2.5

Elizabeth Miller

Chemistry - Ferris State University

2.5
Quality
4.3
Difficulty
37%
Would Retake
113
Reviews
2.5
Quality
4.3
Difficulty
2.5
Helpful
2.5
Clarity

37%

Would Retake

113

Reviews

Rating Distribution
Official

5

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What Students Say

Miller is truly one of the best Professors I have had

CHEM114 - 5.0 rating

She is a great person

CHEM114 - 3.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

99%

Textbook Required

50%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

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Predicted Grade

B-

95% confidence
Based on 66 grades
Most common grades:
B (11)
A (11)
B- (9)
Grade Distribution
A(13)B(20)C(20)D(8)F(0)A-/B+(8)
Based on 71 reported grades
B: 11
A: 11
B-: 9
C-: 8
Common Tags
Tough grader (26)
Skip class? You won't pass. (25)
Participation matters (17)
Lecture heavy (17)
Test heavy (14)
Tough Grader (9)
Lots of homework (8)
Gives good feedback (6)
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Ratings by Course

114000

5.0

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CHEM101

4.0

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CHEM114

2.7

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CHEM121

5.0

CHEM114223

5.0

CHEM122

4.9

CHM114

4.5

CHEM114

4.2

Reviews (113)
2.0
5.0
CHEM122
Feb 24, 2011

Worst teacher I've ever had. Does not test you on what she teaches in class and therefore impossible to pass her exams (I'm an honors student by the way) Don't bother going to her office hours because 50 people will be waiting in line because no one gets the hw and she refuses to help you anyways. she told me to google the answer after waiting

2.0
5.0
CHEM122
Feb 24, 2011

NEVER TAKE HER! HORRIBLE TEACHER!

3.0
5.0
CHEM122
Feb 25, 2011

If you want an easy A go somewhere else. She will make you earn your grade. She focuses on you understanding the concepts and wants you to understand them. Her office hours tend to get really busy so try making an appointment. She also has helpful study sessions before each test.

2.0
5.0
CHEM122
Mar 2, 2011

Does not know how nor care to teach at a 100 level. Her tests are impossible, and she knows it. She claims its to "weed" out her students. Our previous exam average was a 56% and she will not curve. You will have to study excessive amounts in this class to even pass. Worst and most careless teacher I've ever had.

1.0
5.0
CHEM122
Mar 3, 2011

Worst professor ever. Not reasonable by any means...office hours are packed with 20 people, e-mail responses are extremely negative and not helpful at all, lab is hectic and unorganized, tests are too long to finish and not to mention impossible. I may have to withdrawal and I am usually an A student; not to mention I am an honors student.

2.0
5.0
CHEM122
Mar 6, 2011

Terrible professor, her tests are IMPOSSIBLE and the whole class always fails but she will still claim that she knows what she is doing when she obviously doesn't. She isn't helpful at all and doesn't care if you learn anything about chemistry at all. She suggests tutors but they can't do the problems she assigns.

1.0
5.0
CHEM122
Mar 12, 2011

Don't take this professor for any class. She won't help you and doesn't know what she is doing. She wastes class time with youtube videos that don't relate. Office hours are packed and tests are not what you learn from lecture notes or the book. I studied weeks leading up to the tests just to pull of a D. Terrible professor.

1.0
5.0
CHEM122
Mar 15, 2011

This is the worst chem professor out there. She doesn't care about your learning or you at all. She won't help you when you go to her office hours, she tells you to "do creative googeling." NEVER would I tell anyone to take her class ever. Exams are super hard. Multiple choice are each 6 points and no partial credit is given. Worst prof ever.

1.0
5.0
CHEM122
Mar 18, 2011

Don't plan on getting a good grade in this class. You will spend hours studying just to get a D! Her tests do not reflect lecture whatsoever.. Office hours are filled, so you can never get individual help. Does not care about students success.

5.0
5.0
CHEM122
Mar 28, 2011

Honestly I didn't feel this class was as bad as everyone is making sound out to be. I took her for both 121/122 and did well in 121 and am doing well in 122. Her big thing is you have to EARN your grade. She doesn't curve but offers extra credit. Shes helpful if you don't attack her in office hours. Office hours are packed. I'd take her again.

2.0
5.0
CHEM122
Mar 30, 2011

RUN FAR AWAY... SHE IS HORRIBLE WE HAVE 3 TEST AND A FINAL AND THE FIRST 2 CLASS AVERAGES WERE A F AND AND A D-, YET SHE NEVER TAKES THE TIME TO ASK WHAT SHE CAN DO TO HELP US DO BETTER. (CONSIDERING THIS WAS HER FIRST YEAR, AND COULD USE SOME SUGGESTIONS)SHES VERY CONFIDENT IN THAT SHE KNOWS WHAT SHE IS DOING BUT SHE OBVIOUSLY DOSNT.

