Missouri University of Science and Technology Top Questions

The academics at this school in my opinion are good, at least later on, some of the classes are bullshit, especially the intro classes, which are harder than the later classes,. but there are exceptions. THe classes can be annoying and tough, but theres a lot of help available. THe academics really outweigh everything else like others say, and I pretty much agree, the school is pretty insular in a lot of ways, its pretty much all about engineering, go to class, study, get a job, other areas are pretty much either half assed or ignored. Class sizes are pretty small, you pretty much see the same people around all the time, after starting your major. The classes aren't as bad as people think, it justs takes understanding the material, and then practicing it, people often make a big deal about the classes, even though they are doable, most of them that is, their are some classes here that are really hardd to the point you have to spend a lot of ur time studying. Pretty much though, academics hasn't been been too bad, its pretty either really laid back or really really busy. Its laid back most of the time when there isn't tests during a week or something, also cuz your homework isn't due everyday later on, but still a lot of your time will be spent studying though if you want to get good grades. You actually learn stuff in classes for your major, especially if you dont know much.

Favorite...materials (me153 with Kohser) Least favorite...thermo Study time...A lot, studying is good and socially accepted as an excuse to miss a party. Conversations outside of class...everything turns into an engineering conversation, very intellectual atmosphere. We had a school sponsored picnic where some guy may or may not have been hoisted in the air to challenge gravity with the effects of peristalsis

First of all, be prepared for many foreign professors in the math department. I've had 2 Polish profs and a Chinese prof plus a Chinese TA and an Indian TA. Sometimes the accents can be a bit of a challenge. I actually formed a friendship with a professor of Psychology and we spoke after class nearly every class period. Classes are much harder than high school. I'm sure there are some students who can continue to breeze by, but the majority of students must put in many hours of effort, especially in Math and Engineering classes.

Academics at MST are BRUTAL, even by engineering school standards. There is no question about what you can do with a degree from MST, You can GET A JOB. You will not learn anything here that you don't need to know to pass the Professional Engineering Exam. Many people take 6 or more years to finish a 4 year degree, due to the strenuous work load. It is common (and Acceptible) for 90{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} or more of the students in some classes to fail. Without question however, a Missouri S&T Degree will get you a job, in your field, right out of college.

The faculty in the business department actually have some concern for their students. I started out in Engineering and the faculty was horrible. Ninety percent of them speak with an accent that prevents you from being able to understand anything. On top of that if you ask for help you get treated like you are stupid. They don't want to help their students. They want their students to help themselves and pay the school too much for it.

The teachers seem to genuinely care about student performance and do their best to make themselves available. For the classes that have a lot of enrollment (ex. Chemistry, Math, Physics, etc.) they have free tutoring sessions during certain days and hours. The school also has a Career Opportunities Center (COC) to help students find a summer intership, Co-op job, and/or job placement, along with tips to interviews and writing a resume. Most classes are geared towards application--meaning it's focus is on job application.

school is hard. i study for several hours every night, and the weekends are full of school work also. the teachers suck and are more interested in their research then the education of future engineers. my department does not seem too terribly interested in helping students out and will not get rid of crapy teachers even though they know that every student hates them.

Academics are solid, no complaints

The class sizes in the Freshman and Sophmore years are on the large side, but once you really get into your major most classes have no more than 30-35 people enrolled. Class participation is class dependent and professor dependent. Some professors absolutely love it when students ask questions and cause discussions while others seem put off and annoyed by it. Most professors are very helpful and have office hours that allow students to drop by and ask questions or have general discussions. Many students will have intelligent conversations even when they are hanging out and/or drunk on the weekends. Some people had a "no nerding on Friday night" rule. Most unique class I have ever taken would have been an Art appreciation class or an Energy Materials class. Both classes were dependent upon class dicussions and your opinion was very important. The academics are tough, but fair. I was always competing against someone else to see who would get a higher grade on a test, but competition is difficult since so many people are very hard working and very dedicated. I have had classes that have been geared towards getting a good job and doing a good job, but some other classes emphasized learning for the sake and passions of learning. Again professor dependent.

favorite class is my major classes

As mentioned above, the academics are the reason people come to this school. As a computer science and mathematics major, I know the degrees I'm getting rival any school in the Midwest. I have worked with students in computer science from other universities and I was far ahead of them in terms of knowledge. Several of my professors know me personally and I have been asked to do a lot of work for the Computer Science department. You won't get to know all of your professors. No college can offer that. You will be challenged. The career fair held every year helps students get high paying internships and for graduating students, jobs for after college. Computer Science is a very solid department. Surprisingly, most of my favorite classes come from the humanities or social sciences. Those departments have some of the best teachers on campus. You will feel emotionally invested in some of those classes. Academia is the best thing about MS&T.

Class sizes are about the normal size you hear about (40-100), until you get into major-specific classes. My major is Metallurgical Engineering. For my particular department (Materials Science and Engineering) the professors know the students very well, and I very much like the small, friendly environment. I would go nowhere else to get an engineering degree, and the employers (almost) look nowhere else to hire.

A lot of very difficult and time consuming classes. You won't graduate if you don't study. Class size is small and most professors are helpful, but naturally there are a few assholes who could care less if half the class fails.

Being that classes in your department are usually small (under 35), teachers usually know the students names. Some instances in a large math class (100+) the teacher will still know everyone's name. Walking around campus, you can tell it's a nerd-school. You hear nerdy conversations everywhere you go. Like I said, it's a tough school (I'm Mechanical Engineering), but if you work your ass off you'll do okay.

The class sizes were perfect. ~30 students per class (excluding big lecture halls). My most un-usual class was an advanced research genetics class. I had a lot of fun and learned quite a bit. The class was also featuerd during the time when Missouri was voting on the stem cell issue, so it was extra informative. A majority of the classes are setup in order to prepare you for the real world, working real jobs.

Education at UMR/MST is top notch. Minimal time is wasted on gen eds that don't directly serve your major. Professors in the engineering department are, for the most part, easily and readily accessible for assistance and all are more than knowlegable in the subject matter. Most professors take the time to get to know students since the school is small enough that you will most likely see the same professor more than once. Faculty is always helpful for references and encouraging of finding undergraduate and full-time employment.

It depends on the size of your class if teachers know your name. My freshman year I had some classes where the teacher knew my name and others where they didn't. As you progress in your major the class sizes get smaller. I spent a lot of time studying my freshman year and it paid off because my grades were good. It's what you put into it. The education at Missouri S&T is geared towards learning and getting a career. I had one class where the professor referred to a situation that we might be faced with in the working world which gave me a different perspective.

The academics are the best. I transferred from another school to MS&T and the cirriculum was more demanding and more difficult. I just graduated and I feel prepared. I also accepted a job offer in January (I graduated in May). It is easier to get a job becuase of the school's reputation and the career center (it is a top ranked COC). Most of the professors are easy to get along with. There is the occasional professor who is a pain to get along with. I got a degree in architectural engineering and most people don't understand the difference between architecture and architectural engineering. In this field, there is limited design. Students should know what they are getting into before they pick a major.

You will always be able to stumble upon the resident intellectual that will hold a conversation about the most nerd-related things. But then, that's who we are. Professors are up to talk to you if you need, student aids are more of those who teach you early on in math. Math here sucks, I won't put it bluntly. If you were good in high school, it's just that- were. Don't come in thinking you know what you're doing, you will only put yourself in a bad mood come your first exam.

The only reason to go to Missour S&T is for the good academics.