2.5

Mary Mills

Computer Science - Moorpark College

2.5
Quality
3.0
Difficulty
5%
Would Retake
113
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2.5
Quality
3.0
Difficulty
2.3
Helpful
2.7
Clarity

5%

Would Retake

113

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What Students Say

Don't take this class

CIS16 - 2.0 rating

Tests were super easy

M16 - 2.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

84%

Textbook Required

75%

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EXTRA CREDIT (3)
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COMPUTERS

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CIS

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Reviews (113)
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CISM16
May 1, 2003

No Comments

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CIS16
Nov 25, 2003

Very easy class, do the work and get an easy A.

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CISM16
Apr 26, 2004

Extremely boring, bad sense of humor. She doesn't discuss test materials in class.

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CISM16
May 15, 2004

very boring class. attendence required but in the end you don't loose to much for missing. do the extra credit and give a good final presentaion and it's an easy grade

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CIS16
May 20, 2004

Not a difficult class if you do all the work because the majority of the grades are on the Lab work but the Lab work takes forever to complete. Majority of people passed with A'. Only downside is the mountains of lab work.

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COMPUTERS
Jun 5, 2004

aahhhh... help me. PLEASE. probably the most boring class i took at moorpark.. thought it was going to be a guaranteed A.. def not. this class makes me suicidal. dont carry any sharp objects with you to class for your own safety. NO BUENO!!

3.0
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CIS
Jun 7, 2004

No Comments

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CIS16
Jul 2, 2004

No Comments

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CISM16
Aug 11, 2004

Very easy, but even more borring. go to class and you will have an easy A. I ended up with more than 100% in class.

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CISM16
Sep 2, 2004

Extremely boring, does not actually read student's papers, presentations are a joke (holds up road signs: STOP, YIELD, and END), excessive use of the word "UNDERSTAND!" (35 times in one meeting).

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CIS16
Nov 2, 2004

Straight forward teacher. All expectations are laid out for you. Do what she requires and you'll do well. All tests are multiple choice which can be tricky. Very friendly. Must attend and be on time.

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CIS16
Nov 27, 2004

dude shes the epitome of computer nerds, i am a nerd myself but wow, she makes some lame jokes. shes OKAY, but i can see her mean side really easy, 4 exams 100pts each (do review sheet), a paper and oral presentation and final is what the class consists of, lots of ec opportunities, too boring..

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CIS16
Dec 1, 2004

Not sure what class the others were taking. She is such a nice teacher and fun. She really explains everything and is very passionate about her work. I would highly recommend her. I learned so much and she made my evenings enjoyable.

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CIS16
Dec 8, 2004

class is an easy c or b, but she will bore you to death and be very mean if you have any questions. she grades the oral presentation and paper way too hard. i recommend to take her if you're ok with working hard for a B.

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CIS16
Dec 14, 2004

A nice lady but can bore you a little.She knows her material and will go in depth in most areas.There is alot of work to do in this class.The lab work was time consuming but not very hard.Read the book as quizes are based on the tests in there.Most people in the class got B's.

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CIS16
Jan 3, 2005

She is a boring teacher! She was not fair with grading! If you are not a great test taker, dont take this class! Yes there is a lot of EC but she doesnt give it to at the end of the semester unless you have had over a certain % on exams! Could someone please explain why there's a paper in a CIS clas

5.0
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CIS16
May 9, 2005

Pretty easy class, turn in everything on time, study from the book so you'll do good on the exams, She is a very fair teacher and gives plenty of chances for you to get and A in her class. In my expeience it seemed to only be people who missed quite a few classes who did poorly. Definitly take her.

5.0
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CISM16
Jul 13, 2005

She spells out exactly what she wants. If do what she asks of you, and exactly how she explains it, you'll get an "A". She practically gives you the answers.

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CIS16
Grade: B
Jul 22, 2005

Class is very borring , and she is not fair on grade.

2.0
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CISM18
Sep 15, 2005

No Comments

5.0
1.0
CIS16
Sep 30, 2005

She is a very nice teacher. She give help when you need it. Her test are fair. She can be funny at times. All in all, she is a good teacher.

