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LAURENT LESSARD

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Raw average: 5.00/5 from 4 quality ratings. The adjusted rating blends this with the UW review average (3.66/5), weighted as 20 additional ratings. Smaller samples stay closer to that average. Each captured review is counted once in the prior; this does not correct who chooses to leave a review.

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COMPSCI/ECE/ISYE 524
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
11 out of 10 would recommend Professor Lessard, hands down one of my favorite professors so far. Classes are super interesting and homework assignments are difficult but very helpful for learning. Just in general a great class.
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COMPSCI/ECE/ISYE 524
Quality 5/5Difficulty 4/5
It's hard but it's worth it and this guy does a great job answering questions. Homeworks are opportunities to learn, not pointless exercises in stuff that doesn't matter. 10/10 would recommend.
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COMPSCI/ECE/ISYE 524
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
Cares about teaching, always has time to answer questions. Lectures are very cleanly structured and conveys material concisely. Only good things to say!
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