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I took INTEREGR 397 over the summer. We had mandatory 2-hour lectures twice a week, and a long reading assigned between each, with a writing assignment due every week. He takes a philosophical lens to the course, so get ready to discuss the "ethics of technology" quite a lot.Rate My Professors ↗
Easy grader, but SO MUCH WORK!! Be prepared to read. Much more time consuming and WAY more reading and philosophical than other professors.Rate My Professors ↗
He may care, but the class is unreasonable. Expect 100+ pages of reading per week—or every 3 days due to last-minute assignments. Discussions are always about abstract philosophy, feeling more like a PhD-level philosophy course than an engineering communication class. Other professors stick more closely to the course goals with FAR less work.
Great professor. Really cares about what he teaches. But the course is very difficult. You will not get a good grade in this course if you're not prepared to put in the work.Rate My Professors ↗
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Dr. Fessenbecker was not only a great professor, but an excellent resource outside of the classroom. He supported me in my career aspirations and helped me apply what I learned in class in real-life. Even with minimal notice, he took time out of his day to help me and I am forever appreciative for my time with him.Rate My Professors ↗
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