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CIS16
Oct 2, 2005

worst "teacher" ever! never teaches anything just asks questions "what is a virus" then waits for an inappropriately long amount of time for someone to respond, "what is http" waitwait... so it sometimes takes several classes to finish a chapter, everything must be exactly as she says, makes you put name tags on your desk. several hours of lab work

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CIS16
Nov 17, 2005

Pretty easy class if you do all the labwork. It is 4 units so people complaining about the lab work, try a different class? Tests are challenging but she gives a review sheet for each test so that is very helpful. Don't like the idea of a research paper for a computer class but hey, 4 unit "A" I guess you have to do something. SHAVE THE MULLET

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CIS16
Dec 3, 2005

She is mean , class is boring , and she is unfare of grade.

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CIS16
Dec 27, 2005

Horrible teacher, makes you put name tags on desk, unfair grading for research paper, uses the word "understand" like no other (35 times in one lecture)...never teaches, asks questions and waits for responses...NOT RECOMMENDED, avoid taking her class.

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CIS16
Jan 10, 2006

class is a little boring but she brings in interesting info. tough on grading but clearly defines points available. tests easy all questions given in detail before! Easy A!

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CISM16
Jan 30, 2006

Any class is easy if you do the work. This women is on a power trip. She doesn't teach she just rambles. I feel like taking her class is a complete waste of time.

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CIS16
Mar 14, 2006

Teacher goes out of her way to make course difficult. Often lies directly to students about class requirements. Unable or unwilling to understand and utilize the technology she teaches about. Overall a waste of time, and the course could be learned over a couple of nights with a decent textbook. Unfortunately, she chose an outdated text.

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M16
Apr 29, 2006

the tests are easy because she gives you a study guide and the answers are all directly off that. but she is in desperate need of an extreme makeover and she thinks she is funny but i was like oh shut up the whole class. this could have been an interesting class but she made it boring. its an easy A but the semester drags on and on and on..

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CS16
May 10, 2006

No Comments

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CISM16
Aug 8, 2006

what a horrible teacher, not just bad at teaching but a horrible person as well, just plain mean to her students, and has absolutely ridiculous requirements like you have to turn in two copies of the final or it doesn't count?!?!?!?! WHY??? test answers are given so you don't have to learn anything but follow her rules exactly or you'll fail, I did

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ACCOU7064
Oct 16, 2006

Very, very mean teacher, make your self a favorite dont take a class with her.

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CISM16
Oct 19, 2006

she is ok. the lab assignemenrs are annoying but YOU DON'T EVEN NEED TO ATTAND CLASS! isn't that cool?

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CIS16
Oct 19, 2006

She is the best for CIS 16. Class could be boring but you are allowed to slip classes

4.0
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CISM16
Oct 23, 2006

The class is boring cuz its all about computer.. but i didn't attand classes most of time still got an A

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CIS16
Nov 11, 2006

Most people give poor comments becuase the material your learning is really boring but she makes the class very easy to do well in.Class is easy. Study guide has the same exact questions as test which makes it an easy A. highly recomended. You can skip every class and do the study guides and get an A.

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CISM16
Nov 28, 2006

THe material is easy, but it is necessary and helpful. barely attanded classes but still got a good grade. She is helpful if u ask her for help =)

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CIS16
Jan 15, 2007

the poorest teacher i had at MP the three years i was there. she gave me a C in the class even though i got A's on every test. her lectures were excrutiatingly boring and unorganized, she was rude to students, and her overall demeanor was severely unpleasant.

2.0
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CIS16
May 16, 2007

I'm so glad to be out of this class!!! So much to do for this class! this class will take alot of your time, especially the labs, 2000 word research paper and so much more. she's very strict on everything! And attendence is required!

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CISM16
Oct 29, 2007

I don't think she is that bad

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AABBCCIS1
Nov 27, 2007

if u looked up the worst teacher ever you would find mary mills. i hated the thought of even going to her class, after two weeks only 8 peopled stayed and they were like 40 years old. i would rather get hit by buy a truck then ever take her as a teacher again. if you read this ms. mills YOU SUCK!!!! do everyone a favor and just stop teaching.

3.0
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CISM16
Dec 7, 2007

This class is sooo boring but she doesn't require that you attend. She's straight out of the 80's with her ugly hair and dresses. She gives you a study guide so you know exactly what is on the test. If you study that you'll be great. She also gives a lot of extra credit opportunities. The research paper sucks and the online labs are ridiculous.