1.0
5.0
CHEM122
Apr 14, 2011

She is the worst type of human being I have ever encountered. Her class is impossible. I'd rather give a thousand dollars to a homeless man then have to take another one of her impossible classes and withdraw from it.

2.0
5.0
CHEM121
May 5, 2011

The hardest Chemistry professor! Our class failed every test given to us. Instead of teaching the basics she tried teaching things absolutely above our understanding. Would NEVER take her again.

5.0
5.0
CHEM122
May 6, 2011

This class by is hard by itself, I don't see why people need to complain this much about this professor. Her tests are difficult but offers quite a bit of extra credit.Studying for her tests teaches you how to study for a college science course(If you're taking this class you probably will).She is also very helpful with any questions you may have.

2.0
5.0
CHEM122
May 18, 2011

I'm a senior that decided to change my major and thus had to take a chemistry course - I have taken several higher level science classes at Ferris and have never had such difficulty as I did with this course. She does not care about her student and test way above a 100 level course. would not advise to take her

1.0
5.0
CHEM121
Jun 28, 2011

Well, it was her first year teaching here.. and hopefully next year she improves. She tests on things that should not be at a 100 level, my class average was no higher than a D. Very difficult. 3 test and 1 exam.. I would not recommend her, I am retaking the course next fall to improve my grade with a different prof.

5.0
3.0
CHEM114
Oct 28, 2011

I dont understand why she gets such a bad wrap. You have to understand that this is college and you have to earn your grade. Her tests require you to study hard and practice a lot. The best thing to do when in her class is to practice the book questions that she assigns because the help a lot. She is a great teacher and she is passionate.

1.0
5.0
CHEM122
Nov 17, 2011

She is a GPA killer. Horrible teacher. Her class consists of her running through examples and nobody knowing what is going on. She doesn't care if you understand material or not, she just wants to make sure she "covers" it. Absolutely DO NOT TAKE!

5.0
5.0
CHEM114
Dec 17, 2011

She is a great teacher. you just have to EARN your grade. She is a great person who cares a lot about Chem. and her students. If people would quit being lazy, study, and attend class, they would get better grades. Chemistry itself is a hard class, you can't just get by without putting forth effort. This is college. I would take her again.

4.0
3.0
CHEM101
Dec 20, 2011

She's hard but definitely not as hard as people make her sound. She gives you suggested questions to practice on and if you do them and read the book then this class shouldn't be that hard. Lab is an easy boost to your grade too. On the other hand though, she is not welcoming to questions in class and not incredibly helpful during office hours.

2.0
5.0
CHEM114
May 7, 2012

I did not like her. She doesn't teach well and when you ask a question she looks at you like you are an idiot. She talks a lot about stuff we don't need to know. She tells you she wont make you memorize it but when it comes to the tests she puts iton there anyways. She just doesn't explain very well. I wouldn't recommend taking this class

4.0
3.0
CHEM114
May 8, 2012

pretty good professor. She wasn't that hard. Homework was easy and tests were relatively easy too. Also I found her attractive so that was a bonus as well

4.0
4.0
CHM114
Aug 7, 2012

Tests and quizzes were difficult. This was CHM114 of course is it going to be difficult. She was very helpful during office time and would take the time to go over things that I did not understand.

5.0
3.0
CHEM114
Nov 12, 2012

Dr. Miller is willing to help you as much as she can. She comes to class with the same energy as the first day. Chem 114 was an okay class. I just had to study hard because I wasnt a good test taker. Other than that, study, ask questions, and listen to lectures. You will go great!

5.0
1.0
CHEM114
Dec 17, 2012

As an international student at Ferris State University, this is the best class I have attended since coming to the States. She is very clear and reduce the pressure on irrelevant reading by providing a summarized version of the chapter on the Ferris connect.She took excessive care in explaining each topic without rushing the students. She's awesome

5.0
3.0
CHEM114
Feb 5, 2013

Very good Proffesor. Enthusiastic about teaching chemistry.

5.0
3.0
114000
Feb 21, 2013

She was a very good teacher. She used a lot of good analogies and her lectures were very structured and easy to follow. gives in class tests and quizzes and online multiple choice homework that allows unlimited attempts. She invited anyone who didnt have plans for Thanksgiving to come to her house and celebrate with her and her family.

