Gillis is a good teacher if u come to class and take good notes. He makes jokes to lighten up the class, and teaches the concepts quite well. However, you gotta do your part too. Not the easiest, but def not the hardest.

I think Gillis is not the best teacher but he is pretty good. True, his accent is not wonderful but he presents material in an effective manner (especially with 110). I have him for 204 Honors and he stresses Honors but its not that hard.

He makes the course very interesting and gives real stories about people he has encountered to exemplify the lesson. The class is fun and easy. All you need to do is take notes in class. His tests are mostly the notes and barely anything from the book.

He's a good teacher. Makes the material easy to understand.

he's lol funny. makes fun of peoples stupidity and is very sarcastic. his teaching is flawless-get the notes in class and then get the A on the test. easiest course i've ever taken at THE U

Dr. Gillis is a good teacher, who makes statistics about as interesting as it can be. His tests are not too hard, and he gives extra credit. It's funny to watch him be sarcastic to people who complain

Best teacher I have had so far at UM. Very talented lecturer, and outstanding teacher. In case you were wondering his tests come straight from the lectures with only a few questions from the book. By far my favorite lecturer, he is a natural at speaking.

Best teacher I have had so far at UM. Very talented lecturer, and outstanding teacher. In case you were wondering his tests come straight from the lectures with only a few questions from the book. By far my favorite lecturer, he is a natural at speaking.

He is a great teacher. he tells a lot of stories as examples for the concepts so they are all easily understood. for the tests, if you know your lecture notes well, you'll do fine. a few questions from the book, most all are from the lectures. come to class to take good notes!

He is a very good teacher, very entertaining. You have to go to class because the tests are based primarily on his lectures with a few things on the book. Very interesting class with an amazing teacher.

I had him for 204. Really works with you. Talk to him 1-on-1 if you can - really interesting guy. Everything is from the lecture, although reading the book before class prevents you from getting lost. He stresses a lot on concepts and theory, so don't expect too many easy-plug-&-chug problems.

Dr. Gillis makes even non-Psych enthusiasts interested, as he is an intriguing lecturer. However, his tests are NOT fun.

best teacher at this university... actually everyone in the psych dept is wonderful (except durel)

GREAT teacher-The tests are not easy at all, but I learned so much from that class and truly enjoyed his lectures. This man definitely knows what he's talking about, has great speaking skills, and is willing to help out in any way. Tests are mostly based on lectures, so show up to class!

Dr. Gillis is hilarious! He makes lectures interesting, informative, and entertaining. His tests are fair and can be aced with sufficient studying. My advice would be to disregard the uninformed review below.

He's the man!

Relatively easy class, and he's easy to pay attention to.

Learned Alot! Got an A

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Awesome class, tests are a little bit difficult though. :)

i had him for psy 204 and psy 444.. awesome teacher got an a in both... im now in grad skool n taking his classes has helped a lot

Fascinating lecturer, clear, and concise. He trims things down to a manageable level and gets right to the point. He also provides very funny anicdotes to help you remember the lessons. He's a great prof. And he's a good hypnotist, too.

The lectures are actually interesting!

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His class is great! He makes his lectures interest by adding anecdotes and helping you remember the content. Possibly the best faculty input I had on choosing my major (psychology).

Presents the information clearly and it's obvious he actually wants his students to learn and understand the material

Great guy..i love this class, he's awesome.

One of my favorite teachers ever. Had no interrest in Psych before, and am now considerring more classes. He's a hilarious man, and really loves teaching. I love Rod Gillis.

Great teacher! Interesting lectures with funny stories to keep your attention. As long as you take good notes and study, the tests are easy. I loved him!

Easy class. C'mon, people. Little effort is required - show up to class, write down everything the guy says, and study that for the tests. If you can't get a respectable grade in Dr. Gillis' class, then you need to brush up on your study habits and motivation.

Gillis takes some getting used to. At first, his lecturing techniques completely confused me, but I took my labtop with me and was able to get almost every word he said down...then the tests were a little better. The tests are touch if you don't go to class...so go! He's funny and entertaining and super sarcastic. In the end, I loved his class.

Excellent at lectures and always amusing

Dr. Gillis is not a very difficult prof. Just go to every class. Get all the notes. More helpful to read the book as well. I found it very enjoyable and was able to really grasp the concepts.

he teaches stats very well and his tests and quizes are fair. if you study you can definitely get an A in his class.

His class was easy if you did the following: went to class with a laptop and voice recorder. He's a really good, funny, professor who knows what he's talking about and makes the time go by without too much pain. If you take notes and listen to the lectures, you'll get a B. If you do those two, and read the book, you'll get an A no problem.

The trick is to take down notes. The anecdotes he uses to explain something usually appear on the test, so write them down.

Dr. Gillis has a sense of humor and has an understandable way of teaching. I suggest you make a few friends in the class to study with. And ask questions (he likes it when students are involved). Dr. Gillis also gave HW which were extra credit [18 points]. Great professor!

The best professor i have ever had!! very funny guy!!

Great class, very interesting. Just take notes in class and then study them and you will get an A or at least a B. Not a hard class and not boring.

I absolutely love Dr. Gillis! I found him to be very interesting and entertaining and always looked forward to his class. I would definitely recommend him if you want to learn a lot and enjoy psychology.

