The best aspects of this course included the level of involvement comprised in the class, and the functional products students were required to build as a part of a team. Some students felt that the group jobs that pertained less to engineering and more to mechanics were disproportionately allocated to underclassmen. One suggestion included providing more students with guidance when asked. Another suggestion was making team meetings mandatory. Prospective students should know it’s easy to get off track with one’s design team, and they should make certain that a structured plan is implemented within their group.

The highlights from this class included the chance to work on a cool and fun project with a team, and build something unique. For many students, this is the first class with a large-scale project – it is exciting to implement concepts from the classroom in the real world. The worst aspects of the class were the differentiation in importance of the one-credit students and the three-credit students, the disorganization of the course, and some dysfunctional teams. Suggestions for improving the course included more involvement from faculty, better distribution of work in the teams, and more cohesive deadlines. Prospective students should be prepared for heavy collaboration and a significant time commitment. The class is best for students who are ful y invested in the ECE program and are enthusiastic about electronics.

The best aspects of this class included the helpful TA run sections and the fair exams which were reflective of the homework. Students felt that the instructor’s method of teaching was ineffective and that lectures were dry and difficult to understand. Suggestions for improvement included making lecture notes more explanatory and not mere copies from the text, working out practice questions during lecture, increasing the curve, and al owing more time after class to complete homework. Prospective students are encouraged to read the textbook and dedicate time outside of class to understanding topics. Students should be prepared for a chal enging course and be comfortable with calculus.