Current instructor

Yunus Alapan

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Raw average: 5.00/5 from 1 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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ME 455
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
Professor Alapan's microrobotic class is heavily focusing on research in this niche field. Would have 2 big project so be prepared if you are a undergrad and dont like group working. But overall there is no exam and if you are actually listening and reading there is nothing to be afraided. He is a nice guy and reply email very fast and kind.
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Classes with Yunus Alapan

BME 399

Independent Study

1–3 credits

BME 399 offers directed study projects arranged with an instructor.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Peter AdamczykAmit Nimunkar+68 more

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2022–Spring 2026
ME 299

Independent Study

1–3 credits

ME 299 is an independent study course where students engage in directed study projects arranged with an instructor.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Peter AdamczykJennifer Detlor+11 more

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sample
ME 455

Microrobotics

3 credits

ME 455 Microrobotics covers the design, fabrication, and control of microrobots for healthcare and biomedical applications.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Yunus Alapan teaches a research-focused microrobotics course with two major group projects and no exams. Reviewers note he is kind and responsive to emails, though the heavy project workload may challenge undergraduates who dislike group work.

Yunus Alapan

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2025–Fall 2025 · limited sample
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

Recorded teaching history

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TermCourseTitle
Fall 2026BME 399Independent Study
Fall 2026ME 299Independent Study
Fall 2026ME 455Microrobotics
Fall 2026ME 491Mechanical Engineering Projects I
Fall 2026ME 790Master's Research and Thesis
Fall 2026ME 890Phd Research and Thesis
Fall 2026ME 990Dissertator Research and Thesis

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