ECE 352: Digital System Fundamentals

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352 Digital System Fundamentals. (Crosslisted with Comp Sci) I, II, SS; 4 cr (r-P-I). Logic components, Boolean algebra, combinational logic analysis and synthesis, synchronous and asynchronous sequential logic analysis and design, digital subsystems, computer organization and design. P: Comp Sci 302 or equiv.

Course Prerequisite(s)

Comp Sci 302

Prerequisite knowledge and/or skills

Construction of algorithms
Construction of flow charts
Familiarity with high level programming language and programming techniques

Textbook(s) and/or other required material

M. Mano and C. R. Kime Logic and Computer Design Fundamentals, Prentice Hall, 4th Edition 2008

Course objectives

To be able to analyze and design digital logic systems by understanding formal foundations and selected design techniques.

Topics covered

Boolean algebra
Logic components
Combinational logic analysis and synthesis
Synchronous and asynchronous logic analysis and synthesis
Digital subsystems
Basic computer organization and design.

Class/laboratory schedule

Three 75 minute lectures per week, plus 1 hour optional discussion session for computer-based tutoring and problem solving

Contribution of course to meeting the professional component

This course contributes primarily to the students' knowledge of engineering topics, and does provide design experience.

The following statement indicates which of the following considerations are included in this course: economic, environmental, ethical, political, societal, health and safety, manufacturability, sustainability.

manufacturability

Relationship of course to undergraduate degree program objectives and outcomes

This course primarily serves students in the department. The information below describes how the course contributes to the undergraduate program objectives.

basic skill in methods of design and analysis across a broad range of electrical and computer engineering areas

Assessment of student progress toward course objectives

A project, focused on assessment of students mastery of design skills;
Quizzes focused on assessment of students continuing progress in mastering basic analysis and design concepts presented in course;
Cumulative final exam focused on overall assessment of key course objectives outlined above.

Person(s) who prepared this description

Christopher L. DeMarco
Kewal K. Saluja

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Date last modified: 12-Aug-2008
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