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Class is lecture everyday. Tell us interesting facts and funny. However, his tests are really hard and cover a lot of information. Unfair final exam given where most of class did not do very well. It brought down my grade a lot since our whole grade was based on three exams. Not too interested in giving students help outside of class.
Abnormal PSYC. Attendance is not mandatory, but there are lots of response papers for extra credit. He has notes that you fill in during class and it doesn't really make a difference reading the book. Not the most interesting class, but Miller's pretty funny.
EXTENSIVE notes. I mean, I thought I understood what was going on, but his tests were INSANE. The final? Most people got the fill in the blanks wrong; NO WORD BANK. But no mercy. Teachers usually throw out the hard questions when the majority gets them wrong. Not him though! Good luck passing him.
Dr. Miller was great. He's got a sarcastic sense of humor which makes lecture fun. The material is really interesting too. His tests are 95% from the notes...no tricks...just straightforward. He gives a little extra credit for attendance. I highly recommend this class/professor.
Great professor and a great class - interesting and funny! Tests are multiple choice/fill in the blank and are totally straightforward. Go to class, take the notes and you will have NO problem on the tests, even fill in the blanks. Gives bonus points for reaction/response papers, which is nice. Definitely recommend!
will make you write notes like there's no tomorrow during every lecture period, does not post them online, you can't really listen to him talk b/c u have to write so fast or u'll miss the slides. tests are very hard and your grade is ENTIRELY based on them (no dropping the lowest grade etc.) offers minor extra credit opportunities. tough grader.
he made the material excessively complicated. there is a lot of note taking, and his tests might or might not include them. tests were generally very hard, but he is a nice guy himself. don't take him!
I would not recommend him. At first, he seems very interesting and nice. I love psychology, but this class is RIDICULOUS. Too many notes, can't keep up, won't go back slides, and the tests are ridiculous. I feel like I am in an honors class. Avoid him and take a different prof. at ALL costs.
Class is way more difficult than the tests are. Very straight forward tests, no trick questions. If you miss class you won't do well. The test is literally straight from the lectures. A lot of material but he is an awesome professor. Hard to keep up with notes but he puts outline of slides online so just go to class and fill out the rest! Take him!
Great class! You will take so many notes (bring your laptop), but material is really interesting. There are 3 noncumulative tests and no assignments. Tests aren't too bad if you go to class and take notes. He gives some extra credit for going to class too.
Easy material, but very difficult tests with lots of trick questions about specific things that may have been mentioned in class only once. No matter how hard you study, if you're missing these small bits of specific info you won't do well on the tests. ATTEND CLASS.
I took this class as an FYOS, thinking it would be an easy A. If anyone is taking "Personality in Everyday Life" as their seminar, get out of it now! Compared to every other FYOS I heard of, ours was a lot more work. We had to write multiple 3 page papers while most FYOS classes were writing optional journal entries. Terrible class. Boring teacher.
Personally, I really liked this class. Interesting subject matter and he explained things in a relatable and engaging manner. He doesn't waste time and the whole class is lecture/note-taking, but it's not too bad. If you go to each class, pay attention and take good notes you should have no problem with his tests. The only con: the note-taking.
Gives short writing assignments in class every day for a little bit of extra credit, as well as an extra credit book review. He's really helpful in explaining power points, the assigned books are interesting. You have to pay attention and rely on your own notes. Attendance isn't mandatory, but class is awesome. Easily my favorite professor & class.
He's a funnycynical kind of guy. I thought it wouldn't be that tough of a class, but you really do have to study hard. He assigns a few novels to read, and there will be questions on the tests about them. They are pretty interesting though. He gives you all the info you need, you just need to know it REALLY well. Not too bad, pretty interesting.
The lectures were really long but interesting. He has lots of stories and he is pretty funny as well. His exams are a little hard. You need to really remember the notes he gives you.
Dr. Miller is a great professor, and I highly recommend him. He's funny and the material is interesting, but it's hard to stay focused at times because a lot of it is so detailed and there's a lot of statistics to memorize. The tests are extremely detailed and pretty difficult, even if you study.
Dr. Miller is very intelligent and passionate about teaching abnormal psychology/psychopathology. His class is entirely lecture based and extra credit is given for attendance. Basically study the powerpoints and you'll get an A in the class. Tests count for the whole grade basically. Very interesting class as well.
