Division: Technology
Department: Engineering
Subject Code: ELEC
Course #: 108
Course Title: Applied Digital Electronics
HARRISBURG AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
FORM 335
Course Form 335 must be updated at least every five years per AP 765 to include, at
a minimum, the following elements. [§335.2]
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Digital Description:
Credit hours:
Lecture hours:
Lab hours:
3.0
2.0
3.0
BL: [__]⅓[ ]½ [X]⅔[___] Other (Indicate fraction or percent)
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3.
Catalog Description:
Study of digital logic circuit fundamentals. Topics include numbering systems,
logic gates, Boolean algebra simplification, and combinational logic circuits. A
laboratory fee is required.
Minimum Grade Required
Prerequisites: ELEC 100 and MATH 051
C
Corequisites:
None
Other:
4.
Learning Outcomes
[These outcomes are necessary to enable students to attain the essential
knowledge and skills embodied in the program’s educational objectives.]
Upon successful completion of the course the student will be able to:
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Convert from decimal to Hex to Binary to BCD, and from Characters to
ASCII code
Identify basic digital logic gates and their truth tables, including AND, OR,
NOT, NAND, NOR, XOR, and XNOR logic gates
Convert from decimal to one and two complement binary numbers
Add and subtract binary numbers without a calculator
Use DeMorgan’s theorem and Boolean Algebra to simply Boolean equations
Analyze the operation and predict the output logic status and waveform for
common digital logic circuits (adders, comparators, decoders, encoders, code
converters, multiplexers, demultiplexers, and parity generator/checker circuits)
Use Karnaugh Maps to simplify Boolean expressions
Develop a truth table from a digital circuit schematic
Develop a digital circuit schematic from a truth table
Use computer software to build and analyze digital logic circuits
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Division: Technology
Department: Engineering
Subject Code: ELEC
Course #: 108
Course Title: Applied Digital Electronics
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Interpret digital logic schematic diagrams
Use test equipment to trouble shoot digital circuits; i.e., logic probes, logic analyzer, oscilloscope
Build digital logic circuits given a schematic
Perform trouble-shooting of digital logic circuits
Prepare, organize and write formal laboratory reports
Apply scientific methods while performing laboratory experiments
Analyze circuits using circuit simulation software such as Circuit Maker, Multisim or Pspice
Program CPLD devices and interface them with other digital logic devices
and circuits
Planned Sequence of Learning Activities
[These must be designed to help students achieve the learning outcomes.]
A. Numbering Systems
1. Hex
2. BCD
3. Standard Binary numbers
4. Binary (ones and twos complement)
5. ASCII code
B. Logic Circuits
1. Basic Logic Gates
2. Schematic Symbols
3. Boolean Algebra and Truth Tables
4. Building logic circuits and identifying schematic notation
C. Test Equipment
1. Logic probe
2. Function generators
3. Digital Logic Trainers
4. Digital Circuit Simulation Software
5. Digital Logic Analyzers
6. Digital Storage Oscilloscopes
D. Boolean Alegbra and Logic Simplification
1. Boolean operations and expressions
2. DeMorgan’s Theorem
3. Boolean simplification
4. SOP and POS standard equations
5. Use of equation simplification software
6. Use Karnaugh Maps to simplify Boolean equations
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Division: Technology
Department: Engineering
Subject Code: ELEC
Course #: 108
Course Title: Applied Digital Electronics
E. Use of combinational logic circuits
1. Universal NAND and NOR circuits
2. AND-OR-Invert circuits
F. Combinational Logic circuits
1. adders
2. comparators
3. decoders
4. encoders
5. code converters
6. multiplexers
7. demultiplexers
8. parity generators/checkers
G. Testing and Troubleshooting logic circuits
H. 1. CPLD programming software
2. CPLD interfacing
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Assessment of Student Learning
[Methods of assessment should be appropriate for Learning Outcomes listed
above.]
Assessment of student learning outcomes for the course, as required by AP 765, is
part of regular curriculum maintenance and/or improvement. The specific plan
has been determined by the pertinent faculty involved and is kept on file in the
division office.
1. Exam – Decimal and Character Conversions
2. Exam – Digital Logic Gates and Truth Tables
3. Exam – Binary Numbers
4. Exam – Addition and Subtraction of Binary Numbers
5. Exam – DeMorgan’s Theorem and Boolean Algebra
6. Exam – Operation of Common Digital Logic Circuits
7. Exam – Karnaugh Maps
8. Exam – Truth Tables from Digital Circuit Schematic
9. Exam – Digital Circuit Schematic from a Truth Table
10. Lab – Build and Analyze Digital Logic Circuits
11. Lab – Interpret Digital Schematic Diagrams
12. Lab – Troubleshoot Digital Circuits
13. Lab – Build Digital Logic Circuits Given a Schematic
14. Lab – Perform Troubleshooting of Digital Logic Circuits
15. Lab – Create Formal Laboratory Reports
16. Lab – Applying Scientific Methods
17. Lab – Analyze Using Circuit Simulation Software
18. Lab – Program CPLD Devices
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Division: Technology
Department: Engineering
Subject Code: ELEC
Course #: 108
Course Title: Applied Digital Electronics
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List of Texts, References, Selected Library Resources or other Learning
Materials (code each item based on instructional use): C-Lecture/Laboratory,
A-Lecture, B-Laboratory, LC-Lecture/Clinical, CLN-Clinical, I-Online,
BL-Blended, D-Independent Study, P-Private Lessons, E-Internship,
F-Cooperative Work-Study, FE-Field Experience. [These resources must be easily
accessible to students.]
C, BL – Digital Fundamentals with PLD Programming, Floyd, 1st Edition,
Prentice Hall (ISBN 0131701886)
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Prepared by Faculty Member: Earl C. Myers/Bill Forney
Date: 4/8/11
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Approved by Department Chairperson:
Date:
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Approved by Academic Division Dean: Virgil C. Ganescu
Date: 5/2/11
This course meets all reimbursement requirements of Chapter 335,
subchapters A / B.
This course was developed, approved, and offered in accordance with the
policies, standards, guidelines, and practices established by the College. It is
consistent with the college mission.
If the course described here is a transfer course, it is comparable to similar
courses generally accepted for transfer to accredited four-year colleges and
universities.
11.
Director, Curriculum Compliance: Erika Steenland (Interim)
Date: 8/24/11
12.
Provost & VP, Academic Affairs: Ronald R. Young
Date: 8/24/11
13.
Original Date of course approval by the college: 199930
14.
Date(s) of subsequent reviews [Indicate change: Learning Outcomes; textbook(s)]:
12/01/01
09/29/03
09/16/04
10/21/05
11/20/07
09/15/08 – Catalog Description; Type of Instruction; Learning Outcomes; Assessment of Student Learning
3/15/10 – Type of Instruction
04/08/11- Updated co requisite
12/1/04
Review and updated: 10/26/07; 1/11/08; 1/16/09; 7/14/09
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