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If your not a STEM major do not take this class for an easy physical science credit. He grades the homework and exams harshly. The average for exams was around 70% or below and the professor considered that a "good" average. When I went to his office hours he gave me almost no help expect for "think more". The Canva course is devoid of information.Rate My Professors ↗
This class was very difficult for an elementary level class. Homework is hard, and he grades them harshly. I took this class for science credit, and it was not easy. Do not take it for an easy A.Rate My Professors ↗
While I absolutely despised this class, Professor Martin was as helpful as he could be. The class is 100% lecture and if you miss it you will have no idea what you missed. Nothing is posted on the canvas so you have no materials to study outside of your own notes. Despite this, Professor Martin's office hours were very helpful and accessible.Rate My Professors ↗
First of all: Both Professor Martin and the TA for 101 (Libby) are lovely, kind, and incredibly knowledgeable people. That being said, DO NOT take this class for a science credit. The class average for exams is often a C or a D. Homework is graded quite harshly, with no rubric for how to succeed/get a good grade. Love Mahtin. Don't love the class.Rate My Professors ↗
This course is not easy. It is not an elementary course. Average Test scores were failing or one point above failing. Homework points are taken off, and no reason is ever given. In the last few weeks, half of my row dropped the course. This class took the joy out of being in the sun. Save yourself pls don't let my pain be for nothing.Rate My Professors ↗
For 100, the exam reviews are unhelpful; it's 4 vague questions for a 30 question exam. The homework has no rubric, and feedback is not really offered. The 101 portion has its pros, with interesting topics demonstrated with small experiments by the TAs, but most of it is busy work and rushed lectures. This is not an easy physical science credit.Rate My Professors ↗
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ATMOCN 452 teaches synoptic laboratory techniques focusing on frontal cyclone theory, structure, evolution, and diagnostic analysis using satellite and cross-section data.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Recent recorded grades — Fall 2023: 2.68 GPA, 21.4% A/AB (n=14 letter grades); Fall 2024: 3.24 GPA, 47.4% A/AB (n=19 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.04 GPA, 41.7% A/AB (n=12 letter grades). Includes jointly taught sections.
historical GPA · grades
Fall 2022–Fall 2025 · limited sampleATMOCN 681 is an individual mentored study course for seniors completing theses for Honors in the Major.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
No recorded grade history
ATMOCN 691 is a senior thesis course providing individual mentored study for students completing their theses.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
No recorded grade history
ATMOCN 698 is a directed study course allowing students to conduct independent research or study arranged with a faculty member.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
No recorded grade history
ATMOCN 699 is a directed study course allowing students to conduct independent research or study under faculty supervision.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2022–Spring 2024 · limited sampleApplies dynamics and thermodynamics to cyclone theory and diagnostic analysis.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Recent recorded grades — Fall 2020: 2.92 GPA, 50.0% A/AB (n=6 letter grades).
No recorded grade history
ATMOCN 990 is a research course where students work with atmospheric and oceanic science faculty advisors.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
No recorded grade history
ATMOCN 999 is an advanced independent study course arranged with a faculty member.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2025: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=10 letter grades); Fall 2025: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=6 letter grades); Spring 2026: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=8 letter grades).
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2022–Spring 2026 · limited sample| Term | Course | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2026 | ATMOCN 452 | Synoptic Laboratory I: the Frontal Cyclone |
| Fall 2026 | ATMOCN 681 | Senior Honors Thesis |
| Fall 2026 | ATMOCN 691 | Senior Thesis |
| Fall 2026 | ATMOCN 698 | Directed Study |
| Fall 2026 | ATMOCN 699 | Directed Study |
| Fall 2026 | ATMOCN 751 | The Frontal Cyclone |
| Fall 2026 | ATMOCN 990 | Research |
| Fall 2026 | ATMOCN 999 | Advanced Independent Study |
Teaching history may be incomplete. Course pages contain course-specific feedback and citations.
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