5.0
4.0
CHEM114
Mar 30, 2013

Dr. Miller is truly one of the best Professors I have had. She is extremely passionate about chemistry and most of all her students ;) She goes above and beyond to help you or answer questions. You do have to earn your grade, she is not as hard as most say. I fell in love with chemistry after having this class :) Good luck!

1.0
5.0
CHEM114
Apr 23, 2013

She is awful at explaining problems. I even went to tutoring and ended up with a D in the class. The tutors didn't know what to do half the time.

2.0
5.0
CHEM114
Grade: C-
Sep 4, 2013

I found her very unhelpful when it came to seeking extra help outside of class period.

2.0
5.0
CHEM115
Oct 24, 2013

RUN. RUN FAR FAR AWAY. She is terrible at explaining problems. She makes everything way harder that it is. I took this class in high-school, when I was 14 and passed with an A. I'm now 20, and am struggling with the same material. Hmmm...

1.0
5.0
CHEM114223
Grade: Not_Sure_Yet
Nov 19, 2013

Let me start out by saying this is a 100 level class not a freaking 400 level class.She wants everyone to think as if they were a chemist. Well get this, we're college students NOT CHEMIST. If you take Chem 114, i recommend you taking it with someone who knows how to teach a dang class. Good luck if you are taking Miller. You will most likely fail.

1.0
5.0
CHEM114
Grade: C
Jan 27, 2014

Horrible professor. I have had 300 level courses that were easier. I do not recommend her for anyone that hasn't had AP CHEM in high school.

1.0
5.0
CHEM114
Grade: C
Oct 5, 2014

DO NOT TAKE THIS COURSE!!! I have had 300 and 400 level classes that are easier. Unfortunately if you are a student at needs this class to get into a Health Professional Program, I would not take it with Miller. For someone that had not had chemistry in 20+ years I found her to be not very helpful.

5.0
3.0
114
Grade: B
Dec 4, 2014

Dr. Miller is the best chem teacher I've ever had! I would take her again in a heartbeat.

2.0
5.0
CHEM114
Dec 11, 2014

I would not taking Chem with her, unless you plan on "thinking like a Chemist" the whole year. She expects too much out of you. The questions on the exams are worth 4 points each, which screws you if you get a few wrong. If you take it, you need the SLA with it. The homeworks and prelab quizzes were nice, though.

3.0
5.0
CHEM114
Mar 6, 2015

Tests are super hard!. Would NOT recommend for chem114. She does however have online hw, quizzes, & prelab assignments to help out your grade. I would recommend going to SLA. She tells you "you have to know how to problem solve in order to do well".

1.0
5.0
CHEM114
Grade: D
Oct 2, 2015

I only took this class for a month. And we had one test. I'm an A student and this cut the cake for me. You have to use a clicker for a test which is dumb in the first place. Quizzes are fine with them but not tests. Just don't take her course! Everyone I know got horrible grades on the easiest test. Heed my warning! She has hard quizzes too. Don't

3.0
4.0
CHEM114
Grade: C+
Dec 2, 2015

She is really excited about chemistry, which makes you pay more attention and she tries her best to make things interesting, and she has online homework and quizzes with unlimited retakes to help your grade. On the downside, her test questions are VERY heavily weighted, so you get a few wrong and youre already at a C

2.0
5.0
CHEM114
Dec 16, 2015

Dr Miller likes chemistry a lot, dont get me wrong she knows exactly what shes talking about but she expects you to know everything as well which is what makes her annoying. When asking her for help she answers your questions with another question which in the end makes you more confused in the first place! nice woman, but professor?? Shes alright.

4.0
3.0
CHEM114
Grade: A
Dec 16, 2015

I had Miller for 114 Chem lab only and thought she was awesome! She always explained everything well and if you had questions she would help. The labs themselves were long but definitely kept you busy.

2.0
4.0
CHEM114
Grade: C
Apr 4, 2016

Dr. Miller is a passionate professor but her expectations for the class were very high. The labs were OK, because she went into such detail and was able to help you out if necessary. She takes points off if you are absent. She has a quiz every week so you better know your stuff. Had to spend a lot of time teaching myself the material. Good luck!

4.0
4.0
CHEM114
May 2, 2016

She gives homework every week but its online and you have all week and have as many attempts to get a 10/10. She gives 5 question quizzes 1 of the 2 lecture days, that I found to be a little tricky. She offered a lot of bonus points at the end of the semester to help us. I would say the easiest way to keep your grades up is go to office hours!

4.0
3.0
CHEM114
Grade: A
May 6, 2016

Dr. Miller was a great teacher. She really loves what she does, and wants her students to succeed. But, she wants them to do the work required. Tests are not easy, so study well for them and you'll be fine. She's very clear about test material.

