Tough class but Dr. McMills is definetly the best professor to have for CHEM 151. Much easier to understand in lectures than the other professors teaching the course. Helpful in office hours, make good use of SIs and the learning communities.

I had her last year. She is more than willing to help you during office hours if you need it. She knows what she is talking about... but you are guarenteed to fall asleep in her class, its in the OU Professor Handbook, read it sometime.

She is a pretty good professor. She tries her best to teach the information, but the fact of the matter is, the class is difficult. She has a very dry personality, but I'm convinced that deep down inside, she's really a very fun, approachable person!

Dr. McMills is the best chemistry professor at OU in terms of the amount of knowledge you will acquire from her class (I've since take 6 other chem profs). She gets a lot of bad ratings because most OU students don't like to be challenged at all. Stay awake, do your homework, and you'll get an A.

Dr. McMills does everything she can to set up her students to do well. Read the chapters, do the pre-class quizzes, go to class and you will come out with an A, unless you are not so good at Chemistry. If you need extra help do LC and go see McMills in her office hours; she's very willing to help. CAPA/pre-quiz give examples of all types of test ?.

I was retaking this class, so yes, it's a really hard class. But I did all the homework, practices questions and studied hard, and it helped. She was very accessible when I had questions and was always willing to help. Try hard and pay attention and you'll do just fine.

hands down the best chem prof. you can actually learn from her. very pleasant. if at all possible take her class.

She goes fast in lecture, but is really good with help one on one. Take her if you can she is one of the best in the department. Very helpful one on one and provides helpful worksheets/formula sheets to make the info. easier to understand.

Although her lectures can be fast and dry, she'll explain what she needs to do. Sometimes it's very profitable to read the text book, other times you can get by on your notes. Take the practice tests. . . they help. She's usually available for help, just don't be weary of her very. . hmm. . dry manner. You'll get used to it.

Awesome professor! Dr. McMills is approachable, helpful, and clearly loves chemistry. If you go to her office hours, she's incredibly friendly, and will help you solve a problem without doing it for you. Overally, GREAT!

The class is pretty boring, but that is probably because I hate chemistry. She is really passionate about teaching and if EXTREMELY helpful if you take the time and ask for help. The pace of the class is fast, but if you feel like you are starting to get in over your head, just ask for help and she is really friendly. Great professor.

McMills was a good teacher, but her lectures were faced paced that gilled the full 50 minutes. Attendance is not mandatory, but if you don't go to class, you will end up missing important material. The tests and quizzes are hard, so study study study. When I asked for help, it just confused me more, but that might have been just me.

She was a great teacher. She was very clear about everything, she went at a steady but not too fast pace, she was really helpful with questions, and she really is a nice professor. I would definitely take her courses again. You just have to make sure you don't get behind with the work load

She is very approachable, and very helpful with the class. The lectures can get a tad bit long-winded and the book can be confusing, but she is always willing to help.

Pretty easy class. Easy to understand and from what I hear she's pretty helpful. I never had to ask for help.

She seems a bit dry and boring at first.. but she knows her stuff and is good at what she does and is always willing to help.

Great Teacher. I had her for Chem 151 and 152. She truly puts a lot of work into teaching her class and wants everyone to do well. The courses are hard, but if you go to class and do what she instructs you can get a good grade.

Very good teacher, makes a very boring chemistry class somewhat interesting

She is a great professor. A lot of her questions for exams come from the even problems in the book, so if you do the problems and understand how to do them, you will do fine. She is kind of a boring teacher, but she knows what she is doing and takes a great interest in it. Take her if you get the chance. Chemistry will be much less confusing.

Very Stern but fair. You learn alot form her, take her!!!

She rarely shows any emotion but is a great professor. She explains difficult concepts really well and provides a lot of examples. If you go to office hours she's really helpful. The exams are daughting so do the practice problems in the book and the practice exams.

McMills is great at her job. She actually teaches the class and puts her all into making the students understand the material. She works through problems during class and she also keeps the class involved. She may be a bit boring, but you have to do your part to succeed in this course. TAKE HER!!!

This class is really not bad at all if you have a firm background in chemistry. With a little studying, a high B, A isn't too far away. It is hard to stay awake in class; she's very monotone. However, if you have any questions, she's more than willing to help/

McMills does a great job teaching and is always there to help accepting questions during class and office hours. Highly reccomend this professor if your looking to take Chemistry.

McMills did a wonderful job explaining things. If you are lazy and don't attend class, expect a low grade. Do your work, study for exams and quizzes, and do your extra credit. Caution though; exams sucked.

I think McMills is a wonderful teacher. If you find yourself struggling go see her during her office hours she helps and reassures you on anything you have questions about. Make sure you really study for the exams and DON'T fall behind. Take McMills if you have a choice.

She's a tough teacher but if you really try with the work and listen to her you can definitely pass.

It's a hard class. If you study a lot, do all the homework assignments, and most of the prep quizzes, you should be alright. So far, our class exam averages were a 70 and a 56. Unless you're a chemistry genius, if you don't try, you'll fail. Sign up for a PLTL, mine helped me a lot.