Very interesting class. I'd recommend taking it if you're interested in the "crazy" side of psychology. There are 3 tests, noncumulative, and several 2-page article reviews. If you study (material is quite interesting) you'll be fine. He's very laid back, funny, good lecturer, and not all that bad to look at :) gives a lot of extra credit too
I was really excited to take the FYOS because it sounded interesting, but the seminar was kind of boring, sadly. The reflective essays we had to do were more like scientific reports on articles we had to read. The papers were kind of pointless, but some of the films were interesting. But overall, the seminar was boring. Dr. Miller was ok.
Great teacher and super interesting material! Really knows his stuff. Tests are super difficult, part multiple choice part short answer, so don't forget to study EVERYTHING in the notes because any book, movie, or in class anecdote is fair game.
the tests really arnt that hard if you just study and attend class. offers .5 extra credit point almost every class. the papers arnt really worth writing for how little they count for.
Dr. Miller has been teaching this class for 10+ years now, and it's obvious that he's forced to teach this class and doesn't care about the material or his students. Your entire grade is made up of 3 tests, but they're easy if you study. You don't talk about actual abnormal psych topics until about halfway thru the semester which was disappointing.
Attendance is not mandatory which is nice, but the only thing you are graded on is the 3 tests of the semester. He doesn't upload his lectures to elc. You have to work for a C, an A is super hard to get.
He was a fine professor, i honestly rarely ever went to class because my class had a shared google doc with all the notes. He was decently interesting, but I think it was more the material than him. The tests can be hard but just study the lecture notes and decent amount and you'll do fine.
Dr. Miller is a great lecturer. He gives great analogies to the concepts with real life examples. The class is lecture heavy and only has 3 tests. If you don't go to class/get the lecture notes from someone, you will not pass. The tests consist of mc and fill in the blank. There are several movies/videos/books that are relevant to the tests as well
I thought this class would be a pretty easy A, but it is definitely more of a challenge. The tests are kind of tough, but he does give plenty of opportunity for extra credit. He is very funny and makes lecture interesting, but don't underestimate the tests!
He's clearly knowledgeable about his field and the class serves as a very preliminary overview of psychopathology so although he was a good teacher, me being a psych buff, I was bored in this class. Overall though, it's an easy class if you make an effort to listen to his lectures and take some notes.
You MUST attend class. There is no way around that. There is extra credit given during class which is a bonus, but there will be test questions that is class-specific. No textbook for this class, so make sure to take a lot of notes. He is a nice guy, teaches okay, but his tests are hard because he is vague on what is on it.
Good professor. Funny, intelligent, and willing to work with you. If you show up to class and study the material every day after class it would be an easy A. With minimal effort & skipping class I received a B. Would recommend this professor.
Dr. Miller is a great teacher and is very passionate about his field of study. I absolutely loved this class, but i also love psychology. It was a lot of studying but it was interesting material. You only have 4 tests and noncumulative, and a small portion is participation with writing assignments in each class. He has opportunitie for extra credit
I took Dr. Millers Abnormal Psychology course as a Maymester. Highly reccommend... very simple to make an A if you make quizlets on his lectures. He also provides interesting films to watch throughout the course and offers extra credit for watching them! The books for his class totaled less than $10 at UGA bookstore!!
I took abnormal earlier in college with another professor but didn't do super hot so I retook it bc I need it for grad school. I am so glad I took it with Dr Miller the 2nd time! His tests are super fair with most of the questions coming straight from the notes and the other few Q's coming from a book or a movie he assigned. Raised my grade, 10/10
I didn't love Dr. Miller's rendition on an online semester, but I could tell that he'd probably be a good "normal" lecturer. The only thing he really did real-time for this semester was office hours and his powerpoints were kinda unorganized. However, he's definitely very knowledgable, super helpful/accessible, & gives lots of extra credit.
Only had three tests. If you can take another professor for this course, I highly recommend. Class is manageable but this class taught by other professors had better grade setups. Recordings were uploaded to elc and zooms were held to answer questions. You must attend 4 zooms, but they were not very helpful and often went off topic.
Good professor, but if you don't do well teaching yourself material then another professor would probably be best. There were only 3 graded assignments which were the tests but there were opportunities for extra credit. This was during covid times so maybe his class would have been better in person.
A lot of people complained about Dr. Millers class but I felt that it was easy to do well if you studied. The content was really interesting and he did asynchronous recorded lectures so it was easy to go at your own pace! The tests were fair although they are the only grade. It is all memorization.
3 tests that were random from power-points, attend 4 zoom calls, do ALL extra credit from each chapter. Also extra credit paper. TAs were HORRIBLE and rude. They write the test and thats it. All the lectures are at least an hour and a half so they get boring fast, + movies throughout. Two books one 9 hours on audible. Rely on your classmates !!