Very smart/funny guy. He has the kind of personality that's allways entertaining. VERY good lecturer, he engages the students, makes interesting anecdotes, and at the same time he wastes no time getting through the material. I HONESTLY THINK DR. GILLIS SHOULD GIVE A SEMINAR TO MANY OF THE PROFESSORS HERE ON HOW TO PROPERLY DO A GREAT LECTURE.

1 of the coolest teachers at UM..makes the class interesting and provides examples that u will remember..just attend class and pay attention and the info will stick in ur head for the test..funny guy and curves the grades too..highly recommended! :)

a few tests and that's about it. Each test is about 60 questions long, all are multiple choice. Most information comes from his lectures, which he makes very interesting. Most of the time, his examples are hilarious. I recommend a laptop in class. His outlines are online and it's easy to just type up the answers during class time in the outline.

Gillis is the best ever

I love Dr Gillis! He is my fav professor hands down! He is such a great professor. I literally looked forward to his lectures. He is extremely funny and intelligent, and he has a great sense of humor. He makes the class fun with little stories. I got an A in all 3 classes. Take VERY detailed notes and study them word by word!

Great speaker, can easily keep your attention for the most part...taking notes via laptop is your best bet and write down AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE. Study the notes well and read and an A is definitely do-able.

I just took this class for Summer 1 and I was stressed out because it went so fast which I love/hate about summer classes. He is a great teacher though and pretty funny.

Had him for statistics...he's pretty good at explaining everything and keeping your interest, but kind of a jerk if you ask stupid questions. Overall a good choice if you're forced to take stat.

His tests are not very hard. You just need to go to class. He is interesting to listen to but he has a lot of views that I do not agree with.

Gillis was a prety interesting prof for an intro class. Overall, the clas wasn't too hard but the tests were a bit tricky. Definitely go to class; you get a lot out of his lectures. The only problem I had with him is that he had a lot of opinions I disagreed with, but he was a good teacher. I def recommend him if you don't mind scathing comments.

Great teacher, really funny. Tests are based mainly on lecture notes and a little bit from the book. Lecture notes posted on blackboard

Gillis is a really good professor. I highly recommend taking his class. He is interesting, engaging, and funny. His tests are pretty straightforward. You need to attend the lectures if you expect to do well in the class. The book is very helpful, so read the chapters, although you can probably manage to do well without it.

I took PSY 110 with Professor Gillis last semester, and after transferring to Smith College, I'm taking Abnormal Psychology, Psychology of Adolescence, and Intro to Research Methods. Most of what I'm learning this semester is review because of how unbelievably comprehensive Professor Gillis's course is.

Fun guy, makes a lot of jokes throughout the class and makes his lectures fun and easy to understand. he puts his outlines online but you need to go to class to fill them in. great class, one of my favorites

Alright, so although attendance isn't mandatory, it is. He doesn't take attendance, but basically all test questions come from lectures. There are few questions on the tests that are derived solely from the book. It's interesting, he's funny, and it's a good way to spend 50 minutes. Take him.

Best Psy teacher EVER!

he is awesome! makes jokes related to the topic, you understand everything he says, he doesnt take attendance, but the tests are 95% on his lectures, i wasnt interested in psychology before, but now it seems like its so easy to understand because of him. if you need to take psy 110, take gillis, you wont regret it at all.

To get a B, go to class and take good notes and study them...for the A you will have to read the book as well. As with other psychology classes, the material is not difficult, but it does take time to study because its alot of information. After this class, I made psych my mionor. TAKE w/GILLIS!!

He taught what he was going to test on which is refreshing !! He's a little corny and talks about his mom and dog a lot but overall good class .. take him .. u can pass it ! ((make sure to take notes.. most of the tests are from the lecture))

I think Gillis is a great professor. His lectures are interesting and as long as you go to class and take good notes, you should be fine on the tests. It wasn't a difficult class at all. I would definitely recommend that you take it with him.

Overall, the class is very easily, but for you to get and A, you have to go to class and take good notes. Gillis tends to make stupid comments about the class, but just simply ignore them, cause he teaches pretty good.

I love Rod Gillis, he is smart, funny, and tells jokes during class. His exams are easy as long as you pay attention to the examples in lecture.

Good guy. Makes the class pretty interesting and worthwhile going to. His exams are a bit difficult. Overall a good professor to take

The test are fair. To get an A you need to go to class, take notes and read the book. Prof. Gillis makes class interesting and its easy to understand what he says. Highly recommended!!

Best teacher I've had at UM. His lectures are interesting and worth going to, and as long as you listen in class you will get an A. I didn't even take notes and I was able to get an A easily, HIGHLY recommended teacher.

I took his PSY 110 class and PSY 204 class and he's great and really easy compared to other professors. And he's most certainly not a misogynist! lol

Dr.Gillis is an amazing professor here at UM. He cares about his students and is extremely funny in class. He has the funniest jokes. The book is strongly recommended and it is not an easy A but if you pay attention and take notes you would probably do well. Attendance is recommended due to he explains important topics in each class that will be o

Great stats teacher. Cares about students and them actually learning! Tests are fair, never asks questions on anything he never said in class. engaging to listen to, makes a dry subject interesting. If you want to learn anything about stats take him.

Probably one of the best professors I've had at UM. He is very helpful, and gives many examples from his personal life to clarify concepts learned class. This class is not easy, but as long as you go to class you shouldn't have trouble getting a B at least. Tests are all multiple choice.

