4.1

Adam Miller

Biology - Lorain County Community College

4.1
Quality
3.6
Difficulty
65%
Would Retake
116
Reviews
4.1
Quality
3.6
Difficulty
4.1
Helpful
4.0
Clarity

65%

Would Retake

116

Reviews

Rating Distribution
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What Students Say

“Amazing Professor and Amazing Classes Never had a better professor”

BIO161162 - 5.0 rating

“He is hilarious and loves the material”

BIO162 - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

41%

Textbook Required

59%

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95% confidence
Based on 41 grades
Most common grades:
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B+ (7)
Grade Distribution
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Based on 50 reported grades
A: 16
B: 10
B+: 7
Not sure yet: 4
Common Tags
Lots of homework (8)
Lecture heavy (8)
Amazing lectures (8)
Participation matters (7)
Inspirational (7)
Test heavy (6)
LECTURE HEAVY (5)
Amazing lectures (5)
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BIOG275

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Reviews (116)
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BIOLOGY
Feb 28, 2003

good teacher

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BIOG161
Feb 13, 2004

No Comments

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161BOTAN
Grade: A
Mar 9, 2004

Dr. Miller is a great professor. His tests can be tough, you have to know the material. He uses great analogies to help students learn. Study your notes.

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BIO162
May 20, 2004

Absolutely the best Bio professor at LCCC!! His tests are challenging and you have to study and know material, but what is the point of college otherwise. He is funny, kind, and always excited about what he is teaching, which makes you excited to learn!

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BIO
Jul 20, 2004

Dr. Miller is by far the most helpful and best professor I have had so far. If you do well in his class, which is easier to do than most people would claim, you leave with a wealth of knowledge. He's also a true chili pepper in my book.

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BIOG151
Jul 26, 2004

No Comments

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151
Jul 28, 2004

One of the best professors I've ever had, and a looker!

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BIOG151
Jul 29, 2004

Best teacher I've ever had. He made it fun and interesting. Congratz on your baby girl Dr.

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GENETICS
Dec 6, 2004

This class is VERY hard. AT first it is easy, but as it progresses, it becomes horrible. Dr. Miller is a great teacher, but seems to go off track in this class. He is great for other classes though.

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BIO151LECTURE
Dec 9, 2004

He is an awesome professor. He gets very excited when instructing the class. He enjoys instructing and it rubs off onto you. His teaching material is outlined in syllabus and straight forward. He gives his tests based on his lectures, so be there or gets notes from a friend. #! in my book!! :)

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GENETICS
Dec 12, 2004

Challenging class but presented well. The more challenging the class, the more work the students need to put into it. Sometimes students forget that.

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BIOG162
Jan 12, 2005

He is a great professor. He gives out study guides and follows it directly. What else can you ask for. The class is challanging so you have to work at it. Thanks Dr. Miller for your time and helpfulness!

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BIO
Mar 5, 2005

He used to be the best... Lately, he has given up the thing that made him different and a better teacher to become like the majority of them; caring about the students. How quickly they forget where they came from. And what a huge loss for the students.

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BIO162
Mar 10, 2005

Very clear in his explaination of things. Helpful and friendly. Has high standards, but is definitely one of the best.

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BIO161162
Mar 22, 2005

Adam is a great bio. teacher, who knows what he is talking about. He is always willing to help his students and if you ask a question that he can't answer, he will find out for you. You have to study, but as long as you study from your notes and study guide, you will pass. Great teacher.

5.0
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MICROBIOLOGY
Jul 5, 2005

No Comments

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MICROBIOLOGY
Jul 6, 2005

He is extremely helpful and he makes things clear and easy to understand. Also, I think he's extremely hot and I could get lost in those sexy eyes of his!

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MICRO
Grade: B+
Jul 12, 2005

No Comments

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BIOLOGY161
Aug 30, 2005

A. Miller is my favorite right now!!!!!!

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INTROTOBIO
Sep 1, 2005

Excellent teacher - demanding but fair - study your notes and the book

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BIOLOGY161
Sep 3, 2005

Worse class I ever took. I did not like him as an instructor and will make sure I do not take another class with him ever. He is confusing and his shirt with the cats and dogs on it is very disturbing

2.0
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BIO161
Sep 19, 2005

No Comments

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ALL
Sep 26, 2005

Miller is the greatest professer of ALL TIME. have since transfered to another university and I miss his classes everyday!

