THE NEW YORK CITY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY- Computer Engineering Technology
Fall 2008
EMT1250: Digital Control
COURSE SYLLABUS
7-29-08
4 Credits, 3 Class Hours, 3 Lab Hours
Course Description and Objectives: This course presents an introduction to the basic
principles of digital electronics as it is applied to the field of
computer engineering technology. At course termination, a
student should be able to, among other things:
• Describe the fundamental concepts behind digital electronics,
such as number systems, Boolean algebra, combinational
logic, and sequential logic
• Perform simple digital circuit design and implement the
designs using the traditional 7400 series ICs and also using
programmable logic devices
• Be a proficient user of measuring instruments
Pre-requisites:
EMT 1150, EMT 1130, and EMT 1111
Co-requisites:
EMT 1250L
Textbook:
The Science of Electronics: Digital
By T. Floyd, D. Buchla; Published by Pearson
Prentice Hall ISBN# 0-13-087549-X
Lab Text:
“The Science of Electronics: Digital Lab Manual” by David M.
Buchla, Prentice Hall, 2005; ISBN: 0-13-087558-9
References:
R. Tocci “Digital Electronics”, 10th. Ed. Prentice Hall, 2006.
Tokheim “Digital Principles”, Schaum's Outline
Course Coordinators: Robert Armstrong & Aparicio Carranza.
Office V623
Telephone: (718) 260-5884; Office Hours – See page 3
Email: rarmstrong@citytech.cuny.edu
Computer Usage:
The students simulate lecture and lab assignments on the lab
computers using “Multisim” and “Electronic Workbench”
software.
Calculus Usage:
Not Required
Library Usage:
Students are strongly encouraged to use the library and Internet
as a supplement to the lectures and textbook. In particular, they
are urged to browse through the popular scientific journals and
electronics magazines for recent developments in digital
applications, such as new computer related products.
Oral and Written Communication Requirements: Students write lab reports for every
experiment.
THE NEW YORK CITY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY- Computer Engineering Technology
Fall 2008
EMT1250: Digital Control
Grade:
Lecture
75%
Lab
25%
(Note: dept policy states that an “F” in EMT 1250L fails you for
the entire EMT 1250 Course)
The final grade will be determined as follows:
Final Exam
30%
Midterm
20%
EMT 1250L
25%
Quizzes
20%
Class Participation
5%
Homework is a great preparation for quizzes and tests, and will
affect your Class Participation grade. Homework will be
collected. All students will be asked questions in class and will
be assigned problems to put on the board. Cell phone ringing
and any other distracting behavior will affect this grade. Neither
food nor drinks are allowed in class. Quizzes will be given
weekly and at the beginning of class. They will cover the
previous session’s lecture and homework assignment. There will
NOT be any make-ups. So please, be there, and be on time.
Attendance:
Under CUNY mandate, attendance in EACH class is REQUIRED
and attendance WILL be taken at each class meeting. You are
allowed a MAXIMUM of 3 absences. If you exceed that number,
you may receive a WU grade. EXCESSIVE LATENESS (more
than 5 minutes) will be considered to be an absence from that
class meeting.
Lab Attendance Policy: Attendance is mandatory. If you are absent more than 2
times you will fail the class. Tardiness is also a factor, so be on
time for your class – 3 latenesses count as an absence.
Helpful Hints:
1) You may get assistance in the Tech Learning Center.
2) Students who are failing should consider officially withdrawing
on or before the Withdrawal Date (See Below) to avoid an F or
WU grade.
3) Study in groups. Studies have shown that students who study in
this manner perform better in all of their classes. SO MAKE
FRIENDS.
4) Do your homework and seek help immediately for any
difficulties that arise. Don’t wait until the night before the work is
due.
5) Don’t expect every concept to be crystal clear after a single
reading. More than one reading of a section may be necessary.
6) Work through the example problems step by step before trying
the related problems.
7) Review the chapter Summary and equation list. Take the
multiple choice self-test.