You would have to work hard to not get an A in this class. You don't need to be good at math or psychology to do well because he dumbs it down for you. Follow his class examples, study the quizzes, learn the different statistical tests and you're set for an A, maybe A+. He seems a little angry or frustrated sometimes which is the only drawback.

His lectures are crystal clear and always interesting. Take thorough notes and you can study from them for the tests, without using the textbook, and still manage an A. He clarifies any questions that you may have after class. Do not talk during lectures because he will become annoyed. Overall, I highly recommend anyone to take this class.

Great teacher, interesting class! Take notes because the tests are mostly based off them. There are a few questions from the practice book, but he'll tell you before the test if he put them on there.

Great professor!!!!! i know a lot from him! i decide to take psy as my second major after taking his class. he doesn't require attendance but i strongly encourage you to attend his class b/c its so useful!!!

Very interesting class, the best I've taken at UM. He is an excellent lecturer, and his lecture outlines make it crystal clear. His tests are very, very easy if you study and go to class every day. I did not miss a class, but that's because it was so interesting I wanted to go! He's funny and has great stories to tell. Definitely take Dr. Gillis.

Great professor super interesting super funny I just didn't do well because he ain't easy you have to actually study going to class isn't enough you need to read the book and your notes very throughly or you will not do well on the tests.

Great guy. Easy class. Ive missed 12 classes and i dont study and I have a B+. He keeps it interesting too. He also has a tendency to be slightly offensive without caring. It's great :)Love him.

He is extremely funny and tries to tie in the lectures to everyday life or crazy jokes...that way it's kept interesting. He is very offensive to those that believe in Astrology though, so if you have any pro-astrology views, he will make you cry. you should definately come to class and read the current chapters though. very friendly teacher.

Funny guy, gives you an outline for the notes and expects you to fill in the blanks... I liked the class until the second test... very difficult questions and he explained it was going to be that way THE DAY OF THE TEST!!! not cool making it so hard :(. he did curve it but it didnt matter the curve barely affected my F. ill keep the class though :(

His class is probably one of the reasons I switched my second major from creative writing to psychology. Funny and engaging, and yeah - a little bit sarcastic (but honestly, if you can't handle it - drop the class). If you study enough for the tests you'll do better than fine. I did: kept up with the readings, went to every class, got the A.

He is the best professor I have had at UM. Switched my major to Psychology because of his class. Make sure to go to every lecture and take good notes and it is an easy A. I studied for exams the night before and did extremely well. 3 exams and then a final, all multiple choice. He is also very funny and sarcastic. Going to the class is enjoyable!

Dr. Gillis is a wonderful professor with an excellent sense of humor. He makes it easy to understand and remember psychological terms and concepts through his interesting stories and examples and practical style of teaching. I highly recommend him.

He is hilarious and influenced me in declaring psychology as my major. Awesome teacher. Just make sure you take awesome notes in class and read from the text for the few test questions that arent from the lecture. he is awesome

Dr. Gillis was definitely the best professor I had during my first semester. He's interesting and hilarious during lecture. He makes psychology really fun and easy to understand. He was very kind and helpful when I asked for a recommendation letter, and he definitely wants his students to do well. Definitely take him, he is one of the best!

He is an awesome professor! Even if you aren't interested in psychology, you will find this class very interesting. I walked in thinking I would hate the class, but I ended up loving it and switched my major to psych! It's an easy A if you attend class, take good notes, and read the book. He has a great sense of humor and cares about his students.

If you're taking Psych, you want to have Gillis. He is the ideal professor. He covers everything in lecture, he's funny, and his tests are a guaranteed A if you read over his outlines and attend class. A+ if you read the book also, which he wrote. Loved this class! He curves the tests, and for our final he gave a huge curve just to be nice. Take hi

BEST PROFESSOR AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI! Take him! he makes the class extremely interesting! Thanks to him i changed my major to psychology!

Fantastic professor. Show up and pay attention and you'll be fine. He makes lectures really interesting and he is a really funny guy. He knows how to make good tests too.

I LOVED this professor. After his introductory class I decided to take a psychology minor. His lectures are very-very interesting. ANd if you don't miss any, you easily get A or B on tests. He is really great.

Such a nice teacher who's easy to listen to. He's funny, smart, and really accessible. His tests aren't too difficult, as long as you come to class and take notes for the tests, you'll have a great and easy time!

Take if you're good at memorization. I didnt do as well as I would've liked, bc I was unable to memorize everything. Gillis drops hints as to whats on his tests you just gotta pay attention. Everything is multiple choice. Very funny and smart. Take him if possible

great prof. recommended. just show up to class and memorize his notes that he hands you on a silver platter

Literally the BEST professor I have ever had! I have never had a teacher who explained things so clearly and in multiple ways so that all students would understand it. Not only that, he takes a genuine interest in his tests and whether or not they are good and how the students perform. Absolutely wonderful, take him!

great prof! attendance not mandatory but go cuz he makes questions based on things he says in class. hes very clear and keeps it interesting. funny guy. easy A even without the curve if you read over lectures and very involved with his students. wants the best for us. GO GILLIS!

Even though I had trouble with this class, I respect Gillis. He tells stories of his own life and funny things to explain the material. The class can get boring though, it is a lecture course. Take notes and read the book because the tests are hard. There are 4 of them including the final, but he does a weird grading system so a 60 is like a C.

