I am absolutely appalled to read some of these slanderous comments. I think Dr. Milligan is a great teacher. The difference between him and a lot of other instructors is that he is fair. The subject is indeed hard, but Dr. Milligan explains things clearly

He is a genius in Physical Chemistry! Teaching it...well that's a different subject. Tough, yes, be prepared for surprise exams - study the criteria.. as in UNDERSTAND the chemistry or else...you will run...otherwise..great! Hang in there, study at home.

I'll have to agree with the rest, this man lacks major social skills, but he knows knows what he's talking about.If you're not good in math or science, dont take him. He expects you to know your math. In this class your grade is what you deserve.

Dr. Milligan is a good teacher. He is fast, but if you read the material a day ahead you could catch him. His test are as hard as you allow them to be. P.S. Don't mess with him at break. Trust me.

I have been around academia a long time. Milligan is a very good teacher. He knows his material, is enthusiastic, provides ample time for questions, practice, etc. Tests are challenging but fair. Chemistry is tough stuff for most of us.

He's a good teacher but you really have to work at it. Do lots and lots of study problems in the book or lab book. He's a smart guy and he has no problem showing it from time to time. But he's not a bad guy, just very sarcastic.

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very difficult course and he just teaches rediculously fast. He can be rude at times, but overall he is a pretty good teacher because he can explain things well (but quickly). He needs to realize that not everyone is on the same mental level as he is and be bit more approachable.

Excellent teacher, reasonable in what he requires. His classes are hard to get an A in, but not because of him, just because afterall this is college not highschool, therefore the classes are harder. Students need to take responsibility instead of blaming the teacher.

quite honestly if you are really interested in learning something not just getting an easy grade Dr. Milligan is the teacher you'd love. It's great when a teacher shows enthusiasm for what he teaches. He is very helpful and on top of that it is never boring. Excellent teacher.

Alot of people take this class without taking the prep-course. Take 68!!!! Everyone who has done well n his class has taken a prep course first. Once you know the preliminaries he's not that bad compared to other teachers. His class is good for self motivated independent learners.

He is not the softest person however he exsplains the material very clearly, he is clear on what he wnats from you, he is not easy but neither is any teacher in this department. Do all the questions on the back and you might get a B, good luck

He's one of the best professors I've ever had! I knew nothing about chemistry before taking his classes. I was even scared of the subject matter. However, he's changed all that. He's very clear on what he wants the students to learn. Do the assigned problems and pay attention in class! He's not easy, but he can teach!

Likes: using the F word, writing unpredictable exams, Mountain Dew, taking off points for no reason, the planet Mars, his computer, (and most of all) himself. Dislikes: giving enough time on exams, being courteous to students, having anyone jeopardize his status as a "CHEM GOD".

I took this chem. a few semesters ago and I find utterly baffling that people are getting offended by "profane language". What year is this anyway?? I find it comforting that dr. M talks just like everyone else. I think people are getting lazier each semester because this guy has office hours and encourages students to ask questions. GROW UP PEOPLE

well the only "extra" chance u have in his class is ur lowest test score will be droped. anyways he is a great teacher!!! i said great didnt say easy :-)

Awesome teacher! I don't know what the people on here are talking about. Gives good lectures. Lectures are all on powerpoing slides. Actually gives you time to work on examples, then goes step by step on how you get the answer. This is a Chem class, therefore it's not easy you have to work hard. Youngest Chem teachers, never fell asleep in his clas

Great teacher, but the class is hard. He's well organized and prepared. He has an attitude so you may like him or hate him, but when it comes down to teaching chemistry, I'd say he's one of the best.

Milligan rocks! Chem 102 is just ridiculously hard! I think he's very fair, and actually generous with grading. Just don't underestimate the subject, and a B in 102 isn't half bad. I've learned alot in his class and would definitely take him again. Don't be afraid! :)

I have no idea what these people are talking about! chemistry is a hard course, you cant just expect it to be easy. Dr. Milligian is very organize and he makes Chemistry fun. He has a sense of humor and cares about what hes doing. Very organize, he always gives you practice test before every exam.

There are many ways to maintain good grades in his class. 200 out of 700 total points are from labs. If you have any questions he'll always answer to them during the lab period or during his office hours. He replaces your lowest test score with final. Plus to all these, he has his lectures posted online that are even more helpfult than the book.

Dr. Milligan is an AWESOME teacher. He really knows what he is talking about. If you want the grade you have to put in the time. He was always there to help. And he has a strange sence of humor that makes him a lot of fun. I will take hime again for sure...!!! He's really a cool guy..!!!

