Current instructor

Michael Morgan

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Raw average: 2.48/5 from 42 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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What students say

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AOS311 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 4/5
This professor was a very funny lecturer giving a bunch of puns laced between intense lectures. The coursework can be challenging, but rewarding.
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AOS311 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 4/5
Professor Morgan is one of the most intelligent people I've met. His material is difficult, but he cares about the success of his students and puts in the time to make sure you understand the materials if you make the effort to ask. His lectures are filled with dense concepts, but he explains them well (plus adds nerdy puns/jokes to break them up)
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ATMOCN 101
Quality 4/5Difficulty 1/5
He's a good professor. This is my field of study so this introductory course was especially easy for me. You don't have to do much to pass.
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AOS100 · course not matched
Quality 3/5Difficulty 4/5
Took during Fall '15. Morgan is very educated about his field and it's apparent in lectures. He goes over some pretty high-level concepts briefly without full explanation and seems more like a true scientist than professor. He offers extra credit which you must take advantage of. Study for exams and how all concepts/topics relate to each other
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AOS101 · course not matched
Quality 1/5Difficulty 4/5
Morgan was confusing and gave difficult assignments, but my biggest issue with the course is the way the labs are organized. They do not correspond to the lectures. A series of TAs specializing in different topics rotate lab sections, resulting in a disjointed structure that isolates you from classmates and lecture materials. Very unhelpful!!
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AOS101 · course not matched
Quality 3/5Difficulty 3/5
Interesting subject, but very dry when teaching. Through his years of experience though, he does have a lot of knowledge to share. He gives a bunch of opportunities for extra credit, especially at the end of the semester. I would recommend taking the discussion section with the class as well because it really helped
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Classes with Michael Morgan

ATMOCN 699

Directed Study

1–5 credits

Directed Study offering independent study arranged with a faculty member.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Jonathan MartinAndrea Lang+18 more

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2024–Spring 2024 · limited sample
ATMOCN 999

Advanced Independent Study

1–6 credits

Advanced independent study in atmospheric and oceanic sciences, arranged individually with a faculty member.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Jonathan MartinAndrea Lang+18 more

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2022–Spring 2026 · limited sample

Recorded teaching history

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TermCourseTitle
Spring 2027ATMOCN 681Senior Honors Thesis
Spring 2027ATMOCN 682Senior Honors Thesis
Spring 2027ATMOCN 691Senior Thesis
Spring 2027ATMOCN 692Senior Thesis
Spring 2027ATMOCN 698Directed Study
Spring 2027ATMOCN 699Directed Study
Spring 2027ATMOCN 990Research
Spring 2027ATMOCN 999Advanced Independent Study
Fall 2026ATMOCN 681Senior Honors Thesis
Fall 2026ATMOCN 691Senior Thesis
Fall 2026ATMOCN 698Directed Study
Fall 2026ATMOCN 699Directed Study
Fall 2026ATMOCN 990Research

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