Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5
Down to earth, makes sure we know what is on the agenda. Solid explanations and overall fun classRate My Professors ↗
Current instructor
Julie Hsiao
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Classes with Julie Hsiao
Introduction to Computer Engineering covering transistor-based logic, Boolean algebra, combinational and sequential logic design, computer organization, and introductory assembly programming.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
historical GPA · grades
Fall 2022–Spring 2026Covers logic components, Boolean algebra, combinational and sequential logic design, digital subsystems, and computer organization.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Past student reviews · Julie Hsiao
Julie Hsiao was described as down-to-earth, ensuring students knew the agenda and providing solid explanations in an overall fun class.
historical GPA · grades
Fall 2022–Spring 2026Digital System Design and Synthesis covers HDLs like Verilog/VHDL, automated synthesis, advanced design principles, timing-oriented synthesis, IC layout relations, and design for reuse.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Recent recorded grades — Fall 2025: 3.25 GPA, 50.0% A/AB (n=26 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.31 GPA, 60.3% A/AB (n=78 letter grades).
historical GPA · grades
Fall 2022–Spring 2026Recorded teaching history
Distinct courses recorded per term
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| Term | Course | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Spring 2027 | COMPSCI/ECE 252 | Introduction to Computer Engineering |
| Spring 2027 | COMPSCI/ECE 352 | Digital System Fundamentals |
| Spring 2027 | ECE 551 | Digital System Design and Synthesis |
| Fall 2026 | COMPSCI/ECE 352 | Digital System Fundamentals |
| Fall 2026 | ECE 551 | Digital System Design and Synthesis |
| Fall 2026 | ECE 699 | Advanced Independent Study |
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