Fall 2026

Circuits Laboratory II

CIRCUITS LABORATORY II covers experiments on electronic device characteristics, op-amp applications, and feedback circuits.

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Recorded instructors · Fall 2026 Mark Allie3.0/5

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The workload involves showing up and building circuits, with minimal expectations for deep comprehension, though tests are created by TAs and vary each semester.

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E C E 270 and (E C E 340 or concurrent enrollment), or member of Engineering Guest Students

ECE 271 used by

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Raw average: 2.28/5 from 18 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.

For this course: 3.5/5 raw quality · 1.0/5 difficulty · 2 reviews

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Mark Allie is described as a nice, caring instructor who allows students to succeed by simply showing up and building circuits, with low expectations for deep comprehension. Reviewers note he is knowledgeable and helpful, offering a low-stress environment where students can learn without fear of poor grades.

Recent recorded grades — Spring 2025: 3.40 GPA, 58.2% A/AB (n=55 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.04 GPA, 47.6% A/AB (n=105 letter grades); Spring 2026: 2.74 GPA, 38.6% A/AB (n=57 letter grades).

Historical instructors & teaching patterns

MARK ALLIE is recorded teaching in Fall 2006, Spring 2007, Fall 2007, Spring 2008, Fall 2008, Spring 2009, Fall 2009, Spring 2010, Fall 2010, Spring 2011, Fall 2011, Spring 2012, Fall 2012, Spring 2013, Fall 2013, Spring 2014, Fall 2014, Spring 2015, Fall 2015, Spring 2016, Fall 2016, Spring 2017, Fall 2017, Spring 2018, Fall 2018, Spring 2019, Fall 2019, Spring 2020, Fall 2020, Fall 2021, Spring 2022, Fall 2022, Spring 2023, Fall 2023, Spring 2024, Fall 2024, Spring 2025, Fall 2025, Spring 2026. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

Calendar & sections

Fall 2026

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SectionModeEnrolled / capacityWaitlist
LAB 001Classroom Instruction72 / 850
LAB 002Classroom Instruction38 / 850

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Student experience

the class

Mark Allie is described as a caring instructor who offers a low-stress environment where students can learn significantly without the pressure of poor grades.

Recent recorded grades — Spring 2025: 3.40 GPA, 58.2% A/AB (n=55 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.04 GPA, 47.6% A/AB (n=105 letter grades); Spring 2026: 2.74 GPA, 38.6% A/AB (n=57 letter grades).

difficulty & workload

The workload involves showing up and building circuits, with minimal expectations for deep comprehension, though tests are created by TAs and vary each semester.

Students report learning a lot and catching up on prior material, appreciating the opportunity to ask questions and gain knowledge in a supportive setting.

Topics

  • Electronic device characteristics
  • Device limitations
  • Operational amplifier applications
  • Feedback circuits

Skills

  • Analysis and application of operational amplifiers and feedback circuits.

Grades

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8 earlier forecasts · 0.27 GPA average error.

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Sources & history

UW–Madison

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ECE 271 · Fall 2026

Circuits Laboratory II

Recorded 2026-09-07
Raw records
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Dataset & model

Recorded 2026-09-07

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Model outputs & technical records
nvidia/Qwen3.6-35B-A3B-NVFP4
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Model & dataset provenance
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