No tests, 2 easy pop quizzes. Attendance is 100% mandatory. I took him his first semester here for 1770. He has a thick Russian accent but I never have trouble understanding him. Lots of work, but that's the nature of the course. Pick simpler topics for projects and pray to God that your group isn't bad. Would take again.

Dr. Dorozhkin is very good at teaching and is generally a very easy grader. I definitely recommend him for anyone looking to take ME 1770. He is very approachable and is always willing to help as well.

No tests, just an individual project and a group project. He assigns intermediate deadlines so you don't get too far behind on either. Frequent homeworks but not that hard. I've heard he's a lot easier than the other ME 1770 professors. As long as you do your work and don't fall behind the class is easy.

Hilarious Russian guy that cracks semi-lame jokes in class (which I still found funny), but also teaches the material very thoroughly and is very likely to give points back on homework assignments if you ask him about it. Awesome teacher that made a overwhelming (work load) class easier. Also did not hesitate to push due dates back if necessary.

Dr. Dorozhkin is super laid back and always kept class very lively with his folksy Russian jokes. Deadlines in his class are usually very flexible and he's regularly available for extra help if you need any. He's also a really lenient grader, although a lot of the grading is done by TAs who may or may not be as lenient as he is .

Dr. Dorozhkin's class is extremely straight forward. Simply participate and do the assignments and the A is yours. Very approachable and just an all-around nice guy. Definitely recommend.

Great professor for 1770. No extremely difficult assignments, willing to offer help when needed. Very nice guy who leads the class well. Overall no qualms. He literally said to our class, "You're really going to have to work hard to NOT get an A in this class." Go to class and do the weekly sketching/CAD homework and the A is yours.

Dr. Dorozhkin made class fun with witty remarks and was very helpful with CAD... If you have experience with CAD, the lectures can be a little bit boring (I didn't really pay attention and still got an A). Most HW grades are based on your ability to follow the directions for sketching and CAD; for the individual/final project he doesn't grade harsh

Dorozhkin is AWESOME! Super funny guy, very approachable, easy class. GO TO OFFICE HOURS! He is super helpful with homework and assignments. Funny guy, yet lectures are pretty pointless but that is mostly due to the course material, not Dorozhkin. DONT BUY THE TEXTBOOK. You wont even touch it.

He is a very caring teacher that presents everything in a very accurate manner. He uses a presentation format and gives plenty of chances for extra credit. He has a very dry sense of humor that many people seem to enjoy, he even roasts his students in class sometimes.

Love him. Super easy going and cares about students. Very accessible, has lots of office hours. Only complaint would be sometimes he treats you like you're dumb when asking for help. But his feedback is very helpful. Overall cool guy, and would definitely recommend.

Dr. Dorozhkin is probably the easiest ME1770 professor. He is very chill and a very lenient grader (although the TAs grade your homework). He is also fairly humorous and incorporates some Russian humor into his lectures, but the material is still quite dry. Also, Dorozhkin may not give as much work, but the class is still fairly time consuming.

Easy class if you put in the time and effort. He's very chill, but sometimes he seems a bit apathetic about the class. He doesn't do very much to make the material interesting, so I found the lectures boring most of the time, despite having mandatory attendance . Instructions and grading are clear, and his expectations are not too high. Easy A tbh.

Take. Him. Do. It. He is awesome! The most chill Russian prof at Tech by far ;). He is super nice, super hilarious, super helpful, etc., etc. You do have a good bit of homework outside this class, but it is not difficult, just time consuming, but the CAD homework I really enjoyed. If you are taking ME 1770, everyone knows you gotta take Dorozhkin.

Dr. D is really the best ME1770 professor. The assignments are easy to get full credit if you just meet the bare minimum he requires. The group project does have some stress but you will probably get a 100 on it. As long as you put in some effort, you will get an A. There are no tests or finals, just the group project presentation as a final.

Gives some random pop quizzes, so show up. Fun professor overall and not too difficult.

I loved this class and Dr. D. Super easy. All you have to do is the hw and show up. He just wants to see that you are trying. Not a super hard grader. Would definitely take him again.

Dorozhkin is the best prof. for ME 1770. The homework was time consuming, but he was an easy grader. If you show that you tried and meet all of the criteria you're basically guaranteed an A. He was funny in lecture and kept the environment light-hearted. Just take his class if you can. You won't regret it.

Dr. D made ME 1770 really enjoyable. Lots of drawing work at the beginning and the final group project is difficult at times, but overall really rewarding. Gives creative freedom with most assignments. He also has some good jokes, but he can be hard to hear from the back of the class. Projects took awhile to be graded. Overall fun and easy class.

