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Carl is a very understanding professor. He places a lot of importance on being present at lectures, but he doesn't make it mandatory. He will work with you to succeed in his course, and provides opportunities to learn outside the course. His lectures are engaging, and prepare you well for the content of the course. Completely recommendRate My Professors ↗
Carl is one of the most goated professors I've had. He's extremely passionate about his content, has interactive lectures, gives a lot of real-life examples, and there's barely any homework. He has office hours as well as 5-6 office hours opportunities during the days before a test. I would recommend going to the discussions; they help a lot.Rate My Professors ↗
Carl is a great professor who is clearly passionate on what he does. He is also very supportive for those intended to pursue a major and career within RMI providing great resources.Rate My Professors ↗
Carl is great. His lectures are engaging and I attend his office hours often for more support. He cares about his students and what he teaches.Rate My Professors ↗
Carl was an amazing professor who truly cared about his students. He made time to help, extended office hours, and built real connections in class. His passion for teaching showed every day. He's understanding if you put in effort. I'm so glad I took this class my last semester at UW!Rate My Professors ↗
Carl was an amazing professor. I would 100% take his class again. He is more than happy to help you by providing lots of office hours. If you attend lectures and discussion and take notes, you will be more than prepared for his exams.Rate My Professors ↗
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Principles of Risk Management covers the nature of risk, insurance markets, and decision-making techniques for effective risk management.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Carl Barlett is praised for his high energy, enthusiasm, and deep subject knowledge, with students finding his lectures engaging and caring. He knows students by name and explains concepts clearly. However, some note he can be unapproachable in office hours, and exams are tricky due to a lack of textbook resources, requiring active participation.
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2022–Spring 2026RMI 365 explores subject areas potentially to be introduced into the business curriculum.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2025: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=9 letter grades); Fall 2025: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=8 letter grades); Spring 2026: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=11 letter grades). Includes jointly taught sections.
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2022–Spring 2026RMI 399 is an independent reading and research course in Risk Management tailored to individual undergraduate student needs.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
No recorded grade history
RMI 645 examines corporate insurance products, their economic underpinnings, and their application to organizational contexts.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Carl Barlett is praised for his passion and willingness to help students succeed through real-world examples and critical thinking development. Reviewers appreciate his engaging lectures and support outside the classroom.
historical GPA · grades
Fall 2022–Fall 2025Teaching history may be incomplete. Course pages contain course-specific feedback and citations.
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