Objective:  

ECE 35 (Introduction to Analog Design) is a core undergraduate course in the Electrical Engineering curriculum. ECE 35 is a challenging course and many students struggle due to insufficient math preparation. It requires students to be well-versed in several topics that are covered in Math 18 (Linear Algebra) and Math 20A-B (Calculus for Science and Engineering). Furthermore, students who join UC San Diego from Community Colleges often find the pace of the quarter system fast. Since there is little time to review critical concepts during the quarter, it is important to come in well prepared. The Summer Math Initiative helps you to review these materials during the summer.

The topics include:

• Solving linear systems of equations
• Derivatives and integrals
• Complex numbers

The program consists of:

• A quiz to test your knowledge.  Please download the ECE35 prereq quiz and try to solve the questions. We expect you to master this material before taking ECE35; i.e., you should be able to solve these questions quite easily.  
• Three zoom review sessions on the three topics. We will send you the zoom session information on July 1.

Please register here for the program to receive information regarding the zoom sessions and additional review materials.

ECE 35. Introduction to Analog Design (4)

Fundamental circuit theory concepts, Kirchhoff’s voltage and current laws, Thevenin’s and Norton’s theorems, loop and node analysis, time-varying signals, transient first order circuits, steady-state sinusoidal response. It is highly recommended taking MATH 20C and PHYS 2B prior or during the same quarter. Program or materials fees may apply. Prerequisites: MATH 18, 20A–B, and PHYS 2A.