I had class with him last semester. I wasnt fairing well and so I went in to talk with him. I told him my story (im a junior, I switched in as a soph) and asked what I could do. He suggested that I look smart, maybe it was in the way I was studying, or maybe UM is just too hard for me. Im a senior now with a 3.4 GPA.. Not saying im mad but hurt...

He's GREAT! I didn't care much for Psych, but after taking his class I decided to make it one of my two majors. He's funny, he's sincere and I couldn't wait to go to his class. Don't take his class if you're not planning on showing up. Almost everything comes from his lectures. Take good notes!!!

Attendance not required, lot of random memorization. Pretty easy class overall.

My favorite professor by far! He's great and he keeps things so interesting, always telling jokes and making even the dry topics seem entertaining. I can't come up with one bad thing to say about him, highly recommend! Do your work and go to class and you'll do well

LOVE THIS TEACHER. He explains everything very well and in an organized matter. All you have to do is read the side notes in the textbook readings he assigns. Take him! He is such an entertaining, funny, and cute old man :) This is probably the only class in my life that i actually enjoy going to.

This guy is awesome, he makes the class. He explained everything clearly and was very willing to help students. He was also very entertaining and funny. And his tests are super easy (or at least they felt easy because of his teaching). This was the only class I looked forward to every day this semester.

Gillis is one of those rare professors who is both rigorous and entertaining. If you take good notes in class, you'll be fine for quizzes/exams. As long as you don't love astrology (you'll see why if you take his class), Gillis is a great choice.

I was only relatively interested in psychology, but after taking his class I absolutely fell in love with it. It is evident that he is very interested in what he teaches and always does his best to make sure you understand everything. Very funny professor, very engaging, and gives great examples that let you remember the material. Take his class!

Easily my favorite professor this semester. Attendance is not mandatory but if you go to class the tests will be a breeze. He makes psychology interesting and easy to learn.

Great professor!He makes the class so interesting that you don't want to miss any of his classes. The test won't be that hard if you go to his lecture.

Take him and you won't regret. He can come off as sassy sometimes, but in reality he's a very smart guy and he knows how to make the class laugh. P.S. He hates astrology and stupid people XD

Dr. Gillis is a great professor! His lectures are interesting and can be funny. He class consists of 3 exams and a final, all MC. In order to get a good grade in his class, attend all the lectures, do the extra credit online quizzes, and memorize your lecture notes (his tests are based off them). This class can be considered an easy A. Take Gillis!

Lectures are kinda funny and interesting, some questions are based on lecture. Others are on the readings. Lectures were posted online. So pretty much an easy class if you stay on top of everything. Test were MC

One of my favorite professors ever! Test questions come straight from the lecture notes, so be sure to attend the lectures, even though it's not mandatory. He's hilarious and does a really great job of keeping the entire class engaged in his lectures.

BEST TEACHER I HAVE EVER HAD!! seriously i randomly signed up for this class to fill my schedule and i'm so glad i did!!! He isn't boring at all and explains everything very well. I have recommended his class to so many of my friends and wish i could take more classes with him!

Great professor, though I didn't got very good grade at tests but still I love his teaching style. He makes me feel like a old grandpa telling stories.

Great professor, classes are funny and interesting. I didn't got very good grades on test but I still love his teaching style, it was like a old grandpa telling stories. But you have to study for it for sure.

Took his freshman psych class and assured me in my choice to declare a psych major. Absolutely loved him and laughed all the time in his class. Great teacher!

Great teacher, incredibly funny, and always keeps his lectures interesting.

Rod Gillis is the man. He is extremely clear on what you have to do to do well in his class. He's a funny guy, and keeps class interesting. If you don't show up to class, you won't do well. however, because most of his tests are based off things he says in class.

It's hard to review him: he's *technically* a good professor, but his personality really prevented me from enjoying this class. I couldn't relate to him, and so his lectures were better spent reading the book or doing other work instead. Basically, most people will like him, but a few will find his personality (or ego) a large obstacle to overcome.

Gillis was one of the first professors I had at UM and I decided to major in psychology after his intro class. He's a really smart and funny guy and wants his students to do well. Most of the exams was based on the lectures so I wouldn't recommend skipping class even though attendance is not mandatory. Also he really hates astrology

Really good lecturer, and is very clear about what he wants. But A's are difficult to get. Grades on his own system that's a bit confusing at first, but you'll get used to it. Overall, for an introductory course, I really liked this course.

Amazing teacher! Loved going to his class. i never missed a lecture. makes material fun and exciting. very fair and approachable teacher. definitely recommend

Show up to his class, take notes on the concepts emphasizes, and read those notes for 4 hours the night before tests and you can get an A. His lectures are funny and clear (especially the comments on Freud).

Awesome good, funny, makes class interesting. Tests are 100% of the grade which sucks. Don't have to go to class but suggested. Tests are not too hard but definitely require studying

Favorite teacher at UM. You have to go to lecture to pass though, a lot of what is on tests are things mentioned in class and not at all in the textbook.

Gives great extra credit opportunities. Just pay attention in class and you'll do well. Great professor!

Gillis is the man! His lectures are very interesting and he tells great stories! Pay attention to the stories because they will show up on your test. His extra point online quizzes are a great grade booster, but if you go to every class and study your notes you won't need to rely on the quizes! Wish I could take this class again.