2.0
4.0
CHEM114
Grade: B
May 13, 2016

I do not recommend taking this course with Miller. This is a required general chem class and her expectations were too high. Don't get me wrong, she is incredibly passionate and knowledgeable about the subject, but expects you to be as well. Quizzes and tests are very difficult, and in my opinion, very unpredictable. Attend every lecture, or fail.

4.0
3.0
CHEM114
Grade: A
Jun 22, 2016
Would take again

Dr. Miller was one of the best Chemistry professors I have ever had. She cares about her students and is very passionate about what she teaches. As long as you do what is required of you, you will do fine in this course!

4.0
3.0
CHEM114
Grade: A
Oct 4, 2016
Would take again

I loved Dr. Miller's class. I always visited her during office hours any time I didn't understand something, and I never left until she helped me figure everything out. If you try, you'll pass. You just have to ask for help. She requires a clicker for quizzes. Don't forget it or you'll be marked absent, and you will miss the quiz.

Tough Grader
Respected
Caring
3.0
4.0
CHEM114
Grade: B-
Nov 30, 2016
Would take again

She is a great person.. not always the best professor , but defiantly cares about helping you understand the information. The class and material is hard but she does pretty good explaining everything, but the tests averages are usually between 65%-72% and that is average...

Gives good feedback
Skip class? You won't pass.
TEST HEAVY
4.0
4.0
CHEM114
Grade: C-
Mar 25, 2017
Would take again

She is very passionate about the subject she is teaching. I found this class to be extremely hard. You definitely won't pass the class without putting a lot of time and effort into studying for it.

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
TEST HEAVY
1.0
5.0
CHEM114
Grade: D
May 2, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Professor Miller is an awful teacher if you have a chance to take the class with another teacher do it. It's an intro chem class and she acts like it's high chem class. If you ask her a question she will make you feel like an idiot for not knowing it. Requires a lot of out of class work and reading. Honestly the worst teacher I have ever taken

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
4.0
CHEM114
Grade: A
Oct 22, 2017
Would take again

She really makes a point in making you understand the material. She wants you to understand concepts instead of repeating what she and the book says.

Gives good feedback
Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
4.0
5.0
CHEM114
Grade: B-
Oct 27, 2017
Would take again

This class is super demanding and you have to study a lot if you want to pass. Your answer is incorrect if it's not what she would've said. Although, I visited her at her office hours weekly and she was always open to help me with questions. Tests are worth 100 points and only 25 questions long, your grade will drop fast if you aren't studying.

Tough Grader
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Caring
5.0
4.0
CHEM114
Grade: B+
Dec 6, 2017
Would take again

Dr. Miller is the best teacher I have ever had. Even though the class work is extremely tough, she prepares us well for the tests and quizzes each week. I enjoyed Dr. Miller's class because she always explained why things worked the way they did, rather than making us memorize them. She is very passionate about her job, and is always there to help.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Hilarious
Would take again
5.0
4.0
CHEM114
Grade: A
Dec 12, 2017
Would take again

Absolutely loved Dr. Miller. Her class is one of those where you will get out what you put into it. She gives lots of opportunities to practice concepts before tests, and she is easily accessible outside of class. She is very approachable and works hard to make sure that you understand the content. Homework load is a little heavy, but not too hard.

Skip class? You won't pass.
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Amazing lectures
3.0
4.0
CHEM114
Grade: B
Dec 16, 2017
Would take again

Had to take this class twice & took with Dr. Miller both times. First time didn't put much work in & my grade showed. Second time put more effort & did way better. Tough class, but you've gotta work & it's worth it. She is also willing to help as much as needed. I recommend going to SLA if you can; sometimes those instructors explain better.

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
2.0
4.0
CHEM114
Grade: Audit/No Grade
Mar 14, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Very nice and respectful. Extremely intelligent lady. This is a chemistry 114 class. The amount of work I put in this class made it so I cant focus on my other classes. Quiz every week, Prelab, lab reports, and homework assignments every week also. Plus of course the book problems. Very challenging and frustrating class. Did not enjoy whatsoever.

