Teaching Practice in Circuits and Systems Courses at Peking University: A Curriculum and Pedagogical Perspective

Electronic systems are prevalent in every field of human activity. Undergraduate education in the field of Circuits and Systems (CAS) at Peking University (PKU) is the focus of this paper. We highlight some of the practices at undergraduate level, which have been developed in an attempt to make CAS education more appealing and effective. Undergraduate students share the same curriculum in their first year of study to equip them with adequate depth and breadth in the electronic and computer engineering knowledge domains. The curriculum outlines are described with emphasis on CAS courses. A structured seminar class aims to create interactive learning space. Students are encouraged to practice in laboratories and in contests. The paper first reviews the key challenges faced. We then describe existing CAS education at PKU. We conclude with a look at future practices. The practices here are believed to ultimately contribute to technological advances and social prosperity.