Professor Martin teaches an incredible class. He is so deeply invested in the material that it's like watching someone explain their favorite movie every day. His eyes light up with each concept. This is probably the hardest GenEd you will take at UW Madison but Professor Martin makes it extremely easy to know what to study.

Good lectures, exams of expected difficulty for a science course. Very good professor who is engaging and really cares. Homework assignments were difficult but made you think in interesting ways and you had plenty of time to consult others and complete them. Really good for physical science requirement!

Prof. Martin is a great prof he gives very informative and entertaining lectures. Though, these entertaining lectures can leave you with a false sense of security for the exams make sure you spend time doing the homework and reading the textbook will be invaluable for you.

I have really enjoyed this course and Prof. Martin is amazing. However, a huge mistake was made when grading class work. The entire classes grades were incorrectly weighted, therefore the grades were incorrectly listed on canvas for the entire semester up until the week before finals. Several classmates reported entire letter grade changes. Not ok.

A great lecturer, a kind person, and a super fun class. It can be a bit tough but he is super helpful in office hours. Got me super engaged as a student, community member, and weather enthusiast!

Professor Martin is an engaging and passionate instructor. The lectures are informative, and the textbook is a great study resource. Homework can be challenging, but with consistent effort and using tools like unstuck study for prep, you can succeed in this course.

Jon was a knowledgeable and passionate professor. His way of teaching kept me engaged and he always answered any questions with the best of his ability. While lectures are important, the textbook was BY FAR the best study material for the tests. The homework assignments every other week were a little challenging so make sure to ask questions.

Prof. Martin is such an engaging, passionate, entertaining lecturer. His slides made all the content digestible. He genuinely cares for his students, always took time to answer every question, and deliberately scanned the room to make sure he didn't miss any hands. He's probably the best professor I've ever had and deserves all the praise.

Wonderful guy and prof, but a deceptively hard class, especially for non-STEM majors. Lectures are rather fast-paced, though sometimes reiterated verbatim in the textbook. Homework is spaced out and only a few questions apiece. He's accessible outside of class if you have questions. Bonus points for the charming Boston accent.

Prof. Martin is a great professor, really passionate and just a really good guy. Lectures are kind of fast paced, and the course is really physics heavy which was hard for me, it was kinda boring but he made it as interesting as weather can be. His textbook was extremely useful though, very concise, very good for studying and the homework.

tests are worth 75% of grade and the tests were fairly difficult. homework and lab (for 101 section) is only 25%, which is much easier than the 3 tests and one final. definitely do not recommend, especially if science or test taking is hard for you.

Martin holds entertaining lectures 3x a week for his course. However, with the entertainment comes a huge lack of teaching ability. You can attend class everyday and study the textbook and still get terrible grades on exams. Exams are worth 75% of the grade and he is very comfortable letting the average exam score be a C on each test. My Grade: AB

Attend lectures, read the easy and short textbook, and put time and thought into the homework and you will no doubt get an A. Prof Martin is an excellent teacher and at the very last lecture everything comes together in an amazing way. You will never be able to think about the weather the same again.

Lecture is engaging and interesting. Heard the class was super easy but that is not the case. Not insanely difficult but not a super easy A. Homework is difficult and exams are challenging, studying is pretty necessary. Other than that I absolutely love the class simply because of how passionate he is. Humor is genuinely funny but not excessive.

This class wasn't easy, but it wasn't insanely difficult either. As long as you attend the lectures, you should be ok. Homework is much harder than the tests. Professor Martin is great, and going to office hours is super helpful!!

Homework is a lot harder than the actual exams but his passion for teaching this course is remarkable. Also his jokes are actually good.

Ugh, what a terrible class. Please do not take this class. Contrary to other reviews which I followed and deeply regret. This class was terrible. It was very test heavy and the homework was impossible to get a good grade on and it frankly had nothing to do with the class itself. I would definetly not recommend taking this class.

Professor Martin was super awesome and clearly cares about what he does. I never used the book even though it was "required" and still did very well based off the lecture videos. I took this during an online semester so I am sure that the experience could have been better but I still enjoyed it.

Absolutely amazing.

One of the best professors of my freshman year. Very knowledgable and passionate about what he teaches. I needed a science credit to fulfill my gen eds, as I am a business major, and I could not have asked for a better class or professor. Take him if you can!

