Historical grades cover up to five years through the selected term. Grade sorting prioritizes courses with at least 100 letter grades.
Lower grades
Introduction to the mechanical behavior of biological tissues and systems.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
The class and exams are described as difficult but reasonable, with heavy Matlab content in labs and a requirement to complete coursework to succeed.[1, 2, 3] Sources
3 . 5 6 3.56 historical GPA · 5 3 6 536 grades
Fall 2022–Spring 2026 BME 389 is an undergraduate honors research course where students conduct supervised research projects.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
No recorded grade history
Highly rated instructor Higher grades
BME 399 offers directed study projects arranged with an instructor.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
The workload involved completing one project per week, supplemented by self-directed study using a textbook and practice problems from BME 463.[1] Sources
4 . 0 0 4.00 historical GPA · 2 3 9 239 grades
Spring 2022–Spring 2026 BME 489 is an undergraduate honors research course where students conduct biomedical engineering projects under faculty supervision.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
4 . 0 0 4.00 historical GPA · 3 3 grades
Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sample Higher grades Small lectures
BME 603 covers various special topics in bioinstrumentation and medical devices.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
The course is not work-heavy overall, but includes a significant project toward the end of the semester.[1] Sources
3 . 9 5 3.95 historical GPA · 9 6 96 grades
Spring 2022–Fall 2025 · limited sample Highly rated instructor
BME 790 is a Master's Research and Thesis course conducted under faculty supervision.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
No recorded grade history
Highly rated instructor
BME 799 is an advanced independent study course conducted under faculty supervision.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
4 . 0 0 4.00 historical GPA · 2 0 20 grades
Spring 2022–Spring 2023 · limited sample Highly rated instructor
BME 890 is a pre-dissertation research course conducted under faculty supervision.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
No recorded grade history
Highly rated instructor
BME 990 is a research and thesis course conducted under faculty supervision.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
No recorded grade history
Highly rated instructor
ME 299 is an independent study course where students engage in directed study projects arranged with an instructor.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
4 . 0 0 4.00 historical GPA · 5 5 grades
Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sample Lower grades Large lectures
ME 340 covers mathematical modeling and analysis of dynamic systems with mechanical, thermal, and fluid elements.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Thelen's homework is straightforward, but Xu's assignments require independent practice because exams often feature in-depth questions not covered in lecture.[1, 2, +2] Sources
3 . 1 6 3.16 historical GPA · 1 , 1 9 6 1,196 grades
Spring 2022–Spring 2026 ME 489 is an honors independent study course focused on conducting research and preparing a thesis in mechanical engineering.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
4 . 0 0 4.00 historical GPA · 4 4 grades
Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sample Highly rated instructor
ME 491 involves individual lab projects conducted under staff supervision.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
3 . 9 9 3.99 historical GPA · 3 5 35 grades
Spring 2022–Spring 2026 · limited sample Highly rated instructor
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING PROJECTS II is a continuation of ME 491.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Historical reviews for Tim Osswald describe him as a genuine professor who cares about students and knows his subject deeply, with graduate students who enjoy his teaching.[1] Sources
4 . 0 0 4.00 historical GPA · 5 5 grades
Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sample Highly rated instructor
ME 699 is an advanced independent study course involving directed study projects arranged with an instructor.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
3 . 8 6 3.86 historical GPA · 7 7 grades
Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sample Highly rated instructor
ME 790 is a directed study course for Mechanical Engineering graduate students to conduct research projects arranged with an instructor.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
No recorded grade history
Highly rated instructor
ME 890 is a PhD research and thesis course offering directed study projects arranged with an instructor.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
No recorded grade history
Small lectures
ME 964 covers special advanced topics in mechanical engineering, including design, manufacturing, and energy.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Historical reviews of Allison Mahvi: Homework was challenging but not relentless. The course structure included two exams and a final project with presentations.[1] Sources
3 . 8 1 3.81 historical GPA · 1 9 1 191 grades
Spring 2022–Fall 2025 Highly rated instructor
ME 990 is a directed study course for Mechanical Engineering PhD students to conduct dissertation research and thesis work arranged with an instructor.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
No recorded grade history
ME 999 is an advanced independent study course where students engage in directed study projects arranged with an instructor.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
No recorded grade history