Tough Grader
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
TEST HEAVY
5.0
4.0
CHEM114
Grade: B
Jul 30, 2018
Would take again

She was the best chemistry teacher ever! She cares about you passing, she is willing to help you if you go to her. She explains the material very good and if you have any questions you can go to her, but it is a lot of work and you have to put in the effort to pass

Gives good feedback
Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
5.0
3.0
CHEM114
Nov 7, 2018
Would take again

Lectures are fill in the blank notes so make sure you are paying attention. Very kind when meeting at her office hours and willing to walk you through the next steps you need to take if you are concerned about your grade or class material. Tests are 25 questions but a lot of points. Pre-labs and homework are insanely easy and are free points.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
3.0
4.0
CHEM114
Nov 14, 2018
Wouldn't take again

knows what she is talking about but unless you are naturally smart and know everything, it will take a LOT of studying for you to get the grade that you want The lectures are just her talking all class, not much of explaining certain things, every week there is a quiz, prelab, and homework. She is a hard grader, marks down if not enough explanation

Tough Grader
TEST HEAVY
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
4.0
CHEM114
Grade: B
Dec 8, 2018
Would take again

Best professor ive had

Skip class? You won't pass.
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Hilarious
1.0
4.0
CHEM114
Grade: B
Dec 10, 2018
Wouldn't take again

For a 100 level course, this class was rediculously challenging and time consuming. Avoid taking other science classes while taking this course because it will drain your energy. I, along with other classmates, have gone to her office for help and been told IDK HOW TO HELP YOU. YOU MUST NOT BE UNDERSTANDING SOMETHING. Very arrogant.

Tough Grader
Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
4.0
4.0
CHEM114
Grade: A
Dec 15, 2018
Would take again

Dr. Miller was a great professor. The class is very lecture heavy and attendance is mandatory. She has a quiz once a week which is generally fairly difficult. The exams are a mixture of concepts from the notes and problems from the lectures/book. Use your book to practice problems and you will do fine. She worked hard to make the class interesting!

Skip class? You won't pass.
TEST HEAVY
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
4.0
CHEM114
Jan 22, 2019
Would take again

Dr. Miller is very caring and is willing to help as long as you are willing to put forth the effort. She really wants to see her students succeed. The class is very lecture heavy but she does her best to make it interesting. The tests and quizzes are pretty difficult but the homework is easy and labs are interesting and fun. Would recommend taking.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Caring
3.0
5.0
CHEM114
Mar 25, 2019
Would take again

This is a tough class but if you pay attention and do the practice questions she gives, youll do fine. Shes very helpful in one on one sessions in her office. Grades labs super hard.

Tough grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
Caring
1.0
5.0
CHEM114
Grade: B
Apr 25, 2019
Wouldn't take again

hard class. nice woman. would not take the class again with her. 1/10, would not recommend

Participation matters
Test heavy
Tough grader
2.0
4.0
CHEM114
Oct 3, 2019
Wouldn't take again

She spends most of lecture talking, but its never in an explanatory manner. She will wait until theres 3 minutes left of class to give you the quiz, and then shell rush you to finish it. Thats probably what I hated the most. She expects you to just know a lot of things. So good luck

Accessible outside class
Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
4.0
CHEM114
Grade: B+
Oct 23, 2019
Would take again

Dr. Miller only gives multiple choice tests, however they are all out of a low amount so if you get 5 wrong you are in trouble. She is more than willing to work with you as long as you ask.

Lots of homework
Participation matters
Lecture heavy
2.0
4.0
CHEM114
Grade: C
Nov 7, 2019
Wouldn't take again

She is not very helpful. She tries to make you answer your own questions, which is good sometimes but if you're completely lost, she is not helpful at all. I attended SLA by my own choice and I learned more there than I did in class ever. The class averages for tests are relatively low.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
1.0
3.0
CHEM114
Grade: C-
Dec 12, 2019
Wouldn't take again

She doesnt give a crap about her students grade, the second day of lab she told us that most of us will fail, and fail again and have to change our majors. Shes tough, and just overall thinks shes above everyone because she has her PhD in chemistry. Her exam grade averages are super low, its disgusting but thinks nothing is wrong with it.

4.0
4.0
CHEM114
Grade: A
Dec 13, 2019
Would take again

I found that miller's teaching style really clicked with me. She explains things very clearly. There was weekly quizzes and HWs in this class, 3 unit tests and 1 cumulative final. Tests averages were pretty low. I am a very good test taker and studied quite a bit and ended this class with a 98%.

Accessible outside class
Skip class? You won't pass.
Tough grader
5.0
4.0
CHEM114
Grade: A+
May 17, 2020
Would take again

Every week there's a multiple choice homework, a quiz and a pre-lab to do before lab day. There are 3 unit tests, and 1 cumulative final test. You end up learning a lot from Dr. Miller if you make an effort to do the work and study. Enjoy the course and try to develop a genuine interest in the world of Chemistry and you'll do fine! Great professor!

1.0
5.0
CHEM114
Grade: B
May 17, 2020
Wouldn't take again

WORST Professor. She crams too much into lectures&labs and expects wayy too much. I was great at chemistry until her. She grades way too hard and expects us to automatically get the hard concepts but she only confuses you more. She basically calls you stupid if you ask for help in office hours and her test scores always low and she doesnt care!!

