Engineering majors, have you ever had to repeat a class

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Engineering majors frequently encounter the necessity of retaking classes due to incomplete grades (INCs) or unsatisfactory experiences with professors. The discussion highlights the emotional toll of repeating courses, particularly when faced with the same ineffective instructor. However, some students find that limited attendance during the first attempt can make the material feel fresh upon retaking the course. The shared experiences underscore the importance of effective teaching in the learning process.

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  • Understanding of academic grading systems, specifically INC (Incomplete) grades.
  • Familiarity with the challenges of higher education in engineering disciplines.
  • Awareness of the impact of teaching quality on student performance.
  • Knowledge of strategies for managing course loads and academic withdrawals.
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  • Investigate student support resources for academic challenges in engineering programs.
  • Learn about the impact of attendance on learning outcomes in higher education.
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Engineering students, academic advisors, and educators seeking to understand the implications of course repetition and the importance of teaching quality in student success.

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Which class was it ? And what was that, like?
 
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It's mind numbingly boring to sit through it all again, but it helps a lot if the professor is better the second time around. I'm retaking a course now 'cause I never finished up my INC the first time and I'm losing it 'cause it's the same really bad professor it was the first go around. A weird benefit of barely ever going to class the first go around is that the information is kind of new.

I've had to retake far more classes than I want to admit to 'cause of INCs (and I withdrew from one class), so I'm not listing them.
 

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