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TILL WAGNER

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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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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 990

Research

1–12 credits

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

No offering record · Spring 2026

Jonathan MartinAndrea Lang+15 more

No recorded grade history

ATMOCN/GEOSCI 105

Survey of Oceanography

Credits unavailable

Survey of Oceanography covers ocean water behavior, atmosphere interactions, ocean floor structure, marine life, and human relationships to the marine environment.

No offering record · Spring 2026

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Till Wagner

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Spring 2022–Spring 2026

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TermCourseTitle
Spring 2026ATMOCN 990Research
Spring 2026ATMOCN/GEOSCI 105Survey of Oceanography
Fall 2025ATMOCN 990Research
Fall 2025ATMOCN/GEOSCI 762Ice and Climate Dynamics
Spring 2025ATMOCN 990Research
Fall 2024ATMOCN 660Introduction to Physical Oceanography
Fall 2024ATMOCN 990Research
Fall 2024ATMOCN/ENVIRST/GEOG 332Global Warming: Science and Impacts
Spring 2024ATMOCN 990Research
Spring 2024ATMOCN/BOTANY/ENVIRST/GEOG/GEOSCI/ZOOLOGY 980Earth System Science Seminar
Spring 2024ATMOCN/ENVIRST/GEOG 332Global Warming: Science and Impacts
Fall 2023ATMOCN 660Introduction to Physical Oceanography
Fall 2023ATMOCN 990Research
Spring 2023ATMOCN 990Research
Spring 2023ATMOCN/ENVIRST/GEOG 332Global Warming: Science and Impacts
Fall 2022ATMOCN 801Topics in Theoretical Meteorology
Fall 2022ATMOCN 999Advanced Independent Study
Spring 2022ATMOCN/ENVIRST/GEOG 332Global Warming: Science and Impacts
Fall 2021ATMOCN 801Topics in Theoretical Meteorology

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