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BIOG162
Oct 7, 2005

162 was a great class with an awesome lab. You couldn't ask for a better lab instructor than Dr. Miller. Most helpful and worked hard to answer every question. And the dog shirt is not that bad. At least it doesn't have trucks or Mickey Mouse on it. Now that would be distracting.

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BIO161
Dec 8, 2005

Dr. Miller is an awesome instructor. If you need help, he will help you in any way possible. If you have probs. with studying or understanding something, he is there willing to help you. Had him for Bio 151 and liked his teachings so much that I decided to go on to Bio 161..now I am on the Bio 162. USE STUDY GUIDE. ATTEND FINAL REVIEW. A MUST!!

5.0
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BIO161
Dec 9, 2005

Dr. Miller was an extremely helpful professor. I I received a much higher grade than I expected because of his help.He is absolutely brilliant. He is clear and as long as you study you'll do great in his class. The only thing wrong is that he's so hot that it's often very hard to concentrate on the class.

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BIOLOGY162
Feb 21, 2006

Dr. Miller is the best Biology teacher there is, period. He will go out of his way to help you understand the concepts. His tests are not just to see if you memorized the stuff, but to see if you UNDERSTAND it which I think is great. Keep up the great work Dr. M!

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BIOG162
Mar 10, 2006

As many others have noted, Dr. Miller is an extremely good professor. He is arguably the best instructor in the biology department. He loves to teach, and he is enthusiastic about it. The exams are easy; just make sure that you study for them with the study guide that he provides.

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BIOL273
Apr 14, 2006

very very nice teacher. explains things in such details and uses objects in class to demonstrate how things work; for example he made us for two chains of students to look like dsDNA to demonstarte what interactions occur between DNA strands. overall EXCELLENT teacher!!!

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MICROBIOLOGY
Jul 3, 2006

Ditto on very nice, helpful and knowledgable. I highly recommend taking him if you need bio/micro.

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BIO275
Apr 1, 2007

Very animated, intelligent and helpful. One of the best.

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BIOG151
May 19, 2007

I had him for General Biology lab, and he was AWESOME! He is very very helpful, and I really learned a lot in his lab. He is very upbeat and excited about what he does, which really helps when it's early in the morning. He is an amazing teacher and if I ever had to take another science, I would make sure that I take it with him!

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BIOG161
Nov 1, 2007

I hate biology, however Dr. Miller made it so much fun! (I kinda want to change my major now). He will go out of his way to help his students. Tests are based of lecture, so be there, however he cares if you understand the material and not if you can give a word for word definition. Take him...you will not regret it! I have learned a lot form him.

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BIOG162
Jan 12, 2008

I had Dr. Miller for Lab. Really helpful! Take him

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BIOG151
May 15, 2008

Dr. Miller is no cake walk! I found his tests to be quite difficult. The best class average my class had on a single test was 70%. If I were teaching, I would not want that low of an average score!! If the majority of the class did bad on the test, he blames the students 100 percent and not himself at all. STUDY INTENSELY!!

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BIOG151
Jan 14, 2009

Dr. Miller is a really great teacher. I hate biology, but he made it really interesting and fun. Attendance isn't mandatory, though, so a lot of people didn't show up and ended up getting bad grades. If you don't have the discipline to show up to class and study for tests, you won't pass his class. Otherwise, take him, he's really fun.

5.0
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BIO151
Jan 19, 2009

Will totally help you if you ask him. Tries to make sure you understand everything. STUDY GUIDE will make the tests so much EASIER if you use them! It's all on there! He cracked me up & kept my attention all semester...& I could care less about biology lol. I HIGHLY recommend him!!

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BIOG162
May 26, 2009

Kind of a hard professor. His class seemed hard to get a good grade in at first, but once I got used to the way the class flowed it seemed to be better. I didn't get a great grade in his class, but I am sure that if I take another one of his classes I will do much better in it.

5.0
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BIO161
Jun 4, 2009

If you want an A, you'll really have to work for it. But a B is a cinch in his classes as long as you show up. He explains all of the concepts better than any teacher I have ever had. If you need to take Biology and want to LEARN it well, take it from Miller.

