Professor: Joseph Mollendorf
Department: Engineering
College: University at Buffalo (SUNY Buffalo), Buffalo, NY
Rating # 1
Overview:
- Course: MAE431
- Grade Received: A
- Overall Rating: 4.0
- Course Difficulty: 1.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Polar opposite of MAE336, where you basically had to read the entire book yourself. Goes through example problems slowly and in detail, small class so he made sure everyone understood it. Very practical overall and great if you're thinking of going into thermal systems design. It was the first time he taught the course, so it will only get better!
Rating # 2
Overview:
- Course: MAE431
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 2.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I hated his heat transfer class, but energy systems was pretty easy. The tests are take home, and the instructions are crystal clear. He basically tells you how to do this tests in lecture. I was expecting thermodynamics 2, but this class was more application based than theory based.
Rating # 3
Overview:
- Course: MAE336
- Grade Received: A
- Overall Rating: 3.5
- Course Difficulty: 2.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
If difficult to understand his first lectures if you have not read the textbok. Homeworks are hard enough. The first two exams this year were tricky. The third exam was a giveaway. Extra credit was managable. Aleays willing to help. He is a nice person. Got a 22,16,22 on exams. 24 on homeworks. and expecting 6 for extra credit. Guess its an A!
Rating # 4
Overview:
- Course: MAE336
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 2.5
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He was horrible always trying to tell the class about life rather than spending time teaching.
Rating # 5
Overview:
- Course: MAE336
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 1.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Presents concepts well. Focuses on concepts instead of derivations, which is a refreshing change from many other professors. Really makes you understand the material too. Homeworks helped learn the details - how to solve problems. Tests were easy. Recommended.
Rating # 6
Overview:
- Course: MAE336
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 1.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I only attended the first week of lectures, missed about half the homeworks, did not read the book, and did not do the extra credit (which could have added 6% to overall average), and received an A-. If you do all the homework, do the extra credit, and attend class you can get an A pretty easily, but I am pretty lazy....
Rating # 7
Overview:
- Course: MAE336
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 1.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Easiest class ever. Exams are all multiple choice. 15 simple questions that are about basic topics, and then 10 problems from the homework. He gives you the homework solutions, and then repeats the problem with one number changed! You simply change that number and follow the solution. Plus he gives extra credit to make it even easier! Almost Chopra
Rating # 8
Overview:
- Course: MAE336
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 2.0
- Course Difficulty: 1.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Heat transfer is a joke. Mollendorf just tells you to read the book every class, so I stopped going to class. The homework is lengthy, but you can just copy it from the solutions manual. The exams are EASY! He repeats the same questions from the past exams but slightly altered, and the homework problems he changes one number! Mega easy
Rating # 9
Overview:
- Course: MAE336
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 3.0
- Course Difficulty: 2.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Mollendorf basically just told us every single class to read the book instead of making an attempt to teach us the material himself. One-on-one he is kind of condescending and doesn't provide much help. Class material went very quickly, so classes felt rushed. Exams were good and all multiple choice. Homework takes a while, but helps with exams.
Rating # 10
Overview:
- Course: MAE336
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 4.5
- Course Difficulty: 2.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Extremely theoretical (doesn't show you eg. on how to do a problem). Homework often takes time if you're unclear what it's about. You won't know where/how equations are from/derived, just use them; it's like real world engineering. This prof is extremely friendly when u go see him. scored 17,23,19 in three tests and full 8 on xtra credits. Got A :)
Rating # 11
Overview:
- Course: MAE336
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
great class, great teacher.. he presents material in an interesting way... he is very interested in getting students involved in cool projects.. and probably brings more oportunity to students than any other teacher in UB MAE
Rating # 12
Overview:
- Course: MAE336
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 4.5
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Loved how he was organized, and stuck to his schedule. However, his exams are more of reading tests than engineering tests. He is a great teacher, I learned a lot, but did not do as well, due to his very hard tests. They are open book, but many of his questions are very tricky.
Rating # 13
Overview:
- Course: MAE336
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Awesome!
Rating # 14
Overview:
- Course: MAE336
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 4.5
- Course Difficulty: 2.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
You can tell he has an ego, but he knows his stuff. Going to class helps a little he throws hints towards questions on test. Open book multiple choice tests, but know your stuff before. I recommend reading book once before hw, and another time before tests. Not too bad if you put in the reading.
Rating # 15
Overview:
- Course: MAE336
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Excellent teacher. Well organized. Knows the material well. The homework is demanding, but very rewarding.
Rating # 16
Overview:
- Course: MAE336
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Not arrogant at all. Extremely helpful, professional, and clear. Do the homework if you want to do well in the class.
Rating # 17
Overview:
- Course: MAE336
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 4.5
- Course Difficulty: 2.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Guy is FULL of himself. Always brags about where he went, how he's building his own plane, and he apparently loves that his house has radiators because he told us many times. Other than that, he's a great teacher. Drops big hints on what will be on the 25 mult. choice question, open book/notes tests.
Rating # 18
Overview:
- Course: MAE336
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 4.5
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Despite the fact that he is rather arrogant, He is extremely professional and you know what is expected of you from day 1. Best thing to do for his exams is READ the book and do the HW. He honestly wants you to do good and even gave us Extra Credit. Be warned though, exams are very tricky.
Rating # 19
Overview:
- Course: MAE366
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 1.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
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Rating # 20
Overview:
- Course: MAE336
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 1.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: N/A
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
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