Reviews of professor James Boyd

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
He wasn't my main professor, he subbed in the lab portion for Professor Hester who taught Physics 2A. Prof. Boyd was so funny & helpful. He would walk us through labs & make sure to help with any issues we were having with the equipment (pretty often). He's a great person to have conversations with, very friendly and approcheable. Ask questions!

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 1.0/5
I think Boyd is an absolute gem(sometimes). He's really sweet and cares about the students a lot. He's very reasonable in terms of understanding private life and school balance. His homework is way less than other physics professors. However I know a lot of people didn't learn much in his class, and most of us had to self study. Very easy A though.

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
He is so sweet but hes the worst at teaching I do not understand a word this man says it is so bad.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Professor Boyd is the best physics professor at IVC. He is accessible outside the class hours even b4 midnight, and always available to help students. He walks through homework, lab, and makes sure you are in the right direction. Most importantly, he truly cares about his students and wants to see us succeed. I enjoyed the summer class with him.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
Professor Boyd is the best, so understanding and genuinely wants everyone to get an A in his class. Homework is really annoying, but his tests are fairly easy, final is super doable. Overall best professor I have had at IVC.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 1.0/5
He is a fantastic professor at IVC. He is straightforward and tries to help all students to learn and pass the class. He is awesome! I wish I could take more classes with him! He is the best.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 1.0/5
Wonderful physics professor. He's super chill and genuinely cares about students' success and grades. Take him!

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
I emailed him twice and he replied in 6 hours. As long as you attend the lab and do homework, you will get an A

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 1.0/5
Professor Boyd truly cares about his students and wants the best for them and for them to succeed. He always checked up on people and was very easy to communicate with, both in class and outside of class. He's an incredible person :) His class and exams were also very easy as long as you do the homework, complete the labs and attend lectures.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
If you cant get an A in his class change major pls

Rating: 2.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
LOTS OF ASSIGNMENTS. The prof is a good person & truly teaches. But this class isn't an easy A. You'll have to WORK. There are hw assignments/week. You must follow directions because he is a tough grader. Get ready to work

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 1.0/5
Professor Boyd made learning physics much less stressful. He is very easygoing and would be available nearly any time. The labs are very straightforward, and he is very cooperative. I recommend taking him if you feel that you struggle with this area of STEM.