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BIOG275
Nov 5, 2009

Took Biology 162 & 275 (genetics) and about to take molecular biology with him. The BEST teacher to learn science from at LC...HANDS DOWN. Miller is very intelligent and thus his class requires more of you than the average biology class. But in return you get knowledge, and not one person of the biology department gives it like miller.

4.0
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BIO161
Apr 15, 2010

Very hard, but very interesting. Play acts out his cirriculum. Will answer any question you have. Expert in his field. Better study very hard if you want a good grade. Essay's on each test. No fooling around in this class.

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BIOG121
Oct 20, 2010

HORRIBLE

3.0
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BIO151
Nov 4, 2010

I had him for general biology, tests were hard..I didn't study much though and ended up with a C due to other class assignments. Overall, tough class but you have to study or you'll fail for sureeee

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BIO151
Dec 14, 2010

He is a decent teacher but the exams are difficult!

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BIOG151
Mar 29, 2011

this guy is extremely unorganized. it's almost impossible to get in touch with him if you need to know your grade. he's rarely in his office, which doesn't make communication any easier. he doesn't take the time to go over the homework, and even if you wanted it on your own, you would have to stay after class to get it from him.

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BIOG151
Apr 14, 2011

Great teacher overall but cusses often. Uses clear illustrations to help you understand concepts. You need to attend lectures and take notes; he doesn't use the textbook too much. As expected, he is an evolutionist and that's what the course teaches. I wrote my papers from a creationist view, and, to his credit, he graded them fairly.

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BIOG161
Apr 29, 2011

Hilarious guy! Every class he said something to make crack up. His tests are hard so you have to study but he really makes you learn things and he explains everything with great clarity.

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BIOG151
May 3, 2011

He was a good teacher, funny guy. I had him for lecture. He gets very into what he is talking about. He does give good visual effects when he can while explaining something. He doesnt use the book and his tests are pretty hard. Take good notes!

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BIOG151
Sep 21, 2011

I had him for 151 & 152. He's an amazing teacher and he really knows his stuff. I used the books just for reference for both class. His exams are based on his lectures! So try not to miss class & you have to take good notes! He gives study guides but I used it more as an outline to see what I missed in his lectures. I definitely recommend him!

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BIO151
Dec 22, 2011

He was awesome he gives you a huge study guide for each exam that tells you everything to look over. You also have homeworks every week that can help you study for the exam and raise your grade at the end of the semester. You definitely need to really study and understand the material for his exams but overall I really enjoyed his class.

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BIOG275
Apr 9, 2012

Dr. Miller is an exceptional professor who is extremely knowledgeable about his subject. The class is difficult as is expected from any science course but he gives you tons of support material and is extremely well at proviiding clear legible notes. The projects are fair and interesting and lab courses dont drag for the three hours your there.

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BIOLGP111
Apr 25, 2012

Mr. Miller was very entertaining, he shows expertise and extremely interested in what he teaches. He explains things well and repeats anything you don't understand. The material is quite hard to grasp at times and the exams are a little difficult, but AWESOME professor!!

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BIOG161
May 16, 2012

He is very knowledgeable about what he is teaching but, I feel like sometimes he forgets this is a new concept for us and throws too much information our way. His exams are difficult so make sure to study. Overall a nice and good guy and entertaining but, definitely make sure to study and do all the homeworks.

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BIOG275
Dec 17, 2012

Genetics is tough. Dr. Miller is tough. However, he is very helpful, smart, understanding, and will go the extra mile to help his students succeed if you put the effort into it. I feel like I learned a lot in the class. He has HMWK, assignments, research papers, and a presentation to help boost your grade from the hard exams. Very hard exams!

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BIO151
Jan 3, 2013

Outstanding teacher, one of the best lecture teachers ive ever had. His test are hard, but he emphasizes over and over again how you have to no the material. Plain and simple, you know it, or you dont!! STUDY! heck i got an A+!!

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BIOG151
Apr 15, 2013

A very fair, helpful professor. You can tell he really loves what he does. As long as you meet him halfway with what he demands then you will be fine. If you don't take the time to study the material your grade will definitely show. I enjoyed taking his class overall.

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BIO151
Aug 27, 2013

Dr. Miller is the best professor I have ever had. That's all that needs to be said.

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BIOG121
Dec 11, 2013

Dr. Miller is great. Anatomy may not be the easiest subject but he explains everything well and takes time to help students. His quizzes aren't bad and he's actually kind of funny. I wish he taught lecture too not just lab. One of my favorite teachers.

