CETT 1425 Digital Fundamentals

Electronics & Advanced Technologies

CETT 1425 Digital Fundamentals MASTER SYLLABUS

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Course Description Digital Fundamentals is an entry-level course in digital electronics covering number systems, binary mathematics, digital codes, logic gates, Boolean algebra, Karnaugh maps, and combinational logic and sequential logic. Emphasis is on circuit logic analysis, building and troubleshooting digital circuits. The student will analyze digital circuits such as combinational logic circuits, clocking and timing circuits, and analog-to digital and digital-to-analog devices; troubleshoot various digital circuits using schematic diagrams; and solve problems involving binary, octal, decimal, and hexadecimal numbering systems.

Course Prerequisites CETT 1403 and MATH 1314 (or equivalent recommended)

Required Textbook Digital Systems: Principles and Applications (11th Edition) Ronald Tocci ISBN# 9780135103821]

Course Rationale/Objectives This course is designed to teach students the theory of digital electronics, the logic and the implementation of modules required for digital systems. The course will also discuss the industry specifications for the digital integrated circuits and using it for building digital systems.

1 Student Learning Outcomes

 The main learning objective of this class is to have a strong knowledge of digital electronics.  The functionality of logic gates, simplifying digital circuits, Boolean expressions, combinational and sequential circuits.  The course is designed to provide a hands on approach to the concepts taught in the class.  The course also provides an overview of programming in Hardware Description Language ( HDL) and simulation of digital circuits using FPGA board and software.

WECM - Workforce Education Course Manual http://www.thecb.state.tx.us/aar/undergraduateed/workforceed/wecm/

Texas WECM Description and Objectives Course Description: An entry level course in digital electronics covering number systems, binary mathematics, digital codes, logic gates, Boolean algebra, Karnaugh maps, and combination logic. Emphasis on circuit logic analysis and troubleshooting digital circuits.

End-of-Course Outcomes: Students will know boolean logic, combinatorial logic, timing diagrams, flip flop circuits and state machines. Students will know conventional logic levels, active high versus active low logic, binary, octal and hex number systems. Student will use discrete and programmable logic. Students will be able to specify, design, implement and test logic circuits.

SCANS Competencies In 1990, the U.S. Department of Labor established the Secretary’s Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS) to examine the demands of the workplace and whether our nation’s students are capable of meeting those demands. The Commission determined that today’s jobs generally require competencies in the following areas:

A. Resources: Identifies, organizes, plans and allocates resources B. Interpersonal: Works with others C. Information: Acquires and uses information D. Systems: Understands complex interrelationships E. Technology: Works with a variety of technologies

The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board requires that all degree plans in institutions of higher education incorporate these competencies and identify to the student how these competencies are achieved in course objectives. This course incorporates the SCANS competencies in the following ways:

A. Resources B. Interpersonal C. Information D. Systems E. Technology F. Basic Skills

2 G. Thinking Skills H. Personal Qualities

CIP - Classification of Instructional Programs The Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) provides a taxonomic scheme that supports the accurate tracking and reporting of fields of study and program completions activity. http://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/cipcode/

CIP CODE Area: 15.1201

Instructional Methodology Lecture and labs are the course methodology.

Overview of the sections:

1. Introduction 2. Logic Gates 3. Boolean Algebra and Karnaugh Maps 4. Implementation of Digital Circuits 5. Combinational Logic 6. Arithmetic Circuits 7. Sequential Logic 8. Finite State Machines 9. Memories 10. Reference Design Implementation-Design and Testing

Grading System

Test #1 - 20% Test #2 - 20% Test #3 - 20% Test #4 (Comprehensive) - 20% Student Presentations and Documentation - 20%

Based on the total course score calculation above, your final course grade will be as follows:

A: 90-100 B: 80-89 C: 70-79 D: 60-69 F: Below 60

3 Course Policies

Attendance Attendance is expected and is considered when determining the final grade for this course. You cannot develop the proficiency required for this course just studying the textbook. Lectures may include material not covered in the textbook. At my discretion, I may withdraw students who have three or more unexcused absences. If you cannot attend a particular class session, please discuss the conflict with me in advance (in person, via phone or email).