This class was definitely one of the more difficult I have had to take. I am not a science major, and I thought this class was going to be an easy physical science credit - I was sorely mistaken! Prof. Martin's lectures were often difficult to understand in the context that he moves quickly though material. Make sure to read up in the textbook!

Professor Martin is a really great lecturer and seems like a really nice guy. I took his class almost entirely because of what I'd heard about him and I was not disappointed. The class isn't too hard if you take a little bit of time to study and actually try on the homework assignments. Definitely recommend him.

I LOVE HIM. I went into this class not ver excited about science, but he really made it fun and exciting for me. I actually looked forward to going to his class. He is funny, caring, and very knowledgeable. The class is graded on 4 exams and 6 homework assignments. I would 100% take another class of his.

Martin's class is a delight! It isn't an "easy A", but as long as you pay attention in class and read the textbook, you'll be fine. His lectures are engaging and he's hilarious. He actually cares about his students. He's really busy so office hours are packed but AOS100 was one of my favorite classes and professors I've taken yet. 10/10 recommend.

The least I can do for Dr. Martin is leave him a great review on RMP. I took the class because I wanted an easy A and he was a highly rated prof. I can't attest to the A being 'easy', but if you pay attention in lecture it isn't too hard. He is hilarious and well-spoken, has lectures down to a science (pun intended). Makes me wish I majored in AOS.

Martin is a funny guy, but the class is not that easy. If you're looking for an easy physical science credit, there are better classes. Taking this class just to have a good professor is not worth it. Exams are only 30 questions so it is easy to get a bad grade. Spends a good chunk of class on daily weather, moves quickly through concepts.

I'm not much of a science person, but Prof. Martin does a great job of making you listen anyway! He's a really fun and straightforward guy that genuinely want you to learn the fundamentals in a way that make the bigger-scale stuff a breeze. The homework is pretty tough, but the tests are so straightforward and fair. Lots of laughs in this class!

If you are looking for an easy class as a freshmen, this is not it. Prof Martin is an awesome guy but his lectures are pointless to go to. He talks about todays weather for half of the class and it's not even on the exams. The homework is a bit hard but nothing terrible to handle. His exams are pretty difficult and requires a lot of studying.

He's very well respected and very passionate about the weather! Makes us intrigued about the subject as well. He's very accessible outside class, so you will always have the chance to discuss things with him. If anything, the homework are a bit tough but it's only on biweekly basis. Overall recommended! :)

Went into Prof. Martin's class not sure of what I wanted to study in college and left it inspired. Martin implores his students to have the same passion about weather, climate studies, and natural sciences as he has, and creates fun and interactive atmosphere in the process. Prof Martin is down to earth, honest with students and ready to help 5/5!

One of the best professors I've had at UW! Very clearly passionate about the weather and breaks it down really well, so that it's easier to understand. Class gets a bit more difficult towards the end, but the final isn't cumulative which helps. Take the lab section with the class! Helps a lot with understanding material and can pad your grade.

The class is difficult at times, but Martin does a great job at explaining difficult concepts. Take the lab with it. I never knew someone could be so passionate about the weather!

Martin is great, super knowledgable+enthusiastic about the subject. However, this is NOT a class for non-science majors and will be super difficult if you struggle with science. Tests just don't line up with lecture material&require way too much critical analysis for a 100-level class. If you're looking for an easy science credit, this isn't it

Super easy to listen to and explains everything well.

Professor Martin is incredible! I never dreaded going to his class. He is an amazing lecturer and makes the material easy to understand by applying it to real life situations. He is really passionate and energetic and cares about all of his students. The textbook really helps make the material more understandable as well.

Martin is overrated. The difficulty ramps up exponentially towards the end of the semester. Martin, while jovial in class, is terrible during office hours. He frequently tells students he "doesn't feel like" explaining a concept again. He relies on bad heuristic arguments to explain concepts in class and in his textbook.

Overall great class and very interesting. Lectures were amazing and he laid out the material in a very relatable and easy to understand matter. The only complaints I have is that the homework is super hard , but it really boosts your grade if you do well. Additionally, I studied the material a lot for the exams and still got b's and c's.

Professor Martin was my favorite out of all my professors this semester, and probably out of all the professors I've had at Madison so far. He is hilarious, a great teacher, and very willing to help. Study for the tests and you will do fine. Take from Martin, you won't regret it!!!

