ELEC1450 Digital Electronics
This course introduces the student to digital electronic circuits. Numbering systems are introduced and a variety of binary codes discussed. Logic family characteristics are discussed including Truth tables, Boolean algebra and Karnaugh Maps. Analysis, synthesis, and computation related combinational and sequential logic circuits, including the internal architecture of microprocessors and microcontrollers will be covered.
Course Requirements and Evaluation
Refer to Course Syllabus for detailed information regarding the requirements and evaluation standards for this course. The Course Syllabus will be distributed the first week of the course.
Learning Outcomes
The following outcomes will be addressed in the course:
Recognize the binary, octal, decimal and hex numbering systems
Perform math and logical operations with the different number systems
Identify logic symbols and circuits
Troubleshoot digital circuits
Construct a logic circuit from a boolean equation and viceversa
Construct Truth Tables and switching circuits for the AND, OR, NOT, NAND, NOR, XOR and XNOR logic gates
Analyze the AND, OR, NOT, NAND, NOR, XOR, XNOR and combination circuits
Discuss ICs and digital logic hardware
Recognize different IC packaging and logic families
Perform calculations related to the operation and optimization of logic circuits
Analyze the role of microprocessors and microcontrollers in logic circuit design
Integrate combinational and sequential logic circuits into larger systems
Apply digital logic to solve real-world problems involving logic circuits
Text and References
A list of textbooks required for this course is available at the
campus store and in eServices.
Course Scheduling
The scheduled hours of instruction include sixteen hours for each lecture credit, thirty two hours for each lab credit and forty hours for each credit of supervised occupational experience (SOE). Lecture credit may include formal or impromptu lectures, demonstrations or discussions with the entire class or with small groups or individuals. Refer to the Credit Details section of this course outline for the credit breakdown.
Accommodations Statement
Access Services - Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified students with documented disabilities. Upon attending an intake meeting with Access Services, qualified students will receive a letter listing the approved accommodations that they may provide to their instructors. If you have a documented disability that may require accommodations, contact HTC Access Services at
AccessServices@hennepintech.edu or
https://hennepintech.edu/current-students/access-services/index.html.
Campus
Eden Prairie Campus: 952-995-1300
Credit Details