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BIO121
Dec 17, 2013

Very helpful teacher. Sometimes he gives you a lot to study for his quizzes but he does a pretty good job of telling you what to focus on. He was a good teacher and funny also. I liked him and would recommend him to others.

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BIOG161
Grade: B
Jun 9, 2014

Dr. Miller is hilarious and kept my attention in all lectures. If you're confused, see him during office hours, he's very helpful! Studying for exams is very necessary but you shouldn't feel totally stressed out. It's a challenging class but very manageable

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BIOG121LAB
Grade: A
Jul 23, 2014

Miller is a good Lab instructor. He is there for you if you want to take the extra time to learn and was very helpful. Good sense of humor and approachable and usually around the HS bldg. and even then he is approachable and helpful. Good person to have for a teacher.

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161
Nov 25, 2014

study or you'll fail... and even if you study, you might still fail

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BIO162
Nov 27, 2014

Great instructor! Follow his outlines and notes you take from class and you will do fine. He is hilarious and loves the material. He is very helpful but you have to be willing to help yourself.

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BIO161
Grade: B
Jan 14, 2015

This class destroyed me in the beginning but that's because I didn't realize how much work I needed to put into a science major class. Study your notes well after lecture and get tutoring if you need it, Dr. Miller is also extremely helpful during office hours if you need something explained more clearly. The lab, papers, and HW are a life saver.

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BIOG159
Jan 26, 2015

I enjoyed his lectures and the tests for them weren't bad, but the labs and their adjoining quizzes were extremely hard and detailed. The quizzes were fill in the blank, not multiple choice and sometimes over a lot of material. Overall, difficult but interesting.

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BIOG161162
Grade: B
Apr 27, 2015

Dr. Miller really is a great professor. The material is hard but he supplies you with all the notes you need in class as well as online if you can't attend a lecture. he also drops the lowest homework grades and will answer any question you have. i recommend him to anyone serious about science as their major

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BIOG159
Grade: Rather not say
Jul 16, 2015

I didn't get to know him bc the class was online. He does respond timely to emails, but he clearly isn't open to understand my side. I advise all to avoid him because his criteria is absurd for 100 level course on aquatic life. Choose Astronomy & you'll thank me. His pdf's are 3x as long as the unused book. labquiz requirements are insane

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BIOG159
Grade: B-
Jul 30, 2015

I highly recommend to avoid any classes with him, especially online. Had a up to 3 quizzestests each week covering over 100 pages of material. I basically didn't have a life this summer.

4.0
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BIOG161
Grade: A
Sep 10, 2015

Tests are hard but if you study you should get a good grade!

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BIOLOGY161
Grade: A
Sep 20, 2015

My General Biology I class with Dr. Miller was my first college level science course. His lectures are very inspiring and he's passionate about the content. His enthusiasm and knowledge inspired me to become more interested in the natural sciences. He makes you work for it, but you'll actually learn alot and it will stick with you long afterwards.

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BIOG161
Grade: B
Nov 9, 2015

Dr. Miller knows very much what he is talking about. Although I believe that faults him a lot. He rushes through the material more than the average professor. If you like going at a fast pace, take his class. Other than that he is a relatively easy grader and a good person in general.

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BIO161162
Grade: A
Nov 13, 2015

I have had Dr. Miller for all of my biology class and am hoping to have him for as many as i can. He is a tough grader but he gives you all the study information you need online so it is a little easier. His classes rquire a lot of work but you will walk away knowing everything and he is more than willing to meet and help you get your grade up.

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BIO161
Dec 10, 2015

Dr. Miller is super knowledgeable about the information he teaches. Attending the lectures are really important because he says important info that you'll want for exams. Exams are tough! He's a tough grader and expects a lot from his students. Super funny. Loved having him.

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BIO161
Grade: A
Mar 2, 2016

Dr. Miller is an awesome professor. He is clear and to the point, and you always know what he expects from you. I have tried to get him as my professor for every other class I've had to take.

5.0
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BIO275
Grade: A
Mar 2, 2016

One of the only professors that I can say I actually like and have learned a lot from.