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CIS16
May 20, 2008

She is not a good teacher. Very boring subject and she does not help it. Stuck all the mexican students in the back and favored the whites. Also made horrible jokes which nobody laughed at.

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CISM16
Jul 11, 2008

She helps you by giving you a study guide for the test. Her syllabus is very clear on what is expected of you. The labs are very difficult for the average person but she doesn't expect you to get 100%. CIS does require study time but if you study you can get a good grade. She is a good teacher but maybe a little impatient with the students.

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CISM16
Oct 12, 2008

OMG!!!This woman is the worst teacher EVER!!!She is so boring and she thinks that she has a sense of humor, but she is just awful!!!She loves and enjoys to frame her students with the tests and the stupid Lab work!!!Don't take her - you will regret it!!!Again:Worst Teacher EVER!!!

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CISM16
Oct 22, 2008

This teacher is HORRIBLE. She is rude. She really does think she is funny, but she is NOT and her class is so boring and you don't feel fullfilled from her teaching. If you go to her during her office hours, be prepared for someone who talks down to you. HORRIBLE, MEAN, BORING teacher. Do not her class. You'll regret it!!!!

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CISM16
Dec 4, 2008

She is the WORST teacher and human being EVER!!!If you want to suffer and listen to her garbage than take her. You don't learn anything from her, just from the book. She thinks that she is super smart, but she is just arrogant and very rude!!! She LOVES to make things impossible for the students and to show them how bossy she can be. She is AWFUL!

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CISM16
Dec 17, 2008

Great teacher! There is a lot of work, but she maps it all out which makes it easy to stay organized and complete assignments on time. She grades hard, but that's her way of challenging students to put a good effort into the class. I felt good after completing this challenging college course.

2.0
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CISM16
Mar 2, 2009

Horrible instructor. Believes she knows it all and when she is challenged by a student she simply dismisses him and talks the point down. Thinks she is funny but is not at all. There was a student in my class with a learning disability and she always talked to him. She is an accountant who know nothing more than what the text book reads.

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CISM53
Mar 23, 2009

HORRIBLE TEACHER! Hardly ever goes over material, assuming the students already know the material perfectly. She is impatient and impossible to get a good conversation over the material in class. She always thinks she is right and no one else is. I don't feel I learned anything productive from the class from day one. The school should fire her NOW!

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CISM53
Apr 14, 2009

She does not make her class interesting at all and I regret taking one of her classes.

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CISM16
May 6, 2009

Horrible Teacher!!! Didn't learn anything productive from her, only through my own studying. Impatient and rude and thinks she knows everything. Her classes are super boring and not informative at all! Don't take her, you'll regret it.

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CIS16
May 24, 2009

I honestly think this class was super easy. We review the chapters and then she has review sheets that you have to show her before the test for extra credit, memorize those review questions and its in the same order as the test. attendence is extra credit. The labs are super easy and its not mandatory to attend the lab class you can do it at home!

3.0
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CISM16
Jul 16, 2009

Class was super easy, just study review sheet. Teacher is super rude and annoying. Laughed hysterically at her own and everyone else's stupid jokes and discussed people's ideas, but completely shut down the person with a learning disability every single time he spoke. She would frown, look down, and pretend he said nothing.Sad & made me sick.

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CS16
Nov 18, 2009

I don't think she was annoying at all. She clearly states what her standards are and you will do well on the in-class exams as long as you do her review sheets. The lab work you can do at home, just don't leave it all the last day.

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CIS16
Nov 23, 2009

Test are easy as long as you study the review sheet. Class is SUPER boring, and she doesn't really cover the material. Gets off topic really easy too. Labs aren't too bad when done at home but the paper and lab that has to be done at the school are ridiculous. I got a good grade but didn't enjoy the class or teacher at all.

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CIS16
Dec 6, 2009

I am astonished at the comments here, as I think she is one of the best professors I've had. She is clear, interesting, organized, and fair. If you use her Study Guides, you will do very well. The labs (Office 2007) take some time, but just spend time with them. Don't procrastinate. Do things, on time, and you'll enjoy her class. Great teacher!