Straightforward teacher, predictable tests and no BS. However, no curve or extra credit.

One of the best teachers at Valley!

Satirical, opinionated, and utterly awesome professor. I'd say you either love or hate his personality, but in terms of teaching, he's the best of the best. Powerpoint presentations are employed, as is his website for direct reference. Book use is extremely low, as his lecture notes are much better. Hard tests with no BS, but extremely fair grader.

Sarcastic, opinionated, some foul language. Sometimes says belittling things about people who believe in God. Yet despite several arguments I had with him we usually got along very well, and I got an 'A'. He's excellent at explaining the material. Tests are difficult but fair. He demands a lot, but if you do your part you WILL learn chemistry.

Take good notes, read the text, and do the assignments in the chapter to earn an A. Great teacher for 101 buy DO NOT take him for 102. His 102 class is much more difficult becasue his tests are different from what he assigns in the text and lectures.

Nice guy, hard to learn from his powerpoints. he subed for mrs. freidman a few times and we had to ask her to redo his entire lectures because he's confusing. He's way too full of himself. liscence plate is "chemgod." take freidman. her class shrank from 30 to 7, but the 7 of us had a blast. Kinda like running through glass, painful, just do it!

Of course the class it self is hard but he tries his best to explain... yes study hard... He wants you to learn not just surface the course. if you study you'll pass.

Prof Milligan = awesome and funny. Class is challenging and demands many hours of studying and participation. Chemistry is a tedious class, so deal with it! He does not offer extra credits and grades very strictly, 89.9999% = B. He offers powerpoint slides and examples to the relevant material, always on time, and answers all questions! If you stu

Excellent teacher with good sense of humor. I've never understood Chemistry completely before, but this professor made chemistry make sense.

Doctor Milligan is a great Professor. I took him over the Winter and I got and 'A'; I learned a lot from his Power Point Slides and Study Questions. No extra Credit but fair grader. The lab manual can be download from his website. Very Recommended!

I dont know why some people are saying hes a bad prof. Milligan is seriously one of the coolest professors. He's a real fun guy and hes very accessable. His class is hard if you dont study but I comon, its chemistry...you've got to study! I reccomend him to people who want to learn and earn their grade.

I currently take his spring class, he s not a bad professor as students say. I believe that the better explanation is that students are lazy. His lectures are clear, he will do everything to help you if you show that you are serious about studying. He grading is fair, gives partial credit exams are so far like what we have done in class and h.w

Cool guy, lectures are clear, tests are pretty fair and grading is even more. If you work for your grade, practice a lot and listen to him, you will get an A. If you plan on cheating or being lazy take someone else. Don't listen to rumors, his class is doable and he is really O.K

Good teacher, does his job and you need to do yours. If you do all the odds in the book, and practice like there is no tommorow, you will get an A, but hey isn's it like that in every science class? He will help and explain if you don't get something, don't be afraid of what people say, I would take him for O-Chem if I could.

i took him for 101, and its possible to get A. u got to work hard tho. he explains very clearly only if u ask, u kinda have to dig things out of him. he curses like no other teacher...could be very funny, enjoyed his class...i would take his 102

He is a really good chemistry teacher. I had him for chem 101 and im gonna take him for chem 102 too ! He explains everything clearly and very helpful .. His tests are not that hard if you study. He is an AWESOME professor .

I'm an average student who fails math and science courses if the teacher isn't good. This professor explains clearly, but definitely not recommended for anyone not adept at math/science. He rushes lectures and minimally explains the material since he expects you to know them. Take Chem 60 or 68 or you'll be lost.

This is one of the best chemistry professors I've had period. Yes, his tests are hard but you are in an upper level class so grow up and earn your A. You will leave this class knowing a lot of stuff. He is very fair with everything he grades and his notes and practice tests are really helpful as a supplement.

The best professor on campus!

One of the best professors Ive had. He is so smart. Made Chemistry fun and interesting. He is very helpful and his notes are very clear. Your grade depends on how much time you invest studying. I wish I could take all my Chem classes with him.

If your looking for an "easy" chem professor, you should change majors immediately. Chem 102 is a hard subject that takes 30-40 hours outside of class per week of just understanding the material.Dr. Milligan was a life saver. He explained things with much clarity and welcomed questions with an open hand. Basically he gives you every tool to succeed

Very lucky and great full that he was my professor for 102. Yes it takes a lot of time, and yes his tests are hard, but you gain so much knowledge. Just don't procrastinate at all, it will break your grade in the end. Best chem professor in the department!

