Jacob J Schmidt
Department of Engineering
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5.0
Overall Rating
Based on 5 Users
Easiness 4.4 / 5 How easy the class is, 1 being extremely difficult and 5 being easy peasy.
Clarity 4.4 / 5 How clear the class is, 1 being extremely unclear and 5 being very clear.
Workload 3.8 / 5 How much workload the class is, 1 being extremely heavy and 5 being extremely light.
Helpfulness 4.4 / 5 How helpful the class is, 1 being not helpful at all and 5 being extremely helpful.

TOP TAGS

  • Uses Slides
  • Participation Matters
  • Would Take Again
  • Has Group Projects
  • Engaging Lectures
  • Appropriately Priced Materials
GRADE DISTRIBUTIONS
56.0%
46.6%
37.3%
28.0%
18.7%
9.3%
0.0%
A+
A
A-
B+
B
B-
C+
C
C-
D+
D
D-
F

Grade distributions are collected using data from the UCLA Registrar’s Office.

69.1%
57.6%
46.1%
34.6%
23.0%
11.5%
0.0%
A+
A
A-
B+
B
B-
C+
C
C-
D+
D
D-
F

Grade distributions are collected using data from the UCLA Registrar’s Office.

69.0%
57.5%
46.0%
34.5%
23.0%
11.5%
0.0%
A+
A
A-
B+
B
B-
C+
C
C-
D+
D
D-
F

Grade distributions are collected using data from the UCLA Registrar’s Office.

54.8%
45.7%
36.5%
27.4%
18.3%
9.1%
0.0%
A+
A
A-
B+
B
B-
C+
C
C-
D+
D
D-
F

Grade distributions are collected using data from the UCLA Registrar’s Office.

100.0%
83.3%
66.7%
50.0%
33.3%
16.7%
0.0%
A+
A
A-
B+
B
B-
C+
C
C-
D+
D
D-
F

Grade distributions are collected using data from the UCLA Registrar’s Office.

70.4%
58.7%
46.9%
35.2%
23.5%
11.7%
0.0%
A+
A
A-
B+
B
B-
C+
C
C-
D+
D
D-
F

Grade distributions are collected using data from the UCLA Registrar’s Office.

78.0%
65.0%
52.0%
39.0%
26.0%
13.0%
0.0%
A+
A
A-
B+
B
B-
C+
C
C-
D+
D
D-
F

Grade distributions are collected using data from the UCLA Registrar’s Office.

91.1%
75.9%
60.7%
45.5%
30.4%
15.2%
0.0%
A+
A
A-
B+
B
B-
C+
C
C-
D+
D
D-
F

Grade distributions are collected using data from the UCLA Registrar’s Office.

89.7%
74.8%
59.8%
44.9%
29.9%
15.0%
0.0%
A+
A
A-
B+
B
B-
C+
C
C-
D+
D
D-
F

Grade distributions are collected using data from the UCLA Registrar’s Office.

92.1%
76.8%
61.4%
46.1%
30.7%
15.4%
0.0%
A+
A
A-
B+
B
B-
C+
C
C-
D+
D
D-
F

Grade distributions are collected using data from the UCLA Registrar’s Office.

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Quarter: Spring 2024
Grade: A
Verified Reviewer This user is a verified UCLA student/alum.
June 10, 2024

This class is super relaxed and fun. You are given the entire quarter to build something with a team, whether it be a drone or a rocket or a plane. Would highly recommend if you want to gain some technical experience or want to explore different engineering fields. It's also a super easy A.

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Quarter: Winter 2020
Grade: A
Verified Reviewer This user is a verified UCLA student/alum.
March 31, 2020

ENGR 96A: Soap Synthesis
I only saw the professor himself once, but he was not the person really running the class (run by two students). This class is super duper fun and I highly recommend taking this, or at least taking an ENGR 96A class in general. In this particular class we made our own soap, choosing our own scent and coloring. However, the bulk of the work that you will have to put in will be in designing and constructing your cooling tower. DO NOT PROCRASTINATE ON THIS. While my group eventually got it done in the last few weeks, we did not use our time as efficiently throughout the quarter and had to come into the makerspace numerous times to grind out the project. If you work diligently each session then you will be in a good place come time of your final presentation (which was extremely chill and most of us were laughing our asses off at our design malfunctions). As long as you have an actual final product that works or comes close to working you will not get a bad grade, so don't worry too much about the grade and just try to enjoy your time!

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Quarter: Fall 2019
Grade: A
Verified Reviewer This user is a verified UCLA student/alum.
Dec. 24, 2019

I took Engineering 96A: Autonomous Rovers with instructors Caleb Lessard and Nicholas Kuenning. They were both very engaging and fun to work with. Both are visibly passionate about engineering and devoted many hours of their own time to help us when we hit obstacles.
The class consists of teams developing small Arduino-controlled robots that could navigate a course and retrieve a target autonomously. The class itself had only about three hours of scheduled lecture and lab time, but most teams spent considerable extra time to complete their robots, especially during the last few weeks. The objectives given to the teams were challenging but not impossible. As of Fall 2019 all necessary materials were provided. Overall, it was a very fun experience. I'd highly recommend the class to anyone who has an interest in robotics, mechanical design, coding, or electronics.