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MIS16
Dec 11, 2009

I was unsure of taking this teacher based on what I read. But Honestly if you study the sheets she gives you and do the work your supposed to on time she is great. She doesn't tolerate excuses. When it comes to the writing assignment, she is clear on what she expects and harsh if you don't follow instructions. Study the guides... Do your labs!

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CISM16
Apr 30, 2010

WHERE SHOULD I START? 2 WORDS HORRIBLE TEACHER.

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CISM16
Apr 30, 2010

Ok, if you are lazy this is not the class for you. She gives you study guides and the questions may be worded different but they are even in the same order on the test! If you memorize the order of the terms you'll pass! The labs are easy as long as you sit down and do them. Paper is hard but do your work and you will have a good grade! Not too bad

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CISM16
May 22, 2010

This class was pretty easy considering it was 4 units. It seems like a lot of work in the beginning, but it is actually not much at all. She is very straight forward about what she expects and she is willing to help and clarify any problems. She also seems to really know her stuff. Many opportunities for extra credit.

4.0
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CISM16
Jun 16, 2010

The material is boring but the tests are easy--she gives study guides and goes over them in class. Online lab isn't hard, again, just boring. Hardest part of class was a 10 pg paper with exacting criteria that MUST be followed along with a PowerPoint presentation. Lots of extra credit ops--especially if you are in class.

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CISM16
Jun 17, 2010

most hoorrible, advice don't take her class. Attending her class is nightmare. Not cooperative at all.

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CISM16
Jul 7, 2010

Mary Mills is a very controlling and obnoxious professor, and one that I would not recommend to anyone who cant handle being around an intellectual defective several hours a week. You will not win against her, so just keep your head down and do everything EXACTLY as she says, regardless of how pointless or dumb it seems.

5.0
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CISM16
Aug 8, 2011

Thought I was going to hate this class, ended up loving it. She is loud and somewhat annoying, but her tests are super easy. She gives you a study guide thats literally every question on the test and you get extra credit for doing it. The research paper at the end of the semester sucked, but I still ended up with a B.

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CISM16
Sep 6, 2011

she's a great teacher but has an abrasive personality.doesnt take crap from anyone an wont hear any excuses. I learned a lot and she made the dry material interesting.tests are easy, but there are a lot of questions.1 presentation and one final research paper, both of which will be easy if you dont procrastinate. would definitely take her again.

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CIS16
Oct 29, 2011

I don't feel as though she is helpful at all, she goes over useless material and always talks her self up. She talks about all these great jobs she has had and always mentions her grand experience. She goes over the same stories over and over. Very unhelpful teacher when it comes to upcoming projects

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CIS16
Dec 5, 2011

Comments saying she isn't cooperative, but she's a teacher. She's good. I usually sleep thru classes, but worth listening to. Lots of EC, just skim the book, & do assignments as early/on time as possible. I'm lazy, still gonna pass with a B. Will let you take makeup tests too! Just read syllabus, ask Qs, seriously. Not a bad lady.

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CISM16
Aug 22, 2012

Easy to get a B. Hard to get an A. If you aren't too good with computers I would not take her! Study guides (EC) take forever, projects are long, and she is a STUBBORN grader. (no joke) I ended up hating computers.

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CISM16
Mar 26, 2013

worst class ever. Got a B but lectures are terribly boring. If you just memorize the study guides they're exactly like the test. Shes a harsh grader on the paper that is due at the end of the semester. Most pointless/ boring class. Takes roll for every lecture, and doesn't take any excuses whatsoever

3.0
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CISM16
May 1, 2013

Do the labs on time, do the study guides, try to be at every class, and get extra credit. This is one class you're just going to have to suck it up and deal... Also, the textbook is terrible...

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M16
May 19, 2013

Mrs. Mills is a bad teacher, but if you are stuck taking this class(she's the only one who teaches it)it's easy. Practice the online test 2 times before you do them, Study the study guides they are identical to the tests, and do all her extra credit it's easy. She's a bad teacher ,but the class is doable. Just do the study guides during her lecture

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CISM16
Aug 15, 2013

Read the chapter and ask questions in class. It's the only way you will actually learn about computers. My class was great about this and she was great about explain. However, if you don't ask her questions about the chapter don't expect her to teach it. Do all the study guides and study them and you will do well!!!