5.0
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BIO162
Grade: B+
May 13, 2016

Class was very entertaining. He is clearly passionate about his work. The only thing I disliked about the course was that he spent about two months on plants and left about two weeks for animals. The final exam is just old homework questions so save those

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BIOG152L
Grade: B
Jun 19, 2016
Would take again

Of all the professors I have had, Adam Miller is the most passionate about what he teaches. I could listen to his lectures all day. The material is hard, but that's not his fault, and if you ask questions he's more than willing to answer them effectively and excitedly. He really makes class enjoyable.

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BIO151
Nov 10, 2016
Would take again

He is very passionate about teaching and he wants you to do well and succeed. He fits a lot into lecture so definitely try and pay attention. He tells you the level of difficulty for each test. Tries to keep lecture interesting. Homework every week but nothing lengthy. Tests are 50mins and last 15mins of class is a light lecture. Easy to talk to.

Participation matters
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Hilarious
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4.0
BIO161
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 15, 2016
Wouldn't take again

He seems smart and obviously likes Biology, but I hate this class with this instructor. His reputation is spot on. He's arrogant and will talk to you like you're stupid because you didn't do well. He doesn't even teach. He just hangs out with the same students while you are supposed to teach yourself. I'd rather take an online class.

5.0
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BIO161
Grade: B+
Dec 1, 2016
Would take again

Adam Miller is literally the best teacher I have ever had. His class may be tough, but I actually feel like I have learned more than I have in any of my other classes. He gives you everything you need to study and his lectures are very detail oriented. He gives you study guides and lectures notes, so unless you are lazy, you should be able do well.

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Inspirational
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
4.0
BIOG161
Grade: A
Dec 8, 2016
Would take again

Best professor I've ever had, can't wait to have him again next semester.

Amazing lectures
Caring
LECTURE HEAVY
1.0
4.0
BIO161
Grade: B
Jan 11, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Horrible class

2.0
5.0
BIOG159
Grade: B
Jan 17, 2017
Wouldn't take again

We did not use the required textbook once, which seemed like a waste, and he gave ridiculous fill in the blank quizzes that always felt impossible. I would not recommend taking his class.

5.0
3.0
BIO161162
Grade: A
Jan 18, 2017
Would take again

Dr. Miller is by far one of the smartest professors I've met. Yes, he teaches a LOT of material (this is college after all), but he teaches thoroughly and his lecture notes and powerpoints are available to download. He tries to inspire critical thinking to process info better (so you get better grades) and is always willing to help. Def recommend!

Respected
Participation matters
Amazing lectures
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5.0
BIOG161
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Mar 29, 2017
Wouldn't take again

He honestly is the worst professor. I dropped his class because he is rude and sucks. Many others I know have dropped his class as well. Word of advice: DON'T DO IT.

Tough Grader
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
TEST HEAVY
4.0
4.0
BIOG162
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 28, 2017
Would take again

Dr. Miller is a great professor, very funny. Although, he does not offer any extra credit. His expectations are very high.

Tough Grader
Respected
Participation matters
5.0
3.0
BIOG161
Grade: C+
May 9, 2017
Would take again

Dr. Miller was an excellent professor! His video lectures can run lengthy, but the information is clearly communicated. He has a great passion for the subject, which helped to keep me engaged throughout the lectures. You're awarded plenty of points throughout the semester, so even if you do poorly on something you can still catch up.

Inspirational
Amazing lectures
LECTURE HEAVY
1.0
5.0
BIO161
Grade: Not sure yet
Sep 19, 2017
Wouldn't take again

I had him for A/P I lab. Very vague and brief. Doesn't teach you're teaching yourself. Quizzes are fill in the blank 30 to 50 questions. Covering material very briefly and expects you to know. Doesn't care if you are struggling. Covered 30 pages of material in 5 minutes and expects you to do a quiz on it the next week. You are teaching yourself.

Tough Grader
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
TEST HEAVY
5.0
3.0
BIO161
Grade: A-
Oct 9, 2017
Would take again

I really enjoyed his class. His in-class lectures are great and he's very enthusiastic about the material. Be ready to watch hours of lecture videos at home though (which can get a little boring). I've never once touched the book since all of his exams and quizzes are based on the lectures so don't waste your money. Overall wonderful teacher.

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
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BIO161
Grade: B
May 3, 2018
Would take again

Dr. Miller knows his stuff. He gives GREAT in class lectures. Also, be prepared to watch hours of lecture videos at home. (Can watch at 1.5 speed) His tests are hard and you WILL need to study. He has great study guides available in the syllabus. You have to put in the work for a good grade! Don't buy the required text book - never used it.