Im getting really tired of all these pre-pharm,pre-med,and other science majors complaining about Dr.Milligan and deciding to take everything at Pierce(because its easy there).Your taking CHEM 102, hes not going to give you your grade,you have to earn it. He gives you all necessary tools to succeed so stop blaming your laziness on this amazing prof

If your algebra is strong, and you're a motivated student, this class is a piece of cake. Tests are NOT hard at all, no surprises; they are either things he's covered in class, or taken right out of the book! Additional notes: Prof. has a very interesting sense of humor, and he is VERY LAZY and it may rub off on you..

hes a great professor....does expect a lot from you.....and you have to know the material well....read all of the notes he gives you.....do all of the practice tests and problem sets he provides in order to become adept to his style of answering questions....do all of the OWL....and complete all of the suggested problems in the book..and u get an A

He is a good professor. He explains his classes in a clear way and he is an easy going person. I like his great sense of humor.I studied full time, solved all the suggested problems from the book, the owl problems, and studied all his practice exams and I got an A.I absolutly recommend this great professor. Take him if you want to learn chemistry.

He is very knowlegble and helps you if you ask him questions, you get a lot from his class. But!!!!! his final was awfull, it felt like he was willing to fail the whole class!!! It was the most difficult test from the whole semester, and it was not enough time to do all the problems. Sometimes I feels like he hates his job and his students...

Got an A in his class. He is clear but not easy at all. He does'nt care about lab as much but you gotta watch up his Final which could be super tricky

Easy B,doable A.Gives 100% on labs to everyone who submits ontime(even if you have wrong answers).HW does not take too long and not difficult. You have to study for exams though:some problems based on HW,some are not(but they are not super challenging, you just have to understand concepts).We had 4-hour class, and usually left 1-2 hours earlier:).

Dr.Miligan is an awesome professor, but his class is hard. Tests are though, but easily doable if you do the hw problems he assigns, and have a good understanding of math. Unlike other prof, he does offer you a lot of points. Labs are easy points, and he assigns two essays each worth a test grade. Overall professor is awesome, but requires work.

Tough class

Very good professor. Tests are easy if you do the hw problems. Pretty funny and a really nice dude. Would definitely recommend him. Just do the work he assigns you, and its a pretty easy A.

This class is tough if you don't take his assignments seriously. He sets you up with everything you need to pass, and it's quite a lot of work. Lectures help clear up any questions, so GO! He may seem unapproachable, but he's actually pretty cool. He'll put in what you put in. He's a huge Doctor Who fan too, so that add to the cool points.

He (correctly) has very little faith in the average CC student's ability to self-study, so he assigns a lot of work for credit. If you do said work and you're comfortable with Algebra, this class is a straightforward A. If you depend on memorization, you won't do well in this class. Understand relationships and get good at solving book problems.

Milligan is a great teacher, but his class is far from easy. This is the kind of class that gets you ready for UC level rigor. Do your reading, follow his instructions, do all the practice problem, ask questions, and do not be intimidated by his House like demeanor. Took for 101&102, highly recommend. One of my favorite Valley teacher's.

He is the funniest Chem professor I've ever had, also the hardest professor. Tests are difficult. most people drop but those of us who stuck it out all received As. It's worth it !

good teacher . your base should be good to get an A

He is an excellent professor! I took him for a summer class, it was a breeze. Did all the problems he assigned for practice. He gives a lot of practice so I didn't have to study much. The class is an easy A if you can do most of the problems he gives in class. Tests have 12 questions IDENTICAL to assigned practice. Final will replace lowest score.

It is a good class. However I am not fond of the reading journal we are forced to do. It is a huge time sucker.

Dr. Milligan is great professor. He knows more then you think. He is grading tough, but it worth, because if its your major it will be easy for yo to understand the concept of chemistry. He always care about students, always answer your questions, the lectures are amazing, sometimes its not easy to understand, but its a science class:))

I took chem 68 in the summer, easiest A ever, then took 101 in Fall, hardest B ever, although I came close to an A. Very tough grader!! He's there to help if u seek it. He gives online practice exams to help u prepare (but the real exam is much tougher). Lots of students dropped before the deadline, but I think he's passing all remaining students.

The class was tough, but the atmosphere was amazing. Professor Milligan is hilarious and the class time is so chill. During labs he likes to put on rock music through the class speakers and it makes the whole thing more fun. Tests are tough, but if you study his class examples and ask him to give you extra examples like that, you should be fine.

If Chemistry is not your major, do not take him! I am a chem major & I learned a lot from. He is really chill. Really tough test! Chem68 were easy but 101 was a different story! I got A's on both though. If you wanna take him, be sure to be good at algebra, physics (for 101), & a little calculus. Fair grader. Gives you points even though wrong.

