Ryan Sochol

This professor has taught: ENME289Z, ENME299Z, ENME416, ENME472, ENME744, GEMS296, GEMS297, GEMS396, GEMS397, GEMS496, GEMS497

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Ryan Sochol ENME299Z Expecting a B Anonymous 02/02/2025	Sochol rarely showed up to class and fulfilled almost none of his promises. Course was not too difficult, but no longer an easy A given the switchup on grading.
Ryan Sochol ENME299Z Expecting a B Anonymous 01/11/2025	Very disorganized and never at class. Does not keep any promises made at beginning of semester. Class was pretty fun for how poorly it was organized though.
Ryan Sochol ENME416 Expecting an A Anonymous 01/02/2025	LMAO my salty classmate posted 4? 1-star reviews since 10/02 🤣 Bruh, the instructor extended the due date for a final report by like 10 days to give us more time and you're complaining? Course was more work than expected for 3-credit with two team projects and two midterms though midterms are open book/notes/everything. Getting rid of one project so we could have had more iterations would have been better IMHO like maybe 3 iterations of the bridge project and spacing it out more over the semester so less rushed. Really engaging lectures and yes sochol makes jokes here and there, but 50 min straight lecture is rough to get through so I didn't mind the attempts to keep us engaged. soft skills lectures were really helpful for a job interview I had.
Ryan Sochol ENME299Z Expecting a B Anonymous 01/02/2025	Professor is not at class half the time. Doesn't put grades in canvas. Makes empty promises. Workload was not too bad, but do not take this as an easy 1 credit course since its not nearly as interesting and fun as it seems.
Ryan Sochol ENME744 Expecting an A Anonymous 12/22/2024	An assumption I had going into this class (ENME416/744) was that it would be an easy A. While it is attainable, if it’s an easy A you’re looking for then look elsewhere as this class takes some effort. However if you genuinely enjoy 3D printing and want to learn more about current and upcoming additive methods this is a great class. Pros: Sochol is for the most part, is an engaging and talented lecturer. He thinks he’s a comedian, which brings some entertainment to the class. He is a pretty fair grader when it comes to the projects, and he gives no homework so it’s really just projects and exams you have to worry about. Cons: Sochol and his TA decided not to communicate this semester. Not sure if this is a consistent thing or dependent on the TA, but it caused me and my group some headache so beware. Example: TA agreed to let us present our final project in the evening, but failed to mention this to Sochol so he made us go early and we were underprepared Exams are manageable but worded ambiguously and are slightly confusing. Also he follows the automated elms quiz grading and won’t compromise so getting points back that are unfairly deducted from your score is virtually impossible. Example: multiple choice 3 correct answers, 1.5 points possible. I choose 2 correct answers and 1 incorrect answer. My score is 0.5/1.5 because elms will subtract 0.5 for incorrect response and another 0.5 for answering 2/3 correctly. Unfair? I think so. Also deadlines creep up on you and there’s little to no reminder, and the deadlines are in constant flux because he makes changes to the syllabus mid semester. So all in all, he could be better, only take if you are passionate or curious about additive manufacturing
Ryan Sochol ENME416 Expecting an A Anonymous 12/18/2024	Bruh, Sochol is so chaotic. Like, he’s switched the syllabus three times already, and the due dates? Literally never clear. I can’t keep up.
Ryan Sochol ENME299Z Expecting an A Anonymous 12/05/2024	He is excellent. Although this isn't one of his serious engineering courses, he is a great instructor who made the course fun. Super chill and never made the course feel unnecessarily challenging. Highly recommend.
Ryan Sochol ENME416 Expecting a B+ Anonymous 11/23/2024	Honestly, Dr. Sochol does a phenomenal job at giving constructive feedback during presentations. Like, he won’t just roast your work or give you vague advice like, ‘Do better.’ Instead, they break things down super clearly—what worked, what didn’t, and exactly how to improve. It’s so refreshing because you leave knowing exactly what to focus on without feeling crushed. If you’re the type to stress about presenting, don’t worry—he keeps it real but supportive. 10/10 vibes, for real.
