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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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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

ME 491

Mechanical Engineering Projects I

1–3 credits

ME 491 involves individual lab projects conducted under staff supervision.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Gregory NellisDan Negrut+36 more

historical GPA · grades

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

Independent Study

1–3 credits

MS&E 299 is an independent study course conducted under faculty supervision.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Michael ArnoldSebastian Kube+6 more

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2022–Fall 2022 · limited sample
MS&E 530

Thermodynamics of Solids

3 credits

MS&E 530 covers the thermodynamics of condensed matter as applied to materials science and engineering.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Recent recorded grades — Fall 2024: 3.47 GPA, 67.6% A/AB (n=34 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.13 GPA, 46.7% A/AB (n=15 letter grades).

Sebastian Kube

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2022–Fall 2025 · limited sample
MS&E 699

Independent Study

1–4 credits

MS&E 699 is an independent study course in Metallurgical Engineering requiring consent of the instructor.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

AJ BoydstonIrena Knezevic+38 more

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2022–Fall 2022 · limited sample

Recorded teaching history

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TermCourseTitle
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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