Orlando is great in class and is very open to helping you understand. He wants you to go see him and receive help. If you have the opportunity to take him DO IT! His tests are easy if you have done the HW and read the book. And if you do poorly go see him. He wants to work with you. He is the kind of professor that the MET department needed.

What a great professor! He wants you to pass with a passion but isn't willing to just give it away, He will teach you everything you need to know for solving a problem in real life and wont just do it because the book does it a certain way. If you get the chance take any class he offers.

Dr. Ayala is the best professor that I have ever had. He genuinely cares about your education! Do all homework and study. You will learn more in his classes than you ever have in any other class! If you are willing to put in the work and you want to learn, you will do well in his classes and walk away enlightened.

Take him for EVERYTHING you can! Such a great teacher, and mentor. Use him for fluids, thermo, hvac, heat transfer, and senior design. He gives extra credit, a lot of extra credit. The material is difficult but he makes it possible if you apply yourself!! Take advantage of office hours early, it will pay off.

Great teacher!

Great presentation of applications of thermal dynamics.

Fluid Mechanics class was tough. But its not a matter of class difficulty just tough in the sense that you have to put an effort into it. He gives plenty of opportunity for extra credit. He is always available and gives his cell number for questions. If you don't apply yourself and dedicate at least 6 hrs outside of class you won't pass.

If you don't get it go to his office hours. The material is difficult, do not neglect it, it will come back and swamp you. That is why there is 'so much' work, it is on par with what you should be doing on your own to learn the material. He is the most helpful, most knowledgeable person in the MET dept, period. Seniority is all politics in MET

Ayala is one of the best professors I've come across at ODU, his lectures are engaging and well thought out. He will work with you to ensure you understand the material, even while taking a test (I've never met another professor who is willing to that). Just know fluids is not an easy course, you will have to work hard.

All tests TAKE-HOME (5 days). All lectures recorded: ODU Web Ex. 2 options: Workforce/Standard. Workforce: Extra Credit given (will boost u up 2 letter grades); HW already 1/10 of ur test score. Allowed to skip 1 HW for each test. Standard: no HW, no extra credit, and only 3 tests and TIMED final. Expect: a C if u work average, B if work hard.

Very clear up front about what he expects from you, and he's not lying when he says you'll need to learn something because it will be tested. Overall a great teacher. At times he can be hard to understand but you can call, text, or email him pretty much anytime with questions and he'll respond quickly (within an hour usually).

Dr. Ayala has very well thought out and informative lectures, he is also very approachable and eager to help. That being said I don't recommend taking two of his classes at the same time. Each one is A LOT of work be prepared to spend more time than usual in his classes. But, there is no doubt that I have learned the material and then some.

Fluid Mechanics is a tough subject, plain and simple. Orlando Ayala does a great job of applying such a difficult topic to the real world. That being said, you HAVE TO work hard to get a good grade. I'm a lazy person, but devoting 6+ hours a week is a must or you won't get higher than a C. Ayala is by far the most rewarding professor I've ever had!

Professor Ayala does his job well, and he knows what hes talking about, but his classes are all very hard. lots of work and lots of time must be spent on them or you will not do well. plain and simple. go to him for help make sure he knows you face and name. if you're studying to be an engineer, you better to be ready to put in the work

Professor Ayala is the best professor I've had thus far. Hes available to help outside the classroom and encourages you to reach out for help. He is very enthusiastic about the material being covered which makes the lectures fun and interesting. His test are challenging but they make you feel like your working in the industry. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

This is a difficult class and you must pay attention. However this is the professor to take it with. he thoroughly enjoys the material, and is passionate when he speaks. HW is optional but if you do it, it adds to your test grade. TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE GROUP PROJECT!! it can get you a job if done right.

Dr. Ayala's classes are no walk in the park, but if you pay attention and study the material, you will leave with a firm grasp on the subject. He thoroughly enjoys every aspect of the ME field and makes subjects that are difficult easier. You WILL spend many hours a day and some whole weekends completing assignments, but in the end you WILL learn.

Attendance is not mandatory but HIGHLY recommended. There is a lot of material covered in a short amount of time. The professor is available for questions and willing to offer any assistance with coursework. The tests are long!

Professor Ayala is very upfront about what he expects from you. He gives you the option of doing a regular class vs a group project workforce. This class is going to be a lot of work and he explains that from day 1. If you want to actually learn from a professor who cares about you then this is your guy, but it's a lot of work.

