With so many EE and CS classes at Berkeley, it is important that students know which classes best match their personal and career interests. This DeCal is offered to provide students with a broad survey of topics within EECS and a general sense of the courses and subfields within the major. We aim to cover each topic in totality, so no EE or CS experience is required.

Sessions will consist of 2 hours of instruction, including a mix of interactive labs/demonstrations and lecture. In addition, staff will plan online trips to various research labs or host talks by current researchers in applicable fields to provide deeper insight into various areas of research. The syllabus itself covers 12 weeks of instruction, including guest lectures by either faculty or a current researcher, lab tours, and other activities!

To pass the course a total of 17 points must be obtained by each student. Attendance and weekly submissions are worth 1 point each (there are 11 classes and 10 weekly assignments). There will also be a field trip and a final project, both of which are mandatory. For students who are unable to attend the online field trip, there will be an alternative assignment.

Policy is first come, first served. Enrollment codes will be distributed at the first lecture, so all applicants must attend the first lecture if they intend to enroll.