Reviews of professor Adam Duran

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
My man goated with the sauce. always knew how to ask the right questions at the right time. Thanks Duran!

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Great course that really sets you up well for industry. I wish instructions and grading were clearer but I also understand Professor Duran's goal of making us ask questions and make assumptions when we don't always get all of he details.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
My favorite Professor I've had at Mines. He brings his industry background and experience into his courses, helping to make abstract topics like orbital mechanics relatable. The homeworks are tough, but he's always available for office hours and questions. 

Considering a class of his? Just take it, you won't be disappointed.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
I had Duran for MEGN 455. I didn't really get systems engineering until the last few weeks of class when it all clicked. I just went to career day and employers loved that I had learned MBSE in his class. Make sure to ask questions. He will help you with anything, but you have to ask. I'd take more classes with him in a heartbeat.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
High standards, slow grader. Super smart. will answer any question and help you when you get stuck. Pushed me hard to do my best but always available for office hours - go to them! Best 300 instructor at Mines.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Adam makes lectures interesting and his course project was awesome. I loved building my climber robot this semester and learned a ton in the process. He was always available to answer questions and help me along the way including hosting a workshop on how to use the woodshop. He's also a legit hottie which never hurts.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Fun class, good professor. Class project was a lot of work outside of lecture. Make sure to take notes and study, be prepared to work for your grade.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
I took Space Operations with Prof Duran. Best part of class was learning STK and modeling orbits. Not bad for a first time class. The first few homework were brutal but got easier.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Prof Duran really knows his stuff, his lectures are super dense and filled with info. Make sure to go to his office hours as he doesn't always get to everything in class that is on the exam. Course project was super fun, but a lot of time working on the RC car outside of class. Overall my favorite ME class I have taken at Mines.

Rating: 2.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
The difficulty of the class was increased by the vague instructions for nearly every assignment. The best way I could describe the class:
Imagine you're an uncontacted tribesman. You've never seen an automobile in your life. Someone briefly describes one to you for 10 minutes then says "ok now design your own".