He is a refreshing change from a "typical" professor. Kept thing interesting and genuine. He's worked w/actual equipment yet grasps the theory and conveys it well. Instead of 1 final exam at the end of the course he breaks it up into 4 tests + 1 project. More focused on students in class vs. online. Assumes you took his other classes. Ex. crdt!

He's a great guy and genuinely wants his students to learn the material presented in class. I highly recommend Professor Orlando Ayala for any of his classes. For the Navy veterans out there, I'd give him a "Bravo Zulu" every time for his dedication to teaching and to his students.

If you are looking for easy, look elsewhere! If you are looking to learn, look no further. One of the best teachers I have had. This class is a lot of work!

Dr. Ayala makes you work for the grade. Heat transfer is dense and not an easy subject, but Ayala teaches you how to do high-level problem solving. The final project isn't bad at all; unfortunately due to the amount of material, there are 4 exams, which makes you feel busy all semester. Overall, a great learning experience with a great professor!

He is a very lax professor. The work he assigns is based off of what we learn in the class and the real life setting. The workload is manageable but it is difficult if you do not pay attention or attend the classes. He is willing to help as long on the Hw and tests. He provides very insightful reponses to your questions and is a reasonable grader.

Professor Ayala was fantastic. He is fun to listen to and interact with in class. He explains the material in a way that is fun and easy to understand and he presents material that can also be found in the book which provides a great way to confirm note taking. Professor Ayala is very accessible outside of class too.

Dr. Ayala is passionate for his students and his work. He is the professor to have if you are looking to learn because you WILL earn your grade in the class. Want that A? You will need to put the time into learning the material taught in the lecture. ASK QUESTIONS.

After struggling through thermodynamics, this class worried me. Dr. Ayala was able to review the material while at the same time teaching us the necessary material for the course. He is an awesome professor but you will work for the grade. Do the homework, attend the lectures, and you will pass the class.

He's probably the best teacher at ODU, the subject sucks and some of the procedures are vague.

He's funny, does a really good job, knows his stuff but the class is hard af

The professor thoroughly explains the material in an easy to understand form and demonstrates its practical uses in the real world. He is always available to meet after class to clear any confusion and has a remarkable email response time. I cannot stop recommending this teacher to my peers.

Do all of the hw and extra credit because you will need it! Even though he says call or text whenever we need him, he is always busy and it takes a while to drag the answer out of him. come to class because a lot of the questions he puts on the test aren't covered in the book or the book doesn't solve the way he'll grade. don't use chegg for test!

Ayala was a great teacher although his tests were hard it's not like he didn't give the information to pass the tests. Make sure to do all the required extra work and you should be fine in any of his classes.

Great teacher who subtly makes you not want to use the Internet sources (such as Chegg) to do work by making you believe you're capable of doing the work. If you're the type of person to not go to class because you don't feel like it and use Chegg just to get the grades, don't sign up for him because you're just wasting his effort on you.

Professor Ayala is a great professor to take he cares about the students he is teaching and really knows how to teach and convey the material he covers. He makes you work for everything you learn but it is definitely worth all that work because you get a clear understanding of the material and subject.

Offers many chances for extra credit and you will most likely need it. This is a hard class plain and simple and he treats the subject matter as such. But if you stick it out it is worth it.

Professor Ayala gives multiple chances for extra credit through out the class. He is easily accessible for any questions you may have, and encourages you to ask them. Has an odd grading system for tests, however it is setup to benefit the student. I would especially recommend this professor to anyone that may be struggling with Thermodynamics.

He is a good and fair teacher

Best professor at ODU, hands down. He preps you for the industry and is willing to help you whenever you ask.

Do the homework and make sure you study over the problems. Difficult material in class but plenty of opportunity for extra credit. Ask questions.

Great teacher that prepares students for real world projects and experiences. He is energetic in each lecture and gives real world examples and stories for each topic discussed.

Professor Ayala has a passion for teaching and the subjects he teaches. He has a reputation of being tough, but its the subject matter more than him. He is always available to help at all hours of the day. He genuinely wants to to succeed not only in his class but after you graduate as well.

I've taken four semesters of courses with Dr. Ayala now either as a professor or adviser, MET350, MET330, Senior Design, and MET440. He's a great professor and in my opinion the best in the MET program. If you genuinely want to learn, and be competitive with MAE students while in the MET program I highly recommend taking his courses seriously.

