Professor record MCEN
Daniel J. Riffell
University of Colorado Boulder
Grade distribution unavailable
Evaluations: 2024–2026
Flunk Score65/100
Strong
MCEN 5228 · Special Topics in Mechanical EngineeringMCEN 5228 · all instructors & syllabi
Student evaluations
4.81 / 5
School avg. 4.36
30 reported responses
How the ratings compare
Compared with the school, highest difference first.
Feedback+0.60
Creativity+0.53
Synthesis+0.40
Collaboration+0.39
Connection+0.39
Contribution+0.32
Technology+0.30
Critical examination of evidence+0.30
Inclusivity+0.28
Reflection+0.25
Respect+0.22
Discussion+0.20
Interaction+0.19
Grading+0.15
Challenge+0.15
Questions+0.11
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0 = school average for each question. +0.50 means half a point above it on the 1–5 rating scale.
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CU-Boulder FCQ (16-dim, 1-5) · in MCEN 5228 · 65th percentile at the school · A signal, not a grade
| Question | Record | School | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Critical examination of evidence | 4.66 | 4.36 | +0.30 |
| Technology | 4.74 | 4.44 | +0.30 |
| Synthesis | 4.70 | 4.30 | +0.40 |
| Collaboration | 4.54 | 4.15 | +0.39 |
| Connection | 4.82 | 4.43 | +0.39 |
| Contribution | 4.58 | 4.26 | +0.32 |
| Discussion | 4.71 | 4.51 | +0.20 |
| Inclusivity | 4.45 | 4.17 | +0.28 |
| Grading | 4.45 | 4.30 | +0.15 |
| Reflection | 4.69 | 4.44 | +0.25 |
| Respect | 4.87 | 4.65 | +0.22 |
| Creativity | 4.84 | 4.31 | +0.53 |
| Feedback | 4.71 | 4.11 | +0.60 |
| Interaction | 4.74 | 4.55 | +0.19 |
| Challenge | 4.62 | 4.47 | +0.15 |
| Questions | 4.65 | 4.54 | +0.11 |
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