Test heavy
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
CHEM114
Oct 14, 2020
Wouldn't take again

What even is the point of holding lecture if youre just going to make ridiculously long lecture videos that you expect us to watch anyways? Stay away from this professor. She is not very helpful at all and will confuse you in her best ways. She doesnt ever tell you what you do wrong, she expects you find the solution by watching the videos again

Lecture heavy
Tough grader
Lots of homework
1.0
5.0
CHEM114
Grade: B+
Oct 28, 2020
Wouldn't take again

She is a horrible professor to have during online COVID. She does not explain any of the material and her lecture videos are terribly long and in the videos she just gets distracted and tells stupid jokes, and then she tells stupid jokes. Her tests are very random and difficult. She refuses to give you a straight answer when you ask a question .

1.0
4.0
CHEM114
Nov 10, 2020
Wouldn't take again

I would not recommend Prof. Miller to anyone. She expects you to teach yourself and doesn't explain/teach material. Very difficult to understand and she isn't very welcoming with questions. When you do ask questions, she makes you feel dumb.

Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
CHEM114
Grade: C-
Nov 17, 2020
Wouldn't take again

If I could give a 0/5 I would, unless you are already well versed in basic chemistry you will drown in her class, she doesn't explain things and if you ask a question she thinks is dumb you are met with a attitude that boils my blood, she consistently makes me feel stupid for asking questions, do NOT take chem with her there are so many better prof

Lots of homework
Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
CHEM114
Grade: B-
Nov 25, 2020
Wouldn't take again

she just sucks. so rude. makes me feel stupid, I learn more off of YouTube and my own brain than her, and I am not very good at Chem, so it says a lot. she doesn't care about you, just cares about making the class living hell. good luck dealing with this looney tune, you need to get extra help, and especially good luck if you need a good grade.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
Lecture heavy
1.0
4.0
CHEM114
Grade: B-
Dec 2, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Did not seem to be invested in the academic success of her students. Test averages were always extremely low (40% to 50%) and we were often told that it was our fault. It's not our fault we don't understand the content - it's the way it's presented. Also, we are in the middle of a pandemic. Our family members are dying. Give us a break please.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
Tough grader
1.0
4.0
CHEM114
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Dec 23, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Worst professor I have ever had. She does not do an efficient job teaching in lecture or lab. She makes students feel dumb when asking a question. Exams are 25 questions worth 100 points; not much room for any error. I retook the class with a different professor and had a much better experience. Do not recommend.

Tough grader
1.0
5.0
CHM114
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Mar 31, 2021
Wouldn't take again

She does a really bad job at teaching, and it is hard to get your grade up if you are below an 80%. Every test is worth 100 points, and anything other than that is not worth anything. She does not offer any credit as well, and she grades tough. The worst class I ever had.

Tough grader
2.0
4.0
CHEM122
Grade: B
Apr 7, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Be careful if you have Dr. Miller for lab classes. She doesn't seem to know what she is doing at times and isn't much help if you have questions. Instead of guiding you in the right direction, she'll answer your question with a question of her own.

Skip class? You won't pass.
1.0
5.0
CHEM114
Grade: C
Apr 14, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Worst teacher I have ever had in my lifetime. If you have the choice, DON'T TAKE HER CLASS. I dont know how she hasn't been fired yet considering she doesn't even teach. It's like her goal is to make students fail the class. She grades tough. The tests are worth 100 points and there's only 25 questions. If you have her... good luck.

Skip class? You won't pass.
2.0
5.0
CHEM114
Grade: D+
May 11, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Dr. Miller is a good teacher but the way she teaches is terrible. She does her lectures online and homework in class. The lecture videos are hard to concept the idea which makes it hard to do the homework in class because you didn't learn anything from the videos. Although if you ask her a question directly, she does amazing at explaining it to you

Lots of homework
Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
3.0
5.0
CHEM114
Nov 11, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Doctor Miller is a teacher who knows her stuff very well, but along with that also expects you to know it just as well. In my experience, when you ask her questions, she makes you feel dumb and doesn't help much. In lecture, if you don't show up to one class, you will be very behind and very confused as she moves very fast through the information.

Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
Tough grader
5.0
4.0
CHEM114
Grade: A
Nov 17, 2021
Would take again

by far one of my favorite professors at Ferris. She's a little hardcore but loves what she does and it shows. Lectures are heavy but she always finds a way to keep your attention. Quizzes seemed more difficult than the exams. As for labs, choose a lab partner you'll get along with and labs will be fun.

Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
CHEM114
Grade: C-
Dec 1, 2021
Wouldn't take again

She doesn't answer questions directly, rather makes you search for the answer which doesn't help when you literally don't understand it. She only explains it the way she understands and won't even try explaining it differently. The exams are really hard, and if it wasn't for the SLA instructor I would've failed. Shoutout to Kanyon.

Lots of homework
Skip class? You won't pass.
Tough grader
1.0
3.0
CHEM114
Grade: A-
Dec 8, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Shes so passive aggressive for no reason. She always answers your question with another question instead of explaining. She also overcomplicates things and makes things harder. She makes you feel really dumb even if you make small mistakes. My grade also barely went up since she went overkill grading the labs. Chill, its an intro class.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
CHEM114
Grade: C-
Mar 29, 2022

Teacher is too smart for her own good. She does not know how to teach students. She regurgitates tons of information and expects everyone to be able to comprehend right away.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Participation matters
1.0
4.0
CHEM114
Grade: B+
Mar 31, 2022

she will yell at you if you ask her questions. she is nice at times but my goodness she will get mad at the smallest things and I am warning you so get ready. Do not take her lol if you do you better suck it up and make it like it's WWIII because it sure will feel like it lol.She gets mad and will blame things on you even though its not your fault

3.0
4.0
CHEM114
Grade: A
May 10, 2022

This class was online because of COVID (lecture and lab). We met one day a week and she made it a task to know your name. When I asked for help, the instructions were not clear and it seemed like she was not interested. The tests have many application questions. There are practice tests. 3 pop quizzes. Extra credit at the end of the semester.

Tough grader
Beware of pop quizzes
Test heavy
4.0
5.0
CHEM114
Grade: A+
Jun 27, 2022
Would take again

I think this professor is for students that are ready to start actual college level classes. It is pretty hard to adjust to the studying and homework amount but she is very nice if you just reach out and get the help you need.

Tough grader
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
CHEM114
Grade: B-
Nov 7, 2022
Would take again

I am confused on all the bad reviews for her. She is very helpful, her lectures are straight forward and easy to understand. The quizzes and test are fairly easy compared to other chem prof I've had. She knows everyone by name and always makes sure we understand concepts in lab before we go. She has never yelled in class like many claim.

Participation matters
Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
1.0
3.0
CHEM114
Grade: C+
Dec 27, 2022

She does not know how to teach students. She regurgitates tons of information and expects everyone to be able to comprehend right away. She cares more about talking about wine and drinking than she does the actual class.

Tough grader
Participation matters
Hilarious
1.0
5.0
CHEM114
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Mar 21, 2023

she is the worst professor I have ever had. she yells at you and gets angry if you ask her questions. she told me that I was not smart enough to pass the class when I asked her help. her exams are full of trick questions. do not take this professor.

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
2.0
5.0
CHEM114
Grade: D+
Apr 8, 2023

Overall, horrible professor. She hauls through lecture material and expects you to understand the material instantly. It's also very math heavy and she loves to hear herself talk so she over explains, making the material more difficult then what it should be. If you don't have SLA attach I would attend those classes because you get practice tests.

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
3.0
4.0
CHEM114
Grade: B-
May 1, 2023
Would take again

A lot of people aren't extremely fond of Dr Miller and I can understand why. Chemistry is a hard course and she doesn't teach it in a way for everyone to understand easily, but that is also because she wants students to learn it rather than pass and move on. She is a tough grader but she can also be very helpful if you let her and put effort in!!

Participation matters
Lecture heavy
Accessible outside class
1.0
5.0
114
Grade: D+
May 18, 2023

She was the absolute worst teacher ever, disrespectful towards my class, and called us her dumb class. She wouldn't curve our grades and then give us extra credit because we were all doing horribly, and the extra credit was not even worth any points to affect our rates. Her lectures were mind-numbing and so scattered...

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
1.0
4.0
CHEM114
Grade: C+
Dec 20, 2023

I needed a B- for the nursing program. I went to office hours, tutoring, etc. and tried to show her that I was trying my best to understand the material. After finals I was literally 1% away from a B- so I emailed her asking if she could round me up or let me do something to bump it up and she flat out said no.

Test heavy
1.0
4.0
CHEM114
Grade: C-
Dec 21, 2023

Horrible professor, she expects way too much from a basic chemistry class. You can't see what you got wrong on tests unless you make a personal appointment with her in her office. Not very many opportunities for extra credit. Do not take this professor for chemistry. She brags about how smart she is and about the schools she attended.