Just go to as many lectures as you can and you are guaranteed an A in the class. His test questions come directly from lecture, so you will miss some even if you read everything in the book. Barely used my textbook. Make sure you do all of the extra credit quizzes he talks about. Lectures are super clear. He prepares you for higher levels well

Love Gillis!!! I took AP Psych last year (got a 3, wish I had studied) so at first the class was boring because it was info I already knew and didn't care to re-learn. The course definitely picked up and Gillis really knows how to keep you interested. Although it's still a review for me, I want to go to class because of how fun he makes it.

He's entertaining and straight forward with his tests. Attendance not mandatory but should go and must pay attention if you want an A because he asks questions based on lecture. Consistent with lectures from previous years. Has 5 points extra credit if you do quizzes (based on book). Need to buy book for course code but can get by w/o reading it.

He is a great professor, definitely knows what he talks about. He helps you if you show you are willing to work. Attendance is not mandatory but you should go to every lecture. Class is hard especially if you don't like memorizing bunch of stuff. If you need to take psych take him, otherwise don't take psych because its definitely not easy.

Great professor, very passionate about the subject. He's funny and tells great stories and gives examples which make the material easier to remember. Attendance is not mandatory but the tests are lecture-based and you should pay attention and take notes if you want to do well. He gives 5 extra credit quizzes, which can raise your grade a lot.

Imagine the cutest old man in your head and that is Dr. Gillis. He's a great professor too. The exams are easy if you go to class and take notes. I will take him for every psych class I take at this school if I can. I highly recommend you do the same because I heard Dr. Carver's PSY 110 class is much more difficult.

Professor Gillis is amazing and this is my favorite class I have taken at UM. He is super funny and his lectures are clear. SHOW UP TO CLASS and take notes on what he says and you should get an A. He gives hints to questions on the exams during lecture.

He's a cool and funny guy, lectures are interesting. Tests are pretty straight forward as well. The syllabus will tell you which chapters are on the test, Just read those and you will be fine.

This class was very intriguing, however it is not an easy A. I regret not studying as much as I could have, but I still took away a lot from this class and it made me consider a minor in Psych. Very wise man to talk to. The class makes you think. No homework, but study. Quizzes are online, tests are multiple choice during lecture.

HIS LECTURES ARE ABSOLUTELY AMAZING. HE IS VERY PASSIONATE ABOUT PSYCHOLOGY AND MAKES IT CLEAR CUT UNDERSTANDABLE FOR STUDENTS. ABSOLUTELY THE BEST AND I AM LUCKY TO HAVE HAD HIM TWICE FOR PSYCH CLASSES. THE BEST IN THE GAME, no doubt.

The ones that didn't like him probably either don't love psych as much or didn't like having to study for psych and pay attention in class. Attendance isn't mandatory but he tests based exactly on his lectures so if you miss even one class it might hurt you. He's HILARIOUS and the lectures are amazing. Taking him next semester. Highly recommend! :)

Really great teacher! Gives extra credit online quiz points. Tests are easy if you go to all the lectures, take notes, and study. Very minimal textbook reading. Lectures are fun and interesting.

He is the funniest professor I've ever had! His class is really easy if you take notes during class, he also gives online quizzes for extra credit. His grading system makes it really easy to pass, but you still need to study. He is a bit misogynistic though, which comes out during his jokes. Overall fun dude to have as a professor.

Prof. Gillis is hilarious! He's an approachable professor and the class isn't hard at all. Try to attend classes because most of the test is stuff he said in class. There are quizzes that really help at the end of the semester so, try to do those. You'll do fine if you pay attention and take notes. Overall a good professor.

All the tests are based upon lecture, but as long as you record the lecture or have someone record the lecture for you, you're on your way to an A. Also, he has extra credit online quizzes that are super easy and an awesome grade booster. His lectures are really funny (unless you have a soft spot for Trump). He's also super understanding and kind.

Don't skip class. Attendance isn't mandatory but trust me (I've taken two of his classes), if you miss even one class or don't pay attention to his lecture it'll probably hurt you on the exam. It's not hard, but you need to pay attention and review the material well before the test. He's hilarious and entertaining though I love him!

Omg his class was so entertaining he made me love psychology even more. He is hilarious and makes jokes constantly. He explains everything very well and if you pay attention in class you should do well on tests. Great teacher, I sighted up for his other psych class for next semester because I enjoyed his classes so much.

Dr. Gillis is a great teacher. Very funny and very clear. His exams are based heavily on the lectures so go to class!!! There is extra credit opportunity and he has a very clear grading system

Interesting class. SUPER easy as long as you attend every lecture and take notes. The tests have questions that come from lecture so as long as you pay attention it's an easy A. There's also easy extra credit opportunity. Don't need to read the textbook at all, just need it to access extra credit quizzes. DO EVERY EC QUIZ

I LOVED mr. Gillis as a teacher but did not like him at all as a person. Lectures were important, very informative, clearly structured, and everyone should do well if you pay attention and study. He had fair tests and is a very, very good teacher, especially considering the amount of students he had. He is however kinda mean and stuck in his ways.

Pure cake. There is absolutely nothing on his exams that he does not CLEARLY state during lecture. He also has hella bonus points with extra credit quizzes. I only get max 1 question wrong per exam & I'm not even "good" at psych, he just provides you with everything, no outside thinking lol. If you got a bad grade, you must've never attended class.

This class was completely based on lectures so it will be very difficult if you do not go to class. However he gives lots of credit and if you go to class it should be fairly easy!!