Jon Martin is one of the best professors at UW-Madison. He is very passionate about the weather and is an outstanding lecturer. The book coincides directly with lecture and is a useful supplement. Exams are straightforward. Although useful, no prior knowledge of physical science is needed. Pay attention in class, take notes, and you will do well.

Jonathan Martin is a GEM. This man LOVES the weather and he makes lecture super interesting. The textbook is an easy read and it's extremely helpful. Overall, his class is very straight forward and he's really approachable. I highly recommend him for non-science majors!

Professor Martin is one of my favorite professors so far. He made the lecture so interesting and understandable. Homework was hard comparing to exams, but worth thinking. If you take with the lab section, you need to work on more practice homework weekly. Overall, great course!! You won't regret.

AMAZING LECTURER!! I had zero knowledge on weather and climate, and to be honest, I wasn't that interested in it initially. But he was such an awesome professor that I actually looked forward to going to his lectures every week. He's very passionate and has your best interest at heart! Take his class, YOU WON'T REGRET IT!

Take AOS100 with Professor Martin in the spring! Hands down my all-time favorite professor because he is passionate about the class and his students. I was looking for an easy science credit, but I got so much more from Professor Martin.

Best professor ever. Take his weather class in the spring. He is so enthusiastic and genuinely cares that you learn the material. Always drops in a couple good jokes and occasionally a bit of profound wisdom. Is not an automatic A, but if you focus on the important stuff you should do well.

Professor Martin was such a delight to see every MWF. He loves the weather so much that I started to love the weather. He adjusts test grades after the fact, so even though tests were harder than I expected I still ended up with good grades. Do what he asks of you, go to his review sessions and this is a great physical science class to take!

Professor Martin was great! I took the course because I needed physical science credits, but Professor Martin actually got me interested in the topic. He is very passionate about weather and is enthusiastic each lecture. He also really cares about his students and is incredibly approachable. I highly recommend!

He is very passionate about what he is talking about and lectures are engaging/interesting to attend.

Dr. Martin is an amazing lecturer. He is the most passionate prof I have had so far and he is funny as well. He makes the content interesting and is genuinely interested in making sure his students are learning in a useful way. If you have a good basic physics background, this class should be pretty easy for you and lectures mimic the textbook.

He is such a great professor, I wish I could take more classes by him! I'm not a huge fan of the subject and still am not, but he presented it in a clear and approachable away. He also offered help multiple times and I really felt like I could go to him with questions.

Dr. Martin does his best to make you understand. The material isn't always the easiest to get, but he gives a lot of examples and loves answering questions. He's very funny and tries making class enjoyable, and it's obvious how much he loves what he's lecturing about!

Best professor I've had! He makes weather interesting. The class was a bit more difficult than I was expecting but if you go to lecture and listen/take decent notes you shouldn't have any problems. He is a fun guy to be around and is always willing to take time out of class to answer any questions and doesn't try and trick you on the exams.

I took this class as a Junior in the business school and loved it! Professor Martin makes the material interesting and easy to comprehend. If you are looking for a science class to fulfill requirements I highly recommend taking weather and climate with him. As long as you prepare for the exams and complete the homework you can expect a good grade.

He is very knowledgeable, and makes his lecture very attractive. Using a lot of simple examples and he is very charming I would say! Take this instead of physical 107 if you want easier and more interesting work!

I'm a chem major who took this class because I think weather's cool. It was great. Exams are easy...everything comes straight from the notes. The book isn't necessary. Professor Martin is a great lecturer...keeps class interesting and entertaining. You can tell he loves teaching, which is awesome. He's super excited to share his love of weather.

Best professor I've ever had. I'm a finance major who needed a science, and a friend told me to take this class. Make sure you take it in the spring with Martin. A few times I went in to ask questions about the homework and we ended up talking for 45 minutes. Great guy and will make you want to go listen to him three days a week.

Has some interesting stories he relates to material and and is very enthusiastic about the weather which makes for interesting lectures. He is helpful when emailing about homework, won't give you the answer but looks to point you in the right direction. Works jokes into lecture well. Great professor.

If youre a non-science major DO NOT take this course, way harder than expected!

Professor Martin is a cool guy and super pumped about weather. Class required I put in more effort than I had expected to but not difficult material at all. Textbook is exactly his lecture notes. Exams are fair but more difficult than I had presumed, so I'd advise not cramming the night before like I would. All around good guy and pretty easy class

Extremely enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and fun professor. Really excited about weather, wants you to be excited too. Teaches class like the general science credit it is, not like an intro to the weather major class. Fairly easy course if you go to lecture and read his book. I'm not a science major and did fine in the class.