THE NEW YORK CITY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY- Computer Engineering Technology
Fall 2008
EMT1250: Digital Control
Lecture Schedule:
Week
Topic
1
Introduction and motivation
2
Digital Quantities and Functions:
Analog and Digital Quantities, Binary Numbers,
Hexadecimal and Octal Numbers, Logic Levels and
Digital Waveforms, Introduction to Instruments.
3
Logic Gates: AND, OR, and Inverter:
Basic Logic Functions, The AND Gate, The OR Gate,
The Inverter, Boolean Algebra Applied to AND, OR,
and NOT, Integrated Circuits.
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Reading
Assignment
Chapter 1
p. 2-14
p. 17-23.
Chapter 2
p. 38-59.
Homework
Problems:(CH1)
1cd,3cd,5d,7c,8a,9c,
17abcd,29,31,33,35
Problems: (CH2)
10,17d,21b,24,26,27,
28,29
Logic Gates: NAND and NOR:
The NAND GATE, The NOR Gate, Boolean Algebra
Applied to NAND and NOR, Integrated Circuits
Logic Gates Combinations:
Exclusive-OR (XOR) Gate, Exclusive-NOR (XNOR)
Gate, AND-OR/AND-OR-Inverter Logic, Boolean
Algebra Applied to Gate Combinations, Standard
Forms of Combinational Logic, Karnaugh Maps,
Integrated Circuits.
Chapter 3
p. 68-83.
Problems: (CH3)
1d,3,5bc,7b,9d,11,12b,
13a,15ab,20ab,21ab
Chapter 4
p. 90-117.
Problems: (CH4)
1d,2c,3,4,9a,11c,14,16,
17,18,19,21,22,24,2530
Binary Codes and Data Logic:
Binary Codes, Decoders, Encoders, Data Selectors,
Integrated Circuits.
Chapter 6
p. 158-179.
Problems: (CH6)
1,3b,5,7b,9b,11a,13c,
15b,17c,19b,21a,23a
27a,29-31,35,37b,39,41
Mid Semester Exam
Latches, Flip-Flops, and Timers:
The Set-Reset (S-R) Latch, Gated Latches, The J-K
Flip-Flop, The D Flip-Flop, The One Shot, The 555
Timer Integrated Circuits
Chapter 7
p. 192-212.
Problems: (CH7)
1b,2c,3b,4a,6,8b,13,
15-19,21
Counters:
Counting with Binary Numbers, The Binary Counter,
The Decade Counter, Counter Decoding, A Counter
Application, Integrated Circuits.
Chapter 8
p. 224-244
Problems: (CH8)
1, 3,5,7,9,1113,15,17,18c,19e,21c
Shift Registers:
Basic Shift Register Functions, Serial Input Shift
Registers, Parallel Input Shift Registers. Bidirectional
Shift Registers.
Chapter 9
p. 256-270.
Problems:(CH9)
1,2,4,9,10,13,15,18,19,
22,29
Computer Basics: (*)
The Basic Computer System, Microprocessors,
Semiconductor Memory Organization, RAM, ROM,
Mass Storage Devices, Computer Programming
Chapter 11
p. 342-373
Problems:(CH11)
3,5,7-9,11,13,15,21
10
11
12
13
14
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Note:
Final Exam
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* - If time permits we will cover this chapter.
* - The instructor reserves the right to modify this outline anytime.
Computer Simulation Solutions will be strongly emphasized, therefore spend time in learning
how to use the software (More instructions will be provided when appropriate)
Academic Integrity Statement: Students and all others who work with information,
ideas, texts, images, music, inventions, and other intellectual
property owe their audience and sources accuracy and honesty in
using, crediting, and citing sources. As a community of intellectual
and professional workers, the College recognizes its responsibility
for providing instruction in information literacy and academic
integrity, offering models of good practice, and responding
vigilantly and appropriately to infractions of academic integrity.
Accordingly, academic dishonesty is prohibited in the City
University of New York and at New York City College of
Technology and is punishable by penalties, including failing
grades, suspension, and expulsion.
Summer 2008:
Office Hours: Mon and Tues 10:45-11:30 AM
Thurs 8-10 AM and 12:30-1 PM
Withdrawal Date: 11-12-08
Prepared By:
Robert Armstrong
Date: 7-29-08