ECE 103LSignals and Systems Laboratory
Use and operation of spectrum analyzers; advanced signal analysis using oscilloscopes; measuring impulse response, step response, frequency response, and computer analysis of real signals. MATLAB programming is taught and used as a tool for signal analysis. Students are billed a materials fee. (Formerly EE 103L.)
Prerequisite(s): ECE 101 and ECE 101L and AM 20 or MATH 24. Concurrent enrollment in ECE 103 is required.
- Concurrent enrollment in ECE 103 is required. Enroll in lab and associated secondary lab.
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When it runs
Winter 2027Open Winter 2027
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Laboratory | TBA | TBD In Person | Staff | Open 0/190 |
Fall 2026Open Fall 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Laboratory | TBA | TBD In Person | H. Ye | Open 145/160 |
Summer 2026Open Summer 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Laboratory | TBA | TBD In Person | Y. Zhang | Open 81/85 |
| 02 | Laboratory | Wed 9:00am–12:00pm | J Bask Aud 101 | Y. Zhang | Open 43/120 |
Spring 2026Open Spring 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Laboratory | TBA | TBD In Person | Z. Yu | Open 190/200 |
Fall 2025Open Fall 2025
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Laboratory | TBA | TBD In Person | H. R. Sadjadpour | Open 123/132 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zhicong Yu | 2.0 / 5 | 3.5 / 5 | 0% | 2 |
| Hamid Sadjadpour | 2.7 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | 13% | 21 |
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