First year odyssey classes are super easy but I was ecstatic to take Miller's Psychopathology in Film-themed course. Easy and relaxed with a few article analyses to write but overall a good choice. Discussion-based with several films to view in class.
Miller is a great at making course material interesting. You only have to attend 4 zooms for the whole semester to get participation credit and there is a lot of extra credit given. You do need to basically teach the class on your own because there isn't much mandatory interaction, but the provided materials and optional zoom meetings are helpful.
To be completely honest, I'm not sure if this man actually DOES anything? His course was online, tests were auto-graded (besides a few fill in the blank questions) and every lecture was prerecorded from previous semesters. He had 2 TA's who did the grading, proctoring and attendance for him. All he really did was hold short Q & A sessions weekly.
Even though his lectures were pre-recorded, I really enjoyed them. He explained everything very clearly and the content was really interesting. There aren't any homework assignments, but he has a lot of extra credit assignment which are pretty easy. His tests are difficult, but if you prepare well you'll do well. I truly recommend taking his class.
Dr. Miller is clearly passionate and educated on what he teaches and this makes the class more enjoyable. It was fully online when I took it (covid) but there were only 3 tests at 33% each and 10% participation. The only reading was short nonfiction books on the side. I recommend if psychology interests you!
I didnt like this class with Miller. The lectures werent that helpful. The tests were pretty hard. But, I loved that he is a researcher who is an expert in the psychiatric conditions he has lived experience with!
The class only has three tests, and it is a bunch of content. BUT if you love psychology this is a perfect class. I loved the way he taught, and I genuinely liked coming to class. He does offer extra credit that is simple and easy. While the tests cover a lot, they're pretty straight forward.
Honestly I really enjoy Miller's class, however, your ONLY grades for the class are the three exams, meaning each test is 33% of your. The tests are fair but have so much information. Attendance not taken but go to class to get extra credit. Also do the other extra credit opportunities. I like the class and Miller a lot but it is test heavy.
His class isn't bad but it is very reliant on the power points which contain a lot of information. Your whole grade is based on the 3 exam grades but he offers extra credit for coming to class and offers some extra assignments for points. He can info dump though and it is a lot to study, but his tests are decently straightforward and easy.
This course was very test heavy (3 tests, each count for 33% of grade). Each test had so much material covered, so I never knew how to study or what to study. The questions felt like they were being asked on the level of a grad school course instead of an undergrad course. Be ready to answer knit picky questions on the tests.
The only categories for the course were 3 tests. The tests were straight forward but EXTREMELY specific. He asks questions about literally everything he says and there is no possible way to remember it all. He offers "extra credit" but it does nothing for your grade. Save yourself the unnecessary stress.
The class grade is entirely based off of the 3 tests that cover A LOT of material. He is very lecture heavy and does not provide a study guide. My advisor told me this was an easy elective but this is the lowest class grade I have ever received at UGA. I should have dropped this class the first week.
The class is graded by 3 tests, each 33%. Tests have a lot of hyperspecific trivia-like questions instead of a more general understanding of the content type questions. His advice for studying "is to know all things on the slides." Class content is interesting and he's knowledgeable but the exams ruined any extended interest in the topics for me.
Extremely lecture heavy w/ only 3 exams as total grade & >120 pages of notes covered. Memorization of such a high level of content near impossible & left me w/ zero long-term understanding of material. Never felt so frustrated in a class; course model entirely ineffective, ruined my love for the subject. First non-A at UGA from a literal elective.
Best lecturer I've ever had; very funny and gives great explanations and examples for all the concepts. The content and test questions were easy, just a lott of vocab and memorization. No attendance, homework or assignments outside of lectures; I spent ~8 hours studying for each of the 3 exams and finished with a 99 without doing any extra work.
The only grades we had in the class were three tests. There were extra credit assignments in class but they were only 0.5 each and you had to be in class to do them. There were two other extra credit assignments that were papers. Overall, if you have the time to devote to a lot of studying and are a good test taker, Dr. Miller is fine.
Frustrating class. I had an A going into the last test, but it dropped me down to a B+ because the only three grades in the class are the tests. The content itself is easy, it's just a very large volume of lecture material. Test questions could get extremely specific sometimes, which made it difficult to determine what I needed to study or not.
I'd say this course is a great option if you are able to attend most classes and are good at absorbing LOTS of lecture material. Attendance is optional but extra credit is only offered to people who attend every class. It was personally very difficult for me to succeed in this course. It's unfortunate b/c the material is actually interesting.
