ME 790Master's Research and Thesis
Fall 2011ME 890Phd Research and Thesis
Fall 2011ME 990Dissertator Research and Thesis
Spring 2011ME 890Phd Research and Thesis
Spring 2011ME 990Dissertator Research and Thesis
Fall 2010ME 699Advanced Independent Study
Fall 2010ME 890Phd Research and Thesis
Fall 2010ME 990Dissertator Research and Thesis
Spring 2010ME 790Master's Research and Thesis
Spring 2010ME 890Phd Research and Thesis
Spring 2010ME 990Dissertator Research and Thesis
Fall 2009ECE/ME 439Introduction to Robotics
Fall 2009ME 790Master's Research and Thesis
Fall 2009ME 890Phd Research and Thesis
Fall 2009ME 990Dissertator Research and Thesis
Spring 2009ME 790Master's Research and Thesis
Spring 2009ME 890Phd Research and Thesis
Spring 2009ME 990Dissertator Research and Thesis
Fall 2008ECE 399Independent Study
Fall 2008ME 699Advanced Independent Study
Fall 2008ME 790Master's Research and Thesis
Fall 2008ME 890Phd Research and Thesis
Fall 2008ME 990Dissertator Research and Thesis
Spring 2008ME 790Master's Research and Thesis
Spring 2008ME 890Phd Research and Thesis
Fall 2007ECE/ME 439Introduction to Robotics
Fall 2007ME 299Independent Study
Fall 2007ME 790Master's Research and Thesis
Fall 2007ME 890Phd Research and Thesis
Spring 2007ME 489Honors in Research II
Spring 2007ME 890Phd Research and Thesis
Fall 2006ME 489Honors in Research II
Fall 2006ME 601Special Topics in Mechanical Engineering
Fall 2006ME 790Master's Research and Thesis
Fall 2006ME 890Phd Research and Thesis
Fall 2006ME 990Dissertator Research and Thesis

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

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