Milligan is tough, but he tries to actually explain it to you in multiple ways. AS LONG AS YOU ARE TRYING AND ASKING FOR HELP, he will give it to you. He will not coddle you though, if you ask a simple question you should know, he will wait for you to figure it out, but eventually help. He does not teach on a curve, and there's online HW.

I took Chem 60 with professor Milligan, and it was amazing. I took this class as a high school student to prepare myself for AP Chemistry. He is lecture heavy, but I honestly thought that the class was easy. You are required to memorize a lot, for example, polyatomic Ions. I recommend Milligan for anyone who needs an introduction to Chemistry!

His series is hard, no boubt about it. He's brilliant and can answer any question you have but he makes the exams incredibly difficult by layering the questions with all the topics we went over. Definitely a difficult class, just put in the hard work and you'll pass. A's are very rare so don't expect one.

Yes, his exams are difficult and he expects you to work for your grade. The bottom line is that if you are serious about chemistry and want to be prepared to succeed in life then take his class. I believe he does his students a favor by demanding the best from his students. An easy professor is not doing you a favor, they are cheating you.

I took Dr. Millgan for 3 semesters. His series is difficult, but I appreciate receiving quality instruction. He is approachable and he will do his best to help you. He wants his students not to be cheated and to be successful. Take his classes if you are serious about chemistry and are driven. If not, his classes are probably not a good fit.

Overall, it was a difficult class, but I learned a lot. He really is helpful and will explain things to students until they understand what is being taught. Make sure to understand the homework, the study guides, and text. Good luck.

He is a great solid choice ONLY for Chem 60. He'll teach you the fundamentals and basic calculations for chemistry and whatnot. Other than that, take Chem 101 or 102 at Pierce, not with him!!!

His test are really hard

Dr. Milligan is a quality instructor. Yes he teaches towards students who are going for a PhD in chemistry, but even non-chemistry majors such as myself truly learned a lot about the subject. His expectations are far above the average professor, so manage your time well to succeed. Attempt every problem from homework and problem sets. Hard classes!

John is an amazing professor. He is easy to talk to, humorous, and knowledgeable of his craft. Will you have to put in the work for your grade? Yes. Will it take time and effort? Yes. Exams are easy if you practice from the suggested problems he gives, practice exams, and pay attention in class. One of the best chemistry professors I have had.

I took him during a winter session and he was wonderful. Tests werent too hard or long. Homework was literally just practice to help us on the test and it really helped me actually learn the material. Hes very understanding and makes chem a little easier to understand.

The best chem professor I had. Went to his lectures, asked questions, went to office hours, he did tons of problems with me. Got 249.5/300 on the final and finished the course with A. He has extra credit and truly cares about the knowledge he gives you. He also has a great sense of humor and cool chemistry t-shirts. Go to lectures, you'll be good.

Don't listen to the other reviews. He's a super sweet guy, people are so mean to him. the class is just hard but if you pay attention you can do well. The low test grades that people complain about are because they don't put units. MAKE SURE U PUT UNITS FOR EVERYTHING its not that hard to do so and thats all it takes to do well.

dont listen to other reviews. they lost points cause they forgot to put the units. this guy is sweet, funny, wants you to succeed. took him for spring 2022. went on lectures, did the review packets, went to his office hours, and since no one was there I had 1.5 hours of doing problems with the prof. Amazing guy, study, put the units. you are good.

Prof is accommodating to late assignments and is generous with grading if you make a mistake on exams if the right process is there. Take resources he gives seriously for the exam. Exam questions are similar to the practice exams and chapter review questions he gives. Chill guy, you can miss labs/lectures. He is VERY strict on sig figs. Self study!

Funny guy, very knowledgable, curses, likes metal music. Good lectures and labs, but also hard tests

Best Chemistry Professor I've had. I took his 8-week summer class, which was fast (tests every other week). He's funny and makes lectures fun. Teaches OChem (just nomenclature) at the start of the course which is used throughout the class. Hard class but if you put the work in you get the grade you deserve. DO PRACTICE TESTS, AND ASK QUESTIONS!

Milligan is a good lecturer. Labs and assignments are basically free points. Don't miss lab, practice problems, include the units and pay attention to significant figures. You will be fine. 101 is not as bad as people make it out.

This is the goat. Coming back to review cause he has a lot of bad ratings. Everyone rating this guy poorly is just being boring and not putting in the time. Had very engaging fun lectures and is genuinely a good guy. You do your part, you're getting a good grade. I'm at Berkeley now, and he's still one of my favorite professors I've had. GOAT.