Tough grader
1.0
5.0
CHEM114
Grade: C+
Apr 16, 2024

She is the worst instructor I have ever had. She is very very rude. When I was not feeling well in class and she knew, she raised her voice at me when I asked a simple question about leaving early since I knew how to do it. She also told me in front of an entire class that she feels bad for my future patients. I feel bad for her future students.

Tough grader
Participation matters
Lecture heavy
4.0
3.0
CHEM114
Grade: A
May 4, 2024
Would take again

I enjoyed learning from Dr.Miller but there were a few aspects of the course I did not like. You cannot see your grade and physically add your points up or wait for after each test for her to add it for you. I also felt like there was questions on some quizzes and tests that we never went over. Also, this course you have to put a lot of work in.

Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
1.0
4.0
CHEM114
Grade: B-
Dec 16, 2024

One of the worst teachers I've had, made me hate the class. Runs through lectures leaving you with almost no information to know. She never does reviews for any of the tests and expects you to remember everything. Scared of formulas and makes you solve equations in the longest way possible. Prof Bacon was the lab teacher, 1000x better than Miller

Tough grader
Test heavy
3.0
4.0
CHEM114
Grade: B-
Jan 27, 2025

Dr. Miller's class is challenging, but with effort and tools like Unstuck AI, you can succeed. She has high expectations, but can be helpful if you engage with the material.

5.0
2.0
CHEM114
Grade: A-
Feb 7, 2025
Would take again

Dr Miller was genuinely very knowledgeable in what she teaches, and she gives great examples and analogies. I will say, she teaches a very tough subject yet does not always seem to have the most patience when people need extra help. As long as you're willing to do the work and get help when you need it, you should do fine in her class.

Amazing lectures
Lecture heavy
Accessible outside class
1.0
5.0
CHEM114
Grade: C-
May 2, 2025

Overall it just seems like she doesn't care who fails. She was flat out rude to a lot of the students. She locked the grade book and only released our grades on her time. She Never teaches us what is on the exams. ChatGPT taught me more than she did. She hates the word FORMULA, so she never teaches us how to solve the equations with formulas.

1.0
5.0
CHEM114
Grade: C+
May 3, 2025

very hard class

Participation matters
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
2.0
5.0
CHEM114
Grade: C+
May 6, 2025

READ THE TEXTBOOK!!! She says not to memorize equations, a total lie, you need to know the equations to pass the tests. You have to pay $30 for a subscription to get your participation points. Do the practice problems, go to SLA, and get a tutor. She is a very nice person, I will say, but that can only go so far when it comes to your grade.

Participation matters
3.0
4.0
CHEM114
Grade: B+
May 12, 2025
Would take again

I was honestly super scared to take her based on her reviews on here. Don't get me wrong, it's a tough class but it's honestly do-able. Lots of extra credit offered at the end and go to her office hours, it helps being on a first name biases with her. Honestly just put in effort and you'll be fine. Definitely don't fall behind, and ask questions!

Participation matters
Gives good feedback
Test heavy
2.0
4.0
114
Grade: B
May 23, 2025

This class is hard! I am terrible at chemistry, but passed with a B. The biggest thing is advocating for yourself at office hours. I also did tutor sessions / watched tons of videos. If you put enough effort in, you will be okay. It's really about finding any way to learn the topics and unfortunately a lot of times teaching yourself the material.

Tough grader
Participation matters
Lots of homework
2.0
4.0
CHEM114
Grade: B
May 23, 2025

This class is hard! I am terrible at chemistry, but passed with a B. The biggest thing is advocating for yourself at office hours. I also did tutor sessions / watched tons of videos. If you put enough effort in, you will be okay. It's really about finding any way to learn the topics and unfortunately a lot of times teaching yourself the material.

Tough grader
Participation matters
Lots of homework
1.0
5.0
CHEM114
Grade: B-
Nov 22, 2025

Very Hard Class, Quizzes are extremely hard, Labs are Easy

Tough grader
Participation matters
Lecture heavy
1.0
3.0
CHEM115
Grade: C+
Dec 8, 2025

Did not like this professor at all, he way of thinking is BS. you are not allowed to see your grade in canvas through out the semester because she thinks "you shouldn't feel good about getting a 10/10 on a weekend home quiz", yes she gives you a WEEKEND QUIZ EVERY SUNDAY. you have to go into her office hours to see your grade.

2.0
4.0
CHEM114
Grade: B+
Dec 10, 2025

Not the worst teacher, but certainly not good. Comes off as showing students how smart she is by making exams hard for no reason. For example, no formulas are given bc she "hates formulas". Yet everyone who does her exams need them, make it make sense... Also havent learned anything practical for my degree, besides avoid chem or this teacher. GL

Tough grader
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