A laboratory course covering Kirchhoff's laws, inductors, operational amplifiers, and frequency response through hands-on circuit assembly and measurement.
Past students described Mark Allie's ECE 270 labs as easy, though some called instructions unclear or lengthy. Some said he was hard to reach or rarely there, while others found him responsive, funny, and helpful. Some also said the bench exam differed from the practice version.
Mark Allie was described as a supportive instructor who cared about students and helped them catch up on prior material. Students reported that the course allowed them to learn significantly without the stress of poor grades, as he did not expect much comprehension beyond building circuits. One reviewer noted that TAs created the final exam, causing it to change every semester.
Hands-on lab course introducing various sensor types and addressing implementation issues like interference, isolation, linearity, amplification, and grounding in electronic circuits.
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2025: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=34 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.96 GPA, 98.0% A/AB (n=49 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.94 GPA, 95.2% A/AB (n=63 letter grades).
Mark Allie’s lab sessions faced significant logistical challenges, including outdated materials and equipment inconsistencies that caused wasted time. Students reported that the course relied heavily on oscilloscopes, which often prevented them from completing experiments on schedule.