Dr D. is hilarious and does his best to add life to the lecture material, which is miserably boring. The grading criteria is listed on all assignments and as long as you do what it says you will get and A. Grading on the group project is super relaxed and the final presentation was very laid back. You will never have to stay for the entire lab.

Dorozkin is a great professor, he is very relaxed and not tough on grading. He is well respected and loves Solidworks. Lectures can be a snore but he is able to make them a little entertaining with his cool personality.

Dr. D was a great professor. He makes jokes and you can tell he really understands what he's talking about. I would definitely recommend taking ME 1770 with him!

It has been a wonderful semester with Dr. D. He teaches just enough where the students lose neither themselves nor their drive to learn more. You can do whatever you want and can in his class. He does not impose limits on your capacities. Given that, you will still make a great grade if you show up and follow easily understood guidelines.

Dr. D is really funny and tells you exactly what you need to do for the course. He is respectful, though sometimes the lectures get boring. Not hard to get an A.

Dr. Dorozhkin is a really great professor for 1770 and cares a lot about his students doing well in his class. The first section of the class on engineering sketching sucks, but the CAD portion of the class is very interesting. The class is completely HW and project based, there are no tests. Getting HW and work on projects done early is essential.

He is funny, relaxed, and cares for his students. Lectures reflect his chill attitude and aren't too crucial for understanding material. Assignments are simple, and help is always available if needed. They consume a lot of time, especially if you're new to drawing/modeling. The group project is a grind if you procrastinate, but is graded leniently.

Don't take anyone except Dorozhkin for ME 1770. He's funny, good at what he does, and understanding of students. Class can be sometimes boring, but Dorozhkin's in-class attitude and humor makes up for it. Attendance is mandatory so definitely show up. The homework will be time-consuming, but put effort into it and you'll get a good grade. Take him.

Dorozhkin is pretty lax on grading as long as all the necessary components are there. His lectures can be pretty dull but he occasionally cracks jokes that can keep it from being too boring. Has a good attitude towards the class and almost always end lab an hour early / lets you leave when ever if its a work day.

He's a nice guy but his lectures are boring. The class has a lot of work due to the homework and projects. The TAs grade the homework hard as well. However, you are able to learn a lot.

Definitely take Dr. Dorozhkin for 1770. This class was a lot of work, but I know people in 1770 with other professors had a lot more work. Pretty much there was one assignment per week and then two main projects. I procrastinated hard on both projects, causing some pretty awful weekends, but the grading was super easy. Pretty easy A if you try.

Dr Dorozhkin is a fantastic, caring professor. His personal stories are very entertaining; especially when he talks about casting lead in the sand. Very accessible for feedback too.

Dorozhkin is definitely the best professor for 1770. The class has a lot of work but some other professors have more work. Basically there's 1 homework assignment a week, occasionally a lab assignment, and 2 big projects that make up most of the grade. He's a funny guy, only complaint is the lectures got pretty boring due to the material.

Dr Dorozhkin was an amazing professor! His lectures were engaging and funny, the hw really helped develop CAD and drawing skills. Since the class is pretty much project-based you can do little work and get an A. I would recommend putting effort into the class to push yourself, you're gonna have more fun and learn more! TAs are also a good resource!

Denis is an amazing professor! He is always energetic and brings life to what could easily be a boring class. Don't be discouraged if the TA's give you super low grades on the homework. They pretty much count for nothing compared to the 2 projects you do, which Denis will give you a very high grade on. TAKE HIM

TAs will give you bad grades. Don't fret! Give your best in your Individual and Group projects and you'll come through with an A. One of the best profs I had at GT till now!

Dr. D was very nice. He has a sense of humor which seems a bit dry but because it's dry it's hilarious. The class is a good workload. Just follow instructions for the assignments to get through the homework. The group and individual project take up a lot of your grade so make sure you do your best on those.

Solid choice for ME 1770. The class itself sucks though.

Dr. D is an awesome professor and I would totally take again. Very funny and makes the class fun

Dr. D is a fantastic choice for 1770. His amazing dry humor enhances what would otherwise be a completely boring course, and he is clearly very knowledgeable when it comes to SolidWorks and engineering best practices.

Dr. Dorozhkin's ME 1770 class is hands down the most well-thought-out course I have ever taken, and arguably one of the best overall. He really knows what he's doing and will never give you a mediocre answer to a question. He has a great personality too.

Fun proff, learned quite a bit. Alot of assignments that take quite a bit of time but its relatively easy to get an A overall in the class. You don't really need to do the extra credit animation for the final team project unless you messed up alot of the other assignments.

Dr. D was consistently interesting in a class that could easily be painfully boring. He was very fair with grading and always willing to help after class.

