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ME 396

Senior Design I

Mechanical & Industrial Engr

3 credit hoursUsually offered: Fall, Spring
Avg GPA
3.79
Easiness
4.50
Total regs
632

Grade Distribution

Fall 2022–Fall 2025 · Percentages use A–F and W outcomes

Avg GPA
3.79
A
85.1%
535
B
12.6%
79
C
1.6%
10
D
0.0%
0
F
0.2%
1
W
0.6%
4
A–F + W
629
Other outcomes
3
All registrations
632

Quick Insights

Avg GPA
3.79
Easiness
4.50
C or better
99.8%
Among A–F outcomes
D or better
99.8%
Among A–F outcomes
Withdrawal rate
0.6%
Among A–F and W outcomes
Most common grade
A
Letter grades only
Outcomes counted
629
A–F and W outcomes

ME 396 by Professor

Ranked by historical GPA for 2024SP–2026SP · A–F outcomes only · minimum 20 graded outcomes

#1
Scott, Michael J
3.94
RMP
3.4
9 reviews
Graded
90
Total regs
91
#2
Komperda, Jonathan
3.88
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About This Class

Systematic approach to the design process. Creative problem solving. Design methodology and engineering principles applied to open-ended design problems with inherent breadth and innovation. Course Information: Same as IE 396 . Credit is not given for ME 396 if the student has credit in IE 444 or ME 444 or IE 445 or ME 445 . Prerequisite(s): ME 347 and IE 201 and Credit or concurrent registration in ME 211 and Credit or concurrent registration in ME 370 ; or IE 201 and Credit or concurrent registration in IE 345 and Credit or concurrent registration in IE 365 . Open only to seniors. Class Schedule Information: To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Laboratory and one Lecture-Discussion.

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Methodology
RMP
4.9
28 reviews
Graded
94
Total regs
97
#3
Brown, Michael A
3.88
RMP
3.3
10 reviews
Graded
121
Total regs
122
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Professor
Avg GPA
Student rating
Graded
Total regs
  • 1
    Scott, Michael J
    3.94
    3.4 (9)
    90
    91
  • 2
    Komperda, Jonathan
    3.88
    4.9 (28)
    94
    97
  • 3
    Brown, Michael A
    3.88
    3.3 (10)
    121
    122
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