3.0
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CISM16
Grade: B
Aug 15, 2013

This class isn't that hard. Show up for class, get the book, do the study guides and you will pass. However getting an A is very difficult. I had an A all semester long and ended up with a B. Mills is a stickler, VERY opinionated and very nerdy - but what do you expect from the only Computer teacher at Moorpark.

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CIS16
Sep 24, 2013

Worst teacher ever. She treats you as if you were 5. Unfortunately she is the only computer teacher so you have to take her. Half the class dropped by the second week. Won't help you during test because it's something you should know. Bashes apple products. Good luck.

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CISM16
Oct 2, 2013

I am a comp sci major who took this course simply to learn Microsoft Office since I rarely use them. This was just a bad course with a terrible exam system (Pearson). She's nice enough, but she just isn't my type of teacher. Only teacher for this class.

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CISM16
Oct 22, 2013

Intro to Info Systems w/Mary Mills. She has the mind of a young girl, giddy about little things relating to computing. She doesn't get out much, and she doesn't understand unforeseen circumstances. I was placed in the hospital and she wouldn't allow a make-up exam because her "one make-up a semester" rule. Even if you have a valid doctor's note.

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CISM16
Oct 29, 2013

Horrible teacher. Not fun, and very... strict. Unfortunately, she is the only teacher so you have to deal with her. Prepare for a lot of homework and snobby remarks from her. Good luck.

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CIS16
Nov 25, 2013

This class is horrible! Teacher is hard, and will always put you down. She thinks she is smarter than everyone else. The online portion of the class is supposed to "teach" you about word, pwrpnt, excel, etc. However, it does not! It tells you what to do, and then if you get it wrong, it marks you down! DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME WITH THIS CLASS!

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CIS16
Nov 26, 2013

DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS!! she is the worst teacher i have ever had, she couldn't explain her assignments to save her life, plus her ankles crack which is annoying.

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CIS16
Dec 16, 2013

Mary Mills is one of the worst teachers i have ever had in my life...she thinks she has a sense of humor but NO just no...and seriously why do you need to write a paper for a computer class, esp a 2000 word one and then do a presentations where she threatens you with road signs(stop, yield) like wtf...TERRRRIBLE DONT TAKE HER CLASS!!!!!

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CIS16
Dec 17, 2013

Strict but fair. Mary is very supportive and will do what she can to get the point across. Keys to success, show up, do the work and read the materials. Would be surprised if an honest effort doesn't get you the grade you earned

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CIS16
Jan 9, 2014

Awesome class. I learned a lot. The tests were easy. A lot of hard work and you can get an A. I am not sure why people hate her class. Guess they don't show up to class.

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CIS16
Apr 7, 2014

My absolute favorite teacher because teaches really important things like how to get a good job. I am NOT great with computers, got pretty bad grades on labs, but did everything and learned study guides and got an A. Class taught me a lot, and the teacher is great!!

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CISM16
Jul 28, 2014

AVOID AT ALL COST.

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CIS16
Dec 11, 2014

i cannot exaggerate how horrible she is. avoid if possible. take it in oxnardventuraonline. shes rude. she tries to shove her opinions down your throat. she acts like shes superior to everyone else on this earth. her rules are so strict & unnecessary. she attacks students if we simply ask questions. just don't even bother with this creature.

2.0
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CIS36
Grade: A
Dec 18, 2014

Easy Class! Professor very strict. A lot of boring lectures. professor does not understand unforeseen circumstances. Just follow the syllabus, Sometimes professor does not remind you of due dates. Study the vocab hard for the exams. The labs are stupid, stuff gets marked off for no reason. This class is still very EASY though.

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CIS16
Grade: F
Apr 13, 2015

She is malicious and mean. If you don't like computers she will run you to the ground and make you like them. Lets get one thing straight, if you don't like computers then you will NOT pass this class. Im a bright person and i just found her class extremely boring. I studied and aced all the tests and passed two labs and still didn't pass the class

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CISM1632824
Apr 27, 2015

I hate to rate professors negatively but she's just not a good teacher. She's a really tough grader and criticizes students. Lecture is realllyyyyyy boring. Doesn't remind you of important deadlines (I know it's our responsibility but c'mon), A 2,000 word paper is due at the end of the semester along with presentation. Just avoid if you can :

