ECE 101: Intro Elec Circuits
University of California, Santa Cruz
Introduction to the physical basis and mathematical models of electrical components and circuits. Topics include circuit theorems (Thevenin and Norton Equivalents, Superposition), constant and sinusoidal inputs, natural and forced response of linear circuits. Introduction to circuit/network design, maximum power transfer, analog filters, and circuit analysis using Matlab. Topics in elementary electronics including amplifiers and feedback. (Formerly EE 101.)
Average GPA: 2.99
Grade distribution records: 1,931 students across 20 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 180 | 9.3% |
| A | 391 | 20.2% |
| A- | 206 | 10.7% |
| B+ | 183 | 9.5% |
| B | 177 | 9.2% |
| B- | 147 | 7.6% |
| C+ | 138 | 7.1% |
| C | 235 | 12.2% |
| C- | 52 | 2.7% |
| D+ | 4 | 0.2% |
| D | 102 | 5.3% |
| D- | 6 | 0.3% |
| F | 42 | 2.2% |
| P | 10 | 0.5% |
| NP | 27 | 1.4% |
| W | 31 | 1.6% |
Based on 1,931 student grade records across 20 terms and 7 professors.
Instructors
- Austin Chen 833 students, Average GPA 2.61
- Sung Mo Kang 301 students, Average GPA 2.90
- Nathan Ellis 282 students, Average GPA 3.05
- Sara Abrahamsson 210 students, Average GPA 3.71
- Keith Corzine 126 students, Average GPA 3.25
- Soumya Bose 118 students, Average GPA 3.64
- Jorge S Hurtarte 61 students, Average GPA 3.83