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Till Wagner

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About this rating

Raw average: 4.29/5 from 7 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

Original student reviews · all captured dates

AOS332 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5
Exams are more about concepts than pure memorization, so don't overcomplicate it too much! He welcomes questions and is very passionate and informed on the subject- funny, too!
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AOS660 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5
Clearly knowledgeable about Oceanography. Lectures were good, though sometimes they didn't stay on topic. Assigned readings were fine and totally optional. Grade was based on short, easy weekly quizzes, homework assignments which varied substantially in difficulty/time, a relaxed small group presentation, a short final paper, and participation.
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AOS332 · course not matched
Quality 4/5Difficulty 3/5
Till is a great guy and a pretty decent professor. I struggled to understand some of the science portions of this class from just the lectures, however, the readings "assigned" with them were clarifying. Overall, interesting class and fun professor.
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AOS332 · course not matched
Quality 4/5Difficulty 4/5
Prof Wagner is obviously very passionate and knowledgable about the subject he teaches but it seems like he sometimes forgets that we aren't as knowledgable. Lecture slides consist mainly of photos so if you miss class you're out of luck. He is a very funny and caring professor though and as long as you pay attention/study its not that bad.
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AOS332 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
Till was a great professor! Very knowledge and respects students. The tests aren't incredibly difficult and discussions are mandatory attendance. Generous professor, and not doom-and-gloom which was appreciated in a climate change class! Tip: ask what is actually included on the exams so you can take better notes. Don't skip lecture!
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AOS332 · course not matched
Quality 2/5Difficulty 4/5
only prof I ever had at UW that showed up to class late every day. Lectures were long and confusing at times, and you'll never be able to understand lecture unless you show up to class. Reading them after will not help. Exams are tough, and there is so much math in a class that is about climate change. Till's personable but not a great lecturer.
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Classes with Till Wagner

ATMOCN 660

Introduction to Physical Oceanography

3 credits

Introduction to physical oceanography covering sea water properties, budgets, and global circulation patterns.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Recent recorded grades — Fall 2023: 3.71 GPA, 71.4% A/AB (n=7 letter grades); Fall 2024: 3.67 GPA, 91.7% A/AB (n=12 letter grades).

Till Wagner

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2022–Fall 2025 · limited sample
ATMOCN 682

Senior Honors Thesis

3 credits

ATMOCN 682 is an individual mentored study course for seniors completing theses for Honors in the Major.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Andrea LangTracey Holloway+12 more

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sample
ATMOCN 691

Senior Thesis

2–3 credits

ATMOCN 691 is a senior thesis course providing individual mentored study for students completing their theses.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Jonathan MartinAndrea Lang+17 more

No recorded grade history

ATMOCN 692

Senior Thesis

2–3 credits

ATMOCN 692 is a senior thesis course involving individual mentored study arranged with a faculty member.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Andrea LangAnkur Desai+12 more

No recorded grade history

ATMOCN 698

Directed Study

1–5 credits

ATMOCN 698 is a directed study course allowing students to conduct independent research or study arranged with a faculty member.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Jonathan MartinAndrea Lang+18 more

No recorded grade history

ATMOCN 699

Directed Study

1–5 credits

ATMOCN 699 is a directed study course allowing students to conduct independent research or study under faculty supervision.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Jonathan MartinAndrea Lang+18 more

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2022–Spring 2024 · limited sample
ATMOCN 990

Research

1–12 credits

ATMOCN 990 is a research course where students work with atmospheric and oceanic science faculty advisors.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Jonathan MartinAndrea Lang+18 more

No recorded grade history

ATMOCN 999

Advanced Independent Study

1–6 credits

ATMOCN 999 is an advanced independent study course arranged with a faculty member.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Jonathan MartinAnkur Desai+6 more

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2022–Spring 2026 · limited sample

Recorded teaching history

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TermCourseTitle
Fall 2026ATMOCN 660Introduction to Physical Oceanography
Fall 2026ATMOCN 681Senior Honors Thesis
Fall 2026ATMOCN 682Senior Honors Thesis
Fall 2026ATMOCN 691Senior Thesis
Fall 2026ATMOCN 692Senior Thesis
Fall 2026ATMOCN 698Directed Study
Fall 2026ATMOCN 699Directed Study
Fall 2026ATMOCN 990Research
Fall 2026ATMOCN 999Advanced Independent Study

Teaching history may be incomplete. Course pages contain course-specific feedback and citations.

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