If you have half a brain and go to most classes you can easily get an a. Grade is based off 4 exams of equal weight, he makes study sheets for them and the questions are what he says word for word in lectures. Can go off on mild tangents but all in all easy class kinda fun.

Professor Gillis made me love psych. His exams are completely lecture based (textbook is only necessary for extra credit) and his lectures are very interesting. No assignments, very fair grading system, just be ready to study LOTS of notes for each exam and try not to miss lectures or else you won't do well. He is great at what he does!

Great prof. Don't bother buying the text.

Gillis draws testing material mostly from his lectures and from the powerpoints, so make sure to take meticulous notes of both. If you hand-write your notes, I advise you to switch to typing them because it's easier to keep up--he talks fast. Also a very funny professor. Not super approachable, but will answer any questions you have.

Great prof. The lectures are so interesting and he sparked my interest in Psych. There are exams and they are based off of his lectures, he literally uses the examples from class on the exams. There is extra credit and if you go to class and pay attention, you will get a A or B.

His lectures are solid. Social psych with Dr. Gillis is entertaining, interesting and relevant. He does not withhold his opinions. The tests are lecture-based, lengthy, multiple choice, but if you study you will do well. He gives opportunities for extra credit that involve online quizzes based on the textbook.

A God in Human form

The best professor I've had at UM so far. His lectures are engaging, he's very accessible outside of class and as long as you pay attention in class, you will do well.

He is the best person that I have ever meet. The lecture is not boring at all. But DO REMEMBER to review before the tests.

Gillis is so passionate about the subject, it makes you interested and passionate too. However, the grading scale is a bit weird, in that if you get a B- in all four tests, you end up with a C in the class, which to me is ridiculous. Your grade is made up of 4 tests, and that's it. Don't miss class, his tests are made up of what he says in lecture.

He's a great professor and I guarantee an A if you show up to class and take good notes. His tests are strictly lecture based, the book is only used for extra credit quizzes (which I 100% recommend doing because they can boost you an entire letter grade). If you need to read the book to know a test question, he tells you which sections to read/know

Literally just go to class and write everything he lectures about. Grade is based off of 4 exams of equal weight. Exams are literally things he says in class word for word. Goes off on tangents but can be funny and knows his stuff! Could have received an A had I just studied a little bit more than the night before the exam. Definitely study 2 days.

His tests are straight from his lectures. There is very few application style questions, as most items are vocabulary or scenarios exactly explained in class. He makes his lectures fun, and he's so funny. I took this course completely online because of the Covid-19 pandemic, and it was one of my favorites. The book is only necessary for extra cred!

Dr. Gillis has been the best part of my freshman COVID experience. His lectures show so much enthusiasm and since they are pre- recorded, it is easy to stay on track and make sure you take good notes. He teaches a lot of fascinating things and is very funny! I really hope to meet him in the future

Took the asynchronous version of the class which was self-paced, prerecorded lectures so I never got to meet him. However, from recordings he has a great personality and knows a lot. Class is graded solely by 4 tests, but my testing average/final grade including bonus points given by quizzes was a 100.5%. However, you will have to manage lectures.

Class was asynchronous, so never met him. Seemed like a nice, cute old man though. Goes off on random tangents in lectures, but they can be interesting. Only graded assignments are exams, but they're pretty easy if you take notes. Good amount of extra credit

This man is so engaging and funny. If you are blessed enough to have the opportunity to take one of his classes PLEASE DO!!!!! Love you Rod

Loved Professor Gillis. His class was asynchronous so he just posted all the lectures & readings & sent emails every week to check in & before & after tests. He is very smart & explains the topics well. Goes on tangents sometimes but it was funny and kept me engaged, even though the lecture was pre-recorded. He wrote the textbook so it aligns well.

Super funny and makes the class interesting! The pre-recorded lectures were lengthy but he makes little jokes here and there that it'll keep your interest. Lectures are long so watch them bit by bit over the course of a few days, NOT the day before the exam. Didn't take him in person so no idea what that's like but Dr. Gillis is THE BEST!

he a gem

Take Dr. Gillis!! He's so sweet and the class is mainly just exams and a few online quizzes. Not hard at all and mainly memorization

Really easy class if you're on top of the lectures! Class is asynchronous so do not procrastinate and watch the lectures with time. Series of lectures range from 5-8 hours for each test, only four tests on lockdown, no final. A very caring guy who knows his material and does optional Zoom calls once a week if anyone has questions. Highly recommend!

He is a nice funny old man. Those professors that really want you to learn. He gives great everyday examples to understand concepts. Grade was based on 3 exams, 1 final and he had extra credit. Just take notes and study the different terms a few days before exams, and that should be good. Straightforward questions and grades using 12 point scale.

Professor Gillis is a great guy and awesome professor. Very test heavy though. 4 exams and that all that goes into your grade. Really know the material for the exams and memorize the examples he using to explain the topics during the lectures as he tests you on what he said during class. Easy going class, but don't take that for granted.

Best professor I've had. cutest man everyone loves him and it's easy to do well in his class if you pay attention and study a little. all quizzes are extra credit and he posts videos of lectures online so you don't even have to go to class if you don't want to

Literally has all the qualities you want in a teacher. The content is interesting and his rants on astrology are a funny running gag. Participation is not mandatory but as long as you take/get notes you will pass. You never have to use the textbook and the answers to the quizzes (which are only counted as extra credit) are online. Great professor!

