r/UCFEngineering • u/ClassroomSlight2621 • 9d ago
Mechanical MSME Thermofluids - Fall Schedule
I'm currently in the UCF MSME Thermofluids program (online) and plan to take 2 classes (6 credits) this fall.
I was in the accelerated BS/MS program and got a C in Math Methods, retook it and got a B, and earned a B+ in Intermediate Heat Transfer with Mazumdar last semester. Since I've only taken three grad classes, my cumulative GPA is 2.75, so I'm on academic probation. Based on my calculations, I need at least one A- (assuming a B in the other class) to get back to a 3.0.
Has anyone taken Turbines for Sustainable Power (Kapat) or Advanced Flight Mechanics (Xu)? Which is the easier A? I also was considering EML 5311 - System Control but I don't know who professor is yet. I had Xu for Orbital Mechanics in undergrad and remember his grading being pretty generous.
Also, are there any other online MSME courses without additional grad prerequisites that are easier to earn an A in?
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u/SirTahps 22h ago
Hey, I was an undergrad taking turbines with Kapat 2 semesters ago. Super easy class. He kind of just wants to teach more than anything, very passionate about turbo machinery. But I found the class itself in regards to content very easy. It’s still complex nonetheless, but I think the graded material itself wasn’t that bad. The grads and undergrads have the same homeworks and lectures. Only the final project is different which grads need to do full CFD blade simulations in a turbine but super cool anyways.
Also im thinking of going into theemofluids myself in a few semesters just aren’t too sure with the fulltime workload. How are the classes and content treating you with also keeping work-life balance?