A very hard class, but if you stick with it and study consistently throughout the semester its easier. She certainly knows her chem, but goes very fast. Do the prep quizzes and dont procrastinate with hwk.

I loved McMills. She writes down her examples so they are easy to follow, and its not going through a bunch of slides really fast like Dr. Paris. She is very approachable in her office hours and is willing to work with student-athletes.

This class is difficult but not impossible. McMills is very willing to help during her office hours or by appointment. I strongly recommend signing up for PLTL along with this class. She is a great teacher and knows her chemistry!

Not the best. If you can take someone else, DO SO. She's very monotone and goes fast in class. She knows her chemistry, but assumes we all know as much as she does. Class is hard to keep up with, and exams are difficult. Not impossible, but surely not easy.

Dr. McMills is a fairly good teacher. She is brilliant about the subject, but she flies through the material and her exams are pretty challenging. She is extremely helpful in office hours and she's really kind. Although lots of studying and you should be ok.

I love her. her notes are clear and she explains things well. if you are nervous about chemistry sign up for PLTL. a lot of test questions are close to what are on the PLTL packets.

Shes a great professor and teaches pretty thoroughly. She always asks to make sure everything is gotten through pretty clear. her tests are a little rough but she grades for more than just right answers. but beware - homework nightly.

Dr. McMills is a solid teacher. Super clear about what is to be expected for the class, tells you "This is something you will be asked to do on the test" also gives previous year's exam as practice. Homework Sunday through Saturday which wasn't fun but it only took about 30minutes to do at most and it forced you to learn it. Take the PLTL course!

Had to take one semester of Chem and absolutely hate the subject. McMills was there to help you. Lectures were VERY tough to pay attention to, personally reading the book helped me the best. Lots of homework (every weekday) and labs are annoying, but for how much they pad your grade, its worth it. Exams are generally pretty tough.

She really prepares you for exams. There are three exams over the course of the year and one final. Attendance is not mandatory, but she does have daily tophatclicker questions. The lecture notes are posted on blackboard and she makes herself very available to help. She teaches in a way that can be understood easily. I highly suggest choosing her.

Dr. McMills is the best general chemistry professor you will have. She is a little bland but is clear and precise on what was expected. You will NOT do well in this class if you do the hw and practice. Take the PLTL's she makes the packets and at least its good for practice. Old exams are identical to exams, study HER notes, don't skip class.

Like people say, shes not a teacher that you'll rant and rave about but she says what is expected and stays by that. Her lectures are boring but its chem so what can you expect. Shell answer your questions and go into further detail!

Great professor, says exactly what is expected. Gives very clear explanations and tells you what you need to know. Gives practice exams and puts her notes online. Absolutely no complaints about Dr. McMills

Good teacher overall. I did very well, but mostly because it was a review from high school. Regardless, YOU NEED TO GO TO CLASS. She takes attendance for credit and asks tophat questions for credit during class. If you don't go you WILL NOT PASS.

Dr. McMills is extremely clear, and makes sure students understand material before moving on. She is willing to re-explain concepts or meet to help outside of class. Practice exams are great preparation for the real exams, and the many homework assignments reinforce lecture topics. I highly recommend Dr. McMills--she is a great professor.

So far my favorite professor! She is knowledgeable in the subject, and conveys material in a very effective manner. Uses slides, tophat, and write-along-notes to keep students with the material. All homework was through mcgrawhill online, but was reasonable time wise. Seems to be really good at estimating work and course load.

Dr. McMills is so sweet. She wants students to do well, and knows that Chemistry isn't always a fun topic. She will always stop and answer questions and is always willing to see students outside of class for help. Plus, she told me personally she tries to learn all the names of the students in her 150+ lectures by looking at rosters, so cute!

Easy A. Decent amount of extra credit and grade padding. Exams are easy and just like practice exams. Go to lecture and pay attention, write down everything she writes down. Don't use book. PLTL, khan academy, and lecture slides good resources.

Great teacher, very knowledgeable. Cares about her students.

Dr. McMills is such an incredible professor and lady in general, she is super helpful during lecture and outside of class. You can tell that she really cares about you and wants you to do well.

She gives lots of homework assignments. Attendance is worth credit, so don't skip. She's clear and concise with the material she teaches. You will need to study for this class, its not easy! P.S You do not need the textbook! You only need the access codes.

She's amazing but if you don't show up to class you won't get the top hat points. She gave me a letter grade up for showing up to class and caring.

Dr. McMills is a great professor. I love her teaching style, enough to build my schedule around having her again for CHEM 1520. She is very approachable and kind, if you ever feel confused go to her office hours! The class is difficult, but so is chemistry in general. You have to work for it, but she will help you succeed.

Dr. McMills is a wonderful introductory chemistry professor. She is concise in her lectures and goes through every type of calculation problem that will be on her exams and she will not throw any surprise curveball questions at you. She holds office hours twice a week for students, but is willing to work outside that time frame.

Dr. McMills is very kind and wants her students to do well. Lectures are boring but she does go over many problems. Exam grading is done with the other intro chem professor, and grading is tough.

