Dr. John Krohn

ASSOCIATE DEAN, DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING AND COMPUTING SCIENCE, AND PROFESSOR OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

EDUCATION HISTORY

  • BSME-University of Arkansas
  • MSME- University of Arkansas
  • PHD-Texas A&M University-College Station

RESEARCH INTERESTS

Nuclear science, Alternative energy, Powerplant systems

TEACHING PHILOSOPHY

My goal as an engineering instructor is to lead students to an understanding of the technical material contained in my courses and, at the same time, give them the tools needed to successfully analyze the systems and devices that we encounter. In these regards, my classes are not simply a series of cookbook instructions in solving problems but always include at least some of the theory behind the systems that we study. In addition, I see my goal not to “weed out” weak students, but to lead as many students as possible to an acceptable understanding of the material while maintaining a level of rigor that will ensure that students who do complete the courses will be able to function as working engineers.

Recently Taught Courses

  • ELEG 4202 - ENGINEERING DESIGN
  • MCEG 3333 - ALTERNATIVE ENERGY SYSTEMS
  • MCEG 3663 - ENGINEERING INTERNSHIP
  • MCEG 4202 - ENGINEERING DESIGN
  • MCEG 4433 - THERMODYNAMICS II
  • MCEG 4491 - MECHANICAL DESIGN PROJECT I
  • MCEG 4492 - MECHANICAL DESIGN PROJECT II
  • MCEG 4992 - SP: FLUIDS STUDIES