Much respect for this Prof! He is passionate about what he teaches and sincerely wants his students to do well. That being said, I wouldn't recommend taking more than 12 credits a semester with him. I took 15, 3 credits being his class and I was burned out half the semester. Do ALL of the extra credit! It helped me gain around 10 points total!!

He challenges you to be the best engineer you can be. Hard, but you'll learn a lot.

Ayala is a great professor, and I would say the best MET Professor at ODU. Do not go into this class thinking it will be easy. He will make you work for it! He is willing to help, as long as you make a solid effort. HOWEVER, I would not suggest taking MET330 and MET350 at the same time, it tends to be a slight overload of work with both classes.

One of the best professors at ODU, stay in contact with him the entire semester and do the extra credit and you should be able to pass with no problems.

The group aspect is a teamwork excercise that prepares students for working within a team. The students get to grade their partners and can even fire a partner if they cannot get that student to become part of the team with documntation of them trying to bring that team member into the group. Dr Ayala focuses on application of fluid mechanics

Great teacher, always there for help,. When he says ask him if you need any help to reach out to him he really means it. Homework can be a little challenging but you have a group to work with. Test are very hard, they were the hardest test I have had in my college career, they are open notes.

Professor Ayala is my favorite teacher and his lectures do very well with keeping my attention. Someone rated him low and mentioned rants in his lectures but I find those to be very applicable and keep me entertained. He is passionate about class and willing to help you any way possible. You will work hard but it will make you a better engineer.

Encourages class participation. Tests are exactly what the homework was about. Just do the homework, don't cheat. Always telling us to ask questions outside of class. He gave us his cell phone number to ask questions! This class is a ton of work so be prepared.

Best Professor! He is really dedicated to teaching Engineering to his students.

The course is super intensive and you will struggle. On the bright side Professor Ayala is one of the most caring profs you will encounter at ODU. He is available at all times to answer questions and give feedback and he even gives his cell phone number out so you can text him for faster responses. Make sure you attend the lecture.

Gives a damn. Makes you work for it though. Chegg will NOT help, only hurt you. Heavy workload BUT working in groups makes it more manageable. This class killed my 4.0 (2 semesters from grad) BUT it was my fault because I did the bare min to get by. Take a lighter course load if you hope to do well so you can really focus and digest his class.

Dr. Ayala is a great teacher. He is extremely knowledgeable, enthusiastic about the course material, and always willing to help his students. This class is a lot of work, but students who attend class and do the homework will do well.

You def have to earn your grade. Enthusiastic, keeps it interesting, & wants you to succeed. Always willing to help. Good thing is most students get an A or a B, and there are plenty of chances for extra credit. The class will push you but if you put in the effort, you'll do well. Chegg & cheating will hurt you so beware. Overall great teacher :)

Dr. Ayala is an awesome professor, he is enthusiastic about his respective topic and easy to reach outside of class. He is easy to talk to about grades and the course. However, his exams will make you reconsider engineering. He is a HARSH grader and an even harsher critic. But he is a good man there to do his job. You will get back what you give.

Great professor, nice person, lots of work. Pros: very kind and extremely passionate about the material. He will go out of his way to help you. Is fantastic at explaining the material and Is easily accessible outside of class. Cons: Gives an ASTRONOMICAL amount of busy work, tests are extremely difficult, group project demands lots of time.

The class is not difficult, but it certainly demands A LOT of time between HW, tests, and the semester-long group project. The tests are easy to score well on if you follow his instructions and there are tons of options for EC. He's very passionate but can sometimes come off as having a superiority complex. Be wary if working a full-time job.

Dr. Ayala's fluid mechanics class is one that requires a lot of dedication from the student but prepares them exceptionally well for real-world engineering. The tests use clear grading rubrics and many sources of extra credit are provided. Make sure to manage your semester so that it's not stacked up with other 'weed out' classes like Thermo.

Dr. Ayala is phenomenal, but you better bring your A-game! This guy is going to put you to work! He is not lazy and he expects the same from his students. If you lack self-discipline and drive, you better take MET330 with someone else because you will not survive. He is easily the most supportive and effective professor I have had at ODU thus far.