Dr. Miller is a great professor and his lectures are one of the first in college where I didn't pick up my phone to pass the time. The content of the class is crazy interesting which makes it easier to study. There are only 3 tests the entire semester which each make up 1/3 of your grade. Go to class for some easy extra credit points!
This course was one of the most interesting I've taken at UGA!! While your grade only consists of 3 exams, start studying early and do every bit of extra credit offered (go to class, do the optional papers) and you should be fine. Exams were fair for the most part, but be prepared for a few nit-picky questions (particularly on the third exam).
Prof Miller wasn't a bad professor, but he put virtually no effort at all into his classes. He read straight from the ppt slides and gave no homework or assignments. There were about 10 pts worth of extra credit, but the only grades are from the 3 exams. Studying isn't very helpful because his questions are very different from the lecture material.
He did a good job at answering questions. I took the Maymester and zoom was designated for questions and test times not lectures. You had to go to at least 5 zoom class times and ask a question to get credit. I was 0.4 points away from an A- because his tests are closed notes. Sometimes he says things that are political and controversial.
Josh is very knowledgeable (though a bit boring). There are only 3 grades in the class and they are all tests. Each lecture you attend gives half a point of extra credit so they add up substatially. Literally lecture heavy apart from two novels you need to read.
Dr Miller is a very good professor. His lectures can seem very long but if you go and stay focused you get a lot out of them. Only 3 tests that makeup all of your grade and some extra credit you can get for going to class. Tests are hard with a lot of studying but he is true when he says he will only test you on the things he goes over in class.
the only thing he grades you on is three tests and the final is optional to replace your lowest test score. Although class is not mandatory he rewards those who go with an extra credit assignment almost every class. So defiantly go if you can.
The entire class is 3 exams and possible extra credit for attendance. He does not post slides, but if you attend class, take notes, and memorize the all the slides , you will be fine. He is not tricky, it is just a lot of info! If you are a psychology major then you will most likely have learned some of this already. He is funny and knowledgable!
I really enjoyed Dr. Miller, he was a very interesting guy. But, my biggest complaint is that your whole grade is based on 3 exams. So if you are not a good test taker... I'd stay away. I would have appreciated a couple of assignments just to help me out a little. But there are a lot of opportunities for extra credit, so a good grade is possible.
I was excited to take this FYOS class, but it wasnt as good as expected. There are 3 total essays to write on different articles, and you discuss the articles in class. Very passive-aggressive and degrading towards the whole class if you dont discuss the articles enough. Offers EC with FYOS events. Only good part was that the class is a mini-mester
The class is very interesting, but it was a lot harder than I expected. If you do not have to take the class, then I do not think that I would. The tests are just very specific and difficult and there are only 3 tests. I would have to dedicate a lot of time studying for this class. The prof is degrading and could be rude, but he was really funny.
There are only three tests in this class, although they are multiple choice and he offers an extra credit opportunity after every class. Prof. Miller is so real and funny and the lectures are genuinely interesting. He answers his emails quick as well. The info is very heavy on memorization though so just push through studying and you'll be fine.
Graded on a few papers. The course is a guaranteed A. Prof isn't bad just kinda boring. Course only lasts for half a semester.
there are only 3 tests the whole semester and there is no homework assignments, so your grade is entirely based off of them. the lectures are super interesting but it's a lot of information to retain and memorize for the tests. attendance isn't mandatory but you usually get extra credit points just for showing up, and they are usually much needed
Good professor. All lecture based with 3 exams. Extra credit for coming to class, other extra credit assignments, and slight curves on most tests. Fair test questions, but a lot of material. 2 short ish books to read. If you come to class, pay attention, and are good at studying for memorization, you will do great. Optional final.
He's pretty chill. Interesting lectures and heavy extra credit opportunities, grade is four tests. He is very knowledgeable and pretty funny. Take notes other than what is on the slides. Tests can be unpredictable, but really not bad, TA's are happy to help. Took as a CJ major, and it can be heavy science at times, but cool if you like the material
He is a decent professor. There is a ton of content and 2 required book readings. Lectures feel like forever and he blows through it sometimes. but he's knowledgeable and gives a ton of extra credit (it will add up I promise). He's reasonable as long as you're respectful. He cracks jokes and is funny. Overall decent course and would take him again
He is a funny guy and if you are interested in the material, you'll love this class. It is a lot of studying due to the fact the grades are off 4 exams. Definitely plan to come to every class as you get extra credit points for every class you come to.
