TAEL-115: Digital Theory

School
Business, Entrepreneurship, and Professional Development
Division
Trade & Apprentice Education
Department
Skilled Trade & Apprenticeship
Academic Level
Undergraduate
Course Subject
Tael - Electrical
Course Number
115
Course Title
Digital Theory
Credit Hours
2.00
Instructor Contact Hours Per Semester
32.00 (for 15-week classes)
Student Contact Hours Per Semester
32.00 (for 15-week classes)
Grading Method
A-E
Pre-requisites
TAEL-103 or TAE Apprentice Coordinator/Instructor Permission
Catalog Course Description

Covers digital theory. Introduces basic gates and logic circuits, counters, registers, timers, LED and LCD displays, arithmetic circuits, and number systems. Laboratory activities.

Goals, Topics, and Objectives

Core Course Topics
  1. Digital concepts and number systems
  2. Gates
  3. Logic circuits
  4. Logic circuit lab
  5. CMOS and TTL specifications
  6. Encoders / decoders and seven segment displays
  7. Flip flops
  8. Counters
  9. Shift registers
  10. Shift registers with lab component
  11. Binary math - arithmetic curcuits
  12. Arithmetic Circuits
Core Course Learning Objectives (Separated)

  • Demonstrate a working knowledge of the Binary, Octal, Hexadecimal, and Decimal number systems and be able to convert any of these number systems into any of the other three.
  • Describe the functioning of digital gate circuits.
  • Demonstrate a working knowledge of Boolean algebra and be able to translate Boolean expressions into functional gate circuits.
  • Describe the functionality of the following digital circuits:  counters, registers, adders, subtractors, and digital display circuits.
  • Construct the following digital circuits:  counters, registers, adders, subtractors, and digital display circuits.*

    • Assessment and Requirements

    Assessment of Academic Achievement

    Methods for measuring achievement of objectives:

    1. Tests will be given throughout the semester.  Tests scores represent 65% of the course grade.
    2. Laboratory activities and performance exercises will be done where students will demonstrate an understanding of practical applications.  These will make up 10% of the course grade.
    3. A written final exam will be given which will represent 25% of the course grade.       
    Texts

    Texts, handouts, and/or workbooks will be determined by the TAE Department with approval by the Industrial Technology Division.

     

    Effective Term
    Summer 2014