Ian MacMillan - University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, Minneapolis, MN

Professor: Ian MacMillan

Department: Sociology

College: University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, Minneapolis, MN

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: SOC1001
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Really easy class, near impossible to fail. Didn't have to take the final and i got an A

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: SOC3611
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Prof. Macmillan changed my life. He made me care about things I never saw before and he genuinely wanted to make me a better student and person.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: SOC4108
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Awesome prof. Extra credit is built into the grade basis, and if you do well during the semester, you can skip the final and still get an A. Fascinating though casual lectures, and his own experiences both as a Canadian citizen and a public health PhD bring an interesting set of new perspectives on criminology. Highly recommended!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: SOC1001
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

GO TO CLASS and dont the book that he didnt write. Your only tested on the book he wrote, what he says in class, and journals he puts on moodle. I advise going to the study sessions you can basically get exactly what he wants you to write for the essays if you ask the right questions.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: SOC1101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

This class is really easy. I suggest anyone should take it!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: SOC1001
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I enjoy going to his class. He always hands out powerpoint notes so its easy to know what he is talking about. He tells you what his expectations are and he doesnt try have any surprises. I was almost thinking about a sociology major.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: SOC1001
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Going to class is vital for quizzes/tests. Great Prof, very interesting material.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: SOC4108
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Likes to hear himself talk waaaay too much. Not a boring prof, but things got very monotonous. I agree with the rater below, his essay expectations are usually very specific despite vague questions. Easy grader though.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: CRIM
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Total example of what you want your professor not to be. He is rude, arrogant, and defensive when you ask question. Imposes his views on you. Goes out of his way to show how smart he is, and how dumb you are, rather than try to teach. Plays favorites with a few students.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: SOC1001
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

he is a very funny teacher, as long as you come to class and read the lecture notes andyou will do fine. His grading system is pretty easy and you never fall asleep in his class. He tells u what going to be on a quiz and an exam. It's an essay exam so u have to be detailed in ur answers.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: SOC1001
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

No Comments

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: SOC1001
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

First off, all essay tests. I wouldn't complain with that, save for the fact that he writes very broad questions and wants very detailed answers. You basically have to guess what he's asking. He's definitely not a 1001 type teacher. Maybe other classes, but not intro.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: CRIMINOLOGY
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

took 3 classes w/ him, one of my fav teachers at the U. His classes are very interesting, the work is hard but he has the best grading system at the U. As long as you show up to class and put in some work you will get a good grade. I was in the class wh

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: SOC1101V
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Good lecturer, very intelligent. Kind of attractive too!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: SOC
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

hes a great teacher, I have taken a few classes with him already, he is fair, very smart and helpful. It is one of the only classes I enjoy going to.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: SOC
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Classes seem difficult at first but grades easily. Essay exams.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: SOC4108
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

He's GREAT. I LOVED his class and would definitely take another with him. TAKE HIM!!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: 4108
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

He's very helpful. Show that you care and he will be willing to help you even more. Easy to do well

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: SOC4108
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Very helpful. Assignments are straight forward. Essay tests.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: SOC4102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

He is a great teacher. And this is my second class with him. He is very intelligent. He makes class fun and it's the only one I hate missing.