Stephen Boyd
- School: Stanford University
- Location: Stanford, CA
- Department: Engineering
- 4.0Overall Quality
- 3.8Helpfulness
- 4.1Clarity
- 2.2Easiness
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EE263
Super awesome professor. Is able to given intuitive interpretations to very complicated mathematical concepts. Gives good explanation of the theory, and focuses on how to apply it to real world problems. I feel priveledged to have been able to take this course from this professor.
EE263
Very crisp material and delivery. Very impressive personality and knowledge of the subject.
EE263
Extremely application oriented classes. First time I thought learning linear algebra is going to be useful. Brings in a variety of applications. Home works go well in helping understand the concepts. They are realistic and complete with matlab programs we have to write and observe. Best prof in EE!
EE364
A lot of reviews have mentioned that Boyd is full of himself--I don't get that impression at all. He does like to rag on other fields, but most of his criticism is warranted. He has a slightly cheesy sense of humor, knows the subject well, and tries to keep the lectures entertaining. HWs are long but not bad if you're a math person.
EE364
Always elaborate on the really easy points, and skip the difficult ones that most need explaining. Rather read lecture notes than going to lectures.
EE263
I think that 263 has (almost) reached perfection. Great material and useful and enjoyable class. I don't know if his behavior is arrogant or if it's related to his sense of humour (which I like). He's also very witty. I think that it would be a pity to leave EE and not have taken a class from Prof. Boyd.
EE263
I've taken EE263, 363, and 364 from Boyd. Probably the best teacher I've had at Stanford. The classes are all quite applied, in my opinion; there is theory but it's always brought back down to earth with plenty of scientific computing. Just an outstanding teacher whose problem sets will let you master some challenging material.
EE364
Very smart, but he knows it. His lectures are some of the most entertaining, but they take a lot of work. Deffinately recomend any of his classes!
EE263
huge ego. listening to him dis other profs is always entertaining. Material is fast paced, general requires strong math background. easy to get left behind. He great at presenting theory - but skips out on how to apply it. (Examples might be nice)
EE 263
Is really full of himself and has a silly smile frozen on his face (would make a great politician)... other than that, a great teacher who exposes the hidden insights behind the subject material. The foundation he reveals will stay with you for the rest of your life.
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