I love Dr. McMills and taking her 1510 class. Her lectures can get boring but she's intelligent and there to teach you what you need to know to pass the final exam. She regularly has office hours and encourages questions if you don't understand. Can't wait to take 1520 with her.

I loved McMills class. I highly suggest going to lectures because she does the practice problems that will be on the test. Her study guides for exams will give you exactly what will be on the test and there are few to no surprises. She goes over all topics completely and is an amazing professor.

Mcmills is the best professor I have ever had! She is very clear with material and posts her notes to help out the students. She also posts practice exams which are GREAT preparation for her exams. A lot of online homework, but it helps when the test comes around. Overall, she is very helpful, caring, and a great intro chem professor

Girlboss. Amazing lectures, everything she explains is very clear and easy to understand. She is very caring and understanding. Her office hours change a lot, but she will going out of her way to meet with you if it is an issue. Don't bother reading the textbook, just attend lectures and do your Aleks and you should be good.

Dr. McMills is a good professor, lectures are very clear and she gives you all information you need to know for exams. The practice worksheets and practice exams she posts on blackboard are very similar to the actual exams. The material is tough and the class moves really fast, but that is to be expected in gen chem.

Dr. Mcmills is a great person and teacher; she definitely cares about her students and her work. Lectures are clear and concise, with practice problems provided throughout. She has plentiful office hours and is easily available by email. As someone who dislikes chemistry, she made it enjoyable and I feel that I actually learned a lot.

I love Dr. McMills she is very sweet but lectures can be boring since she does have a monotonic voice. Be ready to pay attention in class but she genuinely cares about her students and how well they do. Very accessible and has a lot of different office hours.

Dr. McMills explains concepts in great detail and goes through just about every type of problem one could expect to see on an exam during lecture, making attendance worthwhile. She clearly cares for your success, being accessible outside of class and even offering test-taking tips. Offers practice exams that effectively gauge one's understanding

Great instructor, tests written and graded fairly, easily access outside of class. Only complaint is the homework load, seemed like a lot to me at the college level. Sometimes the homework would be helpful but it often seemed like a time sink to me. Overall, great and I would recommend to other students.

Dr. McMills has good lectures and goes over nearly everything you need to know for the course, she is a very kind person who is definitely knowledgeable in this field. reading is straight forward and as long as you do the practice exams/problems will make getting a decent grade easy.

Dr. McMills was very knowledgable in chemistry, and lectures provided all the examples that were needed for exams. She offered lots of office hours and would always answer emails. There was lots of tedious homework on ALEKS and smart book. You have to attend lectures to get points and extra examples. Take advantage of the practice tests!

Dr. McMills is an amazing professor. She has office hours every day in person and on teams and shares practice exams that are a lifesaver for studying for exams. The only homework needed to do is ALEKS and smartbook that are assigned everyweek to reinforce the topics covered by the lecture. One of my favorite professors :)

Dr. McMills goes above and beyond to make sure her students understand the material. Tons of practice problems in class. Practice exams are IDENTICAL to the real exam, so make sure to do them. She's also super willing to meet with you outside of class to go over material.

She isn't the most engaging lecturer but if you pay attention you'll be very successful in the class.

Do the practice worksheets and exams!

Literally the best professor, especially for science. Wouldn't take the class with anyone else. Her class is structured very well, and you will pass if you show up to class and do the practice exams.

Chemistry is really difficult but McMills explains concepts so well. I would take any class she teaches. She seems scary but she's actually so nice and cares about students.

Great lecturer and very personable. She cares a lot about students and tries her best to make sure everyone understands the content. I got pretty sick during the semester and she was very easy to contact and was very accommodating. One of the best profs I've had!

As a business major that decided to switch to a pre-med track (very crazy, I know), Dr. McMills Class was the best intro to chemistry I could have asked for. Her lectures were very informative, and the exams are very much like the practice worksheets. I recommend this class to anyone who is scared to take chem, just make sure you don't fall behind.

Her lectures can be pretty boring, but she explains the material well and is a super nice person. She provides previous exams and papers to study to prepare for each exam and it is easy to do well if you just pay attention.

Dr. McMills is very nice and cares about her students' success. Chem 1520 is a very tough course, but she is very accessible outside of class and is very kind. If you're struggling with any concepts, go to her office hours! She is very helpful and will walk you through practice problems, similar to what you will see on her exams.

Although the lectures could be quite boring, she provides lots of resources for you to do well in the class. The practice exams given were very helpful as studying tools. They are also very lenient when grading exams, as they are generous with partial credit. Of the two 1520 professors, she would definitely be my choice.

I absolutely loved being in McMills' class. She may come off as scary, but she is actually a really sweet and caring woman. The lectures may be a bit boring, but as long as you pay attention, her explanations are super clear. Ensure you do plenty of practice problems, as Chem1520 is pretty math heavy. As long you show up to class, you will do fine.

This class was very difficult and I think McMills knew that. She was very kind to students and wanted what was best for them and helped in any way possible. She lowered the grades this semester so a 66% was a C-. I think she understood that this was a hard class and tried to help students as best as she could.