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Introduction to Computer Engineering covers logic components, Boolean algebra, logic design, computer organization, and assembly-language programming.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Sinclair enforces strict deadlines and requires diligent self-study. Wadle’s lectures are criticized as unhelpful or confusing, requiring heavy independent work.

Setareh Behroozi Shayne Wadle+1 more

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2022–Spring 2026

COMPSCI/ECE 352

Digital System Fundamentals

3 credits

Covers digital system fundamentals including logic components, Boolean algebra, and computer organization design.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Homework is challenging and time-consuming, but attending discussion sessions and collaborating with groups makes the class much easier to manage.

Setareh Behroozi Julie Hsiao

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2022–Spring 2026

COMPSCI/ECE 552

Introduction to Computer Architecture

3 credits

Introduction to computer architecture covering processor, memory, and I/O system design.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Historical reviews of Matthew Sinclair, Mikko Lipasti, Parmesh Ramanathan: Reviewers characterize the workload as intense, citing long group projects, dense online lectures, and difficult exams that require significant outside effort and preparation.

George Tzimpragos

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2022–Spring 2026

COMPSCI/ECE 752

Advanced Computer Architecture I

3 credits

Advanced Computer Architecture I covers processor design, pipelining, cache memories, and instruction set design.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Reviewers describe the class as having a heavy workload with significant reading and difficult exams, though one notes the instructor curves grades to historical averages.

Joshua San Miguel

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2022–Fall 2025

ECE 203

Signals, Information, and Computation

3 credits

ECE 203 introduces signals, information, and computational techniques in electrical engineering.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Learning relies heavily on completing exercises and attending labs, with a flipped classroom structure requiring students to watch lectures independently before engaging in in-class activities.

Eduardo Romero Arvelo

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2022–Spring 2026

ECE 399

Independent Study

1–3 credits

ECE 399 is an independent study course where students engage in directed projects arranged with an instructor.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Eric Hoffman Irena Knezevic+49 more

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2022–Spring 2026

ECE 454

Mobile Computing Laboratory

4 credits

Teaches project management, teamwork, and disciplined development for mobile systems.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Historical reviews of Xinyu Zhang: Reviewers note that the course expects students to maintain high standards and work hard, though grading is considered reasonable.

Kassem Fawaz

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2023–Fall 2025

ECE 489

Honors in Research

1–3 credits

ECE 489 is an undergraduate honors research course where students conduct projects supervised by faculty members.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Irena Knezevic Dan Negrut+16 more

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sample

ECE 551

Digital System Design and Synthesis

3 credits

Introduction to hardware description languages, automated synthesis, and advanced digital design principles.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Historical reviews of Anthony Gregerson, Mikko Lipasti, Younghyun Kim: The semester project requires significant effort and early planning. Workload varies widely, with some noting overwhelming weekly assignments or challenging midterm coding exams.