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CIS16
Grade: B+
Dec 12, 2015

Where do I begin. Mary Mills ... Don't take this class. This professor is very condescending as well as patronizing. She wil make you feel very stupid. The online exams are ridiculous. They don't "teach" you the program, they simply tell you what to do, and it's your job to figure it out. Beware of a 2000 word research paper and a presentation

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CIS16
Grade: B+
Apr 25, 2016

Horrible professor. Probably the worst professor I have had at Moorpark thus far. Her grading is ridiculous, she nitpicks everything, and she is incredibly condescending. The worst part is she is the only teacher that teaches this class at moorpark. My recommendation is to take this class online with Oxnard. You will learn more.

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CISM16
Grade: Not sure yet
May 11, 2016

Mary Mills is a very poor professor, holding certain expectations on her students as if it were a real business and not college. She has a HUGE ego from her tech-life where she loves to show everyone that she knows a lot about technology and point out what others do not. And she mentioned that she was a systems analyst about 40 times in the course.

3.0
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M16
Grade: B
May 18, 2016

Took her class because there is no one else 4 the subj and it wasn't too bad. Her lectures can be painful at times but just show up and do the study guides and extra credit. Did very poorly on the online portion of the class but still managed to get a B overall. The study guides for the tests in class are very useful and there is a 2000 word essay

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CIS16
Grade: A
May 22, 2016

She likes to talk about being knowledgeable in the tech field but instead uses old information and corrects students with incorrect knowledge. It's essentially her way or the highway. She has you write a 2000 word essay in which she makes up her own writing format (based loosely on Chicago style). She will mark you wrong for correct citation use.

3.0
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CIS16
Grade: A+
Jun 24, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Not as bad as some students put. Hated going to her class but tests were easy if you do the study guide and review. A lot of work not gonna lie. Very hard grader. But did all of it and did a lot wrong and still got an A. Gives about 50 points worth of extra credit and sometimes more. But only announces it in class (so show up!)

2.0
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M16
Grade: A
Jun 27, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Tests were super easy. She's boring, mean, and won't give any leeway. What messes students up the most is the research paper she assigns. She grades it pretty much solely on format even though her format guidelines are unclear. It felt like getting a grade lower than I deserved was inevitable. But if you do well on everything else you'll do fine.

3.0
4.0
CIS16
Grade: B+
Dec 9, 2016
Wouldn't take again

I really wanted to give her a good review, I really did. I love computers and thoroughly enjoyed what I learned and I tried to give her the benefit of the doubt, but she's very vague on her grading criteria, and you can't get ahold of her outside class. Thankfully the exams are pretty easy. MyITLab will kill you. An A is possible, just not easy.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
GROUP PROJECTS
2.0
4.0
CIS16
Grade: A
Dec 10, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Outdated teaching style. Too overzealous about cheating. You'll never get to see any of your incorrect test/quiz answers unless you setup a private meeting outside of school hours. Lots of assignments and lots of reading needed to get an A. Instructions seem clear, then you turn in the assignment and learn about new rules. 2400-word paper also.

Skip class? You won't pass.
SO MANY PAPERS
GROUP PROJECTS
1.0
3.0
CISM16
Grade: A
Dec 13, 2016
Wouldn't take again

While I'll admit Professor Mills grew slightly on me throughout the semester, I absolutely despised going to class. It's really not that difficult to get a good grade but it was just so boring. The majority of class time was spent answering questions about homework assignments, partly because her directions are very unclear.

Skip class? You won't pass.
EXTRA CREDIT
GROUP PROJECTS
4.0
4.0
CISM16
Grade: A
Dec 13, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Learning Microsoft Office in this class was important to me, so I tried hard in the class. Getting an A isn't easy, but it isn't hard either. Take your time, learn the key words from the study guides, and do the MyITLab(it takes practice). The group & ind. projects have unclear and at times contradicting guidelines. Ask ?'s for clarity.

Tough Grader
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
EXTRA CREDIT
3.0
4.0
CISM16
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 11, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Prof. Mills is passionate about this subject, you will def learn something new. Does give quite a good amount of hw every week. Online labs are also required + her research paper that you will complete with 3 other people. Does give an outline before every exam which def helps out. Miss due dates and hw, you won't pass. Good luck.

