Behrad Gholipour, PhD, MSc

Associate Professor, Faculty of Engineering - Electrical & Computer Engineering Dept
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Fall Term 2025 (1930)

ECE 210 - Introduction to Digital Logic Design

3 units (fi 8)(EITHER, 3-0-3/2)

Boolean algebra, truth tables, Karnaugh maps. Switching devices and their symbology with an introduction to NAND and NOR logic. Number systems, codes, minimization procedures, synthesis of combinational networks. Synchronous sequential circuits, flip-flops, counters. Arithmetic circuits. Introduction to computer-aided design and simulation tools for digital design and implementation. Requires payment of additional student instructional support fees. Refer to the Tuition and Fees page in the University Regulations section of the Calendar. Credit may be obtained in only one of ECE 210, E E 280 or CMPUT 329.

LECTURE A3 (54396)

2025-09-02 - 2025-12-08
TR 12:30 - 13:50



ECE 457 - Microfabrication and Devices

3 units (fi 8)(EITHER, 3-0-2)

Microfabrication processes for CMOS, bipolar, MEMS, and microfluidics devices. Laboratory safety. Deposition processes of oxidation, evaporation and sputtering. Lithography, wet and dry etch, and device characterization. Note: Consent of Department required. Credit may be obtained in only one of ECE 457 or E E 457.

LECTURE A1 (55110)

2025-09-02 - 2025-12-08
TR 08:00 - 09:20



ECE 558 - Microfabrication and Nanofabrication Topics I

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

Vacuum principles: gas kinetics and flow, pumping speed theory, pumping methods, pressure, measurement, sorption processes, vacuum system design basics. Thin film growth by sputtering, evaporation and chemical techniques. Characterization and classification of optical, electrical and mechanical properties. Applications of thin films. Note: May not be taken for credit if credit has already been obtained in either E E 641 or 642.

LECTURE A01 (58923)

2025-09-02 - 2025-12-08
W 14:00 - 16:50