Ryan Sochol ENME416 Expecting a B Anonymous 11/12/2024	If you’re not obsessed with CAD and group projects, this class is a hard pass. It’s pretty much CAD 24/7, and you’re constantly in group work mode, so if that’s not your vibe, look elsewhere. But if you’re the type who lives for perfecting details in CAD and thinks team projects are your bread and butter, then you’ll thrive here. Just know what you’re getting into—this isn’t one of those “chill” electives. Exams are online, open note, open book.
Ryan Sochol ENME416 Expecting an A Anonymous 10/08/2024	Best format for classes and exams. Provides all resources needed for exams and understanding content. Extremely likeable and caries good discussion in the class. Makes many dad jokes for sure.
Ryan Sochol ENME416 Expecting a C Anonymous 10/04/2024	I had an incident earlier in the semester where I was not allowed to return to the his lab. After discussing the situation with Dr. Sochol, I was impressed by how professionally he handled everything. It was refreshing to experience that level of professionalism, especially knowing that not every professor would have been as capable of managing what, in industry, would be seen as an HR issue. Dr. Sochol's approach made all the difference, and I genuinely appreciated the way he addressed the situation.
Ryan Sochol ENME416 Expecting an A Anonymous 10/04/2024	Professor Sochol is a WONDERFUL professor. He explains the concepts well and does a really good job with his presentations. The animations and videos he creates and uses in his slides are very engaging! The class is easy if you pay attention in class and review for the exams. He likes to have fun with the conent and he makes sure every student that is willing to learn will learn. I would definitely reccomend this class if you need a tech elective or if you like / are interested in 3D printing!!!
Ryan Sochol ENME416 Expecting an A Anonymous 10/04/2024	Good professor, passionate about his class, knows the material well. Also a really funny guy, his class is one I’m excited to go to from day to day. Exams are straightforward, Professor Sochol wants his students to succeed.
Ryan Sochol ENME416 Expecting an A Anonymous 10/04/2024	Hypocritical policies. Says he will address problem questions on the exams every feels strongly about but when it comes down to it he won’t change a thing.
Ryan Sochol ENME416 Expecting an A- Anonymous 10/03/2024	He thinks he is funnier than he is. He put a joke answer on a test. Nobody wants to answer a joke question on a test. Cmon man, get serious.
Ryan Sochol ENME416 Expecting a B Anonymous 10/02/2024	A bit of a prima donna.
Ryan Sochol ENME299Z Expecting an A+ Anonymous 02/25/2024	If you have even a few hours to take this course for fun, absolutely do so! I never played any Zelda games before Tears of the Kingdom, and this opportunity really got me interested in the franchise and community. Dr Sochol really cares that his students are not overloaded, adequately challenged, and having fun applying machine design concepts to the game. You should never be worried about your grade if you show up and do the bare minimum. If you look up the press releases, you can see how on the first day he showed up with a Master Sword and Shield, with an epic intro. Since I took this course the first time it was offered, there were a few kinks to work out in regards to project density and focus, but it is clear that it will be even better going forward.
Ryan Sochol ENME416 Anonymous 11/02/2021	No homework in the class which is nice but workload ends up piling up near deadlines for the first 2 projects you'll be completing. After first project presentations were done, we had only 4-5 days to get the second project fully completed as well which was pretty stressful, but other than that, Dr. Sochol's exams were fair (considering that he curves pretty heavily) and the class was pretty enjoyable as well.
Ryan Sochol ENME416 Expecting an A Anonymous 02/02/2021	I loved this class. The projects are quite fun if you have a decent group and the overall workload is not bad at all. The grade scale is curved very heavily because Sochol has very high expectations so expect somewhwere in the 60-70 range to end up being an A. The exams are really tough but open note. Dr. Sochol can be odd sometimes with his expectations, but the course is great for those considering grad school.