Unit name | Digital Circuits and Systems |
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Unit code | EENG14000 |
Credit points | 20 |
Level of study | C/4 |
Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 4 (weeks 1-24) |
Unit director | Dr. Mike Barton |
Open unit status | Not open |
Pre-requisites |
None |
Co-requisites |
EENG11002 and EENG18010 Desirable not mandatory. |
School/department | School of Electrical, Electronic and Mechanical Engineering |
Faculty | Faculty of Engineering |
An introductory unit for EE, CSE, and engineering design students, covering the design and implementation of digital systems. It shows how circuit components can be configured into logic elements, and how these elements may be interconnected into larger subsystems such as simple computers. The 'Logic Design' element deals with the design of small-scale combinatorial and sequential systems. 'Digital Electronics' considers the sub-gate level, raising electrical and timing issues. 'Computer Architecture' introduces the machine-level operation of a computer, together with the fundamentals of assembler programming.
Having completed the Logic Design element, students will be able to:
Having completed the Digital Electronics element, will be able to:
Having completed the Computer Architecture element, students will be able to:
Name: In-lecture quizzes
Type: e-voting
% of final mark: 5
Description: Tests to measure progress
Name: Multiple-choice test (LD)
Type: Test
% of final mark: 7.5
Description: On Logic Design lab - also includes component based on attendance. Includes penalties to discourage guessing.
Name: Multiple-choice test (Micro)
Type:Test
% of final mark: 8
Description: On Microprocessor lab - also includes component based on attendance. Includes penalties to discourage guessing.
Name: Progress Test
Type: Test
% of final mark: 2.5
Description: Test to measure progress on Digital Electronics.
Name: Terminal Exam
Type: Exam
% of final mark: 77
Description: 3 hour written paper - Logic Design (50%), Computer Architecture (25%), Digital Electronics (25%) with flat structure within each section. Tests suitability for progression to following year. Emphasis is on capability of undertaking simple analysis and design as defined in the learning outcomes.