SYLLABUS
EET 2023 - DIGITAL COMPUTER ELECTRONICS
Spring 2009
Meeting Times: Lecture
1:00 to 1:50 pm Monday and Wednesday
Lab
2:00 to 3:50 pm Monday
Prerequisite: EET 1013 and an understanding of plane trigonometry.
Instructor:
Phone:
E-mail:
Web Site:
Office:
Office hours:
Mr. Mark Polson
581-2336
mpolson@cameron.edu
www.cameron.edu/~mpolson
212B Howell Hall
4 to 5:00 pm Monday and Wednesday and by appointment.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Circuit analysis and applications using digital integrated circuits with emphasis
on digital computer circuits.
OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:
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Perform decimal, binary, octal, or hexadecimal number system conversions.
Perform binary, octal, hexadecimal, two’s complement, and BCD arithmetic
Explain digital logic and Boolean algebra concepts
Construct truth tables and draw timing diagrams
Explain in detail the operation of various TTL devices, including Flip-Flops, Counters, and
Shift Registers.
Design and construct various digital circuits
Use available digital test equipment
Gain proficiency in the testing, troubleshooting, and debugging of digital circuits
Prepare technical reports on laboratory experiments related to digital electronics.
LAB EQUIPMENT:
Students may use digital/analog meters, oscilloscopes, logic probe/pulser, signal generators, digital
trainers, and other equipment as required.
REQUIRED TEXT:
Floyd, Thomas L., Digital Fundamentals,10th Edition. Prentice-Hall, 2008
Buchla, David, Experiments in Digital Fundamentals, 10th Edition. Prentice-Hall, 2008
REFERENCES:
Digital Systems Principles and Applications, 9th Edition; Tocci, Widmer, and Moss, Prentice-Hall, 2004
The TTL Data Book, Texas Instruments
STUDENT EVALUATION:
2 exams at 100 points
1 final exam at 200 points
12 Labs at 25 points
Homework
5 Quizzes at 20 points
Total points
= 200 points
= 200
= 300
= 200
= 100
= 1000
End of Course Grade
A = 900 - 1000
B = 800 - 899
C = 700 - 799
D = 600 - 699
F = Less than 600
I = Incomplete
W = Withdrawal *
NOTE: The instructor reserves the right to lower the number of points required to earn one or more of the
letter grade categories.
* The instructor does not have the authority to withdraw the student from class. The procedure must be
initiated by the student. The last day to withdraw from the class with an automatic W is April 13, 2007.
COURSE SCHEDULE SEQUENCE:
Chapter
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Digital Concepts
Number Systems, Operations, and Codes
Logic Gates
Boolean Algebra and Logic Simplification
Combinational Logic Analysis
Functions of Combinational Logic
Latches, Flip-Flops, and Timers
Counters
Shift Registers
INSTRUCTOR’S POLICIES:
Students are expected to read the text and communicate with the instructor if there are any questions
that you are not sure of. All scheduled assignments/projects are to be turned in at the beginning of the
class period on the date they are due or they are considered late and will be penalized 25%. Late work
will not be accepted after the instructor has returned the class papers. Neatness is expected and will be
part of the grade.
If you know in advance that you will not be able to take the Final on the scheduled date, it is your
responsibility to make arrangements for a pre-test. No student will be seated for an exam after the first
student has left the exam room.
Each laboratory experiment must be validated by having a copy of the results initialed by the instructor or
other authorized individual prior to the lab being disassembled (no exceptions). The instructor will
want to observe the completed experiment in operation, so do not take the experiment apart until
approved by the instructor or no credit will be given for the work. A copy of the sheet with the
instructors initial will be turned in with the lab report.
Place all equipment and components in their proper location and clean your work area prior to leaving the
laboratory. Food and/or beverages will not be allowed in the laboratory room.
