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University of California Berkeley
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Program Overview

Introduction to the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences (EECS) at UC Berkeley

The Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences (EECS) at UC Berkeley offers one of the strongest research and instructional programs in this field anywhere in the world.


Academics

Undergraduate Admissions & Programs

  • CS Major
  • EECS Major
  • EECS/CS Program Comparison Chart
  • Second Bachelor's Degree
  • Summer Research
  • Cal Day

Graduate Admissions & Programs

  • Grad Admissions FAQ
  • Industry-Oriented Programs
  • Research-Oriented Programs
  • Fellowships
  • Adding the EECS/CS M.S. From Another Department
  • Recommended Coursework

Courses

  • EE Courses
  • CS Courses

Research

Research Overview

Research is the foundation of Berkeley EECS. Faculty, students, and staff work together on cutting-edge projects that cross disciplinary boundaries to improve everyday life and make a difference.


Areas

  • Biosystems & Computational Biology (BIO)
  • Control, Intelligent Systems, and Robotics (CIR)
  • Information, Data, Network, and Communication Sciences (IDNCS)
  • Signal Processing (SP)

Centers & Labs

  • Various centers and labs are part of the EECS department, contributing to its research excellence.

People

Faculty

  • The EECS faculty consists of renowned experts in their fields, contributing to both research and teaching.

Students

  • Student Awards
  • Student Organizations

Staff

  • Student Affairs
  • Faculty Support
  • Course Support
  • Facilities and Engineering Services
  • Financial Services
  • HR
  • IT Support
  • Industrial & Public Relations

Alumni

  • EE Distinguished Alumni
  • CS Distinguished Alumni

EE 120: Signals and Systems

Catalog Description

Continuous and discrete-time transform analysis techniques with illustrative applications. Linear and time-invariant systems, transfer functions. Fourier series, Fourier transform, Laplace and Z-transforms. Sampling and reconstruction. Solution of differential and difference equations using transforms. Frequency response, Bode plots, stability analysis. Illustrated by analysis of communication systems and feedback control systems.


Units

4


Related Areas

  • Biosystems & Computational Biology (BIO)
  • Control, Intelligent Systems, and Robotics (CIR)
  • Information, Data, Network, and Communication Sciences (IDNCS)
  • Signal Processing (SP)

Prerequisites

EECS 16A and EECS 16B.


Formats

  • Spring: 4 hours of lecture and 1 hour of recitation per week
  • Fall: 4 hours of lecture and 1 hour of recitation per week

Grading Basis

Letter


Final Exam Status

Written final exam conducted during the scheduled final exam period


Class Schedule

  • Fall 2025: EE 120 – MoWe 14:00-15:59, Physics Building 4 – Alex Dimakis
  • Spring 2026: EE 120 – MoWe 14:00-15:59, Physics Building 4 – Babak Ayazifar, Laura Waller

Class Notes

  • Phase 1 and 2 seats are open to EECS, CS, and non-EECS COE majors. Remaining seats open during the adjustment period.
  • TIME CONFLICTS ALLOWED FOR RECITATION SECTIONS - STUDENTS CAN ATTEND ANY RECITATION SECTION
  • To enroll in this class, select the lecture and the 999 (placeholder) discussion section. Assignment to the actual sections will be managed by teaching staff.
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