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Sebastian Kube

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Raw average: 5.00/5 from 2 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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What students say

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MSE530 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5
Material is pretty fundamental for me to pass quals. He gave rewrite opportunity in midterm exam, so no worries about grade. The first several weeks were fast in pace, but it was quickly adjusted after around third of the semester.
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MSE530 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
- Class material is well organized, I clearly know what to expect in each module. - He has really good clarity in explaining the materials in the class. - Proper work load. - Sebastian is always super positive to help or discuss about concepts and materials.
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Classes with Sebastian Kube

Materials Science course covering phase equilibria, thermodynamics/kinetics of phase transformations, nucleation/growth mechanisms, and transformation behavior in polymers, biomaterials, and nanomaterials.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Recent recorded grades — Spring 2025: 3.12 GPA, 50.0% A/AB (n=16 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.08 GPA, 42.3% A/AB (n=26 letter grades).

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2023–Spring 2026 · limited sample

Independent study courses in Metallurgical Engineering.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2022–Fall 2022 · limited sample

Recorded teaching history

Distinct courses recorded per term

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TermCourseTitle
Spring 2027MS&E 352Materials Science-transformation of Solids
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 2026ME 491Mechanical Engineering Projects I
Fall 2026MS&E 299Independent Study
Fall 2026MS&E 530Thermodynamics of Solids
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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