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LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Amazing lectures
2.0
4.0
CISM16
Grade: B
Apr 29, 2017
Wouldn't take again

This class is a lot of work. She is somewhat straightforward, and strict with her policies, but has a lot of them. That said, she doesn't explain somethings fully, like the end of the semester 2500 word paper. She is passionate about the content though. You need to work hard and spend A LOT of time outside of class for an A thought.

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Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
1.0
2.0
CISM16
Grade: A+
May 4, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Literally the worst professor I've ever had to take, goes off topic every lecture, she's lazy & inflexible, even when her procedures don't make sense. Textbooks were expensive and I didn't even need to read one of the books. The class itself is easy fortunately. Tests, online labs, homework, and extra credit are all easy to get if you just study.

EXTRA CREDIT
1.0
4.0
CISM1632824
May 10, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Mary thrives off of harvesting the tears of her students through her 3 hour long sleep-inducing stories so that she can drink them and have eternal life. You want to learn about how computers work? Great, go buy a book on amazon because you will learn more from one hour of your own reading than a whole semester of lectures from her class.

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
GROUP PROJECTS
3.0
4.0
CISM16
Grade: B
Jun 3, 2017
Would take again

Prof. Mills is a highly qualified instructor, and has lots of experience in her field. She comes across as very stern in her lectures, and will sometimes shout when she's really passionate about something. Her goal is to show her students what to expect in the business world, and she does this by assigning group projects.

Tough Grader
Clear grading criteria
GROUP PROJECTS
1.0
1.0
CISM16
Jun 14, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Goes off topic during lectures. Very inflexible with students' needs/schedules. Unclear instructions on assignments. All material can be learned by studying at home, yet attendance is mandatory. Requires purchase of textbook, did not use it once. Very easy class and material made pointlessly complicated and mundane to learn by the professor.

Tough Grader
GROUP PROJECTS
LECTURE HEAVY
1.0
5.0
CISM16
Grade: C
Sep 21, 2017
Wouldn't take again

This is a class that is suppose to be very educational and important. I learned very little and the class is heavily off topic. 1/3rd of the class is a group research paper. That literally has nothing to do with excel or computer programs. Professor Mills is personally unpleasant and rude. Very inflexible.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
LECTURE HEAVY
1.0
5.0
CIS16
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 6, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Mills is the worst professor at MC. She's an expert in her field but should not be a teacher. The programs used in this class are extremely difficult to pass. She assigns the study guide as extra credit, but will not give any guidelines, then marks you down for not "expanding" enough on a term. There are 80 + terms. Avoid if possible!

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
LECTURE HEAVY
1.0
3.0
CISM16
Grade: B+
Nov 16, 2017
Wouldn't take again

One of the least effective, unpleasant professors Ive ever had. Personally rude, unclear on assignments, and dismissive of students concerns. Tests are composed of 75 vocab words, many of which arent gone over at all. Group research paper instructions are unclear, and she will change what she wants from you once youve already done half of it.

Tough Grader
TEST HEAVY
LECTURE HEAVY
1.0
4.0
CISM16
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 5, 2017
Wouldn't take again

This is the worst class I have ever taken. Do NOT try to get ahead on the research paper because she will rip your progress to shreds. 1 week before the due date of a 2500 word paper and we had to start over because she provided NO feedback until this point. I have learned nothing, and this class is needlessly stressful.

Tough Grader
TEST HEAVY
GROUP PROJECTS
1.0
3.0
CIS16
Feb 2, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Worst professor at Moorpark. She seemed nice at first but she is very condescending and rude.

Tough Grader
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
3.0
1.0
CIS16
Grade: A+
May 16, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Mary holds her knowledge of the subject in very high regard, however most of the things she mentions from her experiences are out of date. I currently work in the tech industry and found it frusturated that she misled gave this misinformation. However her class was otherwise great, easy, and kinda fun. Do the work, you'll be fine.

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Clear grading criteria
GROUP PROJECTS
3.0
4.0
CISM16
Grade: Rather not say
Jul 10, 2018
Wouldn't take again

One of the most difficult classes I had to take at Moorpark College. However, this class is not a death sentence. If you work for it and study, you will do well. Really do the workshops and study them as well as the vocabulary and you will pass. Again, work hard and you will do fine :)

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