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VLSI SYSTEMS DESIGN

COMPSCI/ECE 755
Course Description

Overview of MOS devices and circuits; introduction to integrated circuit fabrication; topological design of data flow and control; interactive graphics layout; circuit simulation; system timing; organizational and architectural considerations; alternative implementation approaches; design project.E C E 555or equivalent experience is strongly recommended.

Prerequisites

Graduate/professional standing

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average
3.59

1.41% from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

0.5% from Historical

A Rate
45.95%

-8.11% from Historical

Class Size
37

119.8% from Historical

Cumulative Grade Distribution

Instructors (2026 Summr)

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