Do not take him. Grading is fair but the glass only consists of tests. Whole class struggled a lot because it was so much notes. He gives extra credit. Very strict by the rules dude. He is not empathetic and will not do any grade requests. literally wants us to fail.
made us think that some things definitely were/weren't on the test just for the opposite to happen because he couldn't convey his message clearly. tests are super specific - you basically have to memorize all your notes. he's also petty. 2/3 books that you read for the class are also terrible. do NOT recommend.
This class is graded off of 4 exams, each with 30+ pages of material on them. All slides must be memorized because all the test questions are super specific. Go to all classes, you get 0.5 points of extra credit for showing up. He also asks questions about what he says in class. There are outside of class papers that you can do for extra credit
Psychopathology was not the worst. Yes, exams required memorizing the material, but if you take good notes you will do fine. Each class there is extra credit, as well as two extra credit papers (do those!). All of the studying for the exams actually made me retain information from the class, which I cannot say for my open-note exam courses.
100% recommend him if you are interested in actually learning and go to lectures. He is such an interesting and funny lecturer and I would love to take more classes with him. Grade is made up of 4 exams but there is so much extra credit. Ppl complained about tests but i went to class and studied a lot and made high As. the class was interesting
He is a solid lecturer. However, the content is heavy, and he requires you to remember specific details from each disorder you cover. He is straightforward about this, though, during drop/add. Three heavy tests. You do have opportunities for extra credit: one short test for your final exam, short writing assignments in class, and a one-pager.
grade=ONLY test based. If you are not a good test taker DO NOT take this class (take it from me.. I didn't listen and had to withdraw bc I didn't want to end with a C). Lectures r quite interesting, he's rlly funny, BUT you have to memorize basically every detail of notes.. and everything he says or shows in class is fair game to be on the test.
This class is a double edged sword. On one hand, the material is really interesting and the professor does a great job explaining it. However, there's SO MUCH information in each lecture and your grade is only 3 exams. Attendance is extra credit and he doesn't post lecture slides online, so you have to go to class. Great class, but it's a lot!
must MEMORIZE 30+ pages of typed notes per exam (3 - each 33.3% of grade). only pos. is content is interesting. go to class bc he doesn't post notes & gives 0.5 pts of EC each class. told us that "bad test takers should leave the class." dont listen if its req for u, itll be hard but doable. spent 1+ weeks studying constantly before each exam.
Dr. Miller made class enjoyable and knew what he was talking about very well. There are 3 exams that make up your grade and 2 of them you need to read a book. If you do take this class make sure to start studying at least a week prior to exam.
Your grade is made up of 3 tests, with any content covered in lectures before being fair game. Study hard for the test, and they will be a piece of cake. There is a book for 2 tests, and he gives 0.5 points EC for every class you attend. Optional EC final at the end, & 1 other EC opportunity. He's a funny guy & very knowledgeable with the material!
Good professor, clearly knows all subject material very well. Just very lecture and test heavy, be prepared to sit, listen, and write every word because he doesn't post slides for the entirety of class. The whole grade is 3 tests but lots of extra credit opportunities. Can be a little cranky but overall a good professor just a bit challenging
-LOVE this class and professor -entire grade is 3 tests -0.5 extra credit pts each day u go to class -no textbook, 2 books required (test questions over them but SO interesting) -make sure u get all the notes (by going to class or from a friend) -study hard/memorize notes and tests will be easy -NO busy work
Miller is a great teacher/person, but the teaching style wasn't great for me. There's extra credit for showing up to class, and you have to read 2-3 books through the semester, but the fact that the three exams are your full course grade and he lectures too fast to take note of everything makes it difficult to study, plus he doesn't post the notes.
Dr. Miller is a very knowledgeable and engaging lecturer. The entirety of the class is graded based on three tests, but the tests are easy as long as you study. He also offers extra credit assignments in almost every single lecture, so even though lectures are not required they can help boost your grade.
Amazing lectures, he makes an already interesting topic so much more interesting. The grades are fully decided by exams which I understand can be annoying for some, but I didn't mind it. If you're a good test taker and enjoy interesting lectures, please take this class.
Professor Miller seemed knowledgeable about this course and made it pretty interesting. There are a ton of slides he lectures from and he goes very fast so it was sometimes difficult to take notes. Only three exams but you get extra credit most days of class if you attend which helps balance your overall grade. Several books to read too.
I took this class for the Maymester, and there is sooo much information to cram in. It's an interesting course, but it's just graded by tests, which can be scary if you mess one up. Zoom was mandatory, but no lecturing, just had to ask him questions for attendance. Interesting stuff, but took years off my life.
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