Prof Martin was funny, clear, and knowledgeable in his lectures. It is clear that he is passionate about his work in climate studies. If you invest a fair amount of time in your homework assignments, this is a fairly easy course.

Good enthusiastic prof. Not too hard of a class and the book is same as lecture so you only need one or the another. The 101 section is a good amount of additional work but helps the overall understanding of material.

He is super enthusiastic and it isn't hard going to lecture. The lecture and the book are almost word for word the same because he wrote the book. It was harder than everyone said it would be, but still one of my easier classes. Homework every other week and 3 exams with a final. Homework is pretty hard and the exams have tricky questions.

Was told by an adviser this would be an easy science class. False if you hate science. Lecture is the same as book. Don't bother going to class, just read the book and take notes. Offers little help when it comes to homework and the exams, while multiple choice, can be very tricky if you do not have a good grasp of the book's every detail.

BORING class. I dreaded going to every class. People say this is an "easy science" ... but if you do NOT like science, it's really not that simple. I hate science, and he always says that a lot of material is "intuitive," but that is a problem when you don't think like a "science person." Don't buy the textbook, it's literally the same as lecture

The best TEACHER I've had so far. His lectures are very informative, and right when you start to lose interest, he throws in a witty joke or two. Lectures exactly follow the book that he wrote from his class notes, so you don't absolutely have to go to class, but they definitely clear some concepts up. Easy AB or A if you actually do the homework.

Prof. Martin is fantastic. Easily one of the best I've had at the UW. He is a WONDERFUL teacher. He really understands what it means to TEACH students and how important that is. He's great at explaining the concepts and always puts it in terms that everyone can understand. His exams & homework are fair. If you study, you'll have no problems.

The man knows how to insert jokes in at the right time of lecture! Lectures are good, not mandatory, but go to them, so you know what will be tested and what will not. Class is a little bit harder than I thought it would be, homework is graded, so make you sure you do it. Tests are also a little harder than expected.

He is AWESOME!

Martin is the man! I had 0 interest in this class when I first signed up, but he makes this class worthwhile and fun. Enthusiastic and funny lecturer. Clearly explains all concepts and is always willing to help outside of class. Tests aren't easy, but if you study and have a good grasp on the concepts, it isn't difficult to do well.

The guy's very enthusiastic and clearly knows what he's talking about. That said, the exams are hard. Definitely not an easy A type class. Everything he lectures on is in the book almost word for word so attendance is not super important. Kind of a lot of homework. Definitely don't take the lab - RIDICULOUS amount of work for only one credit.

I did not have a good experience with this class. The homework was a surprising amount of work, but you have a fair amount of time to do it in. The exams were HARD and you really have to know the material and how to apply it to real life problems. The only way I would recommend this class to someone is if they are truly interested in W&C.

Martin is one of the best professors I've had. I'm not a "science person" and I received an A in the class, but I did study for the tests and took my time on the homework. He's very friendly and makes class interesting. If you attend lecture, do the homework, read the book, and study up a bit, this should be an easy physical science credit.

He is a great teacher who enjoys teaching but i would say that his class is HARD unlike other comments mentioned here. I aimed for an A and I got BC on my first test. I managed to take it up to AB but it's almost impossible to get A in this class. Tests are thought required and there is not much practice exams that we can try out.

Great professor, extremely enthusiastic, makes it fun to attend lecture. Self-written textbook mirrors lectures. Four exams and 7 homeworks. An absolute expert who clearly enjoys teaching. Very friendly at office hours, holds own review sessions. Easy and fun science credit.

One of the best professors at Madison. Take this class with Martin

His lectures are right from his book, which are just his notes he's come up with through his career. The class is so interesting, Martin does a great job! And actually uses funny jokes. 4 Exams, 7 Homeworks, and you get to drop the lowest one. I dont think its as easy as everyone says, but either way its a great class for a physical science credit

Great Prof. Knows material very well, and anything not in lecture will not appear on test. Very clear examples, and holds his own exam review, not TA's.

Prof wrote the text you use, so lectures are very similar to book. Exams are rather difficult, so i recommend studying the book/notes WELL before exams. Don't recommend taking the 101 discussion. Overall, lectures are very entertaining and worth getting up for.