THIS IS THE INSTRUCTOR YOU NEED TO TAKE. I loved Rod Gillis and i am desperately trying to fit his social psych class in next semester. Exams are based on lectures, quizzes are based on textbook (but you can find them online). Engaging lectures. I never studied for exams until the night before or morning of. Aside from that, he is wonderful.

He is the best psychology professor at UM. He makes class funny and interesting. You don't even have to go to class to pass; just read the PowerPoints and memorize them and you'll be fine. Quizlets are the key to getting good grades on his tests, as it's all just memorization. The textbook is only used for extra credit quizzes!

Gillis is the best professor I've ever had. His lectures can be boring but the tests are so easy. Your grade is based on mainly the tests but the tests are solely based on lectures. He also gives quizzes that are entirely extra credit if you pass them. If you watch lectures and study the day before the test you are guaranteed an A.

Class is made up of 4 exams and 5 extra credit quizzes. No assignments or papers. Make sure you dont miss the extra credit quizzes and you will pass. 2 long prerecorded lectures every week or two. Make sure to take notes and study because tests are on lockdown browser, quizzes are not. A relatively easy class if you are interested in the subject.

You do not need to go to class to pass. Read his powerpoints, use premade quizlets to study the important info, and read the case studies and youll pass. You dont need to read the book, but need to buy it to take the quizzes. The quizzes are a literal lifesaver and you just need to pass them to get extra credit, which REALLY boosts your grade

Prof Gillis is a good professor, but he doesn't take attendance so it's up to you to go to class or watch the recorded lectures and take notes. Homework quizzes are extra credit which helps and his exams are word for word what he says in his lectures.

His lecture requires you to listen and make connections. Best professor I've had at UM.

Gillis is a really cool teacher who makes his lectures interesting and fun to listen to. Attendance is not mandatory and you do have to buy the online textbook + code to do the optional quizzes but you'll never actually have to read the book. 4 exams are all that's graded and there's no homework. Pretty straightforward class, would def take again

One of those professors that makes you want to get up in the morning and actually learn new things. Loved his lectures and used incredible examples that always helped you learn. I studied the day before/on for each midterm and did all his extra credit quizzes. Taking him again for PSY210 because of how enjoyable his lectures were.

He is such a great professor. Lectures are so interesting. His tests are word for word what he says in his lectures so take notes. Super easy class. Adorable professor. Take him, you will not regret it.

Dr. Gillis was one of my favorite professors at the U. His lectures are engaging, he has a great sense of humor, and his tests reflect exactly what he focused on during class. Attendance is not mandatory, but if you go to class and take thorough notes, you will be perfectly fine. Also offers 6 easy extra credit quizzes. Take him!!

TAKE Dr. GILLIS!!!! He is probably the BEST psych teacher at UM! He will make his classes easy to sit through and really want you to learn psych. His tests are very straightforward & as long as you attend class and take notes, YOU WILL DO GOOD! He is also HILARIOUS! I would take his class again if I could- you could tell that he is very passionate.

This class is very manageable. The class grade comprises of 4 exams. But there are also 6 optional credit quizzes that only boost your grade. Showing up to lecture is very important to do good on the exams, but the exams themselves are not too hard. I would take him again if I could.

2nd time taking Gillis because he makes the class fun with jokes here and there and is a sweet guy. Some of the chapters were confusing because there's so much information on them and he can go through it really quick. Exams are a bit hard but just pay attention in class. Optional quizzes are easy (answers online) and provide a boost to your grade

Professor Gillis does great at describing content in his lectures. Attendance is not mandatory, but it is necessary. The content on the exams come directly from his lectures. The content is not highly difficult, but I do recommend Quizlets to study. He offers extra credit in the form of optional quizzes consisting of material from the textbook.

Gillis is great for intro psych. If you go to class and take notes you can get an A easily, but part of the class is completing 6 research credits (which he dropped to 4 at the end of the semester) so you have to do like 4 hours of participating in psych research on campus.

He gives no homework and is just an amazing teacher for psychology. Take him !! He gives real-life examples and his tests follow his lectures. The only effort you have to put in is listening to his lectures and taking notes to help you remember things he says. Looking over those notes a night or two before the test will guarantee you an A

great teacher

you have to go to the lectures if you don't want to fail. the only source of information you have to study are the words he says during lectures so you NEED TO listen and take notes every single class. if you just study your notes exams will be super easy. all mc exams with xc quizzes that add basically a full 10 points to each exam.

I loved Prof. Gillis. I wish I had done better in his class, but I honestly didn't study for his tests at all. All of his tests are lecture bases, so you have to go to his class. I missed a class once and felt really behind. he does provide extra credit and it's super easy (online textbook). I loved how cheeky he was. He was so funny lol

really easy class, just show up to lectures, annotate the slides with the real-life examples he provides and just review them before exams or make a quizlet. he does a great job at explaining the topics and is charismatic so the lectures are interesting, if you put in the effort to review you should pass with colors flying

Really great class and really great professor. Very lecture heavy so take lots of notes. He mentioned several times throughout the semester that their were many students who weren't doing well on the tests due to insufficient studying. About 4 tests, each test covered multiple chapters and they were about 60 questions on each test.

Best professor I've ever had and I'm a junior now. I was only taking this class for my cognate and I still loved this class. The lectures were great and he gives you perfect examples to understand the material. You can tell he actually cares about his students. I wish I could take another class with him.

