ECE 447 covers the analysis and design of electronic communications circuits, focusing on nonlinear large-signal effects and complete RF circuit design.
Historical reviews of Daniel van der Weide: The course features dense microwave engineering material requiring significant textbook reading, though exams are 24-hour take-home with fair difficulty.
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E C E 320 and 340, graduate/professional standing, or member of Engineering Guest Students
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Nathan Strachen is the current instructor, but available reviews are historical and pertain to Daniel van der Weide. Van der Weide is described as incredibly smart and passionate, with lectures that clarify textbook material. Reviewers report high learning outcomes and recommend the course highly.
DANIEL VAN DER WEIDE is recorded teaching in Fall 2007, Fall 2008, Fall 2009, Fall 2010, Fall 2011, Fall 2012, Fall 2013, Fall 2014, Fall 2016, Fall 2017, Fall 2019, Fall 2020, Fall 2021, Fall 2023, Fall 2024, Fall 2025. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
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| Section | Mode | Enrolled / capacity | Waitlist |
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| LEC 001 | Classroom Instruction | 16 / 45 | 0 |
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Historical reviews for Daniel van der Weide describe the course as highly recommended and the best in the department, with students reporting exceptional learning outcomes and clear, motivating lectures.
Recent recorded grades — Fall 2021: 3.94 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=8 letter grades); Fall 2023: 3.69 GPA, 87.5% A/AB (n=8 letter grades); Fall 2025: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=7 letter grades).
Historical reviews of Daniel van der Weide: The course features dense microwave engineering material requiring significant textbook reading, though exams are 24-hour take-home with fair difficulty.
Historical reviews of Daniel van der Weide: Students found the instructor incredibly knowledgeable and passionate, with lectures that clarified complex subjects and motivated learning beyond previous years.
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Applied Communications Systems
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