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Quarter: Fall 2019
Grade: A+
Dec. 20, 2019

Engineering 96A: Design of Coffee

I had Richa Ghosh and Steven Drooz for my undergrad instructors. They were pretty good. Richa and Steven are pretty clear when they go over the lecture for the day, and the labs are pretty laid-back. I was not (and am not) an avid coffee drinker, nor am I a coffee connoiseur (yet), but I have learned so much from the labs and lectures. Example: roasting coffee beans produces a popcorn-like smell! For the final design project, you get a $100 budget (wow!) to purchase unroasted beans (and other supplies; don't worry, much of the overhead is provided) that you will use to make your best-tasting coffee to present to the class and some guest professors. For my class, we had Profs. Guio, Schmidt, and Park visit!

Also, in case you are taking this class, Boelter 2808 is on the west edge of the Boelter rectangle, accessible from the open "garden" on the second floor.

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Quarter: Spring 2019
Grade: A
Verified Reviewer This user is a verified UCLA student/alum.
June 20, 2019

The Rockets class was very fun and hands-on. The class was led by other undergraduate students and the professor only showed up once to review the Finals presentations. Overall, it is an easy class and would 10/10 recommend.

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Quarter: Spring 2024
Grade: A
June 10, 2024

This class is super relaxed and fun. You are given the entire quarter to build something with a team, whether it be a drone or a rocket or a plane. Would highly recommend if you want to gain some technical experience or want to explore different engineering fields. It's also a super easy A.

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Verified Reviewer This user is a verified UCLA student/alum.
Quarter: Winter 2020
Grade: A
March 31, 2020

ENGR 96A: Soap Synthesis
I only saw the professor himself once, but he was not the person really running the class (run by two students). This class is super duper fun and I highly recommend taking this, or at least taking an ENGR 96A class in general. In this particular class we made our own soap, choosing our own scent and coloring. However, the bulk of the work that you will have to put in will be in designing and constructing your cooling tower. DO NOT PROCRASTINATE ON THIS. While my group eventually got it done in the last few weeks, we did not use our time as efficiently throughout the quarter and had to come into the makerspace numerous times to grind out the project. If you work diligently each session then you will be in a good place come time of your final presentation (which was extremely chill and most of us were laughing our asses off at our design malfunctions). As long as you have an actual final product that works or comes close to working you will not get a bad grade, so don't worry too much about the grade and just try to enjoy your time!

Helpful?

0 0 Please log in to provide feedback.
Verified Reviewer This user is a verified UCLA student/alum.
Quarter: Fall 2019
Grade: A
Dec. 24, 2019

I took Engineering 96A: Autonomous Rovers with instructors Caleb Lessard and Nicholas Kuenning. They were both very engaging and fun to work with. Both are visibly passionate about engineering and devoted many hours of their own time to help us when we hit obstacles.
The class consists of teams developing small Arduino-controlled robots that could navigate a course and retrieve a target autonomously. The class itself had only about three hours of scheduled lecture and lab time, but most teams spent considerable extra time to complete their robots, especially during the last few weeks. The objectives given to the teams were challenging but not impossible. As of Fall 2019 all necessary materials were provided. Overall, it was a very fun experience. I'd highly recommend the class to anyone who has an interest in robotics, mechanical design, coding, or electronics.

Helpful?

0 0 Please log in to provide feedback.
Quarter: Fall 2019
Grade: A+
Dec. 20, 2019

Engineering 96A: Design of Coffee

I had Richa Ghosh and Steven Drooz for my undergrad instructors. They were pretty good. Richa and Steven are pretty clear when they go over the lecture for the day, and the labs are pretty laid-back. I was not (and am not) an avid coffee drinker, nor am I a coffee connoiseur (yet), but I have learned so much from the labs and lectures. Example: roasting coffee beans produces a popcorn-like smell! For the final design project, you get a $100 budget (wow!) to purchase unroasted beans (and other supplies; don't worry, much of the overhead is provided) that you will use to make your best-tasting coffee to present to the class and some guest professors. For my class, we had Profs. Guio, Schmidt, and Park visit!

Also, in case you are taking this class, Boelter 2808 is on the west edge of the Boelter rectangle, accessible from the open "garden" on the second floor.

Helpful?

0 0 Please log in to provide feedback.
Verified Reviewer This user is a verified UCLA student/alum.
Quarter: Spring 2019
Grade: A
June 20, 2019

The Rockets class was very fun and hands-on. The class was led by other undergraduate students and the professor only showed up once to review the Finals presentations. Overall, it is an easy class and would 10/10 recommend.

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5.0
Overall Rating
Based on 5 Users
Easiness 4.4 / 5 How easy the class is, 1 being extremely difficult and 5 being easy peasy.
Clarity 4.4 / 5 How clear the class is, 1 being extremely unclear and 5 being very clear.
Workload 3.8 / 5 How much workload the class is, 1 being extremely heavy and 5 being extremely light.
Helpfulness 4.4 / 5 How helpful the class is, 1 being not helpful at all and 5 being extremely helpful.

TOP TAGS

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  • Participation Matters
    (3)
  • Would Take Again
    (3)
  • Has Group Projects
    (3)
  • Engaging Lectures
    (2)
  • Appropriately Priced Materials
    (2)
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