MCCCD Program Description

Digital Logic and Circuits

Course: ELE131

First Term: 2006 Fall

Lec + Lab 3.0 Credit(s) 6.0 Period(s) 5.1 Load
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: S

Description: Number systems, binary arithmetic, and Boolean algebra, combinational and sequential logic circuits, and memory elements

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Describe the fundamentals of digital logic. (I) 2. Use logic symbols and truth tables to describe basic gates. (II) 3. Describe the various logic families and interfacing considerations between families. (II) 4. Apply laws of Boolean algebra to logic problems. (III) 5. Use Boolean algebra to simplify combinations of logic gates. (III) 6. Use Karnaugh maps, DeMorgan`s theorems, and rules of Boolean algebra to analyze combinational logic circuits. (IV) 7. Implement Boolean expressions using logic gates. (IV) 8. Describe, implement, and measure combinational logic circuits incorporating commonly used integrated circuits. (V) 9. Explain the functional operation and characteristics of the flip-flog as a logic device. (VI) 10. Describe, implement, and measure sequential logic circuits incorporating commonly used integrated circuits. (VI, VII, VIII) 11. Use timing diagrams to analyze sequential logic circuits. (VI, VII, VIII) 12. Identify the types and applications of various memory devices. (IX) 13. Discuss the characteristics of digital memory elements. (X) 14. Apply the scientific method of inquiry and deduction relating to the laws, theories, and axioms of digital logic circuitry to specific laboratory experiments.
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Overview of Digital Logic A. Logic levels and pulse waveforms B. Elements and functions of digital logic C. Levels of digital integrated circuits D. Digital testing and troubleshooting instruments II. Logic Gates A. The three basic logic gates, and, or and not B. The nand and nor gate C. Operating characteristics of logic families III. Boolean Algebra A. Rules, laws and DeMorgan`s theorem for Boolean algebra B. Simplification of Boolean expressions for gate networks C. The Karnaugh map IV. Combinational Logic A. Analysis and design of combinational logic circuits B. The universal property of the Nand and Nor Gate C. Pulsed operation and troubleshooting V. Functions of Combinational Logic A. Adders and comparators B. Encoders, decoders and code converters C. Multiplexers and emultiplexers D. Parity generators/checkers VI. Flip-Flops and Other Multivibrator A. Latches and edge-triggered flip-flops B. Master-slave flip-flops C. Operating characteristics and applications D. One-shots and astable multivibrators VII. Counters A. Asynchronous counters B. Synchronous counters C. Up/down and cascaded counters D. Counter decoding and applications VIII. Shift Registors A. The four basic configurations of shift registers B. Biderectional shift registers C. Shift register counter and applications IX. Memories A. Read-only memories (ROM`s and PROM`s) B. Read/write random access memories (RAM) C. Special memory devices D. Memory applications C. Shift register counters and applications X. Memories A. Read-only memories (ROM`s and PROM`s) B. Read/write random access memories (RAM) C. Special memory devices D. Memory applications

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 4/27/2004

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