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Quizzes similar to hw and ta session.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1530972","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:47:40.300444+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5ODE1ODQ2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1530972","instructor_name":"Corbett Grainger","course_label":"AAE246","course_id":"AAE 246","course_uid":"course_9aef0857964ff0beeddeae13","review_date":"2024-10-15 18:16:33 +0000 UTC","comment":"Corbett is great, but this is the most boring class I've ever taken.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1530972","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:47:40.300444+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3OTkzMzQ3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1530972","instructor_name":"Corbett Grainger","course_label":"AAE246","course_id":"AAE 246","course_uid":"course_9aef0857964ff0beeddeae13","review_date":"2023-05-26 14:20:57 +0000 UTC","comment":"This was my favorite class at Wisconsin. I haven't had economics before and it was amazing! I'm recommending this to all of my friends. Go to his office hours and ask questions, he's very kind and helpful. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1530972","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:47:40.300444+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2NzQ0ODQ3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1530972","instructor_name":"Corbett Grainger","course_label":"AAE246","course_id":"AAE 246","course_uid":"course_9aef0857964ff0beeddeae13","review_date":"2022-10-27 16:54:38 +0000 UTC","comment":"DO NOT TAKE HIM. WORST CLASS OF MY COLLEGE CAREER. He explained everything as if we had his same expert background as him. Did not teach, then gave very difficult exams that did not reflect what was attempted to be taught. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1530972","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:47:40.300444+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2MzgzNDM3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1530972","instructor_name":"Corbett Grainger","course_label":"AAE246","course_id":"AAE 246","course_uid":"course_9aef0857964ff0beeddeae13","review_date":"2022-05-20 19:56:55 +0000 UTC","comment":"I loved him. The material for the course was extremely interesting and applicable. The class is graded almost entirely off exams, but they are extremely straightforward if you complete the discussion work, the review, and read over the slides. There are also weekly canvas quizzes that are pretty easy as well. I would recommend this class with him!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1530972","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:47:40.300444+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0NDM5NDY0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1530972","instructor_name":"Corbett Grainger","course_label":"AAE246","course_id":"AAE 246","course_uid":"course_9aef0857964ff0beeddeae13","review_date":"2021-03-15 19:08:28 +0000 UTC","comment":"Quizzes and exams are the only factors in your grade, but they're pretty fair. Lectures matched up with exams, but sometimes were confusing to go through because Prof Grainger uses a lot of shorthand when writing them. Took this class online and it was a little disorganized, but I feel like I would've given him a 5 if I had taken it in person.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1530972","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:47:40.300444+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0MTA5MDMx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1530972","instructor_name":"Corbett Grainger","course_label":"AAE246","course_id":"AAE 246","course_uid":"course_9aef0857964ff0beeddeae13","review_date":"2020-12-16 23:23:45 +0000 UTC","comment":"There are very few teacher who care about learning rather than grades. Professor Corbett is one of them! Along with having a lenient curve, he explains the required concepts with many real life examples. He also makes a lot of complicated statistical and mathematical concepts look easy. He is extremely intelligent and considerate at the same time!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1530972","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:47:40.300444+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5NDk0MTk2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1530972","instructor_name":"Corbett Grainger","course_label":"AAE246","course_id":"AAE 246","course_uid":"course_9aef0857964ff0beeddeae13","review_date":"2018-01-23 18:24:25 +0000 UTC","comment":"He was a good professor who would discuss important and complex topics but the exams were extremely straight forward and easy. Going to discussion is pretty unnecessary, and he posts his lectures which is nice. Gives a generous curve at the end so if you give even the minimum effort you should be fine. Super funny, caring and nice dude.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1530972","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:47:40.300444+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5MzI3MzAz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1530972","instructor_name":"Corbett Grainger","course_label":"AAE246","course_id":"AAE 246","course_uid":"course_9aef0857964ff0beeddeae13","review_date":"2017-12-23 22:23:56 +0000 UTC","comment":"Great class, great prof. He's funny, it's an interesting and important topic, and he's cute!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1530972","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:47:40.300444+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5MTgwMzU3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1530972","instructor_name":"Corbett Grainger","course_label":"AAE246","course_id":"AAE 246","course_uid":"course_9aef0857964ff0beeddeae13","review_date":"2017-12-13 16:43:06 +0000 UTC","comment":"Corbett's lectures are pretty interesting, and his tests are pretty easy. The course material is interesting. Would recommend this class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1530972","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:47:40.300444+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3Nzc2MjEy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1530972","instructor_name":"Corbett Grainger","course_label":"AAE246","course_id":"AAE 246","course_uid":"course_9aef0857964ff0beeddeae13","review_date":"2017-01-25 20:43:39 +0000 UTC","comment":"Corbett is one of my favorite professors on campus! He is funny, nice, and really cares about his student. Class is pretty easy if you go to class and discussion. Not much homework and exams are very easy.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1530972","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:47:40.300444+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3NTUyMDYx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1530972","instructor_name":"Corbett Grainger","course_label":"AAE246","course_id":"AAE 246","course_uid":"course_9aef0857964ff0beeddeae13","review_date":"2016-12-18 02:13:55 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dope class. Dope professor.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1530972","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:02:00.670037+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1Njc5MzM0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1816941","instructor_name":"Thomas Rutherford","course_label":"AAE246","course_id":"AAE 246","course_uid":"course_9aef0857964ff0beeddeae13","review_date":"2015-12-14 04:24:50 +0000 UTC","comment":"He was the worst professor I've ever had. His lectures are extremely boring and confusing. I was initially very interested in the material, but by the end of the semester, I just wanted to die.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1816941","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:02:00.670037+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0MDc2ODc5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1816941","instructor_name":"Thomas Rutherford","course_label":"AAE246","course_id":"AAE 246","course_uid":"course_9aef0857964ff0beeddeae13","review_date":"2014-12-14 20:09:23 +0000 UTC","comment":"I was initially very excited to take this class, but I ended up being very disappointed.  It was obvious he was not very invested in teaching an undergrad course.  He's obviously very intelligent but is very poor at relaying that to others.  He was never prepared or organized and I never found him helpful when I went to him with questions.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1816941","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:02:00.670037+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzODE1NzI0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1816941","instructor_name":"Thomas Rutherford","course_label":"AAE246","course_id":"AAE 246","course_uid":"course_9aef0857964ff0beeddeae13","review_date":"2014-11-14 14:15:26 +0000 UTC","comment":"If you do not have to be in a class taught by Rutherford, avoid it. Not only does he not care about the classes he's teaching, he doesn't even try to hide it. I can't tell you the number of times he shows up to lecture late, \"apologizing\" because he isn't prepared to teach. Everything is unclear and he wont help or respond to questions via email. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1816941","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:02:00.670037+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyNjcxOTky","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1816941","instructor_name":"Thomas Rutherford","course_label":"AAE246","course_id":"AAE 246","course_uid":"course_9aef0857964ff0beeddeae13","review_date":"2013-12-29 21:48:52 +0000 UTC","comment":"One of the best professors I've had! he's very helpful, he is someone who wants students to learn about economics. Very nice! Great class! I learned a lot!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1816941","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:02:00.670037+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyMjY1MTkx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1816941","instructor_name":"Thomas Rutherford","course_label":"AAE246","course_id":"AAE 246","course_uid":"course_9aef0857964ff0beeddeae13","review_date":"2013-11-06 10:37:02 +0000 UTC","comment":"Great class!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1816941","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0}]