University Policy:
Cameron University discourages lecture and/or laboratory attendance by any person not enrolled in the
course. Included are student’s friends, student’s spouses, and student’s children.
Tobacco product use is not allowed in any building on Cameron University campus.
Accommodations of Disabilities:
It is the policy of Cameron University to accommodate students with disabilities, pursuant to federal and
state law. Students with disabilities who need classroom accommodations must make their requests by
contacting the Office of Student Development at (580) 581-2209, North Shepler, Room 314.
Academic Honesty:
Each student is expected to engage in all academic pursuits in a manner that is above reproach.
Students are expected to maintain complete honesty and integrity in the academic experiences both in
and out of the classroom. Any student found guilty of academic dishonesty will be subject to disciplinary
action.
EXAMINATION SCHEDULE:
Exam 1
Exam 2
Final
Ch 1-3
Ch 4-6
Comprehensive (Ch 1- 9)
Tentative Date
February 16
April 06
May 08
HOMEWORK PROBLEMS: There will be 12 homework assignments during the semester.
Num.
#1
#2
#3
#4
#5
#6
#7
#8
#9
# 10
# 11
# 12
Chap.
1
2
2
3
4
4
5
5
6
7
8
9
Questions
7, 8, 9, 11, 16, 18, 19, 26, 28
7a,g, 8g,i, 13a,g, 15d,f, 22c,h
35, 37b,g, 39c,g, 41a, 45e, 47j, 51f, 56a, 57a, 65a,b
7, 10, 26, 27, 32, 34
2, 5b,e, 8b,e, 10a,d, 13c
20a,d, 23c, 31b, 33a, 38, 40c, 44c
2b, 4e, 6d, 14, 15, 21, 22
28, 29, 35, 42, 43, 48, 56
1a, 4, 8, 14, 19, 22, 23, 25b,d, 28
2, 4, 6, 10, 12, 19, 20, 27, 29, 30
4, 10, 16, 18, 23, 24
4, 6, 10, 12, 18, 22, 26
Due Date
01/21
01/28
02/04
02/11
02/25
03/04
03/11
03/25
04/01
04/15
04/22
04/29
LABORATORIES: There will be 13 labs performed during the semester.
The lowest lab grade will be dropped.
Laboratory
1
2
3
4
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9
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13
Experiment
2
3
4
5
7
8
10
11
12
16
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18
19
Constructing a Logic Probe
Number Systems
Logic Gates
More Logic Gates
Boolean Laws & DeMorgan’s Theorem
Logic Circuit Simplification
The Molasses Tank
Adder & Magnitude Comparator
Combinational Logic for Multiplexers
The J-K Flip Flop
One-Shots & Multivibrators
Asynchronous Counters
Analysis of Synchronous Counters with Decoding
Laboratory Reports:
Each lab report is worth 25 points and will consist of the following:
(5 Points) 1. Cover Page - Title of exercise
Student’s Name
Date exercise was performed
Date of report submission
(5 Points) 2. An introduction which states the purpose of the experiment with expected results,
in your own words. This should include a description of the theoretical action of
the circuit and a schematic drawing of the circuit preferably using Electronic Work
Bench.
(5 Points) 3. The Lab Workbook Sheet (or copy) with recorded results as well as any
calculations made to complete the experiment. This sheet must have been initialed
by the instructor. This section also includes the “For Further Investigation”
portion of the lab.
(5 Points) 4. A sheet which compares your Lab results with the stated expected results and an
explanation of why the achieved results were or were not comparable. If the Labs
purpose is to prove a stated “Law”, be sure to give evidence that the Law is
proven. All observed wave forms should be drawn and explained with reference
levels and phase relationships noted.
(5 Points) 5. There should be a final page where you will answer the lab Evaluation and
Review Questions and give your conclusions about the results of your
experiment. Give evidence to support your conclusions.
(Note: Lab reports are to be neat and easy to read. Any calculations necessary to perform the
lab should be included with the report.