Heartland Community College

Student Syllabus

Technology Division

ELTC 206

Digital Electronics

Spring 2009

COURSE PREFIX & NUMBER: ELTC 206

COURSE TITLE: Digital Electronics

CREDIT HOURS: 3

CONTACT HOURS: 4.0

LECTURE HOURS: 2 LABORATORY HOURS: 2

CATALOG DESCRIPTION (Include specific prerequisites):

Prerequisite: ELTC 102 and ELTC 103

Digital Electronics is the study of operation, characteristics, and applications of discrete and integrated solid state devices in selected digital circuits. Students will study numbering systems, codes, logic gates, Boolean algebra, logic circuits, flip-flops, counter and timers, interfacing the analog world and memory devices. The student will also be introduced to microprocessors and microcomputers.

TEXTBOOKS:

Due to the rapidly changing nature of the Electronics field, it is impossible to predict which book will actually be used for the course. An example text is: Floyd, Thomas L. Digital Fundamentals. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall, 2000.

Digital Electronics was designed to meet the specific needs of an Associate of Applied Science degree and not necessarily as a transfer course, particularly in relation to the Illinois Articulation Initiative. This course may transfer to various institutions in a variety of ways. Please see an academic advisor for an explanation concerning transfer options.

COURSE OBJECTIVES (Learning Outcomes)

At the completion of this course, the student should be able to: / Learning Outcome Item / Assessment Tool
1. Discuss the advantages and benefits of using digital techniques in electronic equipment. / Homework
2. Explain the major applications of digital techniques in electronic equipment. / Exams/Homework
3. Perform conversions between the binary and decimal number systems using the most commonly binary codes. / Exams/Homework
4. Explain how the operation of the major components used in implementing digital circuits. / Exams/Homework
5. Explain the operation of digital logic gates. / Exams/Homework
6. Discuss the operation, characteristics, and features of the most common integrated circuit families used in digital equipment. / Homework/Exams
7. Use Boolean algebra to express logic operations and minimize logic circuits in design. / Homework
8. Explain the operation of flip-flops. / Exam
9 Discuss the operation and application of binary and BCD counters, shift registers, and sequential logic circuits. / Homework
10. Explain the operation of the most frequently used combinational logic circuits. / Homework
11. Design both combinational and sequential logic circuits for a given application, from definition and concept, to the selection of the integrated circuits. / Graded Lab
12. Explain the applications of various types of semiconductor memories (rams, roms, bubble, etc.). / Exams
13. Explain the applications of various types of data conversion such as digital to analog converters, analog to digital converters, multiplexers, and sample/hold circuits. / Homework/Exams
14. Troubleshoot digital circuits using standard test equipment and special test instruments such as logic probes. / Graded Lab
15. Build a project from a design utilizing the above objectives. / PS4

COURSE/LAB OUTLINE:

Number Systems and Codes

Logic Gates and Boolean Algebra

Combining Logic Circuits

Flip-Flops and Related Devices

Digital Arithmetic

Counters and Registers

PLD (programmable logic devices) LogicCircuits

Interfacing with the Analog World

Memory Devices

Introduction to the Microprocessor and Microcomputer

METHOD OF EVALUATION (Tests/Exams, Grading System):

Grades will be based on the following scale: Grades will be based on the following

90-100% A (To be determined by each instructor):

80-89% B Exams/quizzes 50%

70-79% C Assignments 25%

60-69% D Lab activities 25%

below 60% F

REQUIRED WRITING AND READING:

There are no research or writing assignments in this course. However, documentation is an important part of this course. Students will be expected to read assigned selections from the textbook. All labs are to include descriptive comments within the write-up/answer section relating to each lab.

Contact Info:

Christopher Miller

1500 W Raab Rd.

Normal, Il 61761

1-309-268-8855

Office hours: As posted on office door. See me or the visit my office Room 236. I am available by appointment.