Gillis basically has bullet points for each topic on the slides and then explains each bullet point/topic in depth. Try not to miss any classes or you will feel behind. Gives extra credit through super easy not mandatory quizzes. Wish I could take him again.

His tests can definitely be hard, but if you study you will do fine. I definitely recommend him as he makes his lectures very fun and interesting, got me really passionate about psychology.

His grading scale is amazing, he's a funny old professor.He's mostly powerpoint and lecture heavy. Although, he doesn't require attendance, on the tests there are sometimes a "lecture" section in which he asks questions from things he's said in class. Text isn't mandatory, but he does have extra credit quizzes that help boost your grade.

Gillis is by far my favorite professor at UM. He cares about his students and is passionate about every subject he teaches. He knows how to keep the class engaged and is clear about exams. I'm not a psych major/minor, but if I were, I'd take every psych class he teaches.

love this guy.

Dr. Gillis is hands down the best PSY110 prof. Overall, you're graded on 4 exams, last one being a non-cumulative "final". Exams questions come directly from lectures, so although attendance isn't mandatory, you need to go to class. He gives you 6 extra credit quizzes that do a lot for your grade, but you need the textbook to do them. Take him!

Gillis' class is pretty straightforward. Although, you will fail every exam if you do not go to class. Attendance is "optional" but his provided notes are completely blank. Go to class, take careful notes, study, and you'll be fine. He does make class interesting through funny jokes

go to class = good grade

If you study, you will do fine on the tests. Your grade is heavily based on the tests so unless you got majority A's on the tests you probably won't receive an A in the class. Great Professor though but definitely need to go to class and work for your grade.

His lectures are so fun and he is a funny guy. BUT!!! The tests are HARD and I would never take another psych class with him cuz YOU HAVE TO come to lecture. You miss one lecture and you're doomed because he does not test anything from the textbook. Also ur entire grade depends on exams and I REPEAT, THEY ARE HARD!

Gillis is a great professor who gives clear lectures. Everything from the lecture is on the tests and you need a near-perfect memory to do well. During office hours he is condescending and unhelpful but overall his class is easy so don't fret!

Great, cool professor. Lectures were fun and easy to understand. If you go to lectures you never have to read and can easily get an A. Very passionate and understanding. Curves and extra credit are great. Has a lot of mercy. Inspired me to change my major to psychology. Great feedback on tests just make sure to attend class or catch up on notes.

If you do not come to class, you will fail this class. Super amazing teacher and the lectures were entertaining. 6 quizzes, and each counts as extra credit as long as you get above 75%. Tests were hard and you need to study to do good on them. As ling as you take notes during his lectures and study those notes closely, you will pass.

Really good professor, textbook isn't really required but is necessary for extra credit.

Dr Gillis is a really great professor. Attendance isn't technically mandatory, but everything on the test is based on lecture, specifically what he says. The little extra credit quizzes are not worth buying the whole textbook, unless you just want to buy the textbook to study. Overall, he's very funny and says silly things from time to time

Class is easy enough and tests are based on lecture slides. Gilis wants his students to like him, so he likes to make jokes. Sometimes in class he will point out things that will be on exam or explain a more important topic.

Professor Gillis was an amazing professor and is extremely knowledgeable. His lectures are rly interesting but you do have to show up to class & take notes to do good on his tests. That being said, he gives out a study guide of the topics to study for the test. He also has quizzes where you can get extra credit if you score higher than 75%

Dr. Gillis is a phenomenal professor. The tests are almost entirely lecture based so attending his classes is important for good grades. That said, his lectures are very interesting and he is very personable. If you pay attention, take notes, and follow the study guide, the class is fairly easy.

Dr. Gillis was easily one of my favorite professors at UMiami. I took him for PSY110 and PSY210 and he was great in both. He's passionate about the material and uses almost only lecture material on his exams. It's easy to pay attention in his class due to his humor and obvious love for teaching. If you go to class and pay attention, you'll do great

As a professor, I enjoyed class and thought it was well taught and he is approachable. However, I wanted to note that frequently brings politics into this class (nearly every single session). He is OBSESSED with Donald Trump, he is not an active supporter, but he talks about him in nearly all lectures. I enjoyed him but I needed to mention this

Excellent professor. Class is super easy. Take detailed lecture notes and attend class. Study notes before tests and you should do fine. Really nice professor!

Professor Gillis is so funny! If you have the chance to take a class with him do it! The course had four multiple choice tests throughout the semester, as long as you take detailed notes on what he says in class you'll do fine. I will miss him when he retires!

Gillis brings a fun, engaging vibe to his lectures, but don't be fooled - the exams are no joke. Stay on top of attendance and take detailed notes to do well. unstuckstudy ai was a lifesaver for preparing.

He is very passionate about what he teaches, his lectures can get kind of repetitive and boring. But overall, he is a good professor.

Dr. Gillis had good lectures for the most part, but he would get off topic (usually about politics) quite often. This class is very tempting to skip, but the exams are no joke, so I'd recommend to go to class. Gives lots of extra credit that ended up saving my grade. Final is not cumulative. When studying for exams, going over the PPTs works well

Sad he's retiring, AMAZING professor who made psych really interesting. Going to every class and studying hard for each of the 4 tests is CRUCIAL for getting a good grade. It's completely doable tho.