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Dominic Parker

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Raw average: 4.67/5 from 12 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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Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
Quizzes/problem sets are almost entirely based on lectures, but Prof. Parker makes sure the class is engaging and interesting. He explains topics thoroughly and in many different ways to help translate the concept to different styles of learners. Really nice and laid-back guy.
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Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
He is a very knowledgable professor and makes sure to keep classes interesting and relevant to students. He respects his students and asks for their feedback often. Very kind grader which makes it easy for students to relieve themselves of the pressure of performing well, and put more focus into just learning. If you can, take a class with him!
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AAE215 · course not matched
Quality 4/5Difficulty 2/5
Doesn't believe in midterms so we had weekly quizzes and homework packets due in lecture so lectures are pretty much mandatory but it's ok. He's funny and smart. Sometimes he messes up but very polite when corrected. Sometimes topics get confusing but he's more than open to questions.
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AAE/ENVIRST 244
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
He gave us a weekly quiz instead of having midterms. The only test was the final exam. It was a lot less stressful than midterms, and made me stay on track better. Quizzes were in class and Problem Sets were gave out in class. Lectures were interesting and he was a very entertaining way to start my mornings. He also gave us candy.
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Classes with Dominic Parker

AAE 399 is a coordinative internship in Agricultural and Applied Economics requiring student-arranged placement and faculty supervision.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sample

AAE 699 is a special problems course for independent research guided by faculty.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

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Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sample

NATURAL RESOURCE ECONOMICS covers economic tools for managing natural resources, including cost-benefit analysis and policy issues.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Dominic Parker is consistently praised for his passion, clarity, and student care. Reviewers highlight his engaging lectures and thorough explanations tailored to different learning styles. He employs frequent small assessments like quizzes and problem sets to ensure student progress.

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Spring 2022–Spring 2026

ENVIRST 999 is an advanced independent study course in environmental studies where students conduct independent work under instructor supervision.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

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Spring 2022–Fall 2025 · limited sample

Recorded teaching history

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TermCourseTitle
Fall 2026AAE 399Coordinative Internship/cooperative Education
Fall 2026AAE 699Special Problems
Fall 2026AAE 990Research and Thesis
Fall 2026AAE/ECON/F&WECOL 531Natural Resource Economics
Fall 2026ENVIRST 999Advanced Independent Study

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