Get ready to read
Amazing lectures
LECTURE HEAVY
1.0
5.0
BIOG121LAB
Grade: Incomplete
Aug 18, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Lets put it this way. Theres a reason this guy isnt teaching A/P I lab anymore. Do NOT take his courses. He is rude, arrogant, yells, and puts the whole class down. All his tests are fill in the blank. Told the whole class you are all going to fail quiz 2 because its hard and everyone always fails it. Had to drop.

Tough Grader
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
2.0
4.0
BIO151
Grade: C
Oct 13, 2019
Wouldn't take again

This class is ridiculous. It is an 8 week class and I figured there would be a lot of work because of it only being 8 weeks and this class was just insane. There are literally 7 exams in this class all worth 100 points and timed and there is a comprehensive lab final. There are 2 homeworks and 2 quizzes due every week. The tests are really hard.

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
Test heavy
5.0
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BIO161
Sep 27, 2020
Would take again

I am taking a blended intro to biology with Miller being my lecture professor. He is very thorough, though sometimes he can go very fast. He sections his lectures into 2 or 3 per week on Canvas, with a quiz after each. I pause the video while I take very detailed notes and he is very quick to respond in Canvas as well.

Accessible outside class
Participation matters
Test heavy
2.0
4.0
BIO161
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 2, 2020
Wouldn't take again

I disklike his class A lot, it's hours and hours of lectures and the tests are practically impossible to finish with the given time period he is very responsive and seems open to help but he doesn't slow down since this is an intro class he should be more understanding about people not knowing the content.

Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
2.0
5.0
BIOG161
Dec 9, 2020
Wouldn't take again

He is very rude. He has sent many long unprofessional paragraphs bashing different students in different contexts. Not too helpful, tells you to look at the textbook that has nothing to do with his lectures (which are very outdated). Dont buy the book, I didnt use it one time. I wish there were other teachers that taught this course.

Participation matters
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
2.0
5.0
BIOG162
May 12, 2021
Wouldn't take again

There is a LOT of material in this course. Youd have to watch all lectures and study for too many hours to do well. Its hard material too. Lab and lecture dont line up, which makes it difficult to know the material. No real study guides or anything. I hated this course and really dont like the professor.

Tough grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
Lots of homework
1.0
5.0
BIOG159
Grade: B+
Mar 23, 2022

Was very rude and gave berating comments. Most tests were fill in the blank and next to impossible. I had to teach myself in this course as he wasn’t much help. I wish someone else taught this course. This guy sucks big time.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Test heavy
3.0
3.0
BIOLOGY161
Grade: B
Apr 27, 2022
Would take again

States in the syllabus that the textbook is required, this is not true. I haven't used it once. Waste of money. Always ran out of time in lecture and had to watch online segments to keep up with the material. Tests were decent, nothing too difficult. Did not have any poor experiences, although I would say this class does require a you to study.

Lecture heavy
5.0
4.0
161
Grade: B+
Oct 10, 2022
Would take again

Great teacher. I can tell he really wants his students to succeed. Very patient and helpful. Gives study guides, has lecture videos online, and will give feedback if asked. A lot of assignments, so don't worry if you forget about a few for fail some. Overall amazing. 9.7/10

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Lots of homework
3.0
4.0
BIO161
Grade: A
May 11, 2023

Do not take the in person class that is 3 days per week for 50 minutes, there is not enough time for Prof M. to discuss the lecture as well as he could in his online lectures. Wish he encouraged more questions and was more enthusiastic about his students.

Test heavy
Online Savvy
5.0
4.0
BIO161
Grade: A
Dec 18, 2023
Would take again

Dr. Miller is a very organized and passionate professor, lectures were great, he really tries to get students involved and always makes sure everyone understands what he has said. He tells you exactly what you should put in your notes. There are lots of assignments but they are relatively short and simple.

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Lots of homework
4.0
3.0
161
Grade: Rather not say
Jan 17, 2024
Would take again

Good at lectures and providing online resources. He also gives plenty of opportunities to make up for poor grades.

