Independent Study
1–3 creditsEMA 599 is an independent study course where students engage in directed projects arranged with an instructor.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
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EMA 599 is an independent study course where students engage in directed projects arranged with an instructor.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
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Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sampleME 361 covers the first and second laws of thermodynamics, properties of gases and vapors, and energy-systems analysis for power and refrigeration cycles.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
The course is described as challenging and homework-heavy, with some reviewers noting that exams can be difficult despite the instructor's preparation efforts.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026Elementary Heat Transfer covers fundamental concepts of conduction, convection, and radiation, along with heat-exchanger principles.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Students report spending considerable time on homework, which involves specific formatting requirements and debugging EES software rather than just conceptual application.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026Covers theory of modern instrumentation, experimental design, and data analysis for hypothesis testing and control systems.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Historical reviews of Danny Aerts, Scott Sanders: Labs constitute a large portion of the grade and require substantial time for troubleshooting and reports. Reviewers report varying difficulty levels and occasional lack of feedback.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026ME 489 is an honors independent study course focused on conducting research and preparing a thesis in mechanical engineering.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
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Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sampleME 491 involves individual lab projects conducted under staff supervision.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026 · limited sampleMECHANICAL 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.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sampleME 561 covers intermediate thermodynamics, focusing on phase and chemical equilibria, availability, and thermodynamic relationships.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Historical reviews of John Pfotenhauer: Lectures may be derailed by math errors in notes, and grading is described as tough on homework but lenient on exams.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025ME 699 is an advanced independent study course involving directed study projects arranged with an instructor.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
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Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sampleME 790 is a directed study course for Mechanical Engineering graduate students to conduct research projects arranged with an instructor.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
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ME 890 is a PhD research and thesis course offering directed study projects arranged with an instructor.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
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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
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NE 699 is an advanced independent study course where students engage in directed study projects arranged with an instructor.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
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Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sampleNE 890 is a research course for Ph.D. students conducting work before becoming dissertators.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
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