He likes to make jokes and he understands the room. We were right after lunch so he always read the room and ended class early if the mood was off. This class is literally just how much time you put in out of class to draw and CAD. You don't have to be good at drawing, just follow the steps and take your time.

Dr. D is an awesome prof. The class is relatively easy, it's just a lot of work. I really enjoyed everything about it; the lectures were fun and chill, the individual project and group project were really fun and provided valuable experience with important skills, and the lectures were entertaining. If you just produce quality work, you'll be fine.

Dr. Dorozhkin is actually the GOAT. Man is so funny and really wants students to succeed. Feel sorry for you if you didn't have him.

Dr. Dorozhkin is the best, and I thoroughly enjoyed the class. The workload isn't terrible as long as you don't procrastinate on the cumulative projects.

Super funny guy. One of the lowest homework loads for 1670 professor options, so highly recommend taking him! He 3D prints your individual project, so you don't have to coordinate that yourself. Extra credit opportunity given. Really lenient grader on final project reports. Very accessible at office hours. Homework can be long but not too bad.

Chill and funny professor. Very knowledgable on Solidworks and will help you out. Lenient on grading. Gets to use awesome 3D printer for one project.

Tries to be funny, and does an admiral job of it. Very lenient and kind professor, willing to make accommodations as necessary, and graded the final project incredibly lightly. Would 100% recommend.

He is hilarious and knowledgeable about just about everything. The class isn't too challenging, SolidWorks may be a little confusing for beginners and proper dimension sheets (last few assignments) is tedious but other than that there should be no issues for you.

Pay attention to lectures; they are important for projects. Turn things in time. Think while using SolidWorks

I liked Dorozhkin a lot. Nice guy, very clear with expectations. The sketching part of the class was annoying, but that's the case no matter who you take. Labs were helpful. You get your individual project printed with a fancy SLS 3D printer with him, so that's cool too.

I'm pretty sure Dr. Denis is one of the best professors I'll ever meet here in Georgia Tech. I really admire and respect him. The material was kind of difficult to me since I'm an international student in my first year, but Dr. D never hesitated to help me with anything and he will even check on you if you are not feeling good. What a great guy.

Great prof, attendance sucks. Better hope you get a good team. Also avoid the French TA, he loves to give you advice on assignments, then when he grades your work he takes points off because you listened to him. What kind of kink is this?

Funny professor. Attendance is mandatory but there are no quizzes or tests, just projects, labs, and hw. French TA grades pretty tough though.

Great professor. Clear explanations and his jokes land. The TA can be a tough grader, but he is not harsh.

best dude ever

Dr. Dorozhkin has the wit and charm that makes his powerpoint slide lectures legitimately interesting and entertaining. He gives less work than some other ME1670 professors, but you won't miss out on any important learning. The assignments are concise and useful. Plan for the team project ahead of time.

Love this man.

Great professor, always made sure we were following along in class and you can tell he cares. Also can be very lenient with you as long as you talk to him first.

If gigachad was a professor, Denis Dorozhkhin would be him. Lenient homework extensions (which are super convenient for stressed out weeks), good lectures, clear explanations, and an well-round great professor. Would definitely recommend.

Very nice, and frequent funny quips in lecture made it engaging and fun. There were also several points in the semester where he visibly displayed that he thought what we were working on / what he was teaching was cool, which is important for students and is much appreciated.

The class is easy. Any work assigned is usually busy work. There is an individual and group project that takes time. But, he was always willing to extend the deadlines. He is very funny and develops relationships with students. Lectures are kind boring and required, but towards the end of the semester he makes them optional and cancels labs.

Great professor! He was very good at getting straight to the point and always made it clear what he expected.

Probably my favorite professor so far. Funny, engaging, and caring. Made class so much fun and, his lectures were straight to the point and easy to understand. He also frequently gave the class extra time to submit assignments for various reasons. Was very knowledgeable and gave students everything they needed to be successful in the class.

Legit went to like almost all his office hours. My favorite professor by far. He's really chill and super helpful. Take him. GOAT of GOATS

Dorozhkin is the go-to-professor for ME 1670! Light grader, great explanations. Team projects require four SolidWorks parts per person while others may require ten! Meet the requirements: easy A. Always at office hours and willingly gives advices on professional development and CAD practice. He is so funny in lectures and clearly answers questions.

He is absolutely amazing and engaging. The content is not bad at all, and you just need to be prepared for a lot of work.

Dr. D >>> Pucha is what you'll hear. Very chill, easy grader. Some assignments were time consuming and frustrating, but that's just the nature of a CAD class. It's significantly less work than other profs. Highly recommend.