Reference: http://www2.austin.cc.tx.us./admrule/4.01.002.htm

Withdrawal If circumstances arise such that you cannot complete this course, it is to your advantage to drop the class by the deadline to avoid getting an unsatisfactory grade on your permanent school record. Students or instructors may initiate withdrawals anytime during the semester before the official withdrawal deadline. Please note that the state of Texas limits students to a maximum lifetime count of six (6) withdrawals.

Students may be withdrawn from the course by the instructor for non-attendance. However, it is ultimately the responsibility of the student to initiate the withdrawal process if they are unable to attend or complete their coursework as required. Failure to withdraw by the established deadline will result in a grade of A, B, C, D, or F, based on the students recorded performance in the course.

Withdrawal forms are available from campus Admissions and Records offices.

Courses from which you withdraw will appear on your record as a grade of W.

Reference: http://www2.austin.cc.tx.us./admrule/1.06.003.htm

The last day to withdraw is [Date].

Missed or Late Work [Instructor specific policy]

Incompletes A student may receive a temporary grade of I (incomplete) at the end of the semester only if the following conditions are satisfied:

The student is unable to complete the course during the semester due to circumstances beyond their control.

The student must have earned at least half of the grade points needed to earn at least a C by the end of the semester.

Arrangement for an incomplete must be made with the instructor.

4 A Report of Incomplete Grade form must be completed by the instructor and filed with the Program Coordinator.

To convert the incomplete I into a grade, the student must submit for grading all work required to complete the course to the instructor by a date specified by the instructor within the next immediately following semester, but absolutely no later than 2 weeks prior to the end of the semester. Incompletes not completed by the date specified automatically become a letter grade of F for the course.

Scholastic Dishonesty Acts prohibited by the College for which discipline may be administered include scholastic dishonesty, including but not limited to cheating on an exam or quiz, plagiarizing, and unauthorized collaboration with another in preparing outside work. Academic work submitted by students shall be the result of their thought, research or self-expression. Academic work is defined as, but not limited to tests or quizzes, whether taken electronically or on paper, projects, either individual or group, classroom presentations, and homework.

Cases of suspected cheating or plagiarism will be reported directly to the Program Coordinators office. College policies will be strictly followed regarding the investigation of suspected cases and punishments if warranted. If you are unsure about the line between collaboration and cheating, feel free to talk to me before it is too late.

Academic Freedom Students at the college have the rights accorded by the U.S. Constitution to freedom of speech, peaceful assembly, petition, and association. These rights carry with them the responsibility to accord the same rights to others in the college community and not to interfere with or disrupt the educational process. Opportunity for students to examine and question pertinent data and assumptions of a given discipline, guided by the evidence of scholarly research, is appropriate in a learning environment. This concept is accompanied by an equally demanding concept of responsibility on the part of the student. As willing partners in learning, students must comply with college rules and procedures.

Each student is strongly encouraged to participate in class. In any classroom situation that includes discussion and critical thinking, there are bound to be many differing viewpoints. These differences enhance the learning experience and create an atmosphere where students and instructors alike will be encouraged to think and learn. On sensitive and volatile topics, students may sometimes disagree not only with each other but also with the instructor. It is expected that faculty and students will respect the views of others when expressed in classroom discussions.

Student Discipline Classroom behavior should support and enhance learning. Behavior that disrupts the learning process will be dealt with appropriately, which may include having the student leave class for the rest of that day. In serious cases, disruptive behavior may lead to a student being withdrawn from the class. ACC's policy on student discipline can be found in the Student Handbook, 2002-2003, p. 32.

5 Classroom Conduct Cellular phones and pagers are disruptive to the class and should be turned off or made inaudible during lecture.

Interpersonal skills are critical to both working with peers and leading others. It is expected that you will be respectful of the opinions and property of others, be aware of and responsive to the effect of ones behavior on others; and, work with others to resolve problems.

You are encouraged to work together on lab exercises as collaboration and teamwork are important skills to learn. Working on these exercises, as well as studying together for exams, are good opportunities to develop the ability to collaborate. Ensuring that others within a group pull their weight is also a skill to be learned. However, exams, quizzes, laboratory write-ups, and homework assignments are strictly the individual’s responsibility.

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For more information, visit: http://www2.austincc.edu/osd/index.html

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You are expected to conduct yourself professionally with respect and courtesy to all. Anyone who thoughtlessly or intentionally jeopardizes the health or safety of another individual will be immediately dismissed from the day’s activity, may be withdrawn from the class, and/or barred from attending future activities.

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