Dr. Ayala is a big personality; however, the success of his students is undoubtedly his primary concern. He is available 24/7 and responds faster than any professor I've had. You will leave this class a better engineer and better prepared for what you see in the workforce. Very challenging, but grades VERY reasonably with opportunities for EC.

Amazing professor, course can be difficult, material is tricky, but he knows the material like the back of his hand and is great at explaining the tough subjects. Class is work heavy, but its engineering so don't be shocked when he gives out lots of difficult work. Learn how to work in a group for the entire semester and participate in class a lot.

He doesn't just understand the theory of Fluid Mechanics, but his experience in the field also enables him to explain the concepts concisely. His classes are fun, and he promotes engagement from all of us in the class. The course may be demanding at times, but Professor Ayala's method of teaching Fluid Mechanics kept me very interested.

DO THE WORK! You have to earn your grade in this class, not just for yourself, but for your groupmates as well! Professor Ayala is caring and enthusiastic and he will do everything he can to help you succeed not just in class, but in the field. Never leave the classroom with a question, always ask! He is accessible, he will work with you. 10/10!!!

This is a hard class. You will have to study the material and you may find yourself rewatching the lecture recordings. I know I did. At the end of it you will understand the material or have dropped it. This is a group based class at the beginning groups will be assigned and and you will do your homework together and a group project.

Ayala is one of my favorite teachers. He is definitely hard, but isn't that what we want as engineering students? A teacher who is going to push us to think critically and get us prepared for the industry. Watch the lectures, do the homework, and ASK QUESTIONS and you will do great! He prepares you for your professional career, not just the tests.

He's is very caring and fervently want everyone to do good. The material is mid level hard. I'm one if those type of people that doesn't really like to reach out for help but I would definitely recommend you reach out if you need help it helped me out a lot!! Do the extra credit, work on the project and hw with your group and you'll do fine.

He truly cares about the material and understands it very well. The class and material are hard, but you will learn a lot. You'll learn to think critically and solve different problems. You'll need understand the material to do well. He is easily accessible outside of class. Tests are difficult, but he will help you. Many extra credit opportunities

Dr. Ayala has a unique teaching style that is well-suited for engineering. He teaches for real applications and is extremely knowledgeable in both MET330 and MET350. His experience lends itself to his advantage as he is able to give real-world problems and applications, and explanations are very clear. He also cares A LOT about his students.

Professor Ayala is an amazing professor. He is very understanding and caring of his students. He does give plenty of extra credit for tests. The way he teaches is probably one of my favorites. He encourages questions. When you ask him a question about a problem, he will make you think critically and not just provide the answer.

Ayala was a great professor, but you really have to put in the work for his classes. I took both 330 and 350 with him at the same time. DO NOT DO THIS!!! I really suffered under the workload of both of his classes.

Ayala was a great professor, but you really have to put in the work for his classes. I took both 330 and 350 with him at the same time. DO NOT DO THIS!!! I really suffered under the workload of both of his classes. 350 is the easier of the two, you just have to pay attention in class, and Do the Extra Credit. Really, DO IT.

Learn the material to understand it. Do not just learn it to do the homework. The test requires you to apply the material in ways that show a deep understanding.

Professor Ayala made a difficult class, manageable with little panic. Lectures followed the modules, rewatching the lectures online helped, very clear feedback, made you solve your own questions for homework's and tests in order to help you realize the mistake, extremely helpful and positive, wants you to succeed if you want to succeed.

His goal is to "make you the best engineer you can be." Expect to use the techniques he teaches in class and "creative" tests, copy/paste from Chegg will not work here. Lots of industry and teaching experience, his classes are very organized. He is very animated and the best at promptly answering questions outside of class.

I would recommend this professor as he explains many real life problems in the manner which is very intuitive. I really think that he helped me to become better prepared for the professional career.

Really passionate about teaching fluids, does a really good job of applying it to the real-world. Very practical and easy to get in touch with outside of class. Tests are heavily graded, but he offers many opportunities for extra credit. This class is challenging and requires lots of work, working in class groups is very beneficial.

Professor Ayala runs a tough but rewarding class. His high expectations keep you on your toes, but his passion and real-world insights make it worthwhile. unstuck study was a game-changer for staying on top of the material.

Say what you want about his grading. He knows his stuff, and provides great lectures. He is passionate about the subject matter. He is accessible outside of class, and provides good feedback. Don't bother trying to cheat. The short term gain is not worth the long term pain.