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Corbett Grainger

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Raw average: 4.39/5 from 33 quality ratings. The adjusted rating blends this with the UW review average (3.66/5), weighted as 20 additional ratings. Smaller samples stay closer to that average. Each captured review is counted once in the prior; this does not correct who chooses to leave a review.

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AAE 246
Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5
This class was a lot of review for me but I really enjoyed it! Professor Corbett is so passionate and nice and it really shows. He makes such an effort to make sure you understand the material. He is intellegent and has a lot of experience. Quizzes similar to hw and ta session.
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AAE 246
Quality 5/5Difficulty 4/5
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.
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AAE 246
Quality 1/5Difficulty 5/5
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.
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AAE 246
Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5
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!
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Classes with Corbett Grainger

AAE 699

Special Problems

1–4 credits

Special Problems offers independent research in Aero and Astronautical Engineering guided by AAE faculty or instructional academic staff, where students arrange work and credits with a supervisor.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Corbett GraingerDominic Parker+9 more

No recorded grade history

AAE/ECON/ENVIRST 343

Environmental Economics

3–4 credits

Environmental Economics applies microeconomic principles to natural resources like air, water, forests, and energy, examining pollution control and preservation versus development.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Past student reviews · Corbett Grainger

Corbett Grainger teaches a conceptual, non-calculus economics course with minimal reading and heavy PowerPoint use. Students found exams fair but challenging, noting that attending lectures and discussion sessions was crucial for success. While some appreciated the accessible material, others felt the cross-listing with environmental studies sometimes weakened the economics depth.

Corbett Grainger

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2023–Spring 2026

Recorded teaching history

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TermCourseTitle
Spring 2027AAE 699Special Problems
Spring 2027AAE 990Research and Thesis
Spring 2027AAE 999Special Work - Agricultural and Applied Economics
Spring 2027AAE/ECON/ENVIRST 343Environmental Economics
Fall 2026AAE 399Coordinative Internship/cooperative Education
Fall 2026AAE 691Senior Thesis
Fall 2026AAE 699Special Problems
Fall 2026AAE 781Applied Economics Research and Writing Colloquium
Fall 2026AAE 990Research and Thesis
Fall 2026AAE 999Special Work - Agricultural and Applied Economics

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