Prof. Dorozhkin is awesome, but the TAs are super picky about what they take points off for. I lost so many points on homework for miniscule things, but sometimes my major errors went unnoticed. You can't choose your group for group projects. Pay attention to his lectures whenever you start learning SOLIDWORKS design drawings!

This dude is one of the most chill professors I've had. He taught us how to sketch (my drawing skills were inadequate before this), and gave us a large window to explore the world of CAD. I also got my nickname of the Backscratcher kid from him :) To succeed, I recommend starting early on HW, and practice!

Dr. D is an amazing prof. and he teaches the subject on a very high level. He has pretty lenient grading policies to let student be creative in class and has a really fun personality to boot. I personally think that the hardest part of this class is making sure everything is perfect, because even though he is nice, a lot of the TA's are not.

100% recommend dr d for me 1670. really chill prof but his lectures are very informative. one hw and one lab assignment almost everyweek so start doing them early. the TAs are tough graders but use their office hours, very helpful. but u cannot choose ur team for the team project. gives loads of extensions and is very understanding.

Some of the topics that are covered in ME1670 are pretty dry but Dr. Dorozhkin made everything as interesting as possible. He was pretty lenient about deadlines. Final grades are mostly based on 2 projects so don't wait until the last minute. He's a very nice, funny guy and the best professor I've had so far.

this class gave me such a headache. never again.

Dorozhkin is the goat. He was an amazing professor, and as someone who knew 0 CAD before taking his class, he explained the concepts in a very fun and interesting way. Two projects are worth the majority of your grade (30% each), but he is a lenient grader. ALSO MAKE SURE TO START ON THE HOMEWORK EARLY

Fun professor, definitely a manageable amount of work. Great intro to Solidworks. Take him if you can, he added 3 points for CIOS and it's an easy A.

He is understanding of other classes, so if you have midterms than he will extend deadlines. Don't talk loud in class or he will call you out.

If he is availble then take him.

Your grade is mostly composed of two projects (one individual and one team), but he gives you plenty of time to work on them, and he is great at answering any questions you have. Start the homework early so you can get help if needed. He is great at teaching the content, and he clearly outlines what you need to do to succeed. Take him if you can!

Homework takes a while to do, but hes a great professor and a pretty good lecturer. He seems pretty understanding.

Dr. Dorozhkin is definitely the best choice for ME 1670. I've heard that Pucha gives much more work than him (and Dorozhkin already gave lots of work), and Jacobson went very slowly through the content. His lectures were a little slow, but not very long, and we stopped having to go to them closer to the end of the semester.

I came into this class with no CAD experience and left it knowing a LOT! The lectures will seem boring, but he posts the slides after if you ever need to reference them. The labs are the most important - he walks through a CAD task and shows you all the necessary elements. It may seem fast a first, but if you need him to repeat a step, he will.

I loved Dr. D and his teaching style. He's definitely the most aura 1670 professor and tries to make the lectures more enjoyable even if its an 8am. The grading for the labs can be super harsh along with the assignments, and it can seem stressful. While it might be stressful at first, it keeps you on your toes and they aren't weighted too heavily.

Lots of work but graded pretty fairly. He is pretty nice but can be a stickler from time to time. Also there is a group project for this class and he chooses groups for you, beware.

Awesome prof. Not too tough but hard enough that you learn your stuff. Chill lecture style that's helpful & engaging. Accessible in office hours and happy to help if you have questions on wrangling SolidWorks into shape. Would totally recommend - made 8 am Friday lab fun.

There are many benefits of taking Professor Dorozhkin compared to others (access to the best project materials, has free voucher codes for ~$100 SolidWorks test certificates, more flexible for deadlines/requirements, etc.). However, his fast-paced and somewhat monotone nature made some of the important, dull topics less engaging than they could be.

Chill prof and very useful class. I learned almost everything through the VERY LONG hw and lab assignments, not his boring lectures. Assignments graded quite harshly, taking off for little things. Should be an easy A if you do your work with decent effort. Oh also he'll call you out in front of the class if you're late or on your phone or whatever.

Insanely funny and chill guy, he makes some of the most annoying parts of this class fun. Workload is a lot. The TAs are nasty graders and will take off lots of points for small things. The team and individual projects are massive time sinks. But he gives you enough resources to succeed and makes lectures fun. Take him if you can.

He is an awesome and very understanding professor. He makes his assignments very doable, although some might take longer than others. If he saw that few students had turned in a homework he usually gave an extension to all his sections, which was very nice, especially during exam heavy weeks. Can't recommend him enough!

Was an awesome professor. Classes were fun and somewhat interactive. Some of the home work can be quite time consuming to complete, but are fun to do. He is very understanding and considerate. He often gave extensions on homework. Cannot recommend him enough.