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Online Savvy
4.0
5.0
BIO162
Grade: A
Feb 1, 2024
Would take again

We are a few weeks into biol 162 and it is tough. Prof Miller uses extra class time to do extra labs and lectures. It is too much and I hope he slows down to a maximum of 2 lectures per class.

Group projects
Lecture heavy
Online Savvy
5.0
1.0
BIO151LECTURE
Mar 15, 2024
Would take again

Best dad ever

Inspirational
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
4.0
BIOG161
Grade: A
May 6, 2024
Would take again

Dr. Miller covers a LOT of material in a short time, as the class demands. He works hard to ensure that the students understand key concepts and offers lots of analogies and demonstrations that help students understand the more difficult topics. His tests aren't super easy, but they are reasonable because you can get A's if you study the material.

Inspirational
Hilarious
Lecture heavy
5.0
4.0
BIO162
Grade: A
May 6, 2024
Would take again

Biology 162 dives deeper into systematics and taxonomy and broadly covers all life on Earth in an extremely short time. Dr. Miller tries to make this tough class easier. A year later, all of us science students are still singing his praises, and we all respect and appreciate him so much more in hindsight. We all still talk about you Dr. Miller!

Clear grading criteria
Inspirational
Accessible outside class
5.0
1.0
BIO161162
Grade: A+
May 9, 2024
Would take again

Amazing Professor and Amazing Classes Never had a better professor.

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
BIO161162
Grade: A
May 9, 2024
Would take again

Dr Miller is very enthusiastic about biology and makes his lectures very engaging to the best of his abilities. Also puts out study guides for every exam, I was nervous at first for biology but having Dr miller really helped calm my nerves. Amazing professor!

Amazing lectures
Caring
Lecture heavy
5.0
3.0
161
Grade: A+
Dec 2, 2024
Would take again

Professor Miller is a text book example of a great professor. His lectures are engaging, the labs are relatively easy though they are educational, and the exams are not brutally hard. He offers the ability to earn back points on exams with rewind sheets, and he offers other extra credit. Great professor!

Amazing lectures
Inspirational
Respected
4.0
4.0
BIO161
Grade: B+
Jan 9, 2025
Would take again

Lectures are thorough but can move quickly. Skip the textbook - the exams are all based on the lectures. unstuck AI was a great study aid alongside the video lectures. Tough class, but worth it for an engaging professor who cares about student learning.

5.0
2.0
161
Grade: B+
Apr 22, 2025
Would take again

Dr. Adam Miller is a great professor. I would take him again and again if I could. My only gripe is the lack of effort put into the McGraw self-learning quizzes. He updated it up to module 14 of the course, and abandoned it after that. The course was easy from module 1 to 14, but from then on, it required a lot of studying a lot of biology terms.

Participation matters
Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
2.0
5.0
BIO162
Grade: A
May 7, 2025

Dr. Miller is a knowledgeable guy, but he is a very strict grader. This course relies on his portfolio group work, which I find hard to receive an A on. I received only one B on all of the exams, and I studied for many hours for each exam. Parts of this course felt very rushed and not explained to its full potential.

Tough grader
Group projects
Lots of homework
5.0
4.0
BIO161162
Grade: C+
May 13, 2025
Would take again

Extremely personable with a great sense of humor, understanding and flexible with grading and makeup work. This course is packed with assignments, you must put in LOTS of work to receive a good or decent grade. Some opportunities for extra credit or curves on assignments as well. Overall, great guy, 100% would recommend and take again.

Get ready to read
Inspirational
So many papers
5.0
4.0
161
Grade: C+
Dec 14, 2025
Would take again

Hard class but manageable. Lots of recourses online to assist with studying. Amazing lectures as well.

Group projects
Amazing lectures
Test heavy
5.0
3.0
BIO161162
Grade: B
Dec 16, 2025
Would take again

His tests can be difficult, but he gives you all the materials you need to do well. He's a great lecturer with his enthusiasm, which keeps you paying attention. As long as you study the study guides, take notes, and use the review material he provides in class, you'll do good. He's also more than happy to meet with you outside of class for help.

Amazing lectures
Lecture heavy
Accessible outside class
4.0
3.0
BIO161
Grade: Rather not say
Dec 16, 2025

I think he was a great professor, his tests were just ridiculously hard even after days and hours of studying. If you are fresh out of high school it may be easier, don't be like me and wait years later because it was far too hard to understand.

Tough grader
Gives good feedback
Lots of homework
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