Great teacher, wasn't really too excited about weather until I took the class. Class was actually enjoyable to go to. Martin is a great guy, with a great Boston accent.

Great professor, very entertaining in class. His Boston accent makes class even better. He wrote the textbook for the class, and his lectures come from the book. Don't take any other weather and climate class.

Martin is an awesome professor! Never went to class after first midterm because eveyrthing he says in lecture is in his "own note" textbook. 3 midterms, 7 hw and final (like midterm). Homeworks are challenging and toughly graded but easy science credit

4 exams, homework due every other Friday. He's a great guy, super helpful, really interesting lecturer. I think his old school slides were fine.

Great prof. Very passionate and honestly cares about the students. Biggest gripe is that he uses crude, hand drawn overhead transparencies for all the diagrams and notes. The guy is a scientist with a PhD--it's not as if he is unable to use PowerPoint... Homeworks are fairly toughly graded. First test is very easy, other three a lot tougher.

by far the greatest professor i have ever had in my life. relatively easy science credit.... attendance wasn't mandatory but go anyway, he's a great speaker.

He's awesome. You can definitely tell he loves the weather. He doesn't mind giving the whole class an A. The homework and the exams can be a little difficult sometimes, but if you study and read the book you should be fine. I would recommend this class.

Don't expect to get a good grade on your homework. Tests are not that bad, but people in the class are doing really well, so it's hard to get an A, but easy C,BC, and B.

Prof. Martin is the best teacher ever in UW-Madison. Although I am not good at physical science, Martin's class will bring you a lot of fun. He talks about current weather for 15 mins every class and has a really good ton of the rest materials. BTW, 3cr is much more easier than 4cr with discussion.

great prof.

Prof. Martin made what would have been a very boring class interesting, but all of his lecture material is in his book so you don't actually have to go to class.

One of the most incredible professors out there, this class puts together everything you learned in calculus, physics, and dynamics. It also was the hardest I ever worked for any class in my college career. This class requires 15 hours/week outside of class, more at times. Did I mention he's the lead singer in a band?

Great professor and I would highly recommend him to anyone. He loves answering questions, genuinely cares about the kids, and obviously enjoys what he does. His examples in class are great. Homework is graded a bit harsh, but rest of the class is fair.

Absolutely great professor. I learned a lot and it's not a tough course and he makes it fun. Let's just say if all professors were like him the UW would be gold standard of the world.

Quite honestly the best professor I've ever had. Is completely in love with weather, and it shows. Very engaging, clear and fun to listen to. You don't have to go to class, but he's so great that I did anyway. You rule, Prof. Martin!

Lec's are 15 min of weather report, 35 min sudoku. He is probably the nicest professor and he is very engaging. HW started out simple, but then 3 were incredibly hard and I couldn't even find the answers online. I nailed the EC and pulled off an A, but I didn't do so hot on the midterms. Curved ALOT. Easy to skip. Highlight in the text as he talks.

professor martin is a legend. he is the man. you dont have to go to lecture, but people still went because he's sweet. full of energy, clear, good examples, engaging and funny. lecture is right out of the book, which he wrote. tests are straightforward. take the class! you'll learn a lot, but youll also spend 3 hours/week with the coolest man alive

Prof Martin is a great professor with tons of energy and so much enthusiasm for his subject. The material itself gets a bit heavy, but if you get lost in lecture, his textbook is literally a script of the lecture, so I usually felt confused in lecture, but once I caught up in the reading, understood the material fine and did well on tests. If yo

He's a great professor! Keeps the class engaged, and very funny! Textbook is not necessary if you attend all lectures. Don't do the lab if not necessary. A lot more work than the 1 credit it's worth. Oh, he also spends about 15 minutes every lecture to talk about current weather. Really interesting! Take it!

Not entirely necessary to attend lecture, but that's just because it copies the textbook which he wrote. Martin's great at teaching a potentially difficult subject with great clarity, both in writing and in lecture, and he's genuinely excited about doing so. Highly recommended.

Top of the line at UW! Martin is a compelling lecturer AND guy outside of class. My area of study is far from weather and climate, but I loved this course. The text (which he wrote) is easy to read and follows his lectures precisely. Still, lecture is interesting and revelant. Great prof with a great Boston accent :)

I took his 101 course as a freshamn 8 years ago, and even though I majored in something completely different, he and his class always stood out in my mind as one of the most enjoyable. Incredibly nice and did a great job making the subject interesting. I love you professor Martin!