ECE 101Introduction to Electronic Circuits
Introduction to the physical basis and mathematical models of electrical components and circuits. Topics include circuit theorems (Thevenin and Norton Equivalents, Superposition), constant and sinusoidal inputs, natural and forced response of linear circuits. Introduction to circuit/network design, maximum power transfer, analog filters, and circuit analysis using Matlab. Topics in elementary electronics including amplifiers and feedback. (Formerly EE 101.)
Prerequisite(s): PHYS 5C or PHYS 15C and PHYS 5N; or PHYS 6C and PHYS 6N; and MATH 24 or PHYS 116A, or previous or concurrent enrollment in AM 20. Concurrent enrollment in ECE 101L is required.
- Concurrent enrollment in ECE 101L is required.
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When it runs
Winter 2027Open Winter 2027
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Tue Thu 3:20pm–4:55pm | Earth&Marine B206 | K. Corzine | Open 0/220 |
Fall 2026Open Fall 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Tue Thu 1:30pm–3:05pm | Oakes Acad 105 | N. Ellis | Open 121/125 |
Summer 2026Open Summer 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed 1:00pm–4:30pm | PhysSciences 110 | J. S. Hurtarte | Open 48/75 |
| 02 | Lecture | Mon Wed 1:00pm–4:30pm | PhysSciences 110 | J. S. Hurtarte | Open 24/75 |
Spring 2026Open Spring 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Tue Thu 11:40am–1:15pm | Thim Lecture 003 | L. Parsa | Open 153/180 |
Winter 2026Open Winter 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed 5:20pm–6:55pm | Earth&Marine B206 | S. Bose | Closed 121/0 |
Fall 2025Open Fall 2025
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Tue Thu 9:50am–11:25am | ClassroomUnit 001 | N. Ellis | Closed 147/0 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan Ellis | 5.0 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 100% | 11 |
| Jeorge Hurtarte | 3.0 / 5 | 2.0 / 5 | 50% | 2 |
| Leila Parsa | 1.8 / 5 | 4.5 / 5 | 29